Scientists Crack the Code to the Perfect Boiled Egg With a Game-Changing Method
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by Springer
1h ago
Boiling eggs just got a scientific upgrade. By alternating an egg between boiling and cool water, researchers have found a way to cook both the yolk and white optimally — leading to better texture and higher nutritional content than traditional methods. A newly developed cooking method called periodic cooking offers a way to perfectly cook ..read more
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Ultra-Precise LiDAR Sees Through Smoke and Camouflage From a Kilometer Away
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by Optica
2h ago
Imagine being able to capture a high-resolution 3D image of a distant object—even a human face—through fog, foliage, or camouflage netting. That’s exactly what a new single-photon LiDAR system can do from up to a kilometer away. By using an advanced detector twice as efficient as previous versions and a timing resolution ten times better ..read more
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Octopuses Have a Secret Sex Chromosome – and It’s Older Than Dinosaurs
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by Laurel Hamers, University of Oregon
4h ago
New research at the UO reveals that they have been using one that has existed for 480 million years. The octopus has just revealed another secret: what determines its sex. Researchers at the University of Oregon have identified a sex chromosome in the California two-spot octopus. This chromosome has likely existed for 480 million years ..read more
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The Secret Intelligence of Ink: Physicists Solve a Fluid Mechanics Mystery
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by University of California - Santa Barbara
5h ago
Researchers discovered that ink in a soap-and-milk experiment follows the path of least resistance due to surface tension interactions. What began as a demonstration of the complexity of fluid systems evolved into an art piece in the American Physical Society’s Gallery of Fluid Motion and ultimately became a puzzle that researchers have now solved. Their ..read more
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Mitochondria’s Secret Power Unleashed in the Battle Against Inflammation
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by Melissa Rohman, Northwestern Medicine
5h ago
Mitochondria, often seen as cellular powerhouses, play a surprising role in immune regulation. Researchers found that mitochondrial complex III generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which help immune cells release IL-10, an anti-inflammatory protein. Without proper mitochondrial function, immune responses become dysregulated, leading to prolonged inflammation and slow recovery from infections. Mitochondria’s Role in Immune Response ..read more
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Even Brief Exposure to Polluted Air Can Cloud Your Mind and Slow Your Thinking
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by University of Birmingham
6h ago
Scientists discovered that even a few hours of exposure to air pollution reduces focus, makes emotions harder to read, and weakens selective attention. These cognitive impairments could impact daily life and productivity, raising concerns about long-term effects. A new study reveals that short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution can reduce a person’s ability ..read more
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Could Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Be Hiding Clues to Alien Life?
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by University of Reading
7h ago
Scientists studying Saturn’s icy moon, Enceladus, have discovered that its ocean forms layers that slow the upward movement of life’s chemical signatures. If microbial life exists in Enceladus’ deep sea, its biological traces might degrade before reaching the surface, making them undetectable to passing spacecraft. This new finding challenges how we look for extraterrestrial life ..read more
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Scratching Your Itch Feels Amazing – But Here’s What It’s Really Doing to Your Skin
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by University of Pittsburgh
9h ago
Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a damaging feedback loop. While scratching helps remove bacteria, it ultimately harms the skin more than it helps. Scientists are now exploring new treatments to control inflammation without the negative effects of scratching. Scratching an Itchy Rash: Why It Makes ..read more
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures First Starfield Images From Deep Space
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by Jet Propulsion Laboratory
9h ago
NASA’s Europa Clipper is well on its way to Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, set to arrive in 2030. While its science instruments remain dormant for now, its star trackers are actively working, snapping images of distant stars to help orient the spacecraft. These starfield images, which include the constellation Corvus, are crucial for navigation and ..read more
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New Study Challenges Key Assumptions About Dog Breeds and Their Abilities
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by Chapman University
11h ago
A recent study using 3D skull analysis found no evidence that dog breeds bred for bite or scent work have specialized skull morphology for these tasks. For thousands of years, dogs have been considered humans’ best friends. Beyond companionship, centuries of selective breeding have shaped them for specialized roles such as herding, hunting, and guarding—at ..read more
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