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Does a Quantum State Collapse Instantly During a Measurement? Scientists “Film” It to Find Out.
Strontium ion trapped in an electric field. The measurement on the ion lasts only a millionth of a second. Credit: F. Pokorny et al. Quantum physics describes the inner world of individual atoms, a world very different from our … Continue reading
Frightening Animation Compares the Size of Asteroids in the Solar System to New York City
A new animation created by Alvaro Gracia Montoya of MetaBallStudio provides a terrifying look at the exceptional asteroids currently in the solar system. The video begins by comparing a human to one of the minor planets before revealing their enormity … Continue reading
What If We Could See Nature In Infrared?
Why are trees and other plants green? Seems like a simple question. But the answer is full of surprises. Using a special camera that can pick up light just beyond the visible range, into the near-infrared, you’ll get to see … Continue reading
Finding the Root to Treat Aging through Dieting – ScienceBlog.com
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School believe they discovered a new way in which diet influences aging-related diseases. “Our healthcare as we age is analogous to a tree, and the way we go about it now, when a … Continue reading
Powerful antibiotic discovered using machine learning for first time – Guardian
The culture plate on the right has bacteria that is resistant to all of the antibiotics tested. Photograph: Science History Images/Alamy A powerful antibiotic that kills some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in the world has been discovered … Continue reading
Blue Carbon. An invisible time bomb.
Just Have a Think Ocean Acidification is perhaps the most well publicised consequence of increased levels of carbon dioxide being absorbed by our oceans. But as the oceans also absorb vast quantities of heat from our human activities, and sea … Continue reading
Map of Areas Most Often Missing During Handwashing
With news of more than 70,000 confirmed cases and 1700 deaths from the COVID-19 virus, the importance of handwashing is once again front and center. Using data from a 1978 study on the hygiene of health professionals, this is a map … Continue reading
The Real Implications Of Ex Machina’s Turing Test
Video essay exploring the real implications of Ex Machina’s Turing Test.
Why do whales sing? – Stephanie Sardelis
Communicating underwater is challenging. Light and odors don’t travel well, but sound moves about four times faster in water than in air — which means marine mammals often use sounds to communicate. The most famous of these underwater vocalizations is … Continue reading
Top 10 facts about whales | WWF
WWF UK Known for their huge size and mysterious nature, whale species are incredibly diverse. Hear Ria share our top 10 facts about these fascinating marine mammals! Visit our website for more information and follow us for regular updates: Website: … Continue reading
Why Do Bats Carry So Many Diseases? (like Coronavirus)
Video Concept and Writing: Kate Yandell Created by Henry Reich Production and Writing Team: Alex Reich, Peter Reich, Emily Elert, Ever Salazar, Kate Yoshida, and Henry Reich Music by Nathaniel Schroeder: http://www.soundcloud.com/drschroeder Narrated by Emily Elert
Scientists Sequence the Genome of the World’s Oldest Continuously Surviving Cancer
Researchers have sequenced the genome of an 11,000-year-old dog cancer, revealing its secrets and origin. Scientists have sequenced the genome of the world’s oldest continuously surviving cancer, a transmissible genital cancer that affects dogs. This cancer, which causes grotesque genital … Continue reading
