Phys Org

• newStudy finds parrots use their heads as a 'third limb'
  No vertebrate (fish, mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian) has ever had an odd number of limbs. Despite this "forbidden phenotype," some animals seem to use other body parts as a third or fifth "limb" to move from one place to another.
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• new3D reconstruction reveals star formation activities of two dust clouds
  Using tens of thousands of stars observed by the Gaia space probe, astronomers from MPIA and Chalmers have revealed the 3D shapes of two large star-forming molecular clouds, the California Cloud and the Orion A Cloud. In conventional 2D images, they…
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• newNew strategies to save the world's most indispensable grain 
  Plants—they're just like us, with unique techniques for handling stress. To save one of the most important crops on Earth from extreme climate swings, scientists are mapping out plants' own stress-busting strategies.
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• newPuzzling features deep in Earth's interior illuminated by high resolution imaging
  New research led by the University of Cambridge is the first to take a detailed image of an unusual pocket of rock at the boundary layer with Earth's core, some three thousand kilometers beneath the surface.
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• newSatellite monitoring of biodiversity moves within reach
  Global biodiversity assessments require the collection of data on changes in plant biodiversity on an ongoing basis. Researchers from the universities of Zurich and Montréal have now shown that plant communities can be reliably monitored using imagi…
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• newHawaii hurricane season forecasted to be slow with La Nina
  Hawaii and the Central Pacific basin should expect two to four hurricanes, tropical depressions or tropical storms this year, federal forecasters said Wednesday.
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• newClimate crisis is driving yellow-billed hornbill to local extinction
  The yellow-billed hornbill, a cousin of fan-favorite Zazu from The Lion King, faces local extinction due to the climate crisis. Researchers investigated the effects of high air temperature and drought on the breeding success of southern yellow-billed…
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• newOfficial measures of research 'impact' are failing to keep pace with socially-networked academics
  A survey of how academics use social media to encourage people to interact with their research argues that much of the public value of their work is probably being overlooked in official "impact" assessments.
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• newIndustry lobbying on WHO overshadowing public health policy, researchers suggest
  Has the World Health Organization become collateral damage in the wars over global commerce? Producers of such products as commercial milk formulas, processed foods, alcoholic beverages, pharmaceuticals and electronic gaming software have been rampin…
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• newIdentifying links between incentives and ethical lapses
  How and why do incentives elicit unethical behavior?
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Wired

• newHow to Get Started Biking
  This week, we cover the basics of cycling for fun and transportation, including selecting, maintaining, and accessorizing your two-wheeler.
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• newDo People Caught on Ring Cameras Have Privacy Rights?
  Surveillance devices are becoming more ubiquitous. Do those who unknowingly appear in cam footage have rights—and who gets to decide?
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• newSolo Stove’s Pi Is My New Favorite Pizza Oven
  This new pizza oven is compact, looks great, and keeps the handles of my cast-irons cool.
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• newThe Almighty Squabble Over Who Gets to Name Microbes
  Scientists are just starting to uncover the vast diversity of microbes out there. The only problem? No one can agree on how to name them.
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• newThis Is Where Dirty Old Cars Go to Die
  The electric vehicle revolution is gathering speed—but what happens to all those polluting cars already on the road?
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• newBoeing Is Ready to Launch Starliner, a Rival to SpaceX’s Dragon
  The company’s uncrewed spacecraft will fly to the International Space Station, and if successful, will give NASA astronauts another way to get to orbit.
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• newDredd Deserves a Better Place in Alex Garland's Filmography
  Now that the writer-director’s new horror flick Men is about to hit theaters, it’s time to revisit one of his lesser-known movies.
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• newThe Incredible Shrinking Car Dealership
  The way people buy automobiles is changing—so Honda and other manufacturers are adapting in kind.
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• newWhy It's So Hard to Count Twitter Bots
  Elon Musk's method for tracking down bots may be useless, but finding a better formula is tougher than you think.
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• newRoe’s Fall Will Limit Screening for Fatal Congenital Conditions
  Many life-limiting conditions can only be detected 12 weeks into pregnancy—but some US states are planning to set to the abortion limit much earlier.
  - 20 hours ago 18 May 22, 4:03pm -

Security

Popular Science

• AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine completely prevents severe illness and death

  

  AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine is 100 percent effective at preventing serious illness and 79 percent effective at preventing symptomatic disease.
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• Razer's flagship keyboard has clever tech under its caps

  

  Razer's optical analog switches offer a unique level of control in a keyboard that feels amazing to type on.
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• A new poll reveals split opinions on how—and when—police body cam footage is released

  

  Thousands of US residents and police chiefs responded to a survey on whether recordings from body-worn cameras, which are meant to increase transparency, should be edited and shared immediately.
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• Best snowboard boots: Snowboard equipment for every level

  

  Check out the best snowboard boots on the market. From brands like Burton, DC, Nike or Vans snowboard boots & more. You’ll find the perfect fitting pair here.
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• Countries resume use of the AstraZeneca vaccine after new data shows it’s safe

  

  The Biden Administration hit its goal of 100 million vaccines in 100 days, and the CDC has revised its distancing guidelines for schools.
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• The process sea slugs use to regrow severed body parts is surprisingly common

  

  Scientists have identified at least two species of slugs that can steal the photosynthesizing powers from the algae around them.
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• The best tablet for gaming, drawing, editing and more: Our picks for all ages and activities

  

  Buy the best tablet on the market that suits your specific needs. Check out the best gaming tablets, for reading, or even a drawing tablet.
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• Best leaf blowers to tame your wild yard

  

  Get the best leaf blower to add to your lawn equipment and say goodbye to raking leaves by hand. This fall, lawn maintenance will be a breeze.
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• Why people cared less about catching COVID when it mattered most

  

  As COVID cases climbed last year, perceived levels of risk decreased. But why?
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• Turn yourself into an illustrated avatar for free

  

  In the Work-From-Home Era, an illustrated avatar may be the perfect solution for the selfie-averse. These apps and services will help you make one.
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Singularity Hub

• newA 590-Foot-Tall Dam in China Will Be Built Entirely by Robots
  As the world rushes to stop burning fossil fuels and implement more renewable sources of power, there’s a lot of hype around solar and wind. While they’re comparatively easier to get up and running, these energy sources don’t have nearly the sa…
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• We’re in the Midst of an Unprecedented Democratic Effort. Let’s Stop Messing It Up
  Masks. Vaccines. Immigration. Abortion. Gun control. Taxes. The list of divisive issues in American politics goes on, with liberals and conservatives seeming more polarized and less able to agree than ever before. Indeed, democracy is in a fragile st…
  - 2 days ago 17 May 22, 2:00pm -
• A One-and-Done CRISPR Gene Therapy Will Aim to Prevent Heart Attacks
  In a few months, a daring clinical trial may fundamentally lower heart attack risk in the most vulnerable people. If all goes well, it will just take one shot. It’s no ordinary shot. The trial, led by Verve Therapeutics, a biotechnology company bas…
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• Moon Settlers: Scientists Say Plants Will Grow Best in Lunar ‘Soil’ From Fresh Impact Craters
  What do you need to make your garden grow? As well as plenty of sunshine alternating with gentle showers of rain—and busy bees and butterflies to pollinate the plants—you need good, rich soil to provide essential minerals. But imagine you had no…
  - 4 days ago 15 May 22, 2:00pm -
• This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through May 14)
  COMPUTING IBM’s Target: a 4,000-Qubit Processor by 2025 Edd Gent | IEEE Spectrum “The first iteration of [IBM’s 2020] road map topped out with the [1,121-qubit] Condor processor that is scheduled for release in 2023, but now the company has rev…
  - 5 days ago 14 May 22, 2:00pm -
• A New Space Academy in Colorado Will Train Private-Industry Astronauts
  There are still plenty of technical hurdles to cross to achieve a vibrant space economy, but one less-discussed barrier to progress could be space-ready manpower. That’s why a group of astronauts, engineers, and entrepreneurs have teamed up to crea…
  - 6 days ago 13 May 22, 2:58pm -
• The Standard Model of Particle Physics May Be Broken
  As a physicist working at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at Cern, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is “When are you going to find something?”. Resisting the temptation to sarcastically reply “Aside from the Higgs boson, which won…
  - 7 days ago 12 May 22, 2:00pm -
• This Portable Wind Turbine Is the Size of a Water Bottle and Charges Devices in Under an Hour
  Five years ago, a startup called Semtive Energy took the concept of a wind turbine, shrank it down to the size of a garden shrub, and started marketing it directly to households; much like rooftop solar panels, the mini turbine is intended to help ho…
  - 8 days ago 11 May 22, 2:00pm -
• A Virus Just Wiped Out Antibiotic-Resistant Infection in an Immunocompromised Patient
  When Dr. Jessica Little laid eyes on the 56-year-old man, Mr. M, she immediately knew he was in bad shape. Striking, painful red welts dotted his entire arm. He knew the cause of his rashes: an infection by Mycobacterium chelonae, a bacteria that eat…
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• Nanomagnetic Computing Could Drastically Cut AI’s Energy Use
  As the Internet of Things expands, engineers want to embed AI into everything, but the amount of energy it requires is a challenge for the smallest and most remote devices. A new “nanomagnetic” computing approach could provide a solution. While m…
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