Phys Org

• newIntracellular supramolecular self-assembly regulates cellular function
  Supramolecular self-assembly based on noncovalent interactions is considered as a key strategy for introducing intracellular synthetic biocompatible macromolecules. The synthetic macromolecules resemble the nature, behavior, and function of biomacrom…
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• newHetero-lattice intergrown MOF membranes: A potential solution to polyol upgrading in industry
  Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) bring tremendous opportunities for separation of liquid chemicals using membranes.
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• newNovel design method proposed for reflective optical system with low tilt-error sensitivity
  Characterized by large aperture and long focal length, the reflective optical system has the advantages of small number of optical elements and simple optical structure. But the intrinsic aberration and the misalignment derived aberration increase ex…
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• newUnderstanding rare rain events in the driest desert on Earth
  In the enduring dryness of the Atacama Desert in northern Chile where the average rainfall is as low as 5 millimeters per year, rare rain events can come swiftly and intensely. They shape the landscape and provide precious moisture to plants and othe…
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• newClimate change threatens future Winter Olympics
  Climate change will limit where the Winter Olympics can be held as winter changes across the Northern Hemisphere, according to a study by an international team of researchers led by the University of Waterloo.
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• newControlling how 'odd couple' surfaces and liquids interact
  The wettability of a surface—whether drops of water or another liquid bead up or spread out when they come into contact with it—is a crucial factor in a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications, such as how efficiently boilers and c…
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• newBlue LEDs light the way toward sustainable development
  Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are commonly used in the electronic displays in our TVs, smartphones, and other devices; now, researchers at the Institute of Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD) at Hokkaido University have utilized blue LEDs…
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• newHow diversity of test subjects is a technology blind spot, and what to do about it
  People interact with machines in countless ways every day. In some cases, they actively control a device, like driving a car or using an app on a smartphone. Sometimes people passively interact with a device, like being imaged by an MRI machine. And…
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• newWhy did ocean productivity decline abruptly 4.6 million years ago?
  By drilling deep down into sediments on the ocean floor researchers can travel back in time. A research team led from Uppsala University now presents new clues as to when and why a period often referred to as the 'biogenic bloom' came to an abrupt en…
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• newConversations about consent need to start early, and parents need to get comfortable with it
  Psychiatrist Dr. Gaiathry Jeyarajan envisions a future where parents are comfortable having conversations with their kids early on about consent and boundaries. Avoiding these discussions only perpetuates the culture of silence that allows interperso…
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Wired

• newThe US Inches Toward Building EV Batteries at Home
  In an effort to reduce dependency on hard-to-source cobalt and Chinese manufacturing, US makers are finally getting into the cathode business.
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• newA Project to Count Climate Crisis Deaths Has Surprising Results
  Climate change is already killing people, but countries don’t have an easy way to count those deaths. A new project might change that.
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• newYour Medical History Might Someday Include ‘Climate Change’
  Last summer, a doctor wrote “climate change” in his patient’s chart. But is medicine really ready to address systemic health impacts?
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• newNow You Can Rent a Robot Worker—for Less Than Paying a Human
  Automation is reaching more companies, imperiling some jobs and changing the nature of others.
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• newGaming Giant Unity Wants to Digitally Clone the World
  The company is leveraging its technology to help clients make “digital twins”—virtual copies of real-life objects, environments, and even people.
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• newHumanity Has Turned Land Itself Into a Menace
  All of our meddling has primed Earth to collapse under cities and belch greenhouse gases, a nasty feedback loop that’s accelerating global warming.
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• newGlobal Ship Traffic Could Imperil the Antarctic's Biosecurity
  Vessels from more than 1,500 ports have visited the region since 2014. Each one is a threat to introduce invasive species.
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• Tabletop RPG Rule Books Can Be Beautiful and Accessible
  Role-playing rule books are being designed to be more experimental and unique. Here’s how they can be designed for accessibility, too.
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• Is There Really Such a Thing as Low-Carbon Beef?
  The USDA is making it easier for farmers to market their meat as “low-carbon.” Not everyone is happy about it.
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• China’s ‘People’s Courts’ Resolve Online Disputes at Tech Firms
  No garlic on the oysters? Soup stained a blanket? Panels of users hear the complaints and can order refunds or removal of critical reviews.
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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

• newSensor-Packed ‘Electronic Skin’ Controls Robots With Haptic Feedback
  Being able to beam yourself into a robotic body has all kinds of applications, from the practical to the fanciful. Existing interfaces that could make this possible tend to be bulky, but a wireless electronic skin made by Chinese researchers promises…
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• How Will the Universe End? Scientists Seek an Answer in the Biggest Galaxy Map Yet
  This week, astrophysicists presented the biggest map of the universe yet. Having nailed down the position of 7.5 million galaxies, the map is larger and more detailed than all its predecessors combined. And it’s nowhere near complete. Using the ult…
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• This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 15)
  BIOTECH In a First, Man Receives a Heart From a Genetically Altered Pig Roni Caryn Rabin | The New York Times “A 57-year-old man with life-threatening heart disease has received a heart from a genetically modified pig, a groundbreaking procedure th…
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• This Autonomous Delivery Robot Has External Airbags in Case It Hits a Person
  Autonomous delivery was already on multiple companies’ research and development agenda before the pandemic, but when people stopped wanting to leave their homes it took on a whole new level of urgency (and potential for profit). Besides the fact th…
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• New Research: Memories May Be Stored in the Connections Between Brain Cells
  All memory storage devices, from your brain to the RAM in your computer, store information by changing their physical qualities. Over 130 years ago, pioneering neuroscientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal first suggested that the brain stores information b…
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• Watch a Jet Suit Pilot Deliver Supplies in a Mountain Warfare Rescue
  In 2020 a jet suit pilot flew up a mountain to test whether it would make sense for emergency responders in wilderness areas to add jet suits to their toolkit. Last year the same suit was used by the British Royal Marines to board a ship in a staged…
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• Breakthrough Shot of Engineered Immune Cells Helps Heal Heart Damage
  It’s now possible to transform immune cells directly into “super soldiers” inside the body. I’m talking about CAR-T, the immunotherapy that revolutionized blood cancer treatment. Here, a person’s immune T cells are removed from the body, ge…
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• These Will Be the Earliest Use Cases for Quantum Computers
  Quantum computing is expected to revolutionize a broad swathe of industries. But as the technology edges closer to commercialization, what will the earliest use cases be? Quantum computing is still a long way from going mainstream. The industry had s…
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• How Could the Big Bang Arise From Nothing?
  READER QUESTION: My understanding is that nothing comes from nothing. For something to exist, there must be material or a component available, and for them to be available, there must be something else available. Now my question: Where did the materi…
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• How a Handful of Prehistoric Geniuses Launched Humanity’s Technological Revolution
  For the first few million years of human evolution, technologies changed slowly. Some three million years ago, our ancestors were making chipped stone flakes and crude choppers. Two million years ago, hand-axes. A million years ago, primitive humans…
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