Phys Org

• newHow you speak up at work can affect whether you're picked for a team
  Business leaders and management experts often encourage people to speak up in the workplace. Suggesting a creative idea or a more efficient way to work can help companies overcome challenges and meet goals. But new research shows another, more subtle…
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• newChemical pollutants disrupt reproduction in anemonefish, study finds
  Ocean pollution is unfortunately becoming more commonplace, raising concerns over the effect of chemicals that are leaching into the water. In a new study, researchers have discovered how these chemicals can affect the reproduction in common anemonef…
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• newResearch finds nasal problem plagued long-nosed crocodile relatives
  Research published in the journal Anatomical Record finds that humans have more in common with endangered crocodiles than we think—namely, a deviated septum.
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• newTo capture single photons, researchers create an interference 'wall'
  Photons are the basis for many next-generation quantum technologies, including ultra-secure quantum communications and potentially game-changing quantum computers.
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• newUnderstanding mouthfeel of food using physics
  Food texture can make the difference between passing on a plate and love at first bite. To date, most studies on food texture center on relating a food's overall composition to its mechanical properties. Our understanding of how microscopic structure…
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• newWhere did western honey bees come from? New research finds the sweet spot
  For decades, scientists have hotly debated the origin of the western honey bee. Now, new research led by York University has discovered these popular honey-producing bees most likely originated in Asia.
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• newStudying our solar system's protective bubble
  A multi-institutional team of astrophysicists headquartered at Boston University, led by BU astrophysicist Merav Opher, has made a breakthrough discovery in our understanding of the cosmic forces that shape the protective bubble surrounding our solar…
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• newPotential new gene editing tools uncovered
  Few developments have rocked the biotechnology world or generated as much buzz as the discovery of CRISPR-Cas systems, a breakthrough in gene editing recognized in 2020 with a Nobel Prize. But these systems that naturally occur in bacteria are limite…
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• new3D fault information improves alert accuracy for earthquake early warning
  Three-dimensional fault models are generally more accurate than two-dimensional line models at sending ground shaking alerts to the correct areas as part of an earthquake early warning system, according to a new study.
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• newToys prove to be better investment than gold, art, and financial securities
  Unusual ways of investment, such as collecting toys, can generate high returns. For example, secondary market prices of retired LEGO sets grow by 11% annually, which is faster than gold, stocks, and bonds, HSE University economists say. Their paper w…
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Wired

• newNSO Group Spyware Hits at Least 9 US State Department Phones
  The incident lays bare how hollow the surveillance company’s reassurances about the limits of its hacking tools have always been.
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• newWhat Crypto Can Expect From Twitter’s New CEO
  @jack is out at Twitter, but his crypto-mania is alive and well under Parag Agrawal.
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• newJack Dorsey’s Twitter Failed African Countries
  Throughout the continent, the former CEO’s hubris and negligence allowed disinformation and abuse to run rampant.
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• newSubscriptions Are Eating My Paycheck!
  Plus: In memory of Jim Warren, a whole lot of space trash, and Omicron’s path.
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• new2021’s Spotify Wrapped Is a Haunting, Hilarious Time Capsule
  There's a lot to be gleaned from people’s listening patterns in the past year.
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• newHow to Use Your Smartphone as a Hot Spot
  Learn how to use tethering to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hub for other devices to connect to.
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• newWhy Buzz Lightyear’s Rocket Launch Looks Better Than Reality
  We use video analysis to compare an animated liftoff to an actual one, proving that truth is more boring than fiction.
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• newMeta’s Biggest Encryption Mistake Is What It Promised
  The company’s decision to delay the rollout makes sense—because its initial plan never did.
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• newWeb3 Is Silicon Valley’s Rosy Vision of the Future
  This week, we imagine a new version of the web that takes the power from the platforms and puts it back into the hands of the people.
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• new18 Gifts for People Who Just Need a Good Night’s Sleep
  Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.
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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

• newA Plane Powered by Cooking Oil Just Flew Across the US
  The global aviation industry is responsible for two percent of the world’s total carbon emissions. Some countries are having success convincing people to fly less, but let’s be honest—we’re not going to stop taking planes to far-away places a…
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• Up to Half of Earth’s Water May Come From Solar Wind and Space Dust
  Water is vital for life on Earth, and some experts say we should all drink around two liters every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. But beyond the tap, where does our water come from? It flows from local rivers, reservoirs, and aquifers. But where…
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• Virtual Land in the Metaverse Is Selling for Millions of Dollars
  The trading volume of NFTs reached $10.67 billion in the third quarter of this year, with more people apparently willing to shell out huge sums of money for art that will never actually hang on their walls or adorn their homes in any way (with the ex…
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• Decades-Old ‘Water Pill’ Opens New Avenues for Alzheimer’s Treatment
  The cause of Alzheimer’s was supposedly simple. Mangled proteins aggregate into tangles and clumps. These clumps overwhelm neurons. Neurons lose their function and eventually die, leading to cognitive troubles that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s…
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• Scientists 3D-Print Programmable Living Structures With New Microbial Ink
  Our mastery of biology has improved dramatically in recent decades, but we are still largely restricted to nature’s repertoire of forms. That could be about to change with the creation of a living ink made out of microbes that can be printed into a…
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• Scientists Model What Would Happen if a Mini Black Hole Punched Through the Moon
  The lunar surface is a record of the solar system’s violent origins. But look closely enough and we may find something even more exotic there—the cratered remains of an impact with a black hole the size of an atom, birthed in the first moments of…
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• This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through November 27)
  NEUROSCIENCE Can Digital Reality Be Jacked Directly Into Your Brain? Adam Rogers | Wired “The idea of uploading a synthetic experience into a mind has been a load-bearing member in science fiction for at least 75 years… But in real life (that’…
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• Your Holiday Gifts Could Be Shipped by Robot Semi, Courtesy of UPS and Waymo
  Between a supply chain full of holes, labor shortages across various sectors of the economy, and rising inflation, it’s shaping up to be a somewhat chaotic holiday season. Technology can’t fix all of these problems—or even most of them—but it…
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• Humans Didn’t Invent Mathematics, It’s What the World Is Made Of
  Many people think that mathematics is a human invention. To this way of thinking, mathematics is like a language: it may describe real things in the world, but it doesn’t “exist” outside the minds of the people who use it. But the Pythagorean s…
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• Rolls-Royce Says Its Electric Plane Just Smashed the World Record for Speed
  The first electric plane took flight in 1973. There was just one person on board and the plane only stayed in the air for 14 minutes, but it was the beginning of an ongoing effort to power aircraft with batteries instead of fuel. Multiple companies a…
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