Science | TechnologyTangle

Dec 31 • 4 months ago

Lawsuit over Trump rejecting medical research grants is settled

Settlement forces NIH to review grants previously rejected on ideological grounds. ...

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Dec 31 • 4 months ago

The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor

The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep." ...

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Dec 30 • 4 months ago

Looking for friends, lobsters may stumble into an ecological trap

Gathering for mutual defense puts young spiny lobsters at risk of predators. ...

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Dec 29 • 4 months ago

A quirky guide to myths and lore based in actual science

Folklorist/historian Adrienne Mayor on her new book Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore ...

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Dec 29 • 4 months ago

Researchers make “neuromorphic” artificial skin for robots

Information from sensors is transmitted using neural-style activity spikes. ...

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Dec 29 • 4 months ago

Leonardo’s wood charring method predates Japanese practice

Yakisugi, a Japanese technique of burning wood surfaces, creates a protective carbonized layer ...

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Dec 26 • 5 months ago

Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes

Art and science converge in Lynn Gamwell's book, Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes ...

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Dec 24 • 5 months ago

China just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks

The launch laid "an important foundation for subsequent launches and reliable recovery." ...

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Dec 23 • 5 months ago

US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is classified

Projects with hardware in the water stopped due to Department of Defense fears. ...

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Dec 23 • 5 months ago

In a surprise announcement, Tory Bruno is out as CEO of United Launch Alliance

"It has been a great privilege to lead ULA through its transformation and to bring Vulcan into service." ...

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Dec 20 • 5 months ago

‘A potential treasure trove’: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines

UN body to study possibility of integrating centuries-old practices into mainstream healthcareFrom herbalists in Africa gathering plants to use as poultices to acupuncturists in China using ...

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Dec 20 • 5 months ago

Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high

South Korean rocket startup Innospace is poised to debut a new nano-launcher. ...

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