Researchers at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Solar Observatory have successfully mapped the magnetic fields of the sun’s atmospheric corona using the NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, the world’s most powerful solar telescope. This breakthrough allows for closer study and tracking of solar space weather, which can impact Earth’s technology-dependent society, from disrupting satellites
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Ideas Labs to advance research capacity at the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $10.5 million for Ideas Lab projects to assess and address research capacity needs, increase access to research facilities and build human capital at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The projects, funded through the NSF Advancing Research Capacity at HBCUs through Exploration and Innovation (ARC-HBCU) opportunity, will foster
New findings on the extent of golden jackal expansion
Golden jackal spotted in Ivalo. Credit: Asta Härkönen The golden jackal (Canis aureus) has rapidly expanded its range across Europe by thousands of kilometers. It has recently moved into new environments, reaching as far as north of the Arctic Circle in Finland and Norway, and south to the Iberian Peninsula. Researchers from the University of
Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE. Here’s how that could change
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The UK government has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sports for disabled young people. However, the government also has a fundamental role to play here. This is pointed out in a new campaign from ParalympicsGB. In an open letter, the British Paralympic Association has
Plasma cell-free RNA signatures of inflammatory syndromes in children
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Enhanced triplet superconductivity in next-generation ultraclean UTe2
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These Brands of Cinnamon and Spices Might Contain Lead
Credit: Kritchai7752 / Shutterstock.com If you have cinnamon or spice blends living in your pantry, you may need to throw them out right now. Recent testing conducted by Consumer Reports found that 12 ground cinnamon powders and spice blends contain lead at levels higher than 1 part per million (ppm), enough to meet standards for
You Can Install Apple Security Updates Without Upgrading to iOS 18
Credit: Pranay Parab iOS 18 is full of new features, but not everyone wants to upgrade right away. The problem is, conventional tech advice says to frequently update your devices, as these upgrades feature important patches that protect your device and its data from security vulnerabilities. If you’re the cautious sort who likes to wait
The best humidifiers for babies in 2024
Brandt Ranj / Popular Science We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › If you want to get your nursery humidity under control, eliminating painfully dry air, you may need a humidifier for babies. While every humidifier needs to be cleaned—anything that pushes water
Neanderthals’ social isolation may have sped up their extinction
The teeth from a Neanderthal nicknamed Thorin were found in a cave in France. He lived about 40,000 to 45,000 years ago in an isolated community of the now extinct hominins. Ludovik Slimak Using DNA extracted from some roughly 45,000-year-old bones, scientists have found a new Neanderthal lineage that likely did not have a lot