#ScientificAmerican - Dangerous #microbes may be hiding in drought-stricken soils

#Antibiotic_resistant #bacteria are #increasing, and a new study finds that #extreme weather may be juicing their rise

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dangerous-microbes-may-be-hiding-in-drought-stricken-soils/

Dangerous microbes may be hiding in drought-stricken soils

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are increasing, and a new study finds that extreme weather may be juicing their rise

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Gerd Faltings, mathematician who proved the Mordell conjecture, wins the Abel Prize at age 71

The Mordell conjecture—now known as Faltings’s theorem—concerns the number of special points on a curve

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#ScientificAmerican - U.K.’s deadly #meningitis outbreak shows #importance of #vaccination

Infectious disease experts say shots against meningococcal meningitis can be lifesaving during an outbreak, but U.S. regulators have attempted to roll back recommendations of such a vaccine for children
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/u-k-s-deadly-meningitis-outbreak-shows-importance-of-vaccination/

U.K.’s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

Infectious disease experts say shots against meningococcal meningitis can be lifesaving during an outbreak, but U.S. regulators have attempted to roll back recommendations of such a vaccine for children

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#ScientificAmerican - The Iran war disrupts global helium supply and artificial intelligence chip makers

The closure of the Strait of #Hormuz has trapped a third of the world’s commercial helium, threatening the irreplaceable coolant that makes MRI scanners and advanced #microchips possible

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-iran-war-disrupts-global-helium-supply-and-artificial-intelligence-chip/

Nützt der Bevölkerung, die unter dem #Iran-#Krieg
leidet vielleicht, weil es den Profit der amerikanischen #Gotteskrieger schmälert?
Nur so ein Gedanke.

The Iran war disrupts global helium supply and artificial intelligence chipmakers

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has trapped a third of the world’s commercial helium, threatening the irreplaceable coolant that makes MRI scanners and advanced microchips possible

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What is the ‘​​​#acid rain’ in the wake of U.S. #bombings in #Iran?

By Gabriel da Silva & The Conversation US

Iranian residents have reported headaches, difficulty breathing, and oil-contaminated rain settling on buildings and cars after the bombing of oil depots

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation @TheConversationUS , an online publication covering the latest research.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-acid-rain-in-the-wake-of-u-s-bombings-in-iran/

What is the ‘acid rain’ in the wake of U.S. bombings in Iran?

Iranian residents have reported headaches, difficulty breathing, and oil-contaminated rain settling on buildings and cars after the bombing of oil depots

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#ScienceQuickly by #ScientificAmerican:

#Measles outbreak, #AI in warfare, sped-up global #warming

In this episode of Science Quickly, we cover a few important updates on the measles outbreaks in the U.S. We also look at how governments are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for military action, including the recent U.S. airstrikes against Iran.

Webseite der Episode: https://www.sciencequickly.com

Mediendatei: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SAM5319531884.mp3

Science Quickly

Science Quickly brings you fresh discoveries and cutting-edge science stories. Host Rachel Feltman unpacks complex ideas with clarity, making it easy to stay informed and inspired—no science background required!

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Why developers using AI are working longer hours

Studies find AI helps developers release more software—while logging longer hours and fixing problems after the code goes live

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#Stand_Up for #Science will hold second #rally against Trump administration

Public health chaos and research funding cuts are inspiring nationwide pro-science #protests #against the #Trump administration

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stand-up-for-science-will-hold-second-rally-against-trump-administration/

Stand Up for Science will hold second rally against Trump administration

Public health chaos and research funding cuts are inspiring nationwide pro-science protests against the Trump administration

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To help your body adjust to daylight saving time, try sunlight and exercise

https://ibbit.at/post/193534

To help your body adjust to daylight saving time, try sunlight and exercise - Ibbit

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Bill Gates–backed nuclear start-up TerraPower just got cleared to start building its first power plant

https://ibbit.at/post/193030

Bill Gates–backed nuclear start-up TerraPower just got cleared to start building its first power plant - Ibbit

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