NEW DELHI: New Yorkers are gearing up for the biennial spectacle known as Manhattanhenge, a unique event where the sunset perfectly aligns with the east-west streets of Manhattan. This phenomenon, named after the prehistoric Stonehenge, occurs twice a year and offers stunning views of the sunset between the city’s skyscrapers.Manhattanhenge draws crowds of locals and…
Japanese scientists have created a new model to explain some of the biggest mysteries of the universe: The absence of black holes and the possible existence of dark matter. The findings of this study were published in the peer-reviewed academic journal Physical review papers. If true, the results of this research will help to…
ORINDA, Calif. — An effort to ban the use of all plastic bags in California grocery stores is moving forward. AB 2236 and SB 1053, an identical set of bills, passed each House on May 21 with bipartisan support. Legislators now have until the end of August to approve one of the draft laws. Only…
The astronomical calendar of 2024 is packed with events; And there’s more to look forward to, even though the eclipse and auroras have already passed overhead. Dubbed the “planet parade,” a planetary alignment of six planets will hit the night sky in less than a month. Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn will visit…
Two Massachusetts-based companies, Nanite and Saliogen Therapeutics, are teaming up on a new research project aimed at creating a genetic drug with the potential to treat cystic fibrosis (CF). “Nanite’s relationship with SalioGen is important in the discovery of safe polymeric nanoparticles for a transformative treatment for CF,” said Sean Kevlahan, PhD, CEO and co-founder…
A spin (blue ball with arrow) interacts with surrounding bosons described by non-Gaussian states – a new computational method to accurately describe what happens inside quantum devices. Credit: Jiří Minář A new method developed by Amsterdam researchers uses non-Gaussian states to efficiently describe and configure quantum spin-boson systems, promising advances in quantum computing and feeling….
New collective intelligence network to enable cutting-edge oncology research in support of precision medicine BOSTON and ROLES, Switzerland, May 30, 2024 /CNW/ — SOPHIA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a cloud-native healthcare technology company and a global leader in data-driven medicine, today announced SOPhIA UNITY, a new data-driven consortium, created to accelerate cancer research globally. SOPHIA UNITY…
A group of researchers in Japan built the first wooden satellite and are preparing to launch it later this year to test its capabilities in Earth orbit. Garbage disposal (in space) The experimental satellite was developed by scientists at Kyoto University and Tokyo company Sumitomo Forestry and will launch in September aboard a SpaceX rocket,…
Two men have been convicted of using banned pesticides to kill migratory birds, according to court documents. Robert Yost, 52, of New Galilee and 27-year-old Jacob Reese were both sentenced to one year of probation and community service, and will have to pay a fine. According to the documents, Yost, of Yost Farms in Beaver…
An example spectrum from MMT-Hectochelle for a member of Theia 456 (Gaia DR3 191357324369704448) in black and the corresponding MINESweeper fit to the spectrum in purple. The residuals are shown in the upper panel. Credit: Tregoning et al., 2024. Using ESA’s Gaia satellite and the MMT Observatory, astronomers have investigated a special stream of stars…