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Gene Roddenberry’s autograph in bacterial DNA sold as an NFT, displayed at Art Basel.

2 December 2021 grant 0

The Verge has one of the most potentially confusing science stories in a while. Gene Roddenberry’s estate, they report, has rendered the Star Trek creator’s autograph as … Read the rest “Gene Roddenberry’s autograph in bacterial DNA sold as an NFT, displayed at Art Basel.”

A particular body odor blocks aggression in men, but triggers aggression in women.

30 November 2021 grant 0

Science Advances sniffs out something peculiar in a “body volatile” (an actively smelly chemical) called hexadecanal, or HEX, which – based on a test using an unfair… Read the rest “A particular body odor blocks aggression in men, but triggers aggression in women.”

Scientific illustration of the Dragon rocket getting ready to dock at the ISS, with its nose cone open.

Science Art: A Dragon Approaches, ESA/NASA, 2021

28 November 2021 grant 0

This is a view of the Dragon spaceship Endurance from an angle most of us never get to see – above the nose cone, which is open to allow the ship to dock at the International Space Station.… Read the rest “Science Art: A Dragon Approaches, ESA/NASA, 2021”

Scientific illustration or technical illustration of standard paper sizes compared to a human body in stocking feet.

Science Art: Papierformate 01 (fcm), by Frank C. Müller

21 November 2021 grant 0

This is a picture of paper sizes as compared to a human being who will presumably be reading or writing on them. It also has an oddly late-70s/early-80s postmodern art feel, as if it was a photo-collage… Read the rest “Science Art: Papierformate 01 (fcm), by Frank C. Müller”

Eco-friendly glitter exists. There’s hope for humanity after all.

20 November 2021 grant 0

Science News shows a sparkle of optimism with a story on a green alternative to craft glitter, made fabulous from cellulose and plant dyes instead of microplastics:

The inspiration to harness

… Read the rest “Eco-friendly glitter exists. There’s hope for humanity after all.”

Cannabis use in pregnancy affects the fetus’ immune system… leading to anxiety and hyperactivity.

18 November 2021 grant 0

Scientific American reports on a PNAS study that linked increased anxiety, hyperactivity and aggression in children to cannabis use by their parents during pregnancy. It’s easy… Read the rest “Cannabis use in pregnancy affects the fetus’ immune system… leading to anxiety and hyperactivity.”

The Russians seem to have blown up one of their satellites, and the ISS is dodging the debris.

15 November 2021 grant 0

There’s going to be more news on this shortly, but a a couple of Near-Earth Orbit tracking services are reporting on the Russian satellite Cosmos 1408, which appears to not be there… Read the rest “The Russians seem to have blown up one of their satellites, and the ISS is dodging the debris.”

Scientific illustration of a 19th-century brassiere invention

Science Art: Bosom Pad (U.S. patent 404881), 1888.

14 November 2021 grant 0

This geometric shape might look like the kind of floral decoration old-time printers used to separate blocks of text, but no – it’s from a patent. Specifically, the patent … Read the rest “Science Art: Bosom Pad (U.S. patent 404881), 1888.”

The new COVID19 pill works by creating mutations. This has some virologists worried.

13 November 2021 grant 0

Science covers the controversy around Merck’s new antiviral pill, molnupiravir, which definitely interferes with viruses’ ability to reproduce, which kills nearly all… Read the rest “The new COVID19 pill works by creating mutations. This has some virologists worried.”

Indonesian citizen scientists discover VAMPIRE CANNIBAL BUTTERFLIES

11 November 2021 grant 0

Discover magazine reveals a grisly bit of previously unknown insect behavior recorded by Yi-Kai Tea and his fellow citizen scientists on the island of Sulawesi, where they photographed… Read the rest “Indonesian citizen scientists discover VAMPIRE CANNIBAL BUTTERFLIES”

James Webb Space Telescope ready for launch.

11 November 2021 grant 0

The BBC reports that, after overcoming plenty of obstacles, the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is ready to get into orbit and start gazing at the universe in mid-December:

Webb

… Read the rest “James Webb Space Telescope ready for launch.”
Scientific illustration of a brontothere or titanothere, a prehistoric rhino relative, something like an ancient horse.

Science Art: Skull of Dolichorhinus cornutus (Osborn),

7 November 2021 grant 0

This is the skull of a creature with lots of scientific names, but in “Osteology of Dolichorhinus longiceps Douglass, with a review of the species of Dolichorhinus in the order of … Read the rest “Science Art: Skull of Dolichorhinus cornutus (Osborn),”

Change your voice, change your identity.

7 November 2021 grant 0

Scientific American published an interview from sister publication Cerveau & Psycho with Jean Abitbol, a Paris-based ear, nose and throat physician, phoniatrician, and craniofacial… Read the rest “Change your voice, change your identity.”

Autonomous firefighting robots ready for duty.

5 November 2021 grant 0

Scientific American reports on a growing number of firefighters who don’t have to worry about smoke inhalation or blistering heat – because they’re self-steering… Read the rest “Autonomous firefighting robots ready for duty.”

Barnacle glue saves lives.

2 November 2021 grant 0

Science magazine offers a briefing on a paste modeled on barnacle glue that sticks to wet surfaces within 15 seconds – making it a perfect coagulant to stop bleeding wounds:

The marine

… Read the rest “Barnacle glue saves lives.”

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