On Tuesday, July 23, at around 10:19 a.m., a localized hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, located just north of Old Faithful. The area is temporarily closed for safety reasons, but the Grand Loop Road remains open. No injuries were reported and the extent of damage is unknown. Park staff and USGS … Read more
* Scientists at Berkeley Lab have created a new superheavy element with atomic number 116, which is the heaviest element ever made at the lab. * The element was made using titanium-50 ions accelerated in the 88-Inch Cyclotron, instead of calcium-48 ions as used previously. * The creation of this element validates that this method … Read more
On July 23 at around 10:19 a.m., a localized hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, north of Old Faithful. The area is temporarily closed for safety reasons. The Grand Loop Road remains open, and no injuries were reported. The extent of the damage is unknown. Park staff and USGS staff will monitor … Read more
Pfizer’s gene therapy for a rare genetic blood-clotting disorder called hemophilia A has been successful in late-stage trials, paving the way for potential approval. Hemophilia A is a lifelong disease caused by a lack of factor VIII protein. Without enough of this protein, blood cannot clot properly, increasing the risk of bleeding episodes. The condition … Read more
A fascinating article about Meta’s latest generative AI model, Llama 3.1 405B! It seems that the company is pushing hard to establish itself as a major player in the world of AI, with a focus on developing large language models like Llama. The article highlights some impressive capabilities of the new Llama model, including its … Read more
Adobe released new Firefly tools for Photoshop and Illustrator on Tuesday. These tools allow graphic designers to use Adobe’s in-house AI models by describing what they want with brief prompts and receiving AI-generated textures or images that could otherwise take hours to create. Adobe is doubling down on AI while taking a “creator-friendly approach.” The … Read more
A group of scientists have developed a new type of “smart” soil that uses 40 percent less water than traditional options and can help crops grow up to 138 percent larger. This is achieved by mixing in a special hydrogel that absorbs water vapor from the air at night and releases it to the plant’s … Read more
Sharks off Brazil’s coast have tested positive for cocaine, a first-time detection in free-ranging sharks. Scientists from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation found cocaine in liver and muscle tissue of all 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks. The species was chosen due to its small size and exposure to contaminants. Cocaine levels were three times higher in muscle … Read more
A study found that dogs can smell human stress and make decisions based on it. The research involved 18 dogs and their owners, who were asked to give a speech and do math tasks while being recorded for stress levels. The dogs were then given food bowls with different scents and were trained to recognize … Read more
A study has revealed a more efficient method for creating methanol. For years, chemists have been striving to synthesize valuable materials from waste molecules. Now, an international team of scientists is investigating how electricity can simplify this process. In their study, recently published in Nature Catalysis, researchers demonstrated that carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, can … Read more