Новости за 14.04.2023

A friend of mine, Greg Gbur, has a new book out. It looks fascinating, its title is Invisibility: The History and Science of How Not to Be Seen. I needn’t tell you much more about it, it does what it says on the tin, as they say. Gbur is a physics prof who specialises in … Continue reading "How to sell your popular science book in the age of influencers and podcasts"

The US has made a medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses available without prescription – it will no doubt prevent some deaths, but it’s not enough to tackle the opioid epidemic

New technique combines ball milling with NMR to monitor sublimations in real time

Two distinct groups of neurons underlie different types of itching sensations in mice, and both work together to fuel chronic itchiness

The state of California is trying to eradicate invasive populations of South American nutria, whose burrows can damage levees and earthen dams

Discovery could enhance production of liquid fuels by algae

Science community urges swift association to Horizon Europe, following publication of government’s back up plans

Sciencebase reader Michelle messaged to ask how she might attract more birds to her garden. There are plenty of things she can try to see more of our feathered friends on her patch. Some things will have an almost immediate effect others might take a little longer. The rewards are always worth the effort to … Continue reading "Attracting birds to your garden"

Seeing whether sperm is capable of puncturing, and ultimately fertilising, an egg would help people choose the type of fertility treatment with the highest chances of success

The device can achieve clear images using samples suspended in any kind of liquid

Elite women from Xiongnu society solidified alliances among far-flung tribes