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Distinguishing truth in communications

Oct 16, 2021

Reich and his collaborators are concerned about citizens’ skills in distinguishing truth from distortions or untruths in informing their decisions. Their NSF-funded project will take the lessons learned about teaching...

Circular construction improves utilization of resources

Oct 16, 2021

A sector development report from DTU recommends that the players in the construction sector join forces on large test projects and scaling of circular construction. There is also a need...

How bacteria create a piggy bank for the lean times

Oct 16, 2021

CREDIT: Schmeing labBacteria can store extra resources for the lean times. It’s a bit like keeping a piggy bank or carrying a backup battery pack. One important reserve is known...

Krieger School chemist wins prestigious Packard Fellowship

Oct 16, 2021

Xiongyi Huang, assistant professor in the Krieger School's Department of Chemistry, was named Oct. 14 as a recipient of a 2021 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. Reconfiguring metalloenzymes—enzymes that...

Peter Horby receives prestigious award for outstanding service to public health

Oct 15, 2021

In a letter to Prof. Horby, the FPH said he has ‘gained international prominence, which reflects a career of experience and insight in epidemic response. ‘Your relentless focus on health...

William Shatner and three others launch 65 miles above Earth on Blue Origin's New Shepard

Oct 15, 2021

As a shaky Shatner emerged from the capsule, he instantly wrapped his arms around the Blue Origin and Amazon founder. Under Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) guidelines, they won't technically be...

A chimp that became a space pioneer

Oct 15, 2021

A chimp that became a space pioneerToday marks the 60th anniversary of the first chimpanzee in space. The mission was hugely important because the chimp successfully pulled a couple of...

Tool for predicting pedestrian flow expands its reach

Oct 15, 2021

A study they have conducted of Melbourne, Australia, shows that the model works well when tested against some of the most comprehensive pedestrian data available in the world. The purpose-driven...

Rover images confirm Jezero crater is an ancient Martian lake

Oct 15, 2021

The new analysis, published today in the journal Science, is based on images of the outcropping rocks inside the crater on its western side. Perseverance’s new images, taken from inside...

Marine heatwaves could wipe out an extra six per cent of a country’s fish catches, costing millions their jobs

Oct 15, 2021

Marine heatwaves could wipe out an extra six per cent of a country’s fish catches, costing millions their jobs Science, Health & TechnologyExtremely hot years will wipe out hundreds of...