Science Social Media and Updates
Science Social Media and Updates
#WhosNext? Chinese border patrol guards? Meet XBot-L, the first humanoid robot to climb the Great Wall. #Robots #Robotics https://t.co/PpRvpEFWT2
OK, we will try to chronicle the curious case of an unprecedented/unannounced orbital launch from Plesetsk on the linked page (work in progress, of course): https://t.co/zaum1S7eWh
Possible launch of Soyuz rocket with Rassvet satellites at about 1800 UTC Mar 23. Russia has, unusually, made no announcement but there are observations downrange of rocket plume and claimed signals from a payload. Situation currently uncertain, no Space Force...
High intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with reduced fertility in men and smaller embryonic growth and yolk sac size in early pregnancy, suggesting potential impacts on reproductive outcomes and early development. nutrition
Even small differences in sleep, physical activity and nutrition (SPAN) can have significant favorable impact vs major adverse cardiovascular events @uk_biobank, >53,000 participants, median age 63 yrs https://t.co/iZJjENsOiM https://t.co/WNiGfGGDYL
Vibecoding between PCR's has hit an all time high. See you at 9pm, Claude. https://t.co/8mJv5GJIut
Not all water is the same. H₂O tells you the ingredients — but not the “version” of those atoms. Elements come in different isotopes, and that changes water’s chemical fingerprint. That’s how scientists discovered comet water doesn’t quite match Earth’s… but asteroid water...
A study from Stanford University found that daily behavior patterns—like activity and sleep—can help predict lifespan and track aging in fish. 🧠🐟 Not humans... https://t.co/J89e7AcD7e
#Wearable thermoelectric #Technology uses thin films to generate electricity from body heat by Seoul National University @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/sVQNzB7HPP #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Tech https://t.co/PAKUNm0n5y
We just ordered Boom's first Scanning Electron Microscope. Extremely serious materials development is now happening. I think by the end of this year Boom will have the most advanced turbine blade manufacturing anywhere in the world.
One of the most remarkable things about 5-meo-DMT as an antidepressant is that the psychoactive experience is so brief. 10 minute peak, perhaps. 20 min total. And people seldom remember it well. Yet it has possibly the largest anti-depressant effect...
Bioengineers embedded soft, stretchable electronics into the tiny clusters to create “cyborg” organoids. These can mimic the pancreas, sensing glucose levels and releasing hormones. They could help build replacement cells for people with type 1 diabetes. https://spectrum.ieee.org/cyborg-stem-cell-therapy-for-diabetes
Aging underpins most chronic diseases and remains the biggest challenge to human health. Thank you @carninci for the opportunity to present @humantechnopole on aging, genomics and AI approaches to identify longevity targets and drugs. https://t.co/ysDGHfJeY0
While we don't have access to the astrophage from ProjectHailMary in real life, scientists are designing space probes that rely on the same basic principle it uses to travel between the stars: very low mass objects accelerated to very high...
Gas infrastructure is spewing methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as airstrikes intensify and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. https://t.co/XysNBe1tfC
Is there an association between daytime napping, cognitive function, and brain volume? A Mendelian randomization study in the UK Biobank https://t.co/AQI9U7Mpri
Hey academic climate folks, great new chaired position at @uniofeastanglia working w/ the folks at the Climatic Research Unit in Norwich UK: https://t.co/F5KtwO2jse (h/t @TimOsbornClim)
The conflict in the Middle East appears to have forced some oil and gas companies to directly burn off more natural gas than usual at their facilities, releasing planet-warming pollution into the atmosphere https://t.co/HkXsn5239y
Introducing Ⓛ 𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬 A novel approach to chip-making that can extend Moore's Law 10x beyond what is possible with light — to atomic resolution. News today: "Manufacturers use light-based lithography systems made by the Dutch company ASML, which dominates the market....
Effectiveness of fermentation broth of Cordyceps sinensis for primary insomnia: a randomized clinical trial with digital health tool https://t.co/g5iOuzkctO
Nice article about cave microbes and the work of people like Hazel Barton from BBC News https://t.co/COB81H8QD9
Coffee and cancer risk: which cancers are linked to lower risk? A new review found that coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of these cancers: - Skin (melanoma) - Liver - Prostate - Endometrial - Breast - Head and neck - Colorectal Cancers associated with increased risk: -...
Circulating Short-Chain Fatty Acid (SCFA) Profiles as a Biomarker of Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis for the SCFA Signature in Major Depression https://t.co/qwMAwaKR6d
NASA will share a ton of Artemis planning information tomorrow at HQ. I’ve highlighted Garcia-Galan because he was deputy program manager for Gateway prior to this. https://t.co/HlCvRYr1N6
New ep drops now: "Who Counts as Human in Your Mind?" with social neuroscientist Lasana Harris (@lasana_harris). When do you view another person like an object? What do neuroscientists mean by "de-humanization"? Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/uyoIflNkYD https://t.co/Yi6Ux2OhOA
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 23, 2001. The Mir Russian Space station reenters Earth's atmosphere and breaks up after 15 years in space. (First Post) #Space #Exploration #JVGpost https://t.co/qAgsA3nlep
Interplay of accelerated biological aging, lifestyle factors, and genetic susceptibility in cognitive function: a community study https://t.co/qUgRtEkWiK
Don't take the time to read about the new landmark studies that put our thymus gland at center stage for healthy aging https://t.co/ENhIn2A2l3 https://t.co/oY2PLSenmf
I've been saying this for the longest time, and including fecal pH in my grant applications, too I predict that we'll see a significant correlation for fecal pH with neurodegenerative diseases in future papers...
Blue Origin files paperwork to put 51,600 AI data center satellites in orbit: Project Sunrise: a proposed “mega-constellation” of solar-powered satellites that would perform AI compute directly in orbit https://t.co/kk1MXTDoaM #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews
The US sees an 80% chance that El Niño will rise from the equatorial Pacific this year, but the so-called spring barrier means such forecasts can be inaccurate. https://t.co/rY9FHeKuYX
The news is mixed in the preliminary results from a Phase 3 trial of a needed #Lyme disease vaccine, @matthewherper reports. https://t.co/bcbfeXchk1
The $PFE/ $VALN Lyme vaccine was a product for which there was a lot of hope. Results today show OK efficacy. Vaccine efficacy landed at 70%; investors hoped for 80% but thought as low as 60% would be relevant. But the...
Therapeutic effects of vitamin D and intermittent fasting on metabolic associated steatotic liver disease in rats "These findings support their potential as complementary, non-pharmacological strategies for MASLD management and warrant further translational investigation." https://t.co/n4BtHrrcOU
Want to Live a Longer, Happier Life? Science Says Work to Be More Successful (but Not in the Way You Might Think) https://t.co/1Qxw34tPnU #lifehacks #happiness #success
In a mouse model of autism, increased protein synthesis in the brain—driven by overactivation of eIF4E—was linked to autism-like behaviors, while reducing eIF4E activity lessened these behaviors into adulthood. neuroscience
Field-portable genetic assays now enable rapid, on-site mapping of cave microbial ecosystems, offering near real-time insights into biodiversity and potential health threats without reliance on traditional lab methods. microbiology
SpaceX investor Fidelity (Karin Fronczke, Head of PE investments) is on the show today to talk about… orbital data centers. Welcome your questions.
From Prognosis to Action: Circulating Tumor DNA and the Next Phase of Risk Stratification in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer [Mar 18, 2026] Schneider & @StoverLab @JCO_ASCO https://t.co/6jPBxQe9QP #bcsm #PrecisionMedicine #LiquidBiopsy https://t.co/MOG73iTcNl
Lenalidomide + high-dose dexamethasone (RD) vs lenalidomide + low-dose dexamethasone (Rd) as initial therapy for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: an open-label RCT [10/22/2009] @VincentRK et al. @TheLancetOncol https://t.co/hXxlFINejC #NCT00098475 #EAonc E4A03 #mmsm #caxtx #ctsm https://t.co/3Pa2TRMntk
BRE12-158: A Postneoadjuvant, Randomized Phase II Trial of Personalized Therapy Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice for Patients With Residual Triple-Negative Breast Cancer [Dec 15, 2021] Schneider et al. Radovich @JCO_ASCO https://t.co/oJm6BJrMtA #bcsm #PrecisionMedicine
Sleep profiles predict injury in runners 🩼💤 This new study profiled 425 recreational runners based on their sleep habits including… ⏰ Sleep duration ☑️ Sleep quality 🚨 Sleep problems Investigating associations with injury history, whilst controlling for factors including training volume 🔍 Results 📊 Runners were...
Genome-Wide Associations [GWAS] and Functional Genomic Studies of Musculoskeletal Adverse Events in Women Receiving Aromatase Inhibitors [Sep 20, 2010] Ingle et al. @DrWeinshilboum @JCO_ASCO https://t.co/1NJcXkWy8c #bcsm #Supponc
Assoc of Circulating Tumor DNA & Circulating Tumor Cells After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy w/ Disease Recurrence in Pts w/ Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: BRE12-158 RCT [Jul 9, 2020] Radovich et al. @JAMAOnc https://t.co/XxH9kTT9d5 #bcsm #cactc #NCT02101385 https://t.co/kgV0yM2I1f
One of our main German climate deceivers, Fritz Vahrenholt, actually has predicted cooling in a 2012 book - see the blue curve. He worked for RWE, the largest CO2 emitter of Europe. https://t.co/Dcf8aFmOG6
Pfizer's phase 3 for its Lyme trial was supposed to be 18k patients -- but issues with a contractor at the start of the trial cut the size by a third, and @ky_lahucik + I reported a long time ago...
Soil microbes play a critical role in regulating carbon storage, with wetter soils promoting carbon retention and drought accelerating carbon loss, highlighting the need to factor microbial activity into climate projections. soilscience
P7C3 is an activator of an enzyme that makes NAD called NAMPT. Cool that it’s working in a 🐁 model of AD 👏
A study published in #TheLancet Oncology reports a rise in bowel #cancer cases among people under 50 in 27 out of 50 countries over 10 years. Possible causes include obesity, gut bacteria, ultra-processed foods, and ... #healthcare #research https://t.co/Mjap7D8jtb
Pfizer’s Lyme vaccine shows efficacy, but misses key statistical hurdle There is a set up for drama here. $Valn $pfe Valneva stock is down 14% in premarket trading. https://t.co/WN0KOl4Nqh via @statnews
