Jessica Irvine
Survival strategy of insect uncovered
Similar ‘warning’ coloration of the non-toxic mimic Zelandoperla fenestrata stonefly (left), and cyanide-producing Austroperla cyrene (right). Credit: University of Otago Researchers have uncovered the ingenious survival strategy of a New Zealand insect—a form of “cheating” where it mimics a highly toxic species, enabling it to evade predation. In nature, toxic species commonly signal their toxicity …
Systematic use of coal as a fuel source found at Bronze Age dig site
Typical archaeological remains related to coal exploitation at JRTGK. (A) Coal ash unearthed from the floor of house site F1. (B) Coal pile unearthed from pit H112 in house site F25. (C) Coal lumps unearthed from house site F3. (D) Coal fragments incompletely burnt in stratum T2L3a. (E) Coal storage location near a furnace. (F) …
Using AI to accurately quantify the amount of entanglement in a system
Schematics of the three methods that we used to infer the quantum correlations. (A) The maximum likelihood algorithm (MaxLik) finds the most likely quantum state ρ based on the measured data and an initial guess ρinit. (B) Green DNN represents a fully connected neural network that infers directly the concurrence and the mutual information from …
S.Africa links fall in Kruger’s rhino poaching to declining animal numbers
South Africa is home to nearly 80 percent of the world’s rhinos, making it a hotspot for poaching. South Africa announced on Tuesday that its renowned Kruger National Park has experienced a consistent decline in rhino poaching incidents. This decrease can be attributed to improved patrols and the successful efforts made in recent years to …
Optimizing heat exchange flow in microgravity
Optimizing Heat Exchange Flow in Microgravity Interior of CM-HT test section: Test fluid (normal perfluoro hexane or nPFH) is vaporized and pumped through the steel tube embedded in an insulating material section at the entrance and exit, while Space Station cooling water flows countercurrently in the outer annulus around the steel tube causing the internal …
Study reveals how you behave on the internet is influenced by your income level
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A research collaboration between Vahid Ghafouri and Guillermo Suárez de Tangil from IMDEA Networks Institute, along with Waleed Iqbal, Gareth Tyson, and Ignacio Castro from Queen Mary University of London, explores the ways in which real-world inequalities are reflected in social networks. Their study, titled “Lady and the Tramp Nextdoor: Online …
Data suggest holding Trump accountable will not threaten American democracy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain As the possibility of a Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump looms, law enforcement in Atlanta is preparing for potential violence. Orange barricades have been placed to restrict access to the entrance of the county courthouse. Concerns have been raised about the likelihood of another incident similar to January …
Archaeologists find oldest ever example of systematic coal use by humans
Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter An archaeological study has recently uncovered evidence of the earliest-known systematic mining and use of coal as fuel by humans. Since their origins, humans have constantly searched for …
New Genetic Study Finds Reef Manta Rays Stay Close To Home
Manta rays are truly remarkable creatures, with unique physical features that set them apart from other rays. Their coloration is especially captivating, displaying two distinct patterns. The first pattern, known as the chevron, features a mostly black back and a striking white belly. The second pattern, the black color type, showcases nearly all black sides. …