Science & Technology
Prolonged power outages, often caused by weather events, hit some parts of the U.S. harder than others
New research found that Americans already bearing the brunt of climate change and health inequities are most at risk of impact by a lengthy power outage.
Scientists discover anatomical changes in the brains of the newly sighted
Neuroscientists discovered anatomical changes that occur in the white matter of visual-processing areas of the brain, in children who have congenital cataracts surgically removed.
Sensor enables high-fidelity input from everyday objects, human body
Couches, tables, sleeves and more can turn into a high-fidelity input device for computers using a new sensing system.
Do people and monkeys see colors the same way?
New findings in color vision research imply that humans can perceive a greater range of blue tones than monkeys do. Distinct connections found in the human retina may indicate recent evolutionary adaptations for sending enhanced color vision signals fr…
The science behind the life and times of the Earth’s salt flats
Researchers have characterized two different types of surface water in the hyperarid salars — or salt flats — that contain much of the world’s lithium deposits. This new characterization represents a leap forward in understanding how water moves thro…
Evidence of conscious-like activity in the dying brain
A new study provides early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.
New mechanisms regulating plant response to temperature
Discovery of a new protein complex helps scientists understand how plants interpret changes in temperature over time
Webb finds water vapor, but from a rocky planet or its star?
The most common stars in the universe are red dwarf stars, which means that rocky exoplanets are most likely to be found orbiting such a star. Red dwarf stars are cool, so a planet has to hug it in a tight orbit to stay warm enough to potentially host …
West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreated far inland, re-advanced since last Ice Age
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is melting rapidly, raising concerns it could cross a tipping point of irreversible retreat in the next few decades if global temperatures rise 1.5 to 2.0 degrees Celsius (2.7 to 3.8 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial …
Exposure to airplane noise increases risk of sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night
As major airline officials predict another record summer air travel season, a new analysis has found that exposure to even moderate levels of airplane noise may disrupt sleep, building upon a growing body of research on the adverse health effects of en…