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A bacteria-fighting protein also lulls fruit flies to sleep, suggesting links between sleep and the immune system. from Latest Headlines | Science News http://bit.ly/2HVja9J

In a single sneeze or a cough, as many as 40,000 tiny droplets are forcibly propelled from our mouth and nose into the air. While we cannot control our sneezing, researchers have recently developed an original method to collect micro-droplets, such as these 'precious' human dewdrops, which may shed light on applications in detecting disease-causing bacteria and preventing the spread of disease. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2S1ODLG

Scientists have evaluated the economic efficiency of hydrogen production systems combining photovoltaic power generation and rechargeable batteries and estimated technology levels necessary for the systems to produce hydrogen at a globally competitive cost. The results obtained in this research may provide vital guidelines for pushing the intermittent renewable power generation systems as a main power source of the country. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Gdedq7

Machine-learning approach could help robots assemble cellphones and other small parts in a manufacturing line. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2G1ToyG

Machine-learning approach could help robots assemble cellphones and other small parts in a manufacturing line. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2G1ToyG

Scientists have discovered the fossils of an iguana-sized reptile, which they named 'Antarctic king,' that lived at the South Pole 250 million years ago (it used to be warmer). Antarctanax was an early cousin of the dinosaurs, and it shows how life bounced back after the world's biggest mass extinction. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2G1SAJX

New research shows how to customize the properties of materials called MXenes, which have displayed exceptional abilities to conduct electricity and block electromagnetic radiation. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DLUFaD

A new distribution system would reduce electricity prices by more than five per cent while also improving service reliability. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sZsfnu

Scientists have discovered the fossils of an iguana-sized reptile, which they named 'Antarctic king,' that lived at the South Pole 250 million years ago (it used to be warmer). Antarctanax was an early cousin of the dinosaurs, and it shows how life bounced back after the world's biggest mass extinction. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2G1SAJX

A new distribution system would reduce electricity prices by more than five per cent while also improving service reliability. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sZsfnu

As mining firms begin tests to pick up metal ores from the Pacific seabed, we need rules to protect this unusual ecosystem, says Olive Heffernan from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2sYh6De

As mining firms begin tests to pick up metal ores from the Pacific seabed, we need rules to protect this unusual ecosystem, says Olive Heffernan from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2S45623

A new study suggests that the membrane of salmon eggs may evolve to cope with reduced oxygen levels in rivers, thereby helping their embryos to incubate successfully. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UvQxBc

New research by the Threatened Species Recovery Hub has identified the top 100 Australian plant species at risk of extinction. Three quarters of Australia's threatened species are plants. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UvQq8K

The giant pandas we know and love today live only in the understory of particular mountains in southwestern China, where they subsist on bamboo alone. But according to new evidence, extinct and ancient panda species most likely had a more varied and complex diet. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HIsDAY

Research uncovers previously unknown effects of fasting, including notably increased metabolic activity and possible anti-aging effects. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MH2txe

The giant pandas we know and love today live only in the understory of particular mountains in southwestern China, where they subsist on bamboo alone. But according to new evidence, extinct and ancient panda species most likely had a more varied and complex diet. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HIsDAY

Research uncovers previously unknown effects of fasting, including notably increased metabolic activity and possible anti-aging effects. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MH2txe

A male mouse identifies the sex of an unfamiliar mouse because of hard-wired brain physiology, not previous experience, investigators have found. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HIN8gY

Two researchers have developed an algorithm for numerical calculation of EM noise (interference) in electric circuits. This algorithm is for computer simulation of electric circuits in which transmission lines are connected with lumped element models. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Us6UPa

Cells in our bodies have the ability to speak with one another much like humans do. This communication allows organs in our bodies to work synchronously, which in turn, enables us to perform the remarkable range of tasks we meet on a daily basis. One of this mean of communication is 'tunneling nanotubes' or TNTs. Researchers have discovered that the structure of these nanotubes challenged the very concept of cell. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RukK1r

Hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease rose precipitously in Orleans and Jefferson parishes after Hurricane Katrina. The increase in rates lasted for more than one month after landfall and rates were higher among the older black population, compared to the older white population. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DLOzas

A team of researchers has discovered that the conservation of milky storks, an endangered wading bird native to Southeast Asia, is threatened due to crossbreeding with their more widespread cousins, the painted storks. The team's findings can contribute to the design of effective solutions for conservation management of the globally endangered species. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ux4hf6

Cells in our bodies have the ability to speak with one another much like humans do. This communication allows organs in our bodies to work synchronously, which in turn, enables us to perform the remarkable range of tasks we meet on a daily basis. One of this mean of communication is 'tunneling nanotubes' or TNTs. Researchers have discovered that the structure of these nanotubes challenged the very concept of cell. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RukK1r

Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WxqsUg

Life on earth is complex and diverse. In the course of evolution, more and more new species have emerged that are adapted to constantly changing environments. Using modern genetic analyses, researchers can now fully decipher the genetic information of organisms in order to better understand their evolutionary histories and adaptations. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RrdAep

A look at the brains of an endangered spiny rat off the coast of Japan could illuminate the subtle genetic influences that stimulate a mammal's cells to develop as male versus female in the absence of a Y chromosome. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WvW1Oe

Rebreathers allow scuba divers to stay underwater for hours by removing CO2 from their air supply, now the idea is being repurposed for carbon capture from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2Sh8dTv

No more than 10 curious non-professionals with a passion for nature is all it takes to find a new species of minute beetle in the tropical leaf litter, shows a recent expedition to the Ulu Temburong forest in Borneo. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DLEN8f

The heavy bombardment of terrestrial planets by asteroids from space has contributed to the formation of the early evolved crust on Earth that later gave rise to continents - home to human civilization. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MIZFzF

Rebreathers allow scuba divers to stay underwater for hours by removing CO2 from their air supply, now the idea is being repurposed for carbon capture from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2Tp6AR0

Giant pandas may have switched to an exclusive bamboo diet some 5,000 years ago, not 2 million years ago as previously thought. from Latest Headlines | Science News http://bit.ly/2GcSZbQ

The heavy bombardment of terrestrial planets by asteroids from space has contributed to the formation of the early evolved crust on Earth that later gave rise to continents - home to human civilization. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MIZFzF

Vaccinating laboratory mice with Streptococcus mitis bacteria prevents their virulent sibling, Streptococcus pneumoniae from infecting the mice. The research suggests that vaccination of humans with live S. mitis might offer protection from some of the many serotypes of S. pneumoniae that vaccines currently do not exist for. This pathogen is one of the most common causes of severe pneumonia, and can also cause meningitis, bloodstream and sinus infections, endocarditis, and middle ear infections in young children. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MFtPno

The impasse sets the stage for the United States to begin pulling out of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty (INF) as early as this Saturday unless Moscow moves to destroy a missile Washington says is violating the accord. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FYcQMJ

An analysis of satellite data has revealed global patterns of extreme rainfall, which could lead to better forecasts and more accurate climate models. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GiVFVF

Researchers have developed a compact laser that emits light with extreme spectral purity that doesn't change in response to environmental conditions. The new potentially portable laser could benefit a host of scientific applications, improve clocks for global positioning (GPS) systems, advance the detection of gravitational waves in space and be useful for quantum computing. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FZzzIb

Scientists widely accept the existence of quarks, the elusive fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons. But information about their properties is still lacking. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sXOjyI

Evolution is a rich and dynamic process. Species respond to pressures in a variety of ways, most of which reduce to finding food, avoiding becoming someone else's food and attracting a mate. To solve that last one the animal kingdom is replete with fantastic, bizarre and mesmerizing adaptions. The bioluminescent courtship displays of ostracods may encapsulate all three. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MIUlwb

An analysis of satellite data has revealed global patterns of extreme rainfall, which could lead to better forecasts and more accurate climate models. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GiVFVF

Engineers have created a robot that learns what it is, with zero prior knowledge of physics, geometry, or motor dynamics. Initially the robot has no clue what its shape is. After a brief period of 'babbling,' and within about a day of intensive computing, the robot creates a self-simulation, which it can then use to contemplate and adapt to different situations, handling new tasks as well as detecting and repairing damage in its body. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WxgvGf

A new breed of algorithms has mastered Atari video games 10 times faster than state-of-the-art AI, with a breakthrough approach to problem solving. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SgyFwD

Engineers have created a robot that learns what it is, with zero prior knowledge of physics, geometry, or motor dynamics. Initially the robot has no clue what its shape is. After a brief period of 'babbling,' and within about a day of intensive computing, the robot creates a self-simulation, which it can then use to contemplate and adapt to different situations, handling new tasks as well as detecting and repairing damage in its body. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WxgvGf

A virus that inserts itself into the genome of a type of banana plagues plantations in Africa, but CRISPR gene editing can be used to eliminate the viral DNA from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2TmVj3R

Microplastics have been found in the guts of every marine mammal examined in a new study of animals washed up on Britain's shores. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CYVhrR

Endangered species of hammerhead and dogfish are among the sharks being sold as food in the UK, researchers have revealed. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DLk2tj

A virus that inserts itself into the genome of a type of banana plagues plantations in Africa, but CRISPR gene editing can be used to eliminate the viral DNA from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2t1jvgo

A great mystery around a unique fish species -- the Australian lungfish -- has been solved. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rp4TBv

With a growing global population will come increased energy consumption, and sustainable forms of energy sources such as solar fuels and solar electricity will be in even greater demand. And as these forms of power proliferate, the focus will shift to improved efficiency. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RqSVqV

A virus that inserts itself into the banana genome could destroy plantations, but CRISPR gene editing has been used to eliminate the viral DNA from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2sZGRDc

A virus that inserts itself into the banana genome could destroy plantations, but CRISPR gene editing has been used to eliminate the viral DNA from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2Wxdaak

A virus that inserts itself into the banana genome could destroy plantations, but CRISPR gene editing has been used to eliminate the viral DNA from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2sZGRDc

Cutting out meat and dairy products is a great way to save the world from your dinner plate, but there are many more, says P. K. Newby from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2G16wUL

Cutting out meat and dairy products is a great way to save the world from your dinner plate, but there are many more, says P. K. Newby from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2G16wUL

Cutting out meat and dairy products is a great way to save the world from your dinner plate, but there are many more, says P. K. Newby from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2Ux9Kme

Boston Dynamics builds robots that can open doors, dance and do parkour. The machine age is stepping up a gear, but first the bots need brains from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2MFcKtM

A recent study linked gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease, but the results are far from conclusive. from Latest Headlines | Science News http://bit.ly/2S00Roj

A robot started off with no knowledge of itself, but through trial and error learned what it looked like and what abilities it had from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2Geh6XU

A robot started off with no knowledge of itself, but through trial and error learned what it looked like and what abilities it had from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2Uvk7ql

Unlike the usual oblong variety, which sell for just a few dollars, the round “J-Queen” brand durians are reported to be extremely rare and possess the punchiest of aromas. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2sXGyZJ

In a hate crime, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the US state of Kentucky by miscreants who sprayed black paint on the deity and left a knife stabbed into a chair in the main hall. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2sXeJko

People with rare diseases often wait years to get a diagnosis. Now innovators, drugs manufacturers, patient groups and clinicians are joining forces to accelerate the process from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2WysdQP

Ancient cremated human remains, despite being deformed, still retain sexually diagnostic physical features, according to a new study. The authors provide a statistical approach for identifying traits that distinguish male and female remains within a population. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WsS3FX

A team of researchers recently discovered that most people overlook artificial intelligence despite flawless advice. AI-like systems will be an integral part of the Army's strategy over the next five years, so system designers will need to start getting a bit more creative in order to appeal to users. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CREbMx

Researchers have created a new concept of thermoelectric material. It is a device composed of cellulose, produced in situ in the laboratory by bacteria, with small amounts of a conductive nanomaterial, carbon nanotubes, using a sustainable and environmentally friendly strategy. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WvXkN6

By mathematically modeling the movements of a locomotive that toppled from the tracks north of San Francisco during the city's infamous 1906 earthquake, researchers have calculated a lower limit on the earthquake ground motion at the spot of the tipped train. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2B64cHZ

Engineers have now developed an algorithm that lets AUVs weigh the risks and potential rewards of exploring an unknown region. For instance, if a vehicle tasked with identifying underwater oil seeps approached a steep, rocky trench, the algorithm could assess the reward level (the probability that an oil seep exists near this trench), and the risk level (the probability of colliding with an obstacle), if it were to take a path through the trench. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CTebAj

Tissues and organs in the human body are shaped through forces generated by cells, that push and pull, to 'sculpt' biological structures. Thanks to a new tool, scientists will now be able to watch, and map these forces. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GgRB7Y

Water molecules distort the electrical resistance of graphene, but a team of researchers has discovered that when this two-dimensional material is integrated with the metal of a circuit, contact resistance is not impaired by humidity. This finding will help to develop new sensors -- the interface between circuits and the real world -- with a significant cost reduction. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2S97nZh

Rembrandt van Rijn's paintings are renowned for their masterful representations of light and shadow and a characteristic plasticity generated by a technique called impasto. Now, scientists have analyzed impasto layers in some of Rembrandt's paintings, and the study reveals that the impasto unexpectedly contains a very rare lead mineral called plumbonacrite. This finding suggests that Rembrandt used a unique paint recipe. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Tkpetm

Scientists have provided the first experimental evidence for fractal light from simple lasers and add a new prediction, that the fractal light should exist in 3D and not just 2D as previously thought. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BdplzR

A new approach holds potential to slash research and development costs for designer materials and technologies of the future. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RVpD8W

One of the most successful plastics is polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the material we use to make bottles and fibers for clothing. However, PET is made from petroleum-based building blocks. An alternative to PET can be made from bio-based furan molecules, but to polymerize these furans you need toxic catalysts and high temperatures. Now, polymer chemists have described an enzyme-based polymerization method. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wuv3q9

Adding functional imaging to structural imaging of patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) has the potential to improve current VT ablation strategies, according to new research. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CUooN1

Coprolites, or fossil droppings, of the dinosaur-like archosaur Smok wawelski contain lots of chewed-up bone fragments. This led researchers to conclude that this top predator was exploiting bones for salt and marrow, a behavior often linked to mammals but seldom to archosaurs. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DIQs7v

Scientists are a step closer to understanding what controls fine particulate matter in the Earth's atmosphere after identifying new linkages between natural contaminants and with humanmade pollutants. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RZ8Ulh

Ancient cremated human remains, despite being deformed, still retain sexually diagnostic physical features, according to a new study. The authors provide a statistical approach for identifying traits that distinguish male and female remains within a population. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WsS3FX

Ocean warming and an infectious wasting disease has devastated populations of large sunflower sea stars once abundant along the West Coast of North America in just a few years, according to new research. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CThUxX

Coprolites, or fossil droppings, of the dinosaur-like archosaur Smok wawelski contain lots of chewed-up bone fragments. This led researchers to conclude that this top predator was exploiting bones for salt and marrow, a behavior often linked to mammals but seldom to archosaurs. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DIQs7v

For the first time, researchers have catalogued every pollinator protection policy enacted by state governments from 2000-2017. The resulting database of information allows everyone from legislators to the general public to study how state lawmakers have addressed the pollinator health crisis over time. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FYKUYW

Experimenting with mice, researchers report that a low-calorie diet prevented asthma symptoms regardless of the diet's fat and sugar content. The researchers also say they found that obesity resulting from a high-calorie diet led to asthma symptoms in the animals by causing lung inflammation, and a drug that blocks inflammation eased those symptoms. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FZw5Wb

Researchers have created a new concept of thermoelectric material. It is a device composed of cellulose, produced in situ in the laboratory by bacteria, with small amounts of a conductive nanomaterial, carbon nanotubes, using a sustainable and environmentally friendly strategy. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WvXkN6

In a new study, researchers describe how, in a novel mouse model, epigenetic regulation negatively impacts a downstream gene specifically involved in neurodevelopment and associated behaviors. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RsPMXQ

By mathematically modeling the movements of a locomotive that toppled from the tracks north of San Francisco during the city's infamous 1906 earthquake, researchers have calculated a lower limit on the earthquake ground motion at the spot of the tipped train. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2B64cHZ

The cold-sensitivity of Miscanthus, a perennial biomass crop, has limited its adoption in northern climes, but new research shows a way forward for would-be Miscanthus growers in cold regions. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TjNY4R

Scientists have identified the earliest evidence of some of the first known humans -- Denisovans and Neanderthals, in southern Siberia. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GbADIe

Engineers have now developed an algorithm that lets AUVs weigh the risks and potential rewards of exploring an unknown region. For instance, if a vehicle tasked with identifying underwater oil seeps approached a steep, rocky trench, the algorithm could assess the reward level (the probability that an oil seep exists near this trench), and the risk level (the probability of colliding with an obstacle), if it were to take a path through the trench. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CTebAj

Tissues and organs in the human body are shaped through forces generated by cells, that push and pull, to 'sculpt' biological structures. Thanks to a new tool, scientists will now be able to watch, and map these forces. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GgRB7Y

Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an option, a new study shows. Researchers examined consumers' intentions to consume foods of insect origin among vegans, non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores. They examined the attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and food neophobia toward the consumption of foods of insect origin, as well as the conditions for eating insect-based foods among these dietary groups. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RWAuzw

A network of very fine blood vessels that connects bone marrow directly with the blood supply of the periosteum that was previously overlooked has now been discovered. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BassJ5

Conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, a poor diet, overuse of certain drugs and stress harm the intestinal barrier and cause inflammation. An international study on mice has discovered a new mechanism that regulates and strengthens the barrier through interaction between a group of Lactobacillus bacteria and immune system cells. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MGBVwe

One of the most successful plastics is polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the material we use to make bottles and fibers for clothing. However, PET is made from petroleum-based building blocks. An alternative to PET can be made from bio-based furan molecules, but to polymerize these furans you need toxic catalysts and high temperatures. Now, polymer chemists have described an enzyme-based polymerization method. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wuv3q9

A study focusing on the type and volume of seizures relating to illegal wildlife trade in Hong Kong over the last five years illustrates the city's central role in global wildlife trafficking and the extent and nature of the associated criminality. It identifies clearly, how future policy and enforcement could be improved to provide the urgently required long-term sustainability. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WuMs28

People are questioning a landmark study suggesting that a bacterium involved in gum disease may also cause Alzheimer's. Here's what you need to know about the study from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2BekI8G

In a head-to-head test, vaping was more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine patches and gum from New Scientist - News http://bit.ly/2TpwzYI

People are questioning a landmark study suggesting that a bacterium involved in gum disease may also cause Alzheimer's. Here's what you need to know about the study from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2WqNdsZ

In a head-to-head test, vaping was more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine patches and gum from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2RsaGWQ

Jurors heard the testimony on the second day of the closely watched federal trial in Boston against Insys Therapeutics founder John Kapoor and four other former executives. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2RrUyon

“I think God calls all of us to fill different roles at different times and I think that he wanted Donald Trump to become president,” Sarah Sanders says in an interview to be aired by the Christian Broadcasting Network. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2MI2Ese

Rembrandt van Rijn's paintings are renowned for their masterful representations of light and shadow and a characteristic plasticity generated by a technique called impasto. Now, scientists have analyzed impasto layers in some of Rembrandt's paintings, and the study reveals that the impasto unexpectedly contains a very rare lead mineral called plumbonacrite. This finding suggests that Rembrandt used a unique paint recipe. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Tkpetm

Researchers have demonstrated that whether an object (in our example, the ball) shows quantum features depends on the reference frame. The physical laws, however, are still independent of it. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CWovHI

A team of mathematicians has determined the ideal wing shape for fast flapping flight -- a discovery that offers promise for better methods for harvesting energy from water as well as for enhancing air speed. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FYxoEW

Researchers are addressing the challenges of curating ancient biomolecules and working toward the development and dissemination of best practices. A recent article suggest museums play a critical role among stakeholders in ancient biomolecules research and should be responsive to these concerns. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wvt4Sz

An endangered Queensland bird is at risk of extinction because environmental legislation is failing to protect its habitat, according to a University of Queensland-led study. Researchers reviewed Australian and Queensland laws that protect threatened and endangered species, in light of a more than 80 percent reduction in the distribution of the southern black-throated finch's population. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FX6ehD

The latest data release from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) includes observations revealing the internal structure and composition of nearly 5,000 nearby galaxies observed during the first three years of a program called Mapping Nearby Galaxies at Apache Point Observatory. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rpyafi

Researchers thought they might have finally uncovered evidence of new physics, which could be a sign of dark matter particles, but a recent improvement of the measurement by the CMS collaboration produced results that are nearly consistent with the expectations of the standard model. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DKYVqZ

Researchers have discovered how specific cells in the guts of mice slow down metabolism and eventually contribute to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The findings, scientists say, could have important implications for the prevention and treatment of these kinds of metabolic diseases in humans. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Tiosgu

A much debated ancient human skull from Mongolia has been dated and genetically analyzed, showing that it is the earliest modern human yet found in the region, according to new research. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GaOlep

For decades, women have shouldered most of the burden of contraception. However, long-term use of female birth control pills could increase the risk for side-effects such as blood clots or breast cancer. Now, inspired by colorful layered cocktails, researchers have developed a medium-term, reversible male contraceptive. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RWfSaG

Scientists have used a Nobel-prize winning Chemistry technique on a mixture of metals to potentially reduce the cost of fuel cells used in electric cars and reduce harmful emissions from conventional vehicles. The researchers have translated a biological technique to reveal atomic scale chemistry in metal nanoparticles. These materials are one of the most effective catalysts for energy converting systems such as fuel cells. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TmRFHl

Structural colors, like those found in some butterflies' wings, birds' feathers and beetles' backs, resist fading because they don't absorb light like dyes and pigments. However, the iridescence that enhances their beauty in nature is not always desirable for some applications, such as paints, color displays or printer inks. Now, researchers have developed a new method to produce structural colors that don't change with the angle of viewing. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BaiIP1

A new study questions the reliability of how sea-level rise in low-lying coastal areas such as southern Louisiana is measured and suggests that the current method underestimates the severity of the problem. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HGxPp2

Scientists have used a Nobel-prize winning Chemistry technique on a mixture of metals to potentially reduce the cost of fuel cells used in electric cars and reduce harmful emissions from conventional vehicles. The researchers have translated a biological technique to reveal atomic scale chemistry in metal nanoparticles. These materials are one of the most effective catalysts for energy converting systems such as fuel cells. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TmRFHl

Olives are staples of the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to a reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. However, freshly picked olives are very bitter and require curing or processing to make them palatable, using lots of water and, sometimes, harsh chemicals. Now, researchers have found a more environmentally friendly way to remove bitter phenolic compounds from olives. from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HH3F4O

For decades, women have shouldered most of the burden of contraception. However, long-term use of female birth control pills could increase the risk for side-effects such as blood clots or breast cancer. Now, inspired by colorful layered cocktails, researchers have developed a medium-term, reversible male contraceptive. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RWfSaG

Many black holes shoot out powerful jets of plasma and radiation, and they may be partially powered by strange particles that appear to have negative energy from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2GaFBF7

Many black holes shoot out powerful jets of plasma and radiation, and they may be partially powered by strange particles that appear to have negative energy from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2ToLB10

Denisova cave in Siberia was home to an ancient group of humans – and now we get a glimpse of some of the beautiful artefacts they left behind from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2B8bta8

Meeting your sperm donor offers a more personal experience, but the medical and legal complications might outweigh the benefits from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2TjdV4x