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How a doubling of sentence lengths helped pack England's prisons to the rafters

How a doubling of sentence lengths helped pack England's prisons to the rafters

Around 1,750 prisoners in England and Wales were recently released early, the first part of the government's plan to solve the prison overcrowding crisis.

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2024 Fall Equinox: What to Know About the Start of Astronomical Autumn

2024 Fall Equinox: What to Know About the Start of Astronomical Autumn

During an equinox, places around the globe experience nearly equal amounts of daytime and nighttime. The second occurrence this year happens on Sunday.

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Better than blood tests? Nanoparticle potential found for assessing kidneys

Better than blood tests? Nanoparticle potential found for assessing kidneys

In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory blood tests. Based on their study in mice, they also found that caution may be warranted in employing renal-clearable nanomedicines to patients with compromised kidneys.

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New biosensor illuminates physiological signals in living animals

New biosensor illuminates physiological signals in living animals

Eric Schreiter and Luke Lavis thought they had figured it out. In 2021, the Janelia group leaders reported that they had developed a way to combine Schreiter's engineered protein biosensors and Lavis's bright, fluorescent Janelia Fluor dyes.

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S.Africa snowfall closes roads, strands motorists overnight

S.Africa snowfall closes roads, strands motorists overnight

Unusually heavy snowfall caused major disruption on South Africa's roads Saturday with people still stranded at midday after spending the night stuck in their vehicles.

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Hungary Danube waters reach decade high after Storm Boris

Hungary Danube waters reach decade high after Storm Boris

The Danube peaked at a 10-year high in a heavily fortified Budapest on Saturday with the water reaching the steps of parliament, after deadly Storm Boris lashed Europe.

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One dead, 7 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan

One dead, 7 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan

One person was killed and at least seven were missing on Saturday, officials said, as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides in Japan's quake-hit region of Ishikawa, where authorities told tens of thousands to evacuate.

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Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets—and climate change makes things worse

Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets—and climate change makes things worse

The Pacific Islands may evoke images of sprawling coastlines and picturesque scenery. But while this part of the world might look like paradise, many local residents are grappling with a serious public health issue.

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Fewer Spotted Lanternflies? This May Be Why.

Fewer Spotted Lanternflies? This May Be Why.

Your stomping may have helped trim this invasive insect’s population. But experts say other factors probably explain their reduced numbers around New York City.

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How Dangerous Is PFAS in Food?

How Dangerous Is PFAS in Food?

There’s a growing understanding of the health threats of PFAS chemicals in what we eat and drink.

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Did PFAS From Sewage Sludge Poison a Family Farm?

Did PFAS From Sewage Sludge Poison a Family Farm?

Pastures were fertilized with toxic sewage decades ago. Nobody knew, until the cows’ milk was tested.

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Michel Siffre, 85, Dies; Descended Into Caves to Study the Human Mind

Michel Siffre, 85, Dies; Descended Into Caves to Study the Human Mind

He was a pioneer in chronobiology, the study of how our bodies understand the passage of time.

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Sync Your Calendar With the Solar System

Sync Your Calendar With the Solar System

Never miss an eclipse, a meteor shower, a rocket launch or any other astronomical and space event that’s out of this world.

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Humans have long been a 'geophysical force on a planetary scale,' says philosopher Timothy Morton. That's neither good nor bad.

Humans have long been a 'geophysical force on a planetary scale,' says philosopher Timothy Morton. That's neither good nor bad.

The person dubbed "the prophet of the Anthropocene" talks to Live Science about how they got this title, what the Anthropocene means, and why we need to stop trying to define when it started and accept that we've been in it for millennia.

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Critics Fear Tax Subsidies for Carbon Capture Won’t Be Checked

Critics Fear Tax Subsidies for Carbon Capture Won’t Be Checked

Some activists are questioning whether the federal government can accurately verify a tax program for facilities that store planet-warming gases.

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New data science tool greatly speeds up molecular analysis of our environment

New data science tool greatly speeds up molecular analysis of our environment

A research team led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a computational workflow for analyzing large data sets in the field of metabolomics, the study of small molecules found within cells, biofluids, tissues, and entire ecosystems.

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AI tools help uncover enzyme mechanisms for lasso peptides

AI tools help uncover enzyme mechanisms for lasso peptides

Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from extreme conditions. In a new study, published in Nature Chemical Biology, researchers have constructed and tested models for how these peptides are made and demonstrated how this information might be used to advance lasso peptide-based drugs into the clinic.

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Norway limits wild salmon fishing as stocks hit new lows

Norway limits wild salmon fishing as stocks hit new lows

Norwegian authorities on Friday rolled out fresh restrictions on wild salmon fishing for 2025 after stocks hit record lows in recent years, with scientists blaming fish farms.

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Deep space radio signal reaches Earth after 8 billion years - Earth.com

Deep space radio signal reaches Earth after 8 billion years  Earth.com‘After 8 billion years’: Mysterious radio signal reaches Earth and scientists are trying to decipher it  Business TodayCosmic Enigma: Deep-Space Radio Signal Travels 8 Billion Years to Reach Earth  PUNE.NEWSDeep Space Radio Signal Just Reached Earth, But Who Sent It?  LoudwireDeep space transmission reaches Earth 8 billion years later  WKRC TV Cincinnati

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Venus Aerospace Will Improve Hypersonic Engines Leading to Mach 9 Passenger Travel

Venus Aerospace is developing a 12 passenger Mach 9 hypersonic aircraft (Stargazer) that will connect any destination in the world in under an hour. The aircraft will use a rotating detonation rocket engine when flying at 170,000 but will use conventional engines for take-off and landing. The company has raised $39 millopn in funding from ... Read more

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Boom Supersonic XB-1 Test Flights Toward Supersonic Passenger Jets in 2030-2035

The Boom XB-1 Baby Boom is a one-third-scale trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology as part of development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner. It is powered by three General Electric J85s, it is planned to maintain Mach 2.2, with over 1,000 nautical miles. The XB-1 took its first flight on March 22, ... Read more

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Our Appetite for Meat Is Hurting the Environment. Enter Lab-Grown Meat.

Are we ready for the future of meat?

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Seeing Is Believing: The Gene Therapy Breakthrough That’s Giving Sight to the Blind

Patients have experienced life-changing improvements in their vision thanks to a new gene therapy developed by University of Florida scientists. The therapy has enabled people to see stars or snowflakes for the first time and significantly better navigate their daily lives. Results from ongoing trials show it is both safe and effective, paving the way [...]

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Rethinking the Mysterious Doldrums: New Research Turns Century-Old Theory on Its Head

Julia Windmiller’s study suggests the doldrums are caused by sinking, not rising, air, overturning long-standing theories and possibly improving climate models. In the Age of Sail, sailors riding the trade winds past the equator feared being trapped in the doldrums, a meteorologically distinct region in the deep tropics known for its low wind speeds. For [...]

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Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Approved for At-Home Use

The F.D.A. authorized AstraZeneca to prescribe the treatment online for at-home use after a study showed it was feasible.

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