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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
Burnt and battered human bones from 5,700 years ago hint at a brutal end for a group of Stone Age people who likely died in a house fire in what is now Ukraine, a new study finds. But why two of the people had violent head injuries and why one died a century later than everyone else remain unsolved mysteries.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
For the first time, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has detected and "weighed" a galaxy that not only existed about 600 million years after the Big Bang, but also has a mass that is similar to what our Milky Way galaxy's mass might have been at the same stage of development. Other galaxies Webb has detected at this period in the history of the universe are significantly more massive.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, is known for its exceptional properties: incredible strength (about 200 times stronger than steel), light weight, flexibility, and excellent conduction of electricity and heat. These properties have made graphene increasingly important in applications across various fields, including electronics, energy storage, medical technology, and, most recently, quantum computing.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. Researchers from Kyushu University, in a study published on December 10, 2024, in Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, reveal that companies with better environmental performance and transparent disclosures can lower costs and boost profits.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
A child with a potential bird flu infection had consumed raw milk before becoming ill, Marin County health officials reported Tuesday. The county is still waiting for test results to confirm whether the child had avian flu or seasonal flu, said Dr. Lisa Santora, the county's public health officer. But the avian flu has passed from birds to cows, and health officials are warning the public to avoid unpasteurized milk.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
In recent earnings calls, shareholders in some publicly traded meat companies have asked whether the Trump administration's deportation plans-among other issues-may pose a challenge to their industry. "We've been there before. It did not impact our business," said Tim Klein, CEO of National Beef, which is owned by the Brazilian food company Marfrig, in response to a question from a shareholder.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
A new quadruped robot with wheels instead of hands and feet can drive, climb, perform acrobatics and map difficult outdoor terrain.. Chinese robotics firm DEEP Robotics released its "Lynx" robot, with the new machine designed to complete tasks in both specialized industries such as construction, utilities, or emergency rescue. In a promotional video released Nov.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
Machine-learning models can make mistakes and be difficult to use, so scientists have developed explanation methods to help users understand when and how they should trust a model's predictions. These explanations are often complex, however, perhaps containing information about hundreds of model features. And they are sometimes presented as multifaceted visualizations that can be difficult for users who lack machine-learning expertise to fully comprehend.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
Research has found hedgehogs living in the same, semi-rural area have wide variation in hibernation timing and pattern, with some entering hibernation as much as three months later than others. The researchers say this flexibility could help them adapt to climate change and urbanization. In a new study, researchers at Liverpool John Moores University monitored the hibernation patterns of wild hedgehogs living on a disused golf course on the Wirral.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
todayschronic.com | Shen Ridenbaugh
In these homes, a high value gets placed on achievement. I think the way these kids are created sends the message: "You're not good enough. You need to achieve. You're not accepted."When the kids struggle, it's especially devastating. Some kids have disabilities from being born preterm, which used to be a big risk with IVF. Or they have learning differences or autism. Sometimes, parents chose an egg donor and then later found out that she had psychiatric problems.
