Rare Radio Signal May Be First-Ever White Dwarf Pulsar
Astronomers may have discovered the first white dwarf pulsar, a theorized but never-confirmed object, through a mysterious repeating radio signal detected 4,000 light-years away.
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Estudo identifica epilepsia e perda auditiva como sinais precoces de Parkinson
Estudo da Queen Mary University of London identifica epilepsia e perda de audição como sinais de alerta confiáveis para Parkinson, podendo aparecer 5-10 anos antes do diagnóstico.
Sydney elite school's English head arrested on child abuse material charges
A senior English teacher at prestigious Moriah College in Sydney has been arrested and charged with possessing and sharing child abuse material through electronic devices. The AFP confirmed no evidence suggests offences occurred at the school or involved students.
School Council urges suspension of 9th-grade exams and assessment tests
Portugal's School Council recommends suspending 9th-grade exams and assessment tests across multiple grades, citing insufficient pandemic recovery in schools and persistent learning inequalities.
OPPO Find X5 Pro Officially Launches With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 80W Charging
OPPO unveiled the Find X5 Pro flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 80W charging, and custom MariSilicon X NPU for enhanced photography capabilities.
North Korea's missile blitz signals Kim Jong Un's bid for global relevance
North Korea conducted seven missile tests in January 2022, signaling Kim Jong Un's determination to maintain international relevance amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and potential political changes in South Korea.
Boston University researchers develop simple statistical model to forecast COVID-19 quarantine housing needs
Boston University researchers created a simple statistical model to predict COVID-19 quarantine housing needs ten days in advance, using daily case counts and contact tracing data applicable to congregate settings.
Cannabis use linked to severe testicular shrinkage in primate study
OHSU researchers found that daily cannabis edibles caused 58% testicular volume loss in male rhesus macaques, raising concerns about THC's impact on human male fertility and reproductive health.
B.C. First Nation identifies 93 possible burial sites at former residential school
Williams Lake First Nation reports geophysical investigation found 93 potential burial reflections at former St. Joseph's Mission Residential School, with excavation needed to confirm human remains.
Machine learning model discovers 690 genetic risk factors for motor neurone disease
Researchers from University of Sheffield and Stanford developed RefMap, a machine learning model that identified 690 genetic risk factors for motor neurone disease, dramatically expanding understanding of the condition's genetic basis.
Researchers develop reversible light-based method to control brain activity in mice
South Korean researchers developed Opto-vTrap, using blue light to temporarily control neuron communication and modify behavior/emotions in mice. The reversible method could advance epilepsy and muscle spasm treatments.
IFPI abre inscrições para curso de MEI com bolsa de até R$ 640 para beneficiários do Auxílio Brasil
O Instituto Federal do Piauí abre inscrições para cursos de Microempreendedor Individual com bolsas de até R$ 640 exclusivamente para beneficiários do Auxílio Brasil, totalizando 325 vagas em Teresina.
Viral TikTok Shows McDonald's With Stationary Bikes at Dining Tables
A viral TikTok video showing a McDonald's location in China with stationary bikes at dining tables has sparked debate about exercising while eating, with health experts cautioning that strenuous activity on a full stomach can cause digestive issues.
Rice Scientists Achieve 18% Efficiency Boost in 2D Perovskite Solar Cells
Rice University researchers achieved an 18% efficiency improvement in 2D perovskite solar cells using sunlight exposure, addressing the long-standing stability-efficiency tradeoff in perovskite photovoltaics.
Early hominid child's remains suggest intentional burial practice 250,000 years ago
International researchers discovered a partial skull and teeth of a Homo naledi child who died 250,000 years ago in South Africa's Rising Star Cave, suggesting intentional burial practices among archaic humans.
UFMA abre inscrições para Processo Seletivo 2022 do COLUN
COLUN UFMA opened registration for its 2022 selective admissions process for elementary, high school, and technical courses. Registration runs November 1-19, 2021, with exams scheduled for December 19.
Maradona's First Peru Visit: The Day He Asked Cueto for His Iconic Jersey
In July 1979, 18-year-old Diego Maradona arrived in Lima for his first time, playing a friendly match for Argentinos Juniors against Peru's national team. After the 2-2 draw, Maradona requested Peruvian star César Cueto's jersey as a gift for his brother.
ACT Health assesses COVID exposure at Caroline Chisholm School
ACT Health is conducting risk assessment and contact tracing after a COVID-positive person attended Caroline Chisholm School's junior campus on October 15. The campus is closed Wednesday for deep cleaning.
Estonian Scientists Develop Cheap Sodium-Ion Batteries From Peat Waste
Estonian researchers have developed a method to produce sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles using peat waste, potentially reducing costs significantly compared to lithium-ion alternatives.
Northern Lights dazzle North America in rare solar event visible from Vancouver to NYC
A powerful solar flare brought rare aurora borealis displays to North America Monday, visible as far south as New York City and Vancouver. The phenomenon may repeat Tuesday before conditions deteriorate.
Pioneiro em IA alerta: algoritmos de redes sociais agem como 'psicopatas' indiferentes ao bem-estar
Pesquisador de IA Stuart Russell alerta que algoritmos de redes sociais são programados para otimizar engajamento a qualquer custo, causando vício, depressão e polarização social sem sofrer escrutínio adequado.
Onde estão agora 5 atores de Malhação que deixaram a TV
Com o encerramento de Malhação, reportagem acompanha cinco atores que deixaram a carreira na TV e seguiram caminhos diversos, de professor de jiu-jítsu a dublador e produtor.
Webb Telescope: Engineering Marvel Designed to Glimpse Universe's First Galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for December 2021 launch, represents humanity's most powerful space observatory designed to detect the universe's first galaxies and analyze exoplanet atmospheres through advanced infrared detection.
Student opens fire at Russian university, kills at least 8 in Perm
A student opened fire at Perm University in Russia's Urals region, killing at least eight people and wounding 24 others before being detained. The incident marks an escalating trend of school shootings in Russia despite strict gun control laws.