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Juan Paulo Hinestroza matches nanotechnology with fashion design This materials scientist creates garments that can change color, filter pollutants, or detect explosives

Juan Paulo Hinestroza matches nanotechnology with fashion design

This materials scientist creates garments that can change color, filter pollutants, or detect explosives.

#HispanicHeritageMonth cen.acs.org/materials/Ju...

Geoengineering is a real field of technology, but it's all theoretical or proposed concepts, like putting certain aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight. Nothing is being done at large scale by anybody.

The chemtrails people believe it's drugs or something.

The practice of science has changed dramatically in the last 100 years. The prizes for 2-3 people made some sense when that number could truly radically change a field of study. Now change is much more diffuse, with inhomogeneous teams driving breakthroughs.

TY for the chart, it's sad.

Spurious Correlations Correlation is not causation: thousands of charts of real data showing actual correlations between ridiculous variables.

tylervigen.com/spurious-cor...

chemistry

Since Covid, it's been common for drivers on the opposite corner of an intersection to turn right on red, while cars are turning left onto the same street! It's the same impatience I guess.

A classic of practical effects thanks to Rob Bottin, and some really good performances too.

The Quantum Mechanics of Greenhouse Gases | Quanta Magazine Earth’s radiation can send some molecules spinning or vibrating, which is what makes them greenhouse gases. This infographic explains how relatively few heat-trapping molecules can have a planetary ef...

There's a really nice explanation (with clear graphics) in this @quantamagazine.bsky.social article of why most molecules in the atmosphere (oxygen & nitrogen) don't act as greenhouse gases, but a lot of the far less numerous ones (like carbon dioxide and methane) do. A great teaching aid :)

23600x potential meaning it is that much worse than CO2, per molecule, over 100 years time. SF6 is recovered from power switches, and leaks happen but take the switch out of service so they aren't cavalier about it. Still, would be good to have a way to capture SF6.

Metal hydrides have been studied for a long time, it's good to see them approaching possible commercial use.

James Randi was fond of saying "A PhD is not an inoculation against foolishness".

My take is that smart people can be very adept at fooling even themselves, then use their ability to argue to push absurd claims.

Every time, but for me 80%. Proposals too. I take the paper away from my computer and go work on it with coffee and red pen.

I love a good evolution driven bait-and-switch scheme!

Flexi discs were 6g for a single, definitely thinnner than this.

I recall a previous study found that smartphones could be distracting, even without ringing or notifying. The mere presence of the phone distracts. I often put mine in a desk drawer or leave it charging away from the workspace, and it seems to help.

Smell triggers the same brain response as taste does – even if you haven’t actually eaten anything Our latest study showed that taste and smell were both found to activate a region of the brain important for taste, hunger and thirst.

Our latest study showed that taste and smell were both found to activate a region of the brain important for taste, hunger and thirst.

Spent a lot of time there in and after college, it's always been special to me since. Some of the best art collections in the world.

If you see this, post a robot.

They put something in orbit in January.

Details about that particular painting of Johnson:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blinkin...

Studies Reveal The Best Ways to Chemically Bond With Your Cat Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fueled by brain chemistry.

“Oxytocin of avoidant and anxious cats was found to drop after a forced cuddle. When interactions respect the cat's comfort, the oxytocin flows – but when a cat feels cornered, the bonding hormone is elusive.”

#scicomm

www.sciencealert.com/studies-reve...
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The people who claim to hear the Northern Lights Some people have claimed the aurora borealis makes discernible crackling, whooshing or whizzing sounds. Are they highly perceptive, or are the sounds a trick of the mind?

Sounds are real, see article below. Smell hasn't been studied much but seem likely, it's ions streaming in and our noses are sensitive.

www.bbc.com/future/artic...

What Does Space Actually Smell Like? Here's What Scientists Say - BGR Do we know what space actually smells like? And what about other planets, moons, and celestial bodies? Here's what the scientists who've been there have to say.

Nevermind the headline, it's a well-written article. Stuff gets on spacesuits and astronauts can smell them in the airlock. Of course, future missions need to minimize exposure of crew to any toxics that might be present.

www.bgr.com/1964842/what...

Thank you for the detailed breakdown. It's been frustrating to see Hossenfelder go from good science communicator to clickbaiter to attacking science at the worst possible time ("Research is Broken"). At the very least, she should state that particle physics is a tiny subset of research.

Toxic Fumes Are Leaking Into Airplanes, Sickening Crews and Passengers Doctors compare brain effects to concussions in NFL players. A Wall Street Journal investigation shows such incidents are increasingly common.

To avoid toxic fumes that can leak into planes, the 787 may be the best plane to fly.

"One executive was concerned “if we elaborate on the 787 air purification & say how great and important it is,” he’d be asked why the system wasn’t available on Boeing’s other models."
www.wsj.com/business/air...

Smelling This One Specific Scent Can Boost The Brain's Gray Matter There are many ways to boost brain power, from exercising more often to learning new skills.

What a curious result.🧪
www.sciencealert.com/smelling-thi...

'Unbearable to be outside:' Virginia Beach residents report strange smell from Thalia Creek Residents in the Windsor Woods community are dealing with a strange smell coming from Thalia Creek behind their homes, with some saying the odor has become so unbearable.

Ecosystems can be put into problematic states by things like dredging. The smell is most likely microbial off-gassing, but for the residents it would be nice to know exactly what it is and if it is harmful. Even better would be a solution.

www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-...

Finding the source of odors can be dangerous, particularly in industrial, commercial, large public or carceral settings. Narcotics, toxics, and asphyxiants can all be life-threatening.

Dogs are remarkably capable of finding by smell, but as this article points out, selection and training is a long and complex process. They also get stressed and fatigued, get injured or fall ill, and require skilled handlers, food, quarters and of course routine veterinary care.

As kids head back to school, many will return to classrooms with poor air quality, and research shows that this can hurt their health & focus.

Tools like the AirBeam + AirCasting help you monitor the air your kids are breathing so you can protect their health. Learn more: www.habitatmap.org/airbeam