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Japan's first moon lander responded to a signal from Earth, suggesting it has survived a second freezing weekslong…

With their whip-like tails, human sperm propel themselves through viscous fluids, seemingly in defiance of Newton's third law of motion, according to a recent study that characterizes the motion of these sex cells and single-celled algae.Kenta Ishimoto, a mathematical scientist at Kyoto University, and colleagues investigated these non-reciprocal interactions in sperm and other microscopic biological swimmers, to figure out how they slither through substances that should, in theory, resist their movement.When Newton…

Despite taking an unfortunate tumble on the lunar surface, Japan’s lunar lander has regained power more than a week after ending up face down on the Moon.China's Plan to Land Astronauts on the MoonThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced on Sunday that it had established communication with its Moon mission and resumed its operations. SLIM’s multiband spectroscopic camera (MBC) was even used to snap a photo of a rock dubbed “toy poodle” on the lunar surface, the space agency wrote on X.SLIM, short for Smart…

Jared Goff versus Everybody. The Detroit Lions quarterback came out on the winning side Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — and fellow No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield — and now faces the other end of the spectrum. The Lions are headed to the NFC championship game to play at the San Francisco 49ers, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, the last player selected in the 2022 draft. In the AFC title game, it’s Kansas City at Baltimore for the right to play in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. The Chiefs, who held…

 Princeton physicists have uncovered a groundbreaking quantum phase transition in superconductivity, challenging established theories and highlighting the need for new approaches to understanding quantum mechanics in solids.New research challenges the conventional wisdom regarding superconducting quantum transitions.Princeton physicists have discovered an abrupt change in quantum behavior while experimenting with a three-atom-thin insulator that can be easily switched into a superconductor.The research promises to enhance…

By U.S. Department of Energy January 10, 2024Innovative high-entropy alloys, crafted through laser-based additive manufacturing, offer unprecedented strength and ductility for industrial applications. These new materials, analyzed with advanced techniques, promise enhanced performance in extreme conditions. Credit: SciTechDaily.comLaser-based additive manufacturing produces high-entropy alloys that are stronger and less likely to fracture.Researchers make a type of material called durable high-entropy alloys (HEAs) by…

Stacy Ritter knew she had to do something big to distinguish Fort Lauderdale from Ron DeSantis.The Florida governor had spent more than a year attacking LGBTQ+ rights, and the Broward County seat was suffering. In 2023 alone, 18 conferences pulled bookings from the county, repelled by the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and DeSantis’ forays against queer and trans people and reproductive rights, among other targets.So Ritter came to California and enlisted 45,000 flowers; a raft of Brussels sprouts; the nephew of the…

Nov. 14, 2023 11:00 am ETKhosla Ventures is in the final stages of raising $3 billion for its latest set of venture funds, showing how some Silicon Valley investors remain bullish even as startups continue to stare down slower growth and lower valuations. The fundraise will be one of the largest completed by a venture firm this year and one of the few to grow in size. Khosla Ventures last raised $1.85 billion three years ago. Copyright ©2023Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.…

RIKEN researchers found a parasitic fungus immune to plant-produced anti-fungal compounds called rocaglates due to a gene mutation. This discovery could impact the potential use of rocaglates in treatments for diseases like COVID-19 and cancer.An anti-fungal compound produced by plants doesn’t work on at least one fungus.RIKEN scientists have discovered how a parasitic fungus renders harmless a powerful anti-fungal compound produced by some plants. As well as providing a fascinating glimpse into the ongoing arms race…

Recent market trends have shown a downward trajectory in the value of several cryptocurrencies on the DeFi market. The SEC lawsuit primarily influenced this by targeting notable cryptocurrencies such as Cardano (ADA) and Polygon (MATIC). This is causing investors to shift their focus to a new artificial intelligence (AI) crypto project called InQubeta (QUBE). InQubeta is an AI-based revolutionary platform that provides a secure means for crypto users to invest in AI startups and actively contribute to shaping the future…