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On top of that, you can get these speakers hooked up to WIFI. You can't do better than a JBL mini-Bluetooth speaker. You're free to bring it with you anywhere. The compact JBL audio, despite its small size, delivers incredible sound clarity and depth, ensuring your music, podcasts, or calls are crisp and vibrant. Thanks to a portable built-in battery reusable with hours of playback, this speaker is always getting ready for your next adventure. Its water and dust resistance suits it for beach walks and hiking or…

Rice University researchers have discovered a novel 3D crystalline metal that locks electrons in place due to a unique interplay of quantum correlations and the material’s geometric structure. This discovery highlights the role of flat electronic bands in determining a material’s properties and sets the stage for further explorations into quantum materials with pyrochlore lattice structures. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew research validates method for guided discovery of 3D flat-band materials.Scientists at Rice University…

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism responsible for noise-induced hearing loss through excess zinc in the inner ear. Their findings, which show promise in treating and preventing hearing loss with medication that traps excess zinc, could lead to over-the-counter options for protecting against hearing damage.Anyone who has attended a loud concert is familiar with the sensation of ears ringing. Some individuals may suffer from temporary or permanent hearing loss, or significant alterations in how they perceive…

Empathy is the sensing of another's emotions and ability to imagine how they are feeling, a quality that seems in pretty short supply in large parts of today's world.The good news is, we might be able to spread empathy and compassion through social interaction. That's the conclusion of a new study from an international team of researchers which conducted four separate experiments designed to measure shifts in empathy based on the actions of more than 50 volunteers.Assessments of the participants showed empathy levels…

Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Studies by applied mathematicians at the University of Surrey are helping to identify ways of reducing how much liquids slosh around inside tanks. Baffles slow down the movement of fluid by diverting its flow. The research found that two or three porous baffles dividing a tank calms sloshing better than a single separator, but the…

Scientists discovered that using Torulaspora delbrueckii yeast in carbonic maceration wines significantly enhances their color, aroma, and overall quality, while also accelerating the fermentation process. This breakthrough provides winemakers with a valuable tool to differentiate their products in a highly competitive industry.A study conducted by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili has discovered that a specific yeast can accelerate the winemaking process and enhance the organoleptic properties of wines.The market is…

New research reveals that stress promotes cancer metastasis by causing neutrophils to form structures that facilitate the disease’s spread. This finding highlights the importance of incorporating stress reduction into cancer treatment and suggests new avenues for preventing cancer metastasis through targeted therapies.Stress is an unavoidable aspect of life. However, excessive stress can have detrimental effects on our health. Prolonged stress elevates the risk of developing heart disease and experiencing strokes. It may…

These images are of a tube-shaped bead made of bone that is about 12,940 years old. The bead was discovered at Wyoming’s La Prele Mammoth site by University of Wyoming archaeology Professor Todd Surovell and his research team. Credit: Todd SurovellProfessor Todd Surovell, an archaeologist at the University of Wyoming, along with his research team, uncovered a bone bead shaped like a tube, which is approximately 12,940 years old. This artifact, discovered at the La Prele Mammoth site in Converse County, represents the…

The scientists named the jellyfish Santjordia pagesi because of its bright red stomach that resembles the Cross of St George. Credit: Dhugal John Lindsay/JAMSTECThe creature has been observed just twice within the depths of the Sumisu Caldera, a volcanic formation in the Ogasawara Islands. The scientist was part of the group that documented a scarce medusa species discovered at a depth of 812 meters.A gelatinous animal with a diameter of about 10 cm and a red stomach resembling the Cross of St George when seen from above.…

Tirzepatide, a weight loss medication, has been shown to significantly reduce systolic blood pressure in obese adults, offering a promising approach to treating and preventing hypertension alongside weight management. The findings from the SURMOUNT-1 study highlight tirzepatide’s potential benefits beyond weight loss, emphasizing the need for additional research on its long-term cardiovascular impacts.A new study reveals that weight loss medication leads to reductions in blood pressure levels during both day and…