Archaeologists excavating the Aççana Mound, also known as Eski Alalah, have discovered a cuneiform tablet detailing a shopping list of purchases almost 3,500-years-ago. The Aççana Mound is a Tel (a…
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How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing
Schematic of microfluidic chip-based approach for quality assessment and screening of esophageal cancer drugs. A three-dimensional scaffold with inverse opal structure was fabricated using a single-emulsion microfluidic device. The esophageal…
In U-turn, Google sticks with tracking ‘cookies’
Credit: PhotoMIX Company from Pexels Google on Monday said it was ditching its long mooted plan to block tracking “cookies” on its Chrome browser after years of resistance from online…
A global wealth tax is needed to fund a just low-carbon transition
Comment: Brazil and France have proposed a tax on the super-rich to fight against poverty and climate change – G20 finance ministers should get behind it this week Ilan Zugman …
New study reveals how screen time affects preteen sleep
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The US Surgeon General recently recommended a warning label for social media platforms due to concerns about their impact on youth mental health. The Surgeon General’s…
Researchers find ‘Ice World’ exoplanet in the Habitable Zone of a nearby star
A McMaster researcher is part of an international team that has found evidence of a potentially habitable icy exoplanet beyond our solar system. LHS 1140 b may be a world…
Mini grids haven’t solved the problem—here’s why
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Electricity is a scarce commodity in Nigeria. With just over 4,000 megawatts supplying nearly 220 million people, the electricity access deficit stands at about 40% nationwide.…
Dogs Detect Human Stress Smell, Affecting Their Mood and Choices
Summary: New research finds that dogs exposed to human stress odors make more ‘pessimistic’ choices, indicating a negative emotional state. The study shows how human stress affects dogs’ learning and…
