Seven chemical separations to change the world Purifying mixtures without using heat would lower global energy use, emissions and pollution — and open up new routes to resources, say David S. Sholl and Ryan P. Lively. Nature 532 435 doi:…
Speak up about subtle sexism in science
{$inline_image} Speak up about subtle sexism in science Female scientists face everyday, often-unintentional microaggression in the workplace, and it won’t stop unless we talk about it, says Tricia Serio. Nature 532 415 doi: 10.1038/532415a Source: Nature News Speak up about…
Australia softens blow of climate job cuts
Australia softens blow of climate job cuts New research centre at CSIRO adds 40 jobs, amid hundreds of redundancies. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19831 Source: Nature News Australia softens blow of climate job cuts Nature News
AI talent grab sparks excitement and concern
AI talent grab sparks excitement and concern Google, Facebook and other tech firms are changing how artificial-intelligence research is done. Nature 532 422 doi: 10.1038/532422a Source: Nature News AI talent grab sparks excitement and concern Nature News
Anticipating artificial intelligence
Anticipating artificial intelligence Concerns over AI are not simply fear-mongering. Progress in the field will affect society profoundly, and it is important to make sure that the changes benefit everyone. Nature 532 413 doi: 10.1038/532413a Source: Nature News Anticipating artificial…
Findings on wobbly memories questioned
Findings on wobbly memories questioned In contrast to older studies, new results suggest that new memories don’t interfere with older, similar ones. Source: Science News Findings on wobbly memories questioned Science News
Plants might remember with prions
Plants might remember with prions A plant protein has passed lab tests for prionlike powers as molecular memory. Source: Science News Plants might remember with prions Science News
Feline Body Language: Why Cats Stretch So Much
Feline Body Language: Why Cats Stretch So Much Just like humans, cats use body language to communicate. Ever wonder why your feline friend is always stretching? Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature World News Feline Body Language: Why Cats Stretch…
How Game Theory and Artificial Intelligence Help Wildlife Conservation by Outwitting Poachers
How Game Theory and Artificial Intelligence Help Wildlife Conservation by Outwitting Poachers Poaching is one of the greatest threats in the conservation of wildlife, and even patrol rangers’ extreme efforts are not enough to completely fend off poachers, especially in…
Implementing The Paris Climate Agreement, Achievable By 2030?
Implementing The Paris Climate Agreement, Achievable By 2030? Economists and scientists warned that the Paris Climate Agreement’s goal of keeping temperatures below 1.5-2°C may already be slipping beyond reach, The Guardian reports. Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature World News…
