PostsCommentsPayoutstheworldaroundme (73)in StemSocial • 2 days agoChinese Scientists Develop Glowing Plants That Could Light the Night Without Electricity Through Firefly and Fungal Bioluminescent PathwaysWalking through a garden illuminated by glowing flowers, shrubs and perhaps even trees at night (just like in Avatar) would be an amazing experience! This magical sight may become a reality. Chinese scientiststheworldaroundme (73)in StemSocial • 6 days agoNew ESA VIVALDI Study Shows Women Are More Affected by Simulated Microgravity Than MenImage Credit: The European Space Agency I have often wondered about how males and females would respond differently to microgravity and how each gender would individually adapt to stressors, changingtheworldaroundme (73)in Nurses Hub • 7 days agoAltered Brain Network Dynamics in Major Depressive Disorder: Distinguishing State and Trait CharacteristicsA surprisingly simple computational model demonstrating how neurons self-organise and form connections. Image Credit: The University of Chicago Researchers now use advanced neuroimaging to study similartheworldaroundme (73)in NeedleWorkMonday • 8 days agoRoad Trip, Tangled Stitches, and a Useful Kitchen HairnetWhile travelling, especially when I’m not the one driving, I’ve learned it’s the perfect chance to relax with my crochet hook. If my eyes stay on the road too long, I get impatient and a bit annoyed, sotheworldaroundme (73)in StemSocial • 9 days agoResearchers have developed the first genuine ‘AI Scientist’ who autonomously conducts researchLately, I've been astounded by the rapid pace of technological change and how quickly it shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. One of the examples is a team from the Universitytheworldaroundme (73)in Movies & TV Shows • 10 days agoThe First Known Sound Film Ever Made - Created by W.K.L. Dickson (1894), Only 17 Seconds LongDickson playing violin in the film Have you wondered about what the first movies with sound looked like?Looking back at some of the earliest attempts at making sound films…theworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 10 days agoComforting Closed Burger with Mica Cap Mushroom Not a bad fungi hunt today, with a couple of familiar mushrooms and I am chock-a-block! Lol. The surroundings are starting to look wonderfully lush after a week of sunshine followed by a couple of daystheworldaroundme (73)in StemSocial • 13 days agoHow unique is Earth? New evidence shows it’s the only planet with unique and active plate tectonics - moving for 3.5 billion years.NASA’s latest view of our unique Earth from 1 million miles away, the only planet we know with active plate tectonics that was already moving 3.5 billion years ago. IMage Credit: NASA It is fascinatingtheworldaroundme (73)in Nurses Hub • 14 days agoEarly Childhood Adversity, Including Abuse, Neglect, and Dysfunctional Households, Is Linked to Adult Problem Drinking, Especially When Emotional Support Is LowI would often think about how individuals engage in habits like smoking or binge drinking as a means to alleviate their stress. As I continued to learn about child development, I began to understand howtheworldaroundme (73)in NeedleWorkMonday • 15 days agoMy First Attempt At Weaving a Red BasketSince the last couple of years, I’ve become very keen on basket craftsmanship, so much so that I found myself getting a little hooked. I kept buying baskets in different designs, and before I knew it,theworldaroundme (73)in StemSocial • 16 days agoNearly half of the world’s habitable land is used for agriculture - livestock takes ~80% for just 17 to 18% of calories [Infographic]Source: OWID Humans rely on Earth's land for agricultural production, making agriculture critical to human survival. There are approximately 48 million km² (44%) of habitable land used for agriculturetheworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 18 days agoMushroom Mischief, Disappointment, and the Hopeful HuntIt's been almost like summer lately, even though spring hasn’t quite arrived yet. I’ve been spending most of my time outdoors, enjoying the warmth and fresh air. and I found a few mushrooms. On this piletheworldaroundme (73)in News & Views • 18 days agoIran's Rial Falls to ~1.56 Million per USD (Open Market) Amid War: Inflation Above 45%, Grand Bazaar Shuts DownTehran's Grand Bazaar alleys, largely shuttered with reduced customer traffic amid war-driven price surges and economic strain. Shops closed and traders struggling after nearly three weeks of conflicttheworldaroundme (73)in News & Views • 20 days agoHikers Discover Hidden Treasure of 598 Coins and Jewelry Worth Over CZK 7.5 Million in Czech MountainsThe hoard, weighing nearly seven kilograms, includes gold bracelets and other valuables. Archaeologists are now studying the discovery, which dates back to the early 20th century. Image Credits: Googletheworldaroundme (73)in StemSocial • 21 days agoNew study: Deinococcus radiodurans survives pressures up to ~3 GPa in simulated Mars impact ejection - bolstering lithopanspermia and planetary protection concernsD. radiodurans cells after high-pressure impacts. Credit: PNAS A recent study reveals that life could potentially persist through an environmental impact event, a scenario more difficult than previouslytheworldaroundme (73)in NeedleWorkMonday • 22 days agoTrimmed the Hedges, Got the View… and a New Trivet Too! :)As spring is approaching, the stems of the hazelnut hedges have grown long, and the buds are starting to swell. I know that once the leaves fully open, the stems I want to cut will be completely hidden.theworldaroundme (73)in Nurses Hub • 23 days agoHarsh Maternal Discipline Linked to Higher Anxiety and Depression in Adolescent GirlsA slap may teach obedience, but it can harm a girl’s emotional well-being long-term. Image Credit: Sahm I recently saw several studies that indicated there is a higher prevalence of depression among girlstheworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 24 days agoSearching for Morels… But Bringing One Home Anyway!Here’s how my FungiFriday morel hunt went… The golden sheen of the sun outside was very inviting this evening, so I rushed to the woodland, hoping to find Morels. They’re supposed to be coming out anytimetheworldaroundme (73)in Foodies Bee Hive • 26 days agoNo Fuss Chocolate Cake with Butterscotch Filling, Glazed Cherries & Chocolate GanacheI hadn’t planned to show this cake, as I wasn’t going to fuss about it. Normally I just grab things from the cupboard, mix, and bake. Especially this time, since I only planned to make a simple, easy,theworldaroundme (73)in Agricultural Mindset • 28 days agoUSDA $263M Food Program: Supporting Farmers, but Nutritional Diversity Is Limited and Could Challenge Small Local FarmsBulk industrial foods dominate supply chains, while local farmers bring diversity, quality, and sustainability to the table. Image Credit: 1 2 According to reports, the USDA intends to invest $263 million
