Ciencia

Genetic and physiological adaptations make Jeju Island’s Haenyeo unique

SMGN Publishing mayo 15, 2025

The Haenyeo, a community of female free divers on Jeju Island, South Korea, have drawn scientific interest for their remarkable ability to dive in cold waters and collect seafood. These women, who begin diving at a young age and continue well into old age, exhibit genetic and physiological adaptations that

Understanding language origins: New insights from chimpanzee communication

SMGN Publishing mayo 14, 2025

Researchers have identified two fundamental elements of human language in wild chimpanzees, one of our closest relatives. Two recent studies reveal that chimpanzee communication features both rhythmic structures and call combinations, key components of spoken language. These findings offer a broader understanding of how human language may have evolved, according

A guide to switching appliances from gas to electric

SMGN Publishing mayo 13, 2025

After replacing their gas car with an electric one and installing solar panels on their century-old home, Lindsey Williamson and her husband looked for more ways to reduce their carbon footprint. They learned about heat pump water heaters but struggled to find a local installer familiar with this technology. Williamson’s

How technology shapes parenthood: Amanda Hess shares her personal journey

SMGN Publishing mayo 12, 2025

Journalist Amanda Hess was seven months pregnant when an ultrasound revealed that her baby appeared to be sticking out his tongue. While Hess initially found the image charming, doctors warned it could be a sign of a rare genetic condition. This discovery led to a series of MRIs, genetic tests,

Natural phenomenon on California shores: Velella Velella take over the beaches

SMGN Publishing mayo 9, 2025

California beaches have seen some tragic events this year, with dead sea lions, dolphins, seagulls, pelicans, and even a minke whale washing ashore from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Recently, however, beachgoers have witnessed a beautiful marine life phenomenon: hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, also known as by-the-wind sailors,

Economists warn that research cuts could severely impact U.S. GDP

SMGN Publishing mayo 8, 2025

Economists have raised concerns about proposed federal budget cuts in the United States that would significantly reduce funding for scientific research. The plan includes substantial reductions in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other key scientific agencies. Experts warn that these cuts

Most of the Deep Seafloor Remains Unexplored

SMGN Publishing mayo 7, 2025

The vast majority of the planet’s deep seafloor remains unexplored, according to a new study. Less than 0.001% of this expansive area has been directly observed by humans, an area roughly the size of Rhode Island. While tools like sonar can map the seafloor’s shape, deploying cameras beyond 200 meters,

Former Palantir employees raise concerns over company’s government contracts on immigration

SMGN Publishing mayo 6, 2025

Thirteen former employees of data analytics firm Palantir have publicly expressed concerns over the company’s recent collaborations with the U.S. government, specifically with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Their comments follow a $30 million agreement between Palantir and ICE to provide tools enabling near real-time monitoring of migrant movements within

Soviet probe launched in 1972 expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere soon

SMGN Publishing mayo 5, 2025

A Soviet spacecraft named Kosmos 482, originally launched in 1972 with the goal of reaching Venus, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend after spending over 50 years in low Earth orbit. Due to an engine malfunction shortly after launch, the spacecraft failed to leave Earth’s orbit and has

Scientific community expresses concern over proposed cuts to National Science Foundation

SMGN Publishing mayo 2, 2025

The National Science Foundation (NSF), a primary source of funding for basic research in science, mathematics, and engineering at U.S. academic institutions, is facing significant uncertainty following a preliminary federal budget proposal that aims to reduce its funding by more than half — approximately $4.7 billion. On the same day

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