Giant loops of DNA carried by bacteria in our mouth may have a beneficial impact on our oral health and our immune systems, potentially reducing the risk of certain cancers. Named ‘Inocles’, the recently discovered rings of nucleic acid appear to be a large type of plasmid; genetic elements found outside of the main DNA instruction manual in many microbes. …
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World’s most powerful solar telescope sees incredible coronal loops on the sun (image)
The smallest magnetic loops ever seen in the sun’s corona — imaged for the first time by the National Science Foundation’s Daniel F. Inouye Solar Telescope — could be the bottom floor of the machinery that powers the ferocious flares that routinely blast out from our star. “It’s a landmark moment in solar science,” said Cole Tamburri of the University …
Read More »Takeaways From Stadium Practice, Including Tyler Loop’s A+++ Performance
After making the 60-yarder, Loop received a hug from Head Coach John Harbaugh and a dap-up from Lamar Jackson. The Ravens encouraged crowd noise before Loop’s kicks to better simulate a game-like atmosphere, and fans gave the rookie a standing ovation after his 60-yarder. “He passed that test with flying colors,” Harbaugh said. “That’s an A+++. On to the next …
Read More »William Basinski Announces Deluxe Reissue of The Disintegration Loops
Following near-constant demand for a new edition, William Basinski has announced a deluxe reissue of his ambient opus The Disintegration Loops. The 8xLP set was newly remastered by Josh Bonati and includes a lengthy foreword by Laurie Anderson. The Disintegration Loops (Arcadia Archive Edition) is out November 7 (via Temporary Residence Ltd.). Watch trailers for the special reissue below. Plus, …
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