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Paleoanthropologist Answers Caveman Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Paleoanthropologist Dr. Steven E. Churchill answers your questions about cavemen and early human evolution from Twitter. What happened to the Neanderthals? Is there a chance Big Foot is real? What did humans eat before the discovery of fire? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Caveman Support.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Louis LalireExpert: Dr. Steve ChurchillLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction & Equipment Manager: Kevin BalashCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Roberto HerreraSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Caleb ClarkPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Andy Morell




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Autocomplete Interview - Miranda Cosgrove Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions

Miranda Cosgrove visits WIRED to answer her most searched questions from Google. When did Miranda start acting? Does she sing the 'iCarly' theme? How old was Miranda Cosgrove when she made the film 'School of Rock?' Miranda answers these questions and plenty more for the WIRED Autocomplete Interview.DESPICABLE ME 4 is in theaters July 3, 2024 https://www.despicable.me/Director: Kristen DeVoreEditor: Louville MooreTalent: Miranda CosgroveCreative Producer: Justin WolfsonLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteTalent Booker: Meredith JudkinsProduction Assistant: Lauren BoucherPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Scout AlterSupervising Editor: Erica DeLeoAssistant Editor: Justin SymondsSpecial Thanks: Glass Engine




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Tech Support - Pyrotechnician Answers Fireworks Questions From Twitter

Pyrotechnician Patrick Cyrana joins WIRED to answer your burning questions about fireworks. How are fireworks designed? How do they get their color? What is the most dangerous firework statistically? Who invented fireworks? How do you become a professional pyrotechnician. Patrick answers all of these questions and more—it’s Fireworks Support. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Patrick Cyrana Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Mar Alfonso Sound Mixer: Rebecca ONeil Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malizia; JC Scruggs Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds




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Tech Support - Aerospace Engineer Answers Airplane Questions From Twitter

Professor and department head for the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University Bill Crossley answers questions about airplanes and aerospace engineering from Twitter. How do airplane wings generate the necessary amount of lift to achieve flight? Can a plane fly with only one engine? Could electric airplanes replace fuel-burning ones? Is severe turbulence still safe to fly through? Why do commercial planes fly at 35,000 feet? Are planes safer than cars statistically? How much does it cost to build an airplane? Answers to these questions and many more await on Airplane Support. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Ben Dewey Editor: Shandor Garrison Expert: William Crossley Creative Producer: Lisandro Perez-Rey Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Rhyan Lark Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Caleb Weiss Sound Mixer: Rebecca O'Neill Production Assistant: Sonia Butt Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malizia Assistant Editor: Billy Ward




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Instantaneous growth of single monolayers as the origin of spontaneous core–shell InxGa1−xN nanowires with bright red photoluminescence

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00412D, Communication
Vladimir G. Dubrovskii, George E. Cirlin, Demid A. Kirilenko, Konstantin P. Kotlyar, Ivan S. Makhov, Rodion R. Reznik, Vladislav O. Gridchin
We demonstrate spontaneous core–shell InxGa1−xN nanowires exhibiting bright photoluminescence at 650 nm. The surprising effect of material separation is attributed to the periodically changing environment for single monolayer growth.
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Synthesis of chiral graphene structures and their comprehensive applications: a critical review

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1855-1895
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00021H, Review Article
Animesh Sinha, Hongyun So
Chiral graphene, a “superlattice structure,” effectively engages with target substances. Its superconductivity, tunable electronic structure, and topological states could significantly contribute to advanced materials science technologies.
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Facile preparation of Hf3N4 thin films directly used as electrodes for lithium-ion storage

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,2031-2041
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00406J, Communication
Zhengguang Shi, Geng Yu, Jing Li, Zhenggang Jia, Xuexi Zhang, Cheng-Te Lin, Qianru Lin, Zhaoyu Chen, Hsu-Sheng Tsai
Transition-metal nitride thin-film electrodes are potential electrode materials for all-solid-state thin-film lithium-ion batteries.
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Graphene-based microelectrodes with bidirectional functionality for next-generation retinal electronic interfaces

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1948-1961
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00282B, Communication
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Fikret Taygun Duvan, Marina Cunquero, Eduard Masvidal-Codina, Steven T. Walston, Maria Marsal, Jose Manuel de la Cruz, Damia Viana, Diep Nguyen, Julie Degardin, Xavi Illa, Julie M. Zhang, Maria del Pilar Bernícola, José Gabriel Macias-Montero, Carles Puigdengoles, Gustavo Castro-Olvera, Elena del Corro, Socrates Dokos, Mokhtar Chmeissani, Pablo Loza-Alvarez, Serge Picaud, Jose A. Garrido
This article presents the development and testing of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) microelectrode arrays for interfacing with retinal neurons, showcasing their potential for high-density visual prosthetics.
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Durable silver nanowire transparent electrodes enabled by biorenewable nanocoating using chitin and cellulose nanofibers for flexible electronics

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,2051-2059
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00285G, Communication
Yoo-Bin Kwon, Seongwon Cho, Dal-Hee Min, Young-Kwan Kim
The stability of AgNW FTEs was improved using biorenewable thin films composed of chitin and cellulose nanofibers. Our eco-friendly strategy also improved their performance as transparent heaters and pressure sensors.
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Correction: Enhancing the chemotherapeutic efficacy of platinum prodrug nanoparticles and inhibiting cancer metastasis by targeting iron homeostasis

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,2067-2068
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH90069C, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Fang Ding, Lingpu Zhang, Hao Chen, Haiqin Song, Shiguo Chen, Haihua Xiao
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Viral capsid structural assembly governs the reovirus binding interface to NgR1

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1925-1937
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00315B, Communication
Open Access
Rita dos Santos Natividade, Andra C. Dumitru, Alessandro Nicoli, Michael Strebl, Danica M. Sutherland, Olivia L. Welsh, Mustafa Ghulam, Thilo Stehle, Terence S. Dermody, Antonella Di Pizio, Melanie Koehler, David Alsteens
We reveal how viral capsid protein organization and curvature critically influence the stability of reovirus–NgR1 interactions, with distinct differences observed between single proteins, 2D assemblies, and 3D viral particles.
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Semiconductor nanowire heterodimensional structures toward advanced optoelectronic devices

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00385C, Review Article
Xin Yan, Yao Li, Xia Zhang
This review paper provides an overview of the fabrication, properties and optoelectronic applications of nanowire heterodimensional structures including nanowire/quantum well, nanowire/quantum dot, and nanowire/2D-material.
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XeF2 Gas Assisted Focused Electron Beam Induced Etching of Niobium Thin Films: Towards Direct Write Editing of Niobium Superconducting Devices

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00407H, Communication
Branden Spencer Gellerup, Reece Emery, Steven Randolph, Philip Rack, Scott Thomas Retterer
In this work, we explore focused electron beam induced etching (FEBIE) of niobium thin films with the XeF2 precursor as a route to edit, on-the-fly, superconducting devices. We report the...
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BJP releases first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra Assembly elections

The list includes 71 sitting MLAs and several prominent party leaders




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Aspiring MLAs play ‘Bank Heist’ over delayed scheme payments; bank employees demand protection 

Bank employees in Maharashtra face attacks as political hopefuls demand release of funds under ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ to woo voters




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Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport suspends flight operations, Railways takes proactive measures

Due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall, airport authorities decided to suspend the flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday to 9 am on Friday




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Delhi air pollution persists in 'Very Poor' category, thick smog engulfs parts of city

Notably, the floating toxic foam on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area persisted, as the water pollution remained high




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India’s first ‘Make in India’ C-295 transport aircraft to roll out in September 2026

Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez, this factory will produce over 85 per cent of the aircraft’s components domestically, reflecting a strong India-Spain defence collaboration. 




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First phase of Maharashtra’s new emergency ambulance project to be operationalised by Sept 2025

Plans afoot to bid for TN and UP, next year




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Delhi air 'very poor' all across on Diwali morning

The Air Quality Index was 330 at 9 am and is expected to deteriorate further towards the evening as festivities take on




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Siddaramaiah slams central govt for injustice, says Karnataka deserves fair share of tax returns

“We are in a federal system and we’ve accepted that. The constitution is in effect today. But just because we’re in a federal system, the central government should not inflict injustice on Karnataka” said Karnataka CM




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Regional Development Plan to be developed for Krishnagiri district

The plan is expected to provide clear guidelines for zoning, environmental conservation, resource management, and social infrastructure development




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Violence threatens investment hopes in Kashmir 

The statement holds true in the context of Kashmir Valley, where the fragile security situation has often discouraged businessmen and big corporate houses to invest in the region




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IAF moving towards automation of aircraft maintenance

IAF has reached out to IIT Mumbai and IIT Jodhpur for use of AI and robotics respectively




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Rebellion rocks Maharashtra parties as denied ticket aspirants refuse to withdraw from the fray

This wave of dissent poses a fresh challenge for both the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Today was the last day for withdrawal of nominations




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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status 

Ruckus ensues as BJP opposes resolution




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Limit high-fat dairy foods in the diet to ward off fatty liver disease risk: Study




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Australian-German research finds world-first cure for deadly skin disease




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The many shades of aspiration — from the utilitarian to the romantic

A new book by Rama Bijapurkar provides fascinating insights into India’s consumption story




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WFB Baird, stitching a growth story for linen

Irish brand Burgoyne is threading its way into Indian retail




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As right as rain – monsoon inspired marketing ideas

The scent and emotion of rainwater can be inspiring for innovative brands




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ITC Grand Chola to feature curated heirloom rice cuisine

Hotel to celebrate World Environment Day with rice cultivated through time-honoured farming techniques




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Brands pack their bags for the Olympics

Medals and marketing: A host of brands have a lot riding on the athletes as they look to leverage the sports extravaganza




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Z for Zari: Threads of aspiration

The star of the show in wedding outfits, they steal the show




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JK Tyres ‘Levitas Extreme’ powers speed demons on the race circuit

The tyre brand has been part and parcel of Indian racing’s evolving journey




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First demonstration of in situ Lu–Hf dating using LA-ICP-MS/MS applied to monazite

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2703-2715
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00258J, Technical Note
Shitou Wu, Junlong Niu, Yueheng Yang, Hao Wang, Jinhui Yang, Fuyuan Wu
Monazite is a LREE-rich accessory mineral in various igneous and metamorphic rocks; therefore, monazite geochronology has the potential to answer a range of important geological questions.
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A new concept for correction of instrumental isotopic fractionation in MC-ICP-MS using a pair of monoisotopic elements: a critical evaluation

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00117F, Paper
Open Access
Andrii Tupys, Klaudia Tetfejer, Ludwik Halicz, Ewa Bulska, Jakub Karasiński
In this research work, we investigated the possibility of using mixtures of monoisotopic elements (93Nb/89Y, 165Ho/159Tb and 209Bi/197Au) as calibrators for accurate determination of isotope ratios by multicollector mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS).
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Combined enhancement of fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy coupling spatial confinement and double-pulse irradiation

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00291A, Paper
Yan Qiu, Jinghui Li, Bowen Lu, Jian Wu, Xinyu Guo, Yuhua Hang, Yongdong Li, Xingwen Li
The mechanism of double-pulse laser irradiation under spatial confinement remains unclear due to complex plasma plume dynamics and multiple shock wave interactions.
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A single-stage purification method for the precise determination of zirconium isotopic composition in geological samples by double spike MC-ICP-MS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00332B, Paper
Lanping Feng, Chen Wang, Yan Han, Wen Zhang, Jing-Liang Guo, Lian Zhou, Zhaochu Hu
A simple, fast and efficient column separation method for extracting Zr from geological sample matrices using DGA resin.
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Robust determination of low Ti contents in zircon using LA–ICP–MS/MS with NH3 reaction gas

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00304G, Paper
Junlong Niu, Shitou Wu, Yueheng Yang, Hao Wang, Chao Huang, Lei Xu, Liewen Xie
Compared with the single quadrupole (SQ) mode, Triple Quadrupole (TQ) method is more robust for determining low Ti contents in zircon at high spatial resolutions (laser spot size <20 μm), making it useful for the analysis of complex zircon grains.
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Determination of boron isotopic compositions in five fractions of soil boron: traces of the environmental behavior of boron in soil

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00286E, Paper
Xuejun Chen, Qingcai Xu, Li Yan, Xiaodong Hao, Xiaochen Guan, Xiaopeng Han, Aide Sun, Zhiqun Chen, Lihua Liu, Zihao Zhu
A stepwise extraction method established for boron isotope measurement of five fractions in soil boron showed their feathered isotopic signals.
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Investigation of direct simultaneous uranium isotopic determination and age dating of micrometer-sized uranium particles by laser ablation – multi-collector ICPMS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00280F, Paper
Anne-Claire Humbert, Fabien Pointurier, Amélie Hubert
The proposed method offers to the analytical community an alternative technique for uranium particle aged dating more widely available than LG SIMS. Moreover, working on μm-sized particles reduces issues with laser-induced fractionation.
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Top tech firms will pay for egg-freezing




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Birth of Salk and death of polio

Google doodle celebrated Jonas Salk's birthday yesterday




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World’s first dengue vaccine likely by 2015: Sanofi

The company said the vaccine gives a 95.5% protection against severe dengue and an 80.3% reduction in the risk of hospitalisation.




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Ebola vaccine seems safe in first-stage testing




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Bird flu found at fourth Dutch poultry farm




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China starts clinical trial to repair human spinal cord injury




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Gorilla origins of two AIDS virus lineages confirmed: Study

Previous research found that groups M and N of the HIV-1 virus originated in geographically distinct chimpanzee communities in southern Cameroon, but origins of groups O and P remained uncertain till now.




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First trial to use umbilical cord stem cells to cure HIV