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Magicians don’t mind sharing the secrets behind tricks – if they are their own

A new study reveals that magicians are willing to share their own trick techniques, but not those invented by others or deceased individuals. They believe it's acceptable to reveal secrets for good causes, such as enhancing wellbeing or scientific research, and that mass online tutorials have reduced the need for traditional secrecy.

SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalJournal of Performance Magic·TypeCase study·DateOct 27, 2024
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Molecular secret behind alcohol content of beverages revealed

Researchers have discovered distinct ethanol-water molecular clusters that determine critical alcohol content ranges in various beverages. By controlling these clusters' transitions, manufacturers can maintain ideal taste while reducing alcohol concentration.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalMatter·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2024

Pore evolution secrets revealed: new study unlocks additive manufacturing potential

A new study has unlocked the secrets of pore evolution in directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing, revealing five distinct processes that contribute to their behavior. The findings provide a detailed understanding of how pores form, move, and interact within the melt pool during DED, enabling targeted strategies to mini...

SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 26, 2024

Makers of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ covered up the dangers

A new analysis of secret industry documents reveals that the chemical industry knew about the dangers of PFAS but failed to disclose this information to the public and regulators. The study examines how the industry used tactics to delay public awareness and regulations, with devastating consequences for human health and the environment.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalAnnals of Global Health·DateJun 1, 2023
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This computer program makes pharma patents airtight

Researchers in Poland and South Korea have developed a computer program that suggests synthetic strategies to circumvent patent-protected aspects of essential drugs. The software, called Chematica, uses mechanistic rules to identify new retrosynthetic pathways, allowing for the generation of alternative yet economical starting materials.

SourceCell Press·JournalChem·DateJan 17, 2019