is-it-really-gluten-sensitivity?-researchers-say-maybe-not

What some people say is gluten sensitivity might actually not have to do with gluten at all, a new study published in scientific journal “The Lancet” found. The lead researcher of the study, University of Melbourne associate professor Jessica Biesiekierski, said in a statement these results overturn long-held assumptions aboutContinue Reading

floating-mini-panel-gains-new-vertical-orientation-option

Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension has added a vertical panel orientation option in its latest update. For those unfamiliar with this nifty desktop add-on, it turns the GNOME’s top bar into a compact ‘widget’ you can move around your desktop, floating above other windows. A drawer lets you show/hideContinue Reading

Space radiation can produce some organic molecules detected on icy moons

Finding organic molecules in space has big implications when looking for life beyond our planet. (Image credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/L. Calçada (ESO), CC BY 4.0) This article was originally published at Eos. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights . New laboratory research suggests that some organic molecules previously detected inContinue Reading

Bolivia’s president-elect, Rodrigo Paz, wants to use blockchain technology to fight corruption and rebuild public trust. After winning the recent run-off election with 54.5% of the vote, Paz said his government will focus on fairness, technology, and accountability.  He takes office on November 8, facing a tough economy marked by fuel shortages and a shortageContinue Reading

Could we blast space debris out of harm’s way with ion beams?

A rendering of a spacecraft moving a piece of space debris using an ion beam. (Image credit: ALBATOR) A new space debris removal project aims to blast hazardous junk out of harm’s way from a distance, without the need for physical contact. Called ALBATOR, the 3.9 million Euro ($4.6 million USD) early-stage concept is examiningContinue Reading