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14 hours ago
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Elon Musk Dominates Space Launch. Rivals Are Calling Foul.

Elon Musk's SpaceX dominates the space launch industry, setting new standards for cost-effective access to space, but faces accusations of anticompetitive behavior. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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SpaceX announces next Starship test flight date

SpaceX plans fourth Starship flight test on June 5 pending FAA approval. [ more ]
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3 days ago
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SpaceX Raptor engine test ends in a fiery explosion

A SpaceX testing stand in McGregor, Texas caught fire during a Raptor 2 engine test due to an anomaly, potentially caused by gas mixing. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 days ago
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SpaceX sets date for next Starship flight, explains what went wrong the last time

SpaceX plans Starship test flight on June 5 to demonstrate reusability and landing capabilities. [ more ]
The Verge
4 days ago
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SpaceX's Starship is getting ready to take off again in June

SpaceX plans fourth Starship flight test potentially on June 5th pending regulatory approval. [ more ]
TESLARATI
6 days ago
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SpaceX breaks Falcon 9 flight record once more

SpaceX breaks its own record by launching Falcon 9 for the 21st time in just 35 days, showcasing quick fleet refurbishment capabilities. [ more ]
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14 hours ago
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Climate Change Added a Month's Worth of Extra-Hot Days in Past Year

Human-induced climate change led to 26 more days of abnormally high temperatures globally in the past year. [ more ]
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11 hours ago
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How the Universe's First Giant Black Holes Got So Big So Quickly

Black holes can form through collapsing gas disks without the need for star formation. [ more ]
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8 hours ago
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Lunar Landings Could Sandblast' Astronauts with Moon Dust

Rocket landings on the moon may fling significantly more dust than previously believed, posing serious hazards to crew and equipment. [ more ]
The Atlantic
11 hours ago
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No One Really Understands Clouds

Clouds remain a significant uncertainty in predicting climate change. [ more ]
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8 hours ago
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A Parade of Planets' Is Coming. Here's How to Watch This Sky Show

Stargazers will have a unique opportunity to see six planets in the sky simultaneously on June 3, 2024. [ more ]
Inverse
7 hours ago
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This New Map Of Gene Regulation Could Change The Way We See The Human Brain

Understanding mental disorders involves a complex interplay of genes and regulatory elements, requiring mapping efforts to unravel contributions to mental health disorders. [ more ]
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22 hours ago
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South Korea targets Moon and Mars landings

South Korea launched its first unified space agency, KASA, to streamline and enhance its space programs.
The agency's focus includes supporting the private sector in space development and collaborating with international space research institutions. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 day ago
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Leading a company isn't rocket science. But the two fields have an important lesson in common

Leaders should engage in long-term, generational planning and mission-driven initiatives to inspire and retain talent. [ more ]
TESLARATI
6 days ago
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Blue Origin launches first crewed mission in over a year

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully completed a crewed mission with seven members, including 90-year-old Ed Dwight.
Two out of three main parachutes on the crew capsule inflated during landing, but Blue Origin had prepared for this contingency. [ more ]
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5 days ago
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ESA to fetch stuff from space before ISS takes the plunge

ESA signed contracts with European companies to develop cargo return service from ISS, aiming for independence from existing providers like Russia and US. [ more ]
TechCrunch
5 days ago
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ESA prepares for the post-ISS era, selects The Exploration Company, Thales Alenia to develop cargo spacecraft | TechCrunch

Europe is investing in its own cargo spacecraft for sovereign space access by 2028. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
6 hours ago
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Dinosaurs needed to be cold enough that being warm-blooded mattered

Dinosaurs likely evolved warm-bloodedness to adapt to cooler regions early in their existence, influencing their ability to colonize extreme latitudes. [ more ]
Nature
23 hours ago
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Heed lessons from past studies involving transgender people: first, do no harm

Research on transgender identity focuses on mental health and hormone therapy, but poses challenges in perpetuating stigmas and hindering medical care access. [ more ]
Nature
23 hours ago
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Keep an open mind on faster-than-light 'tachyons' as the source of quantum entanglement

The article explores the validity of off-the-cuff interpretations of special relativity in the context of entangled particles. [ more ]
Nature
23 hours ago
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Asymmetric hydrogenation of ketimines with minimally different alkyl groups - Nature

The article highlights the equal contributions of authors Mingyang Wang, Shihan Liu, and Hao Liu in a research study. [ more ]
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17 hours ago
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This is one of the simplest but most dazzling optical illusions I've seen

Simple optical illusions like the Hermann Grid can be as effective as more complex ones in captivating our perception. [ more ]
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13 hours ago
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Helldivers 2's latest Major Order sparks more Illuminate speculation, since it may lead to a planet being, uh, spaghettified by a black hole

The new Major Order in Helldivers 2 may lead to the Illuminate finally appearing in-game through the deployment of Dark Fluid on Meridia. [ more ]
Nature
23 hours ago
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'Stop the xenophobia' - South African researchers sound alarm on eve of election

South Africans will head to the ballot box tomorrow on 29 May for a general election at which, for the first time in 30 years, the incumbent African National Congress (ANC) party's majority is in question.
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1 day ago
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North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket Carrying Satellite, Seoul Says

North Korea launched a rocket to put a military satellite in orbit, defying UN resolutions. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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North Korea Says Its Attempt to Put Another Spy Satellite Into Orbit Failed

North Korean rocket carrying spy satellite explodes midair. [ more ]
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23 hours ago
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Momo lunar habitat is a reconfigurable compact dwelling for future Moon settlements - Yanko Design

Space tourism and human habitation beyond Earth are on the rise, focusing on lunar and Martian colonization.
MIT's Momo lunar habitat project aims for safety with a modular design, addressing challenges of living on the Moon.
Collaboration between MIT, NASA, and private companies like SpaceX highlights the seriousness of space colonization efforts. [ more ]
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4 days ago
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NASA Astronauts to Wait Another Week for Boeing Starliner Launch

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft launch delayed due to helium leak, demonstrating setbacks in space program schedules. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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This Fruit Fly Brain Simulation Will Convince You These Pests Are Actually Geniuses

Fruit flies' brain structures are similar to humans, aiding neuroscience research on neural communication. [ more ]
WIRED
1 day ago
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The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum

Solar maximum leads to more frequent and intense geomagnetic storms, creating vivid auroras visible deep into the tropics. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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Rivers of Lava on Venus Reveal a More Volcanically Active Planet

Scientists observed lava flows on Venus, a rare sight due to its opaque atmosphere, shedding light on the planet's volcanic activity. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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cambridge researchers discover how to produce low-emission concrete with recycled cement

Concrete can be electrically-powered using recycled cement, reducing carbon emissions in steel and concrete production. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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Solar eclipses are so last month. Get ready for a planetary parade'

Skygazers can expect a planetary parade with multiple planets aligned on June 3, followed by a more prominent alignment on June 29. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
1 day ago
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Airbus to build satellite that will predict the northern lights

The European Space Agency has hired Airbus to build a space satellite.It will forecast solar storms like the one that caused the biggest northern lights display in over 20 years this May.
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1 day ago
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North Korean spy satellite launch ends in failure DW 05/27/2024

05/27/2024May 27, 2024 North Korea said it launched a rocket that was carrying a spy satellite but exploded mid-air.
www.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
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North Korea says rocket carrying satellite exploded in flight

Pyongyang says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit ends in failure, according to state news agency KCNA.
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2 days ago
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An extinct branch of the Nile explains the enigmatic location of the Egyptian pyramids

Ancient Egyptian pyramids were likely built near an extinct branch of the Nile, which served as a river transport superhighway. [ more ]
Inverse
2 days ago
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Astronomers Finally Discovered Why WASP-107 b Is So Gassy, Bloated, and Distended

Exoplanet WASP-107 b is unusually 'puffy' due to its low mass, hot atmosphere with little methane, and a core heavier than previously thought. [ more ]
Natural Health News
2 days ago
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Hidden Food Threat: Experts Warn Of Dangers Of RNAi Crops

RNAi pesticides can genetically modify organisms in ecosystems with minimal oversight, posing risks to non-target species and human health. [ more ]
Inverse
2 days ago
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An Astrobiologist Reveals Why She's Optimistic We'll Find Alien Life On Another Planet

Lisa Kaltenegger uses computer simulations to model planet atmospheres for alien life detection. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 days ago
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Beyond Tang, climate research and international collaboration show why space exploration propels innovation

Research in space offers diverse benefits beyond technology spin-offs, including environmental monitoring and economic growth. [ more ]
WIRED
2 days ago
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Does String Theory Actually Describe the World? AI May Be Able to Tell

String theorists are exploring how extra dimensions can translate into elementary particles. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 days ago
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Scientists Are Rushing to Find America's Secret Wetlands

Conserving forested wetlands is crucial for climate change mitigation and carbon storage. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
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Photos: Up close and personal, cicadas display nature's artwork

Trillions of periodical cicadas emerging in the US are both overwhelming and visually stunning, with scientists and artists noting their unique beauty. [ more ]
Inverse
3 days ago
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A New Experiment Tries To Clear Up Einstein's Biggest Physics Headache

A ghost is haunting our universe.This has been known in astronomy and cosmology for decades.Observations suggest that about 85 percent of all the matter in the universe is mysterious and invisible.
Ars Technica
3 days ago
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NASA finds more issues with Boeing's Starliner, but crew launch set for June 1

Senior managers from NASA and Boeing told reporters on Friday that they plan to launch the first crew test flight of the Starliner spacecraft as soon as June 1, following several weeks of detailed analysis of a helium leak and a "design vulnerability" with the ship's propulsion system.
time.com
4 days ago
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Newly Discovered Planet May Be Able to Support Human Life

Gliese 12 b is the closest known Earth-sized planet with potential for human habitation, but its atmosphere remains unknown. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 days ago
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Daily Telescope: The initial results from Europe's Euclid telescope are dazzling

Euclid space telescope creating a map to understand dark matter and dark energy. [ more ]
WIRED
4 days ago
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A Warp Drive Breakthrough Inches a Tiny Bit Closer to 'Star Trek'

The discovery of a possible physical warp drive adhering to known physics principles but without exceeding the speed of light is a significant advancement. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 days ago
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US officials: A Russian rocket launch last week likely deployed a space weapon

US officials suspect Russian military satellite Kosmos 2576 is a potential space weapon. [ more ]
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4 days ago
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When Was Earth Last Struck by a Supernova?

Supernovas occurring within 160 light-years are rare but possible, present a potential danger to Earth in the long cosmic timescale. [ more ]
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4 days ago
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Mars' Moon May Not Be What We Think, Scientists Claim

Phobos may have been formed from a comet, leading to the origin of both Phobos and Deimos from the same celestial body. [ more ]
Funcheap
4 days ago
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Discovering the Faintest Galaxies in the Universe (Mountain View)

Dwarf galaxies are plentiful and significantly smaller and fainter compared to the Milky Way. [ more ]
Inverse
4 days ago
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How NASA Misplaced a Whole Forest of Moon Trees

The story of Apollo 14 pilot Stuart Roosa carrying seeds to the Moon and planting them as "Moon trees" showcased a unique connection between space exploration and forestry. [ more ]
Axios
4 days ago
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AI uncovers how plant science evolved

The evolution of plant biology is driven by technological advancements like genome sequencing, AI is expected to have a significant impact in the next five years. [ more ]
Nature
4 days ago
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Neanderthal-human baby-making was recent - and brief

High-resolution analysis identified when Neanderthals and Homo sapiens interbred around 60,000 years ago for a brief period in evolutionary terms. [ more ]
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4 days ago
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Life in the Dirt Is Hard. And Climate Change Isn't Helping.

They're essential invertebrates for the Earth's carbon cycle, but droughts driven by climate change are threatening mites and springtails survival. [ more ]
Futurism
4 days ago
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Whoever Figures Out How to Remove Microplastics From the Human Body Is Going to Make a Fortune

Microplastics are increasingly found in human bodies and could have harmful effects, prompting the need for effective removal methods. [ more ]
Penn Today
1 month ago
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2024 tropical cyclone prediction | Penn Today

Climate scientist Michael Mann and team predict an unprecedented 33 named tropical cyclones for the 2024 North Atlantic season. [ more ]
Nature
4 days ago
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Software tools identify forgotten genes

Scientists tend to focus on popular genes, neglecting many others in genetic studies. Tools like FMUG and Unknome aim to highlight understudied human genes for research. [ more ]
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4 days ago
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Next-Generation Cosmic Observatory Hits South Pole Stumbling Block

CMB-S4 project, aimed at studying cosmic history, faces setback with the cancellation of the crucial outpost at the South Pole. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 days ago
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Why gorillas have such small penises, revealed

Male gorillas have the smallest penises of all apes, at 1.1 inches. [ more ]
Nature
6 days ago
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Daily briefing: The body odours that make mosquitoes want to bite you

The article discusses a protein that promotes an 'epigenetic' reset in human cells, an AI-powered brain implant enabling a paralysed bilingual person to speak, and a field trial in Zambia investigating mosquito attraction. [ more ]
Theregister
4 days ago
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China reveals space weather radar tech

China has developed its own radar technology for space weather forecasting, making breakthroughs in high-frequency coherent scattering radar technology. [ more ]
WIRED
4 days ago
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What's Up With These Crazy Northern Lights?

Solar wind causes visible aurora borealis further south. Solar storms peak every 11 years, impacting space weather and Earth. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 days ago
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Rocket Report: SpaceX focused on Starship reentry; Firefly may be for sale

Firefly Aerospace, including the Alpha rocket and Moon lander, may be up for sale with a potential valuation of $1.5 billion. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 days ago
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California 'cloud brightening study' isn't a health risk, a new report confirms

The study on cloud brightening in Alameda, California, was halted but later deemed safe for the community, focusing on studying saltwater particles' atmospheric movement. [ more ]
Theregister
4 days ago
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JAXA enlists railway company to make rockets run on time

JAXA and JR-West collaborate with SKY Perfect JSAT to predict satellite failures using AI technology. [ more ]
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Theregister
4 days ago
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Intelsat, Northrop Grumman extend satellite servicing deal

Northrop Grumman signed a contract to extend the life of Intelsat satellite IS-10-02 for another nine years using Mission Extension Vehicles. [ more ]
Theregister
5 days ago
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Space Force now planning annual surprise tactical mission

US Space Force plans to increase tactical response launch practice cadence to once a year to demonstrate agility and speed. [ more ]
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Nature
4 days ago
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What steps to take when funding starts to run out

Bridge funding is crucial for researchers to continue their work even after initial grant rejection. [ more ]
Earth911
4 days ago
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Earth911 Inspiration: We Can Do Something About Ignorance

Plastic pollution in seawater is a pervasive issue needing awareness and action for restoration and a sustainable future. [ more ]
Nature
4 days ago
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How researchers in remote regions handle the isolation

Modern science requires global connections to overcome isolation in remote areas, demanding resilience and resourcefulness from researchers. [ more ]
Nature
5 days ago
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Daily briefing: Why climate change is making flights rougher

Severe turbulence such as those that killed one person on a Singapore Airlines flight, could become more frequent with warming temperatures.
Nature
4 days ago
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Author Correction: Bitter taste receptor activation by cholesterol and an intracellular tastant - Nature

Author notes
These authors contributed equally: Yoojoong Kim, Ryan H. Gumpper, Yongfeng Liu
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1 week ago
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Are You A Red Light, Green Light, Or Yellow Light? Have A Giant Meal To Find Out!

Can't get enough of those fries!
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5 days ago
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Scientists discover new planet that could support human life

Gliese 12 b, an Earth-like exoplanet, could host human life if proven to have an Earth-like atmosphere and temperature for water formation. [ more ]
Futurism
5 days ago
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Scientists Attempt to Explain Why Hundreds of Stars Disappeared From Night Sky

Stars can vanish instantaneously due to total collapse into a black hole, without an explosion or trace, a phenomenon witnessed by astronomers over 70 years. [ more ]
The Verge
5 days ago
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Euclid space telescope captures tens of thousands of glittering galaxies

The Euclid space telescope aims to uncover mysteries of dark matter and dark energy through extremely sensitive observations in space. [ more ]
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5 days ago
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Euclid telescope spies rogue planets floating free in Milky Way

Astronomers using the Euclid space telescope have discovered rogue planets floating freely in the Milky Way, along with star clusters, dwarf galaxies, and distant bright galaxies. [ more ]
Theregister
5 days ago
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Computer model helps unravel part of the solar cycle mystery

Aurora borealis in May may be the strongest in 500 years, with new insights emerging on magnetorotational instability's role in the phenomenon. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 days ago
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See the Universe like NEVER before in images from Euclid spacecraft

Euclid is creating an extensive 3D map of the universe with unprecedented images. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago
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We've Finally Seen Matter Plunge into a Black Hole

Black holes warp spacetime drastically. Approaching one, classical mechanics break down, and objects plunge uncontrollably, revealing the mystery of the plunging region. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 days ago
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New warp drive concept does twist space, doesn't move us very fast

Physicists have found a way to build a physical warp drive that doesn't exceed the speed of light, advancing our understanding of gravity. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 days ago
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How Can We Keep Pace with a World Warming Past 1.5 Degrees Celsius? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Major societal disruption predicted due to global temperature rise. Even small temperature increases have significant consequences for the planet's ecosystem. [ more ]
Inverse
5 days ago
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What Actually Happened To The 'Doomsday Glacier?' Here's What Satellite Data Shows

Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is melting rapidly due to warm seawater intrusion, contributing significantly to global sea level rise. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
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General Sherman passes health check but world's largest trees face growing climate threats

Giant sequoias face a new threat from bark beetles, in addition to climate-driven wildfires. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
5 days ago
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Dark universe telescope shares first space data and new images

Euclid telescope by ESA offers unprecedented insights into celestial bodies with high-quality images. [ more ]
Nature
5 days ago
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These crows have counting skills previously only seen in people

Corvids, like crows, have demonstrated the ability to count their calls, showcasing numerical understanding on par with humans. [ more ]
Nature
5 days ago
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Superstar porous materials get salty thanks to computer simulations

Salt-based frameworks could prove cheaper to manufacture with unique qualities compared to metal-organic frameworks, showing promise in capturing pollutants. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 days ago
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Ancient humans lived in East Timor 44,000 years ago, archaeologists find

Ancient human presence in East Timor dates back over 44,000 years. Timor-Leste holds some of the oldest evidence of human life in the region. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 days ago
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Full Flower Moon will rise near a red supergiant star TONIGHT

The Flower Moon coincides with the blooming flowers in May and will be visible in close proximity to the red supergiant star, Antares. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago
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Crows Rival Human Toddlers in Counting Skills

Crows have counting capacities comparable to human toddlers, understanding quantity through vocalization cues rather than symbolic representation. [ more ]
Inverse
5 days ago
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Is Boeing's Starliner An Anomaly, Or Is Space Flight Just Really Hard?

Boeing's Starliner faces consistent issues in its development, exemplifying the challenges of rocketry. [ more ]
Sustainable Bus
5 days ago
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Everfuel opens a hydrogen bus depot in Frankfurt, Germany, for 23 fuel cell buses

Everfuel A/S opened a hydrogen refuelling station at the ICB bus depot in Frankfurt, servicing 23 zero-emission fuel cell buses. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
5 days ago
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3D printing robot creates extreme shock-absorbing shape, with help of AI

Robot arm in BU lab experiments on energy-absorbing shapes. [ more ]
Inverse
5 days ago
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The 'Star Trek: Discovery' Series Finale Features Ridiculously Weird But Real Physics

A pair of black holes waltzing around a shared center of gravity is not just science fiction, it's a real phenomenon in the universe. [ more ]
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5 days ago
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If You Give An Ant A Panera Charged Lemonade It Will Become More Powerful Than You Could Possibly Imagine | Defector

Giving Argentine ants caffeine can enhance their learning and navigation abilities. [ more ]
Nature
5 days ago
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Publisher Correction: A molecular map of the immune response region from the major histocompatibility complex of the mouse - Nature

Highlighting authors and their affiliations in a research paper is crucial for credibility and acknowledgment of contributions. [ more ]
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6 days ago
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Russia launches space weapon' in path of US satellite: Pentagon

US expresses concern over Russia's satellite Cosmos 2576 potentially being a weapon to target other satellites in low Earth orbit. [ more ]
The Verge
6 days ago
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NASA's Psyche mission fires up its futuristic electric engines

NASA's Psyche spacecraft, using electric Hall thrusters, is set to reach the Psyche asteroid in 2029 for a two-year observation period. [ more ]
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