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Blue Origin reveals its orbital maneuvering vehicle: Blue Ring

The Jeff Bezos-founded aerospace company, Blue Origin, recently announced its new and upcoming Swiss army knife-style spacecraft platform, Blue Ring, which comes after very little public discussion by Blue Origin regarding this project. For example,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgOct 19th, 2023

Final Venus flyby for NASA"s Parker Solar Probe queues closest sun pass

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will complete its final Venus gravity assist maneuver, passing within 233 miles (376 km) of Venus's surface. The flyby will adjust Parker's trajectory into its final orbital configuration, bringin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops

If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key pests but are not harmful to people or wildlife. Ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Multi-omics approach reveals nanoplastic toxicity in aquatic life

Plastic pollution has become a growing crisis for aquatic environments, with nanoplastics emerging as particularly hazardous due to their minuscule size and broad dispersal. Unlike larger plastic fragments, nanoplastics infiltrate cellular systems an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Study reveals effect of slope position on nonstructural carbohydrates in biological soil crusts

Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) provide energy for metabolic processes in plants and play a key role in plant growth, defense and osmoregulation. However, the regulation of NSC in biological soil crusts across different slope positions remains unc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Vibrational spectroscopy optimized for accurate coffee origin classification

Vibrational spectroscopy has long been valued in the pharmaceutical and forensic sectors, and its application is expanding into agriculture, particularly for quality and origin verification of biological materials......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

What is an EREV? Hybrid electric vehicle tech explained

Scout Motors recently announced two new EREVs -- but what exactly is an EREV, and how does one differ from a traditional plug-in hybrid?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Study reveals disparities in Brazilian schools—rate of physical, learning disabilities three times official statistics

A team led by Stanford education Assistant Professor Guilherme Lichand found the rate of physical and learning disabilities in the country's K-12 schools to be more than three times the official statistic......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Report reveals challenges facing transnational families

A new report from the University of Reading brings to light the unique and often overlooked challenges faced by families living across national borders......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Computer modeling research reveals the changing history of a global ice sheet

Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the northern United States, like icing spilling down the side of a cake. That was the situation somewhere between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. The ice sheet covered l.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Nitric oxide treatment preserves fresh walnuts, reduces decay and maintains quality

New research reveals that sodium nitroprusside (SNP) treatment significantly reduces decay and maintains the appearance of walnuts, enhancing both disease resistance and overall quality. This breakthrough offered a practical solution for extending th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Rainwater samples reveals it"s literally raining "forever chemicals" in Miami

PFAS are in Miami's rainwater. And it is the latest evidence the synthetic "forever chemicals"—that have raised health concerns for people and wildlife—hitch a ride on the water cycle, using the complex system to circulate over greater distances......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship

The Long March 9 gets flaps and a reusable upper stage. When Chinese space officials unveiled the design for the country's first super heavy lift rocket nearly a decade ago, it l.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

I tested the Oura Ring 4. Here’s why it’s still the best smart ring you can buy

Is the Oura Ring 4 the best smart ring you can buy? I've been wearing it for weeks to find out, and our in-depth review answers the question......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Intel reveals why its controversial choice for Lunar Lake integrated RAM won"t happen again

Intel reveals why its controversial choice for Lunar Lake integrated RAM won"t happen again.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Monica Lewinsky reveals who she is voting for in the presidential election

Monica Lewinsky reveals who she is voting for in the presidential election.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Cybersecurity in crisis: Are we ready for what’s coming?

In this Help Net Security video, James Edgar, CISO at Corpay, reveals insights into cybersecurity health, concerns, challenges, and other considerations for building a solid defense program. Key insights revealed in Corpay’s 2024 State of Busin.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

WandaVision creator reveals the series’ scrapped MCU cameo

It turns out that one popular WandaVision fan theory actually came very close to coming true......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Rivian offers $3,000 off select EVs to gasoline, hybrid vehicle drivers

Rivian is offering gas-powered vehicle owners $3,000 off the purchase of select EVs......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Ancient mud reveals Australia"s burning history over the past 130,000 years—and a way forward in current fire crisis

Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub cover in half, according to our new study published in Science of fossil pollen trapped in ancient mud......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Report reveals how the state of our oceans is intrinsically linked to human health

A study published in the journal One Earth explores how marine biodiversity conservation, human health and well-being are connected. The results suggest that marine protected areas can be good for both planet and people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024