Darkened SpaceX Satellites Can Still Disrupt Astronomy, New Research Suggests
"SpaceX's attempt to reduce the reflectivity of Starlink satellites is working, but not to the degree required by astronomers," reports Gizmodo: Starlink satellites with an anti-reflective coating are half as bright as the standard version, according.....»»
SpaceX could launch Starship on 5th test flight much earlier than expected
The FAA told SpaceX last month that it wouldn't be able to fly the Starship until late November, but suddenly a much earlier launch date seems possible......»»
New research reveals what can make a home garden program successful
Increasingly, home gardens—small, cultivated plots in backyards or nearby households—are gaining recognition as one of the most promising strategies to reduce malnutrition. However, not all attempts to establish home gardens are successful or abl.....»»
SpaceX’s next Starship launch—and first catch—could happen this weekend
The FAA is still reviewing plans for the fifth Starship test flight, but could approve it soon. We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX's.....»»
Scientists discover novel series of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors for potential new COVID-19 treatments
New research from The Wistar Institute's Salvino lab, led by professor Joseph Salvino, Ph.D., has identified a novel series of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors that may lead to potential new COVID-19 treatments that—according to preclinical testing—eff.....»»
Neural networks boost fusion research with rapid ion temperature and rotation velocity predictions
In fusion experiments, understanding the behavior of the plasma, especially the ion temperature and rotation velocity, is essential. These two parameters play a critical role in the stability and performance of the plasma, making them vital for advan.....»»
Mexican jumping beans jump to safety in a dynamic world—light could influence how moth larvae avoid extreme heat
What makes Mexican jumping beans jump? New research from Binghamton University reveals that Mexican jumping bean larvae respond to different colors of light, jumping more vigorously under different hues, which can help them avoid potentially dangerou.....»»
Increase access to nature in all daily environments and in education, say environmental scientists
Although access to nature is a basic human right, people's actual use of green spaces is subject to inequalities. A Kobe University-led research team analyzed what conditions make it more likely that people are exposed to nature across generations: t.....»»
Key molecule in wound healing identified through mapping of long non-coding RNA molecules
A new study from Karolinska Institutet and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has identified an RNA molecule that is important for skin wound healing. The research, published in Nature Communications, may have implications for the treatment of h.....»»
New research shows legal challenges to climate action on the rise
As the global push towards low-carbon societies accelerates, a new study reveals that justice concerns are increasingly surfacing in legal disputes over climate policies and projects. This phenomenon, described as "just transition litigation," emphas.....»»
Study suggests elephants remember zookeepers after many years
An elephant never forgets, as the saying goes. In fact, there is evidence that proboscideans still remember the waterholes they once visited decades later. They also often recognize fellow elephants that they have not encountered for a long time. But.....»»
Hydro-hazard research needs more investment in low-income countries, says study
Research efforts on floods, droughts and landslides are not fairly distributed globally. Although research is increasing in areas affected by these natural hazards, the number of people affected by hydro-hazards in the least developed countries needs.....»»
Research team develops metallodrug-antibiotic combination strategy to combat superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacterial infections have become a serious problem threatening human health worldwide. The overuse of antibiotics has promoted drug-resistant mutations in bacteria, causing almost all clinically used antibiotics to deve.....»»
Study finds early STEM success doesn"t boost college enrollment for Black, Latine students
Research studies have consistently identified early academic disparities as the greatest barrier to STEM representation for non-white students. To address the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in STEM, education policies have sought to improve math.....»»
Single-celled eukaryote employs unconventional cytoskeletal components for dynamic shape-shifting
Recently, a research group led by Prof. Miao Wei from the Institute of Hydrobiology (IHB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered that Lacrymaria cells utilize unconventional and novel components of the cytoskeleton to achieve their remarkable.....»»
SpaceX launches Hera asteroid mission, but delays Europa Clipper because of Hurricane Milton
SpaceX returned to flight with its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, sending up the Hera probe for the European Space Agency on its way to a pair of asteroids, but SpaceX and NASA have called off plans to launch the Falcon Heavy later this week on NASA's Eu.....»»
Research suggests Earth"s oldest continental crust is disintegrating
Earth's continental configurations have changed dramatically over its billions of years' history, transforming not only their positions across the planet, but also their topography as expansion and contraction of the crust made a mark on the landscap.....»»
SpaceX’s Hera launch offers sublime view of Earth
A SpaceX rocket that launched a planetary defense mission on Monday captured a breathtaking view of Earth shortly after reaching orbit......»»
Study shows how international student mobility can reduce poverty in low and middle-income countries
A new study exploring the effects of international student mobility has found that foreign-educated graduates reduce extreme poverty in low and middle-income countries. The paper, published in the International Journal of Educational Research, uses d.....»»
Environmental protections account for around 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs, global study finds
New research from the University of Sydney shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs......»»
Macaques give birth more easily than women: Study finds no maternal mortality at birth
An international research team led by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna has used long-term demographic data from Japanese macaques—a monkey species within the family of Old World monkeys—to show that unlike humans, the.....»»