Experiment on photosynthesis is heading to the space station to explore effects of microgravity
An experiment aimed at learning more about how plants grow in space will be aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration launch in early August from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida......»»
The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects
Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this phenomenon......»»
The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea
The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea.....»»
Scientists want to shoot $200 trillion of diamond dust into space to stop global warming
Scientists continue to come up with some of the most off-the-wall global warming solutions ever conceived. We’ve heard theories about how moon dust could help … The post Scientists want to shoot $200 trillion of diamond dust into space to sto.....»»
NASA astronaut hospitalized after return from ISS
A NASA astronaut who just returned from the International Space Station has been hospitalized for an unspecified medical condition but remains stable, the US space agency said Friday......»»
Boeing exploring sale of space business: report
Boeing is exploring a possible sale of its space business as its new CEO seeks to improve the embattled company's financial position, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday......»»
Boeing exploring sale of its space business, WSJ reports
Boeing exploring sale of its space business, WSJ reports.....»»
Astronaut hospitalized after returning from 235-day space mission
NASA says the astronaut is in "stable condition under observation as a precautionary measure." NASA said Friday one its astronauts is in a hospital in Florida for medical observat.....»»
Amazon quietly launches $849 M3 MacBook Air deal
Amazon's hidden MacBook Air discount drops the price of the current M3 model to just $849.99 with an on-page coupon.Amazon issues new price cut on the latest MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe $849.99 price on the standard 13-inch model in Space Gr.....»»
Pushing the boundaries of traditional ceramic techniques by merging art and science
Art and science are sometimes poles apart, but that isn't the case in a research project described in ACS Omega. For this work, an interdisciplinary team merged scientific research, technological advancements and artistic exploration to experiment wi.....»»
UK climate strategy ruled lawful in landmark court case
A man whose home had to be demolished because of coastal erosion lost a landmark legal claim on Friday against the UK government that accused it of failing to meet obligations to protect citizens from the effects of climate change......»»
4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing"s capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after a nearly eight-month space station stay extended by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton......»»
A new spectroscopy method reveals water"s quantum secrets
For the first time, EPFL researchers have exclusively observed molecules participating in hydrogen bonds in liquid water, measuring electronic and nuclear quantum effects that were previously accessible only via theoretical simulations......»»
Hurricane Kristy Strengthens into a Category 4 Storm Off Mexico. Where Is It Heading and When?
Hurricane Kristy Strengthens into a Category 4 Storm Off Mexico. Where Is It Heading and When?.....»»
Researchers use high-performance computing to analyze a quantum photonics experiment
For the first time ever, scientists at Paderborn University have used high-performance computing (HPC) at large scales to analyze a quantum photonics experiment. In specific terms, this involved the tomographic reconstruction of experimental data fro.....»»
Are managers at risk in an AI-driven future?
Business leaders are increasingly worried about AI's disruptive effects on the future of work. Many workers fear job losses, but their anxiety also stems from the idea of AI making decisions about their work. Should we worry about a future with robot.....»»
On the way to light-controlled medicine: Researchers elucidate the structure of specific photoreceptors
Researchers in biology and medicine have long dreamed of controlling the activities of cells without, for example, having to use chemicals. After all, in a structure as complex as an entire organism, unwanted side-effects can often arise......»»
Scientists explore privilege and consequences of recreation for people and wildlife
Recreation is a luxury, and people aren't the only animals that recreate. Species great and small have a penchant for play, but the ability to recreate depends on resources. Colorado State University Professor Joel Berger and Yellowstone researcher K.....»»
Blasts from the past: New insights from old space storms
On 4 August 1972, a burst of solar plasma rocked Earth's magnetic field after hurtling through space for about 14.6 hours—the fastest sun-to-Earth plasma journey ever recorded. The resulting space storm, one of several that occurred from 2 to 11 Au.....»»
SpaceX liftoff matches record for Space Coast launches in a year
The Space Coast saw its 72nd launch of the year on Wednesday evening, equaling the total number of orbital missions flown in 2023 and with 10 weeks still to go......»»
Chinese company to sell tickets for space tourism flights in 2027
A Chinese company will launch sales on Thursday of two tickets for a commercial spaceflight planned for 2027......»»