Zero-boil-off tank experiments to enable long-duration space exploration
Do we have enough fuel to get to our destination? This is probably one of the first questions that comes to mind whenever your family gets ready to embark on a road trip. If the trip is long, you will need to visit gas stations along your route to re.....»»
Blue Origin flies thrill seekers to space, including oldest astronaut
After a nearly two-year hiatus, Blue Origin flew adventurers to space on Sunday, including a former Air Force pilot who was denied the chance to be the United States' first Black astronaut decades ago......»»
Out with the old: Blue- and white- collar job labels aren"t cutting it anymore, says researcher
The old way of classifying jobs as blue- or white-collar is no longer relevant in Canada's modern labor market. Our 21st century economy and workforce are too complex to boil jobs and work categories down to a simple blue- or white-collar contrast......»»
How the perils of space have affected asteroid Ryugu
Ryugu's parent body appears to have had a fair amount of water present, too. Enlarge / The surface of Ryugu. Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo, Kochi University, Rikkyo University, Nagoya University, Chiba Institute of Te.....»»
Blue Origin flies thrill seekers to space after two year hiatus
Blue Origin is set to fly adventurers to the final frontier on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years, reigniting competition in the space tourism market after a rocket mishap put its crewed operations on hold......»»
What happened to OpenAI’s long-term AI risk team?
Former team members have either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) In July last year, OpenAI announced the formation of a new research team that would prepare for the adv.....»»
Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments......»»
How hunting may have turned humans into long-distance runners
Researchers have discovered hundreds of historical accounts of humans hunting prey by chasing them down over long distances, which some believe is why we evolved our unique talent for endurance running......»»
First crewed flight of Boeing Starliner postponed again
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner to the International Space Station has been delayed again due to a technical issue, NASA said Friday......»»
Honda"s fuel cell truck technology is ready for work
The Japanese automaker will demonstrate its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck concept to showcase the viability of its clean technology in long-haul applications......»»
Ford seeks improved communication with new supplier program
The automaker has abolished its long-standing Aligned Business Framework, which prioritized some preferred suppliers, to focus on better communication with a more diverse group of parts makers......»»
Earth from space: New Zealand"s North Island
Captured on 7 May 2024, this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows part of New Zealand's North Island......»»
How heat waves are affecting Arctic phytoplankton
The basis of the marine food web in the Arctic, the phytoplankton, responds to heat waves much differently than to constantly elevated temperatures. This has been found by the first targeted experiments on the topic, which were recently conducted at.....»»
The 22 best YouTube videos for kids (May 2024)
Learning about personal hygiene, long division, and getting excited for the playground are among the best YouTube videos for kids in May 2024......»»
Scientists demonstrate the survival of quantum coherence in a chemical reaction involving ultracold molecules
If you zoom in on a chemical reaction to the quantum level, you'll notice that particles behave like waves that can ripple and collide. Scientists have long sought to understand quantum coherence, the ability of particles to maintain phase relationsh.....»»
Accelerated discovery research unveils 21 novel materials for advanced organic solid-state laser technology
Organic solid-state lasers (OSLs) hold immense promise for a wide range of applications due to their flexibility, color tunability, and efficiency. However, they are difficult to make, and with over 150,000 possible experiments required to conduct to.....»»
Researchers achieve ultra-high-Q free space coupling to microtoroid resonators
Scientists from the University of Arizona have achieved far-field coupling of light to ultra-high quality factor microtoroids using a single objective lens. This could provide the foundation for a fully on-chip multiplexed microtoroid sensing platfor.....»»
A new space mission may help physicists answer "hairy" questions about black holes
Physicists consider black holes one of the most mysterious objects that exist. Ironically, they're also considered one of the simplest. For years, physicists like me have been looking to prove that black holes are more complex than they seem. And a n.....»»
Stop wasting time: Clean tough spaces easily with Tineco FLOOR ONE Stretch S6
Tineco No one likes to clean. Everyone loves having a fresh, clean living space, but the work behind it, not as much. So, if there’s any way to make that work less burdensome and inconvenient, most of us will take the help, and understandably s.....»»
Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows
Users receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trial—but it’s still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug......»»
Researchers shed light on how key ingredient for life may form in space
A team led by University of Maryland chemists discovered a new way to create carbenes, a class of highly reactive yet notoriously short-lived and unstable molecules. Involved in many high-energy chemical reactions such as the creation of carbohydrate.....»»