The first ever full-scale demonstration of a nuclear reactor designed to passively cool itself in an emergency was a success, showing that it should be possible to build nuclear plants without the risk of dangerous meltdown The first ever full-scale demonstration of a nuclear reactor designed to passively cool itself in an emergency was a …
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Areas of rural countryside around cities are intended to prevent urban sprawl, but can also influence the climate within cities – and now researchers have quantified this cooling effect Areas of rural countryside around cities are intended to prevent urban sprawl, but can also influence the climate within cities – and now researchers have quantified …
An update to a piece of software called CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor appears to be negatively affecting Windows computers worldwide, with banks, airports, broadcasters and more finding that devices display a “blue screen of death” instead of booting up An update to a piece of software called CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor appears to be negatively affecting Windows …
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An update to a piece of software called CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor appears to be negatively affecting Windows computers worldwide, with banks, airports, broadcasters and more finding that devices display a “blue screen of death” instead of booting up An update to a piece of software called CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor appears to be negatively affecting Windows …
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Genetic analysis shows that there are four varieties of Portuguese man o’ war, or bluebottle, including an Antipodean species that has yet to be named Genetic analysis shows that there are four varieties of Portuguese man o’ war, or bluebottle, including an Antipodean species that has yet to be named Genetic analysis shows that there are …
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Retinol, which is commonly added to anti-ageing skincare products, may improve hydration by interacting with bacteria on the skin Retinol, which is commonly added to anti-ageing skincare products, may improve hydration by interacting with bacteria on the skin Retinol, which is commonly added to anti-ageing skincare products, may improve hydration by interacting with bacteria on the …
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A jiggling robot has revealed the ideal vibrating speed to free jumbled fibres A jiggling robot has revealed the ideal vibrating speed to free jumbled fibres A jiggling robot has revealed the ideal vibrating speed to free jumbled fibres
The UK had no plans for preventing or limiting the spread of a covid-19-like infection because it assumed the next pandemic would be caused by an unstoppable flu virus, an inquiry into the outbreak has revealed The UK had no plans for preventing or limiting the spread of a covid-19-like infection because it assumed the …
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The VIPER moon rover was due to launch in 2025 but NASA has suddenly cancelled it, citing budgetary issues, despite the spacecraft being fully built The VIPER moon rover was due to launch in 2025 but NASA has suddenly cancelled it, citing budgetary issues, despite the spacecraft being fully built The VIPER moon rover was due …
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Time travelling to the middle of the 21st century, Rowan Hooper discovers scientists have developed a method of shared dreaming. Here’s how it changes the world Time travelling to the middle of the 21st century, Rowan Hooper discovers scientists have developed a method of shared dreaming. Here’s how it changes the world Time travelling to the …
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