A chance to observe the high-speed re-entry of a falling satellite will give researchers important insights on how debris burns up in our atmosphere A chance to observe the high-speed re-entry of a falling satellite will give researchers important insights on how debris burns up in our atmosphere A chance to observe the high-speed re-entry of …
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Brown dwarfs could be hiding dark matter inside their cores – if they are, there would be signs that could help us track it down Brown dwarfs could be hiding dark matter inside their cores – if they are, there would be signs that could help us track it down Brown dwarfs could be hiding dark …
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Thread that contains the part of a potato plant that is normally thrown away could be a sustainable alternative to pure cotton Thread that contains the part of a potato plant that is normally thrown away could be a sustainable alternative to pure cotton Thread that contains the part of a potato plant that is normally …
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Marmosets are the first non-human primates shown to use personalised signifiers to refer to each other – the discovery could help us better understand how language evolved Marmosets are the first non-human primates shown to use personalised signifiers to refer to each other – the discovery could help us better understand how language evolved Marmosets are …
A new process uses cheap catalysts to break down polyethylene and polypropylene into their building blocks, enabling common plastic objects to be turned into new products A new process uses cheap catalysts to break down polyethylene and polypropylene into their building blocks, enabling common plastic objects to be turned into new products A new process uses …
Plastic vaporising process could recycle bags and bottles indefinitely Read More »
The largest sailing cargo ship in existence is on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, demonstrating a carbon footprint 10 times smaller than that of a container ship The largest sailing cargo ship in existence is on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, demonstrating a carbon footprint 10 times smaller than that of …
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The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $39 million to help grow quantum research activities at more institutions across America through the NSF Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (ExpandQISE) program. This… The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $39 million to help grow quantum research activities at more institutions across America through …
Quantum science and engineering expands across the nation with $39M from NSF Read More »
High-speed camera recordings show that springtails spin at up to 368 rotations per second when they jump away from danger High-speed camera recordings show that springtails spin at up to 368 rotations per second when they jump away from danger High-speed camera recordings show that springtails spin at up to 368 rotations per second when they …
Backflipping springtails are the fastest spinners known in nature Read More »
The Polaris Dawn mission will include the first ever civilian spacewalk, and with a new spacesuit and no airlock, it may also be the most dangerous spacewalk ever The Polaris Dawn mission will include the first ever civilian spacewalk, and with a new spacesuit and no airlock, it may also be the most dangerous spacewalk …
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew set to attempt the riskiest spacewalk yet Read More »
The orange mould Neurospora intermedia can grow on a wide range of waste products without producing toxins, and the results are being served in Michelin-starred restaurants The orange mould Neurospora intermedia can grow on a wide range of waste products without producing toxins, and the results are being served in Michelin-starred restaurants The orange mould Neurospora …