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Watch Lance Armstrong and Andy Richter take out the astronaut trash in 'Stars on Mars' (video)

Watch Lance Armstrong and Andy Richter take out the trash in this exclusive clip for the new episode of Fox's sci-fi reality TV series, "Stars on Mars." from Space https://ift.tt/QUceZR6

Greenland ice sheets are weaker to climate change than we thought

Scientists found Greenland's precious thick ice sheet melted rapidly in the ancient past. The study raises new worries about modern-day sea rise, induced by human global warming. from Space https://ift.tt/yJnkWzZ

See Artemis 2 moon astronauts train with US Navy for Orion splashdown (photos, video)

The Artemis 2 astronauts are practicing for their big splashdown day after returning from a round-the-moon mission in 2024. from Space https://ift.tt/7guy3zT

Xenomorph queen preys on a dark world in Marvel's 'Alien Annual #1'

Marvel Comics releasing new double-sized "Alien Annual #1" on October 4, 2023 from Space https://ift.tt/rlzOaGE

Reinforcement learning allows underwater robots to locate and track objects underwater

A team has shown that reinforcement learning -i.e., a neural network that learns the best action to perform at each moment based on a series of rewards- allows autonomous vehicles and underwater robots to locate and carefully track marine objects and animals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/beKGfI0

City-size comet headed toward Earth 'grows horns' after massive volcanic eruption

The exploding comet, known as 12P/Pons–Brooks, is currently approaching its closest point to Earth during its 71-year orbit through the solar system. from Space https://ift.tt/ZX3qj8H

China has sent more than 100 types of seeds to its Tiangong space station

China has sent 136 kinds of plant seeds to its Tiangong space station for space breeding experiments. from Space https://ift.tt/WaYAVQe

Neonatal stem cells from the heart could treat Crohn's disease

Research found that direct injection of neonatal mesenchymal stem cells, derived from heart tissue discarded during surgery, reduces intestinal inflammation and promotes wound healing in a mouse model of Crohn's disease-like ileitis, an illness marked by chronic intestinal inflammation and progressive tissue damage. The study offers a promising new and alternative treatment approach that avoids the pitfalls of current Crohn's disease medications, including diminishing effectiveness, severe side effects and increased risk of gastrointestinal dysfunction. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/N9Zc67r

New satellite will able to see 'X-ray rainbow' from huge objects in space

A satellite called XRISM will use X-ray detection instruments to probe the high-energy universe like never before. Both NASA and Japan are involved in the mission. from Space https://ift.tt/Nf2EUH5

Moon mining gains momentum as private companies plan for a lunar economy

A number of entrepreneurial groups have shared their strategies to turn the moon into a hustle and bustle world of marketable services. from Space https://ift.tt/TrQuban

Research points to potential new medical therapy for Lyme disease

A medical therapy that inhibits the growth of cancer cells may one day be effective at treating Lyme disease, according to new research study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DvUNCKG

Western science catches up with First Nations' medicinal use of ant honey

Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make the liquid useful medicinally. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/l9iLNCs

'Futurama' relaunches on Hulu with a hilarious Season 11 premiere (review)

Good news everyone! Animated sci-fi comedy "Futurama" is back with its Season 11 premiere episode on Hulu, and it does not disappoint. from Space https://ift.tt/QgIb74C

New algorithm maps safest routes for city drivers

Most navigation apps can show you the fastest possible route to your destination and some can even suggest an eco-friendly route calculated to produce the least amount of carbon emissions. But what if they could also map the safest route with the lowest possible risk of a crash? A new algorithm could make this a reality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ruNZGo9

SpaceX rocket double play! Falcon 9 soars over Falcon Heavy in gorgeous launch photo

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carves a fiery orange arc into the sky above its burly cousin the Falcon Heavy in a gorgeous launch photo snapped early Friday (July 28). from Space https://ift.tt/TscvIYJ

Giant Mars mountain Olympus Mons may once have been a volcanic island

Mars' mighty Olympus Mons may have once been a volcanic island surrounded by an ocean nearly 4 miles deep, according to geological evidence found in towering cliffs that ring the extinct volcano. from Space https://ift.tt/9a0DRVu

Egg 'signatures' will allow drongos to identify cuckoo 'forgeries' almost every time, study finds

Egg 'signatures' will allow drongos to identify cuckoo 'forgeries' almost every time, study finds. African cuckoos may have met their match with the fork-tailed drongo, which scientists predict can detect and reject cuckoo eggs from their nest on almost every occasion, despite them on average looking almost identical to drongo eggs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BklXcJW

Life on 'Mars:' Commander of NASA's 1st yearlong analog comments on 1st month, food and stars

It's been a full month since Kelly Haston moved to 'Mars.' As commander of NASA's CHAPEA mission, Haston and her three crewmates volunteered to live for more than a year inside 'Mars Dune Alpha.' from Space https://ift.tt/0UrEKIg

SpaceX Falcon Heavy seen from space waiting on launch pad (photos)

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy was photographed from space by Maxar Technologies before the rocket launches their largest satellite ever. from Space https://ift.tt/0oBqfln

SpaceX aiming for record-breaking launch doubleheader tonight

SpaceX could launch two rockets just 44 minutes apart tonight (July 27), if all goes according to plan. from Space https://ift.tt/TBdXJDZ

Family trees from the European Neolithic

The Neolithic burial site of Gurgy 'les Noisats' in France revealed two unprecedentedly large family trees which allowed a Franco-German team to explore the social organization of the 6,700-year-old community. Based on multiple lines of evidence, the team describes a close kin group which practiced monogamy and female exogamy, and experienced generally stable times. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/AeSZU2n

New archosaur species shows that precursor of dinosaurs and pterosaurs was armored

Researchers have described a new species of armored reptile that lived near the time of the first appearance of dinosaurs. With bony plates on its backbone, this archosaur fossil reveals that armor was a boomerang trait in the story of dinosaur and pterosaur evolution: the group's ancestors were armored, but this characteristic was lost and then independently re-evolved multiple times later among specialized dinosaurs like ankylosaurs, stegosaurs, and others. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/HLOcpTz

James Webb Space Telescope stuns with glowing portrait of actively forming stars (photo)

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has used its infrared eyes to produce a highly detailed image of two young stars more than 1,000 light-years away. from Space https://ift.tt/6LBIzyt

Automated analysis of microplastic concentrations

How high are concentrations of microplastics in the environment, in our drinking water or in foods? Researchers have developed an automated analysis method for the identification and quantification of particles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vGOJDxI

'Strange New Worlds' trailer offers sneak peek at 1st musical episode of 'Star Trek' ever (video)

Paramount Plus offers a surprise look at the upcoming "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" musical "Subspace Rhapsody" episode. from Space https://ift.tt/eKfWCRc

AI can ask another AI for a second opinion on medical scans

Researchers have designed a new co-training AI algorithm for medical imaging that can effectively mimic the process of seeking a second opinion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/jrFxtHp

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft had a thruster glitch at the International Space Station in June

SpaceX's last cargo Dragon spacecraft had a thruster valve stuck open while docked with the International Space Station. The company says there should be no effect on the next launch. from Space https://ift.tt/PAZ76lM

SpaceX fuels up Starship Super Heavy boosters in prelaunch tests (photos)

SpaceX just loaded propellant into two of its Starship Super Heavy booster prototypes as part of a prelaunch test campaign. from Space https://ift.tt/uPJ3AiE

Satellites watch as wildfires rage across Greece (photos)

Wildfires have been burning across several Greek islands since July 17, causing catastrophic damage and a mass evacuation. New satellite images capture the impact of the fires from space. from Space https://ift.tt/LpKMhyQ

New image reveals secrets of planet birth

Astronomers have gained new clues about how planets as massive as Jupiter could form. Researchers have detected large dusty clumps, close to a young star, that could collapse to create giant planets. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/eKwBgRY

SpaceX's Crew-7 astronaut launch delayed to Aug. 17

SpaceX and NASA have pushed the planned liftoff of the Crew-7 astronaut mission back by two days to Aug. 17, to get its launch pad reconfigured after a Falcon Heavy liftoff. from Space https://ift.tt/xMRLbCi

Dementia becomes an emergency 1.4 million times a year

More than 1.4 million times a year, people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia end up in emergency care, a new study shows, accounting for nearly 7% of all emergency visits for any reason by people over age 65. Compared with their peers who don't have dementia, these patients have twice the rate of seeking emergency care after an accident or a behavioral or mental health crisis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lPSAJx2

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 2, episode 6 revisits how alien life can get lost in translation

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season 2 episode 6 lays some interesting ground work, but fails to amaze, much like the rest of the second season. from Space https://ift.tt/eINVPBa

'Cosmic Time Machine:' Director discusses new James Webb Space Telescope documentary (exclusive)

An exclusive interview with Shai Gal, director of Netflix's "Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine" documentary about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. from Space https://ift.tt/3C5rYBm

James Webb Space Telescope spies water near center of planet-forming disk in cosmic 1st

Rocky exoplanets could possess large amounts of water from the moment they form, observations by the James Webb Space Telescope suggest. from Space https://ift.tt/uUkiXzt

Research reveals the scale of disorder underpinning Motor Neurone Disease

Researchers have shown that hundreds of proteins and mRNA molecules are found in the wrong place in nerve cells affected by Motor Neuron Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/x7Vs32P

Monitoring T cells may allow prevention of type 1 diabetes

A new study shows that analyzing T cells in blood samples could be used to select at-risk patients for type 1 diabetes preventive therapy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/YfXckH3

Exposure to antiseizure medications does not harm neurological development in young children

Young children who were exposed to commonly-prescribed anti-seizure medications in utero do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes than children of women who do not take anti-seizure medications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lPRd0H9

Do certain amino acids modify the risk of dementia linked to air pollution?

Higher levels of vitamin B-related amino acids may be linked to the risk of dementia associated with a certain type of air pollutants called particulate matter, according to a study published in the July 19, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that pollution or amino acids cause dementia, but it suggests a possible link among them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tvyU4Gf

Unveiling the quantum dance: Experiments reveal nexus of vibrational and electronic dynamics

Scientists have demonstrated experimentally a long-theorized relationship between electron and nuclear motion in molecules, which could lead to the design of materials for solar cells, electronic displays and other applications that can make use of this powerful quantum phenomenon. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/joJM4sa

The Milky Way sparkles like fireworks in this desert view of our galaxy (photo)

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured an incredible panoramic image of the Milky Way from the Lut (Dasht-e Lut) desert in Iran. from Space https://ift.tt/QK95gUD

Watch SpaceX launch 22 Starlink satellites to orbit tonight

SpaceX will launch 22 Starlink satellites to orbit tonight (July 22), and you can watch the action live. from Space https://ift.tt/swW7Jqj

2 Women's World Cup stadiums spied from space (satellite photos)

The FIFA Women's World Cup is underway, and satellites have given us a birds-eye view of two of the stadiums that are hosting the soccer action. from Space https://ift.tt/BrPOV4d

NASA searches for climate solutions as global temperatures reach record highs

Scientists with NASA discussed the urgency of climate change mitigation and the innovations that can help us reach our environmental goals. from Space https://ift.tt/T9im4Zh

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here. from Space https://ift.tt/yxTH4ig

China's Shenzhou 16 astronauts complete 1st spacewalk (video)

Two Chinese astronauts completed an approximately eight-hour spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station on Thursday (July 20). from Space https://ift.tt/b4FMQh8

Catalyst can control methane emissions in natural gas engines

A catalyst using a single or just a few palladium atoms removed 90% of unburned methane from natural gas engine exhaust at low temperatures in a recent study. While more research needs to be done, the advance in single atom catalysis has the potential to lower exhaust emissions of methane, one of the worst greenhouse gases that traps heat at about 25 times the rate of carbon dioxide. Researchers showed that the single-atom catalyst was able to remove methane from engine exhaust at lower temperatures, less than 350 degrees Celsius (662 degrees Fahrenheit), while maintaining reaction stability at higher temperatures. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/GpnIAWr

Galaxy J1135 reveals its water map

Researchers look at water in galaxies, its distribution and in particular its changes of state from ice to vapor, as important markers indicating areas of increased energy, in which black holes and stars are formed. A new study has now revealed the distribution of water within the J1135 galaxy, which is 12 billion light years away and formed when the Universe was a 'teenager', 1.8 billion years after the Big Bang . This water map, with unprecedented resolution, is the first ever to be obtained for such a remote galaxy. The map can help scientists to understand the physical processes taking place within J1135 and shed light on the dynamics, still partially unclear, surrounding the formation of stars, black holes and galaxies themselves. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/omqBhnx

See SpaceX launch picture-perfect nighttime Starlink mission (photos)

SpaceX launched 15 Starlink satellites into orbit overnight, steadily adding to the company's broadband megaconstellation. A few hours after liftoff, they posted these gorgeous launch photos. from Space https://ift.tt/NGC170g

Return to the moon: The race we have to win (again)

The race is on. We are in a Sputnik moment — a sudden and important recognition that we are about to lose the heavens if we do not act with clarity and unity. from Space https://ift.tt/DAiWHT8

Interstellar meteor fragments found? Harvard astronomer's claim sparks debate, criticism

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb believes he has found pieces of the first known interstellar meteorite. But others have their doubts, and the debate is turning ugly. from Space https://ift.tt/2lYxOui

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. from Space https://ift.tt/6euKO4s

'Hidden' photons could shed light on mysterious dark matter

A new super-cool technique could shed light on a hidden dark matter candidate known as 'dark photons.' from Space https://ift.tt/9QfBOV6

Does this exoplanet have a sibling sharing the same orbit?

Astronomers have found the possible 'sibling' of a planet orbiting a distant star. The team has detected a cloud of debris that might be sharing this planet's orbit and which, they believe, could be the building blocks of a new planet or the remnants of one already formed. If confirmed, this discovery would be the strongest evidence yet that two exoplanets can share one orbit. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cfgaBoF

Join the Sith and hunt Jedi in 'Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade' (exclusive)

Award-winning sci-fi fantasy author Delilah Dawson turns to the dark side in her new novel "Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade." from Space https://ift.tt/jgVaqeM

Third Alzheimer's drug represents 'opening chapter in new era'

With yet a third new Alzheimer's drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the field is beginning to show progress in the fight to slow the disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/4NdL72q

Fire-in-space experiment could soon make its way to the moon

The last of six planned fire-in-space experiments will soon launch toward the International Space Station. Now there's a proposal to bring a similar effort to the surface of the moon. from Space https://ift.tt/7czgh0l

An ancient red giant star created a rare 'bipolar' nebula as it died (photo)

A dying red giant star and the remains of a stellar companion it shredded long ago have created a rare and short-lived planetary nebula that resembles an overflowing cosmic jug. from Space https://ift.tt/iH6ToRE

Bot inspired by baby turtles can swim under the sand

This robot can swim under the sand and dig itself out too, thanks to two front limbs that mimic the oversized flippers of turtle hatchlings. It's the only robot that is able to travel in sand at a depth of 5 inches. It can also travel at a speed of 1.2 millimeters per second--roughly 4 meters, or 13 feet, per hour. This may seem slow but is comparable to other subterranean animals like worms and clams. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cskyZWK

Cats in space! New 'Captain Ginger' comic unveils homage to classic 'Star Wars' poster (exclusive)

The intrepid Captain Ginger returns in "The Last Feeder," a comic series featuring an homage to one of the most classic 'Star Wars' posters. from Space https://ift.tt/7hmkSoW

'Meteorite' that struck French woman was just a regular rock, experts say

The viral story of a French woman supposedly struck by a meteorite has been questioned by experts, who say the rock is likely of terrestrial origin. from Space https://ift.tt/lJehwGz

Pancreatic cancer vaccine plus immunotherapy and antibody spark immune system response in pancreatic cancers

Giving patients with operable pancreatic cancers a three-pronged combination immunotherapy treatment consisting of the pancreatic cancer vaccine GVAX, the immune checkpoint therapy nivolumab and urelemab, an anti-CD137 agonist antibody treatment, is safe, it increases the amount of cancer-killing immune system T cells in the tumors and it appears effective when given two weeks prior to cancer-removal surgery, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0tHJUC6

Discovery could lead to more treatments to prevent cancer and infectious diseases

Researchers have uncovered the role the thymus gland plays in creating and 'training' specialised anti-cancer white blood cells -- known as gamma delta T cells. This unsung organ produces these amazing cells after we are born -- so they can enter the body and start fighting off disease and infection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/OLDgC19

Lego Star Wars UCS X-Wing Starfighter review

Whether need to blow up the Death Star or just want a sweet display piece, there really is no substitute for the Lego Star Wars UCS X-Wing Starfighter. from Space https://ift.tt/CeRzTJw

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season 2 episode 5 gives the Chapel-Spock-T'Pring love triangle a turn

Moderation is what makes the old-school-style comedy work in this this somewhat take-a-chance installment from Space https://ift.tt/NwDKI37

Red Dwarf: 10 ways the Brit sci-fi sitcom proved it was as smart as Star Trek

It may be engineered for gags, but the 35-year-old show has never shied away from sophisticated sci-fi ideas. from Space https://ift.tt/6QhYSBv

Nova3D Whale3 SE review: Bringing convenience to 8K printing

Call us Ishmael, because we've been testing this massive white whale of a 3D printer – the Nova3D Whale3 SE – and it's quite the machine. from Space https://ift.tt/mexzCpI

Water on Mars carved deep gullies and left a 'great puzzle' for Red Planet history

Gullies on Mars may have formed when the Red Planet was highly tilted on its side, triggering dramatic shifts in climate that sent water cascading down slopes to carve out ravines. from Space https://ift.tt/4quBW3N

Multidisciplinary team reduced hypothermia in NICU babies during and after surgery

The percentage of infants from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experiencing hypothermia upon operating room (OR) arrival and at any point during the operation decreased from 48.7% to 6.4% and 67.5% to 37.4%, respectively, after implementation of a multidisciplinary quality improvement project. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LVhQUHd

Super-close supernova captivates record number of citizen scientists

Data from the closest cosmic supernova explosion to Earth for 10 years was collected by a record number of observers for SETI, showing what the collective power of citizen scientists can achieve. from Space https://ift.tt/530YZ1F

Hubble telescope captures stunning shot of spiral galaxy (photo)

A dazzling new photo from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a distant galaxy that hosted a supernova explosion not long ago. from Space https://ift.tt/7ahV8Ll

Liquid safety cushioning technology

Mechanical engineering and materials science advancements could revolutionize safety equipment for athletes and more. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/yWBFe6o

Do fabled 'dark stars' actually exist? James Webb Space Telescope spots 3 candidates

The James Webb Space Telescope spotted three objects that may be 'dark stars,' or stars that are powered by dark matter. But follow-up work is needed to learn their nature. from Space https://ift.tt/zT8smYH

NASA and Metallica team up for epic Artemis 1 moon rocket video

NASA is using an epic guitar score from Metallica to highlight its Artemis program, which aims to land humans on the moon a few years from now. from Space https://ift.tt/C0OKrMi

See the wild Las Vegas Sphere transform into Earth, Mars and the moon (photos)

The Sphere in Las Vegas, the world's largest spherical structure, used its 580,000-square-foot LED 'exosphere' display to bring us Mars, the moon and Earth on July 4. from Space https://ift.tt/BgRWloE

Butterflies and moths share ancient 'blocks' of DNA

Butterflies and moths share 'blocks' of DNA dating back more than 200 million years, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/iPBJweR

'Failed star' is the coldest radio wave source ever discovered

Astronomers have discovered an ultracold brown dwarf, a "failed star" smaller than Jupiter and colder than a campfire that is emitting radio waves. from Space https://ift.tt/gTHvidw

Titanium oxide material lets sunlight drive green hydrogen production

As part of ongoing efforts to develop materials that could enable alternative energy sources, researchers have produced a titanium oxide nanofilament material that can harness sunlight to unlock the ubiquitous molecule's potential as a fuel source. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NsDwY3l

Building a better forest tree with CRISPR gene editing

Researchers use CRISPR techniques to modify lignin levels in poplar trees. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6gQ1hIF

Hubble telescope captures the making of a 'cosmic monster' (photo)

The Hubble Space Telescope captured massive galaxy clusters in the process of merging to form one big 'cosmic monster' eight billion light-years from Earth. from Space https://ift.tt/yNYGRBd

How China will land astronauts on the moon by 2030

China has revealed a few details of its two-launch plan to put boots on the moon by 2030. from Space https://ift.tt/F7JlgxK

Tiny fish surprise scientists in 'volunteer's dilemma'

Tiny fish called Trinidadian guppies have surprised scientists when faced with the so-called 'volunteer's dilemma'. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/V10tgYM

Mars orbiter spies a tiny Earth and moon from the Red Planet (photos)

The European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft celebrated 20 years in space by taking a nostalgic glance back at Earth and the moon. from Space https://ift.tt/8my1JHr

NASA's new Artemis 'astrovans' arrive for use by moon-bound crews

Attention Artemis astronauts: Your new rides to the launch pad have arrived. Canoo delivered three fully electric crew transportation vehicles to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. from Space https://ift.tt/HPaOvb6

Space Force wants 'Foo Fighter' satellites to track hypersonic missiles

The FOO Fighter program adds to the U.S. military's continuing pursuit of space-based sensors designed to track emerging threats such as hypersonic missiles. from Space https://ift.tt/0CnZ6mA

India's moon-landing mission is 'go' for Friday morning launch (photos)

India's Chandrayaan 3 moon mission has passed its readiness review and is all set to launch toward Earth's nearest neighbor early Friday morning (July 14). from Space https://ift.tt/96523V4

Rosario Dawson shines in new trailer for this summer's 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' (video)

Disney/Lucasfilm has released a new trailer and final poster for 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' which comes to Disney+ on Aug. 23. from Space https://ift.tt/gM1BI6d

Navigating the future of underwater geolocalization: How polarization patterns enable new technology

Beneath the water's surface lays a hidden world: one that cannot be perceived by the human eye. When viewed through a special camera, however, rich polarization patterns are unveiled. These patterns can be used as an alternative approach to geolocation- the process of determining the geographic position of an object. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FHhoN3C

Take Mando's old ship for a spin with this Lego Star Wars Prime Day deal

Save 30% on Lego Star Wars Razor Crest this Amazon Prime Day. Just don't get it blown up by the Empire. from Space https://ift.tt/Em4zikM

Save $500 on Prime Day's lowest-ever Canon EOS R5 camera deal

We rated this camera extremely highly in our review and named it one of the best cameras — and now the price has dropped by $500 for Amazon Prime Day! from Space https://ift.tt/ITcjoCp

Board games are boosting math ability in young children

Board games based on numbers, like Monopoly, Othello and Chutes and Ladders, make young children better at math, according to a comprehensive review of research published on the topic over the last 23 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CLvl4cN

Forget Prime Day the Canon EOS R6 is $300 off at Adorama

Save $300 on this full-frame mirrorless bundle from Canon and get an EOS R6 and an EF-EOS R Ring Mount Adapter to use all your old lenses to shoot the stars. from Space https://ift.tt/ptSjqeo

Chandrayaan-3: A guide to India's third mission to the moon

Chandrayaan-3 is the third Indian mission to the moon. It aims to deploy a lander and a rover to the lunar surface for 14 Earth days to gather science and imagery. from Space https://ift.tt/WH6kmuY

We tested these Celestron binoculars and now they're less than $50 on Amazon Prime Day

Save over 50% on Celestron Outland X 10x42 binoculars — ideal for all-weather camping trips, sporting events, festivals and occasional skywatching. from Space https://ift.tt/jlu23tE

Boom! Watch an inflatable space habitat explode during testing (video)

Lockheed Martin recently completed a successful burst test of the company's sub-scale inflatable space habitat, pushing past safety limits to explode the module at the company's Colorado facility. from Space https://ift.tt/HPgb3N5

James Webb Space Telescope spots violent collision between neutron stars

The James Webb Space Telescope traced the second-brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen to a kilonova, a collision between two neutron stars — an event believed to forge heavy elements like gold. from Space https://ift.tt/Bihgnz6

Is the puzzling star Betelgeuse going to explode in our lifetime after all?

A new unpublished study is making waves on the internet, claiming that one of the brightest stars in the night sky might die in a spectacular explosion within our lifetime. from Space https://ift.tt/1jahSpV

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission Live updates

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. from Space https://ift.tt/z7ReNMQ

James Webb telescope detects the earliest strand in the 'cosmic web' ever seen

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a clump of ancient galaxies that may be the oldest strand of the "cosmic web" ever detected. from Space https://ift.tt/l4xXQkg

Huge granite 'body' on far side of the moon offers clues to ancient lunar volcanoes

Scientists have discovered granite created by magma deposits beneath an ancient lunar volcano that erupted around 3.5 billion years ago on the far side of the moon. from Space https://ift.tt/MHC8Imo

Pain risk varies significantly across states

The prevalence of moderate or severe joint pain due to arthritis varies strikingly across American states, ranging from 6.9% of the population in Minnesota to 23.1% in West Virginia, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/d2Lw0Gs

Heat shield installed for Artemis 2 moon mission (photo)

Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center have attached the heat shield to the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft, which will send astronauts around the moon for the first time in over fifty years. from Space https://ift.tt/ML3wgs5

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet looks ready to fly in new photos

New photos of NASA's X-59 supersonic plane show the aircraft parked on the flight line as it prepares for a series of ground and initial flight tests. from Space https://ift.tt/A16dckV

Depression after traumatic brain injury could represent a new distinct disease

A new study suggests that depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a clinically distinct disorder rather than traditional major depressive disorder, with implications for patient treatment. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kSNctan

James Webb Space Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole ever seen

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected the most distant active supermassive black hole to date, and researchers aren't sure how it could have formed so early in the universe's history. from Space https://ift.tt/dEMwUOo

Gravitational waves could help us find out how fast the universe's expansion is accelerating

Gravitational waves from merging black holes distorted due to a phenomenon predicted by Einstein could be a new way of measuring the rate of cosmic expansion. from Space https://ift.tt/Ppz7iex

From atoms to materials: Algorithmic breakthrough unlocks path to sustainable technologies

New research could signal a step change in the quest to design the new materials that are needed to meet the challenge of net zero and a sustainable future. Researchers have shown that a mathematical algorithm can guarantee to predict the structure of any material just based on knowledge of the atoms that make it up. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/IxS71XP

El Nino is officially here and may cause temperature spikes and major weather events scientists warn

The World Meteorological Organization has declared the onset of El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, leading to surging temperatures and disruptive weather that could threaten lives. from Space https://ift.tt/ChoEpYx

Amazon dolphins at risk from fishing dams and dredging

Amazon river dolphins are under threat from fishing and proposed new dams and dredging, research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JFe4yUN

How mercury emissions from industry can be greatly reduced

Sulphuric acid is the world's most used chemical. It is an important reagent used in many industries and it is used in the manufacture of everything from paper, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to batteries, detergents and fertilizers. It is therefore a worldwide challenge that sulphuric acid often contains one of the most toxic substances -- mercury. Researchers have now developed a method that can reduce the levels of mercury in sulphuric acid by more than 90 per cent -- even from low levels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Px4QGWp

Robot dogs race across a simulated Red Planet in in new reality TV series 'Stars on Mars' (exclusive)

Space.com spoke with RAD CEO Steve Reinharz about his company's high-tech robot dogs that star in Fox's "Stars on Mars" reality series hosted by William Shatner. from Space https://ift.tt/rE4qTaD

Watch the 1st supermoon of 2023 rise in this Full Buck Moon livestream tonight

Astronomer Gianluca Masi and the Virtual Telescope Project in Rome will be livestreaming the Full Buck Moon, starting at 5 p.m. ET on Monday (July 3). from Space https://ift.tt/rK97n6T

Sun breaks out with record number of sunspots sparking solar storm concerns

The sun has produced 163 sunspots in June, the highest monthly number in more than two decades, sparking concerns that Earth may soon face space weather trouble. from Space https://ift.tt/c8bm3W7

Road trip! Catch October's annular solar eclipse with 5 iconic routes through the US

The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible throughout the US. Our helpful guide tells you which road trips are best to take for the optimum eclipse viewing experience. from Space https://ift.tt/uDeZifG

One of these 19 amazing night sky images will win 2023 Astronomy Photo of the Year

The Royal Observatory of Greenwich released a shortlist of the top submissions for 2023 Astronomy Photo of the Year. and the pictures are incredible. from Space https://ift.tt/Go8HKde

Distortions in space-time could put Einstein's theory of relativity to the ultimate test

Observing time distortions could show whether Einstein's theory of general relativity accounts for the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. from Space https://ift.tt/nxw9RiS

Hello there! 'Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi' TV series scores Marvel Comics adaptation

Marvel Comics is releasing a new "Obi-Wan Kenobi" miniseries adaptation of its Disney+ show in September. from Space https://ift.tt/d2CWXv4

Researchers identify unique cell receptor potential for new therapies

Researchers have identified a potential new immune checkpoint receptor that could lead to treatments for diseases such as lung and bowel cancer and autoimmune conditions including IBD. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/G7KvuVy

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen says a Canadian will walk on the moon one day

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen is deep in training for his round-the-moon mission set to launch in 2024. He says Canada is just getting started with lunar exploration. from Space https://ift.tt/Yur6TEF

See Europe's powerful new Ariane 6 rocket on launch pad (photo)

The European Space Agency shared a new view of the Ariane 6 rocket on its launch pad ahead of engine tests. from Space https://ift.tt/lA36CEK

Discovering features of band topology in amorphous thin films

Topological materials' unique properties make them a great choice for making next-generation devices. In order to exploit them, it was thought that crystalline materials, where atoms are highly ordered, were needed. But now, a research group has verified that even amorphous materials, where atoms are loosely arranged, can have these special properties. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lAQI7s1

Birds and honey badgers could be cooperating to steal from bees in parts of Africa

The honeyguide bird loves beeswax, but needs help breaking open bees' nests to get it. So it shows a honey badger the way to the nest, who rips it open and together they share the rewards. Or so the story goes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/uzyoj1a

We have never seen dark matter and dark energy. Why do we think they exist?

We have never seen dark matter and dark energy, so why do we think they exist? And what would happen if Europe's new space telescope Euclid finds evidence that they don't exist after all? from Space https://ift.tt/ncKpyum