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The clouds were cruel on the Bay of Fundy coast, but a memorable experience was had. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/JhaMoYq

SpaceX is building Starship as a full reusable heavy-lift rocket to fly astronauts to the moon and Mars. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/uwQOIed

'Capturing the partial solar eclipse from the iconic landmark at Stonehenge was awe-inspiring in more ways than one' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/amLv9wZ

Cosmic rays may play a role in triggering lightning, a new study suggests, offering an out-of-this-world answer to a long-standing mystery. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Xm8VdWY

A newly found super-Earth could help provide answers as to why there are hardly any planets twice the diameter of Earth. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/bvzxOgy

Sea ice impacts storms and coastal erosion — and NASA says Earth's total sea ice content has hit an all-time low. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/oGMwn3R

The first orbital rocket launch from European soil ended in an explosion when Isar Aerospace's rocket fell to Earth seconds after launching on March 30. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/sufSdc4

SpaceX's upcoming Fram2 astronaut mission will attempt to grow mushrooms in microgravity for the first time, as part of an experiment called Mission MushVroom. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/6ypVQ3z

A new species of fossil is 444 million years-old with soft insides perfectly preserved. Research 'ultramarathon' saw palaeontologist puzzled by bizarre fossil for 25 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/nxsgIaj

"Further strong activity is likely!" from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/yhcMBA2

Sabine Wren's Force FX lightsaber is a huge 55% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale and it's the lowest price we've ever seen it, better than half price. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kxAeL5s

Researchers have found a unique molecular signature and genes in the orbitofrontal cortex associated with heroin-seeking behavior. A preclinical rodent model implicated a gene called Shisa7 as the key predictor. A new study provides valuable insights into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying heroin addiction and may have implications for the development of innovative strategies to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/FhHJvcr

Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study. The findings suggest that attending higher education may enable people to retain greater cognitive ability until a critical threshold of brain injury is reached after a stroke. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/O4kX0KJ

If you need something done, do it yourselves. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/0mG3A8p

Observers across eastern North America and much of Europe will have front-row seats to the striking partial solar eclipse on March 29. Here's what to expect. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Tfuh3ov

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright aurora activity on Neptune for the first time. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/6EOvMgI

NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/WwIJpmK

Engineers have derived potent new antibiotics from a frog's secretions. The new molecules demonstrated capabilities on par with existing last-resort antibiotics, without harming human cells or beneficial gut bacteria. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/TuU5inK

The success of in vitro fertilization depends on many factors, one of which is sperm viability. A recent study documents a new way to select viable sperm and prolong their viability in the laboratory, reducing one source of variability during the process. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LXkqTUs

"The respective sizes of the two arcs also create a great symbolic representation of the difference in scale between what we experience and deal with as humans on Earth and the vastness and grandeur of the scale of space and our closest neighbor" from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/K4TpGlF

Engineers devised a way to deliver drugs such as contraceptives by injecting them as suspended crystals. Once under the skin, the crystals assemble into a drug depot that can last for months or years, eliminating the need for frequent injections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/i1mBH28

SpaceX launched its third mission of the year for the United States' spy satellite agency today (March 24), the 19th anniversary of the company's first-ever liftoff. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/1lHrEJZ

Space-based solar power is one step closer to reality, now that Florida startup Star Catcher has successfully beamed energy across the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/GuA1bNd

Existing tax policies during the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources will lead to major energy injustices and skewed priorities, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WAwyFPG

Using data from the Euclid Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a stunning 2,674 dwarf galaxies, the study of which could help better understand cosmic evolution. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Hm7EoRf

A new recipe for black holes could do away with central singularities, saving the laws of physics from troubling infinities. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Ksji63T

A new study has discovered that birds in the Galapagos Islands are changing their behavior due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened levels of aggression. During trials involving traffic noise, Galapagos yellow warblers (Setophaga petechia aureola) increased the duration of their songs, increased the minimum frequencies of their songs (to reduce overlap with the traffic noise), and birds living close to roads displayed increased physical aggression. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/4dSbCxg

Isar Aerospace is set to launch its new Spectrum rocket from Europe's first orbit-capable spaceport facility in Norway. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/tb3EZzh

JWST could potentially detect the signature of methyl halide compounds, produced by microbial life in Earth's ocean, on hypothetical hycean exoplanets. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/u6XFeVa

A huge sun eruption combines with speedy solar wind from a "coronal hole" for a weekend aurora show, experts predict. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/oyweT0V

Aging compromises the lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain, disabling waste drainage from the brain and impacting cognitive function. Researchers boosted lymphatic vessel integrity in old mice and found improvements in their memory compared with old mice without rejuvenated lymphatic vessels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vLBwUTf

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will soon travel by asteroid Donaldjohanson, which formed roughly 150 million years ago. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/TCoeqHx

A pod of bottlenose dolphins seemingly took interest in the capsule that dropped out of the sky, circling and surfacing as SpaceX team members worked to recover their spacecraft. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/MmZeIva

SpaceX will set a new rocket-reuse record early Friday morning (March 21) when it launches a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/H1reNhX

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected water vapor and thick clouds on LTT 9779 b, an ultra-hot Neptune locked in a blistering 19-hour orbit. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/t5m8Z0l

Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/n4vq2lZ

Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders. But a team of researchers has discovered that bacteria can invade the brain after a medical device is implanted, contributing to inflammation and reducing the device's long-term effectiveness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rMsXQGH

Using the now-retired Kepler space telescope, astronomers have discovered that larger planets grow up in more turbulent homes than smaller worlds. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/4ksKF8L

NASA and Boeing are still working on the problems that cropped up during Starliner's first crewed flight, which launched more than nine months ago. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/X8LaqZn

Famed physicist Stephen Hawking took gravity to its ultimate limits. In doing so, he made a number of significant advancements in our understanding of black holes, cosmology and quantum gravity. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/9XSOfI5

The first astronauts to fly on two different commercial spacecraft during a single mission, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, returned to Earth with ISS crewmates Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kqeRBdA

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander captured amazing views of the lunar sunset shortly before shutting down on Sunday (March 16). from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/gC1ETeS

SpaceX released a video that offers a glimpse at how Starlink satellite kits are made in the company's factory outside of Austin, Texas. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/BHztnwV

A major milestone with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has been reached with the installation of the telescope's enormous eye — the world's largest digital camera. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/TrHxF2C

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander went dark in the lunar night on Sunday (March 16) as expected, bringing an end to its historic mission. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/cGdagNO

After a long wait and a bunch of disappointing straight-to-DVD sequels, Starship Troopers is still trying to live forever with a theatrical reboot now in development. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/YeVJF0q

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will head back to Earth on Tuesday (March 18) after an unexpectedly long and eventful space mission, and you can watch their homecoming live. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dLaIoEV

Rising concentrations of greenhouse gases decrease the atmosphere's ability to devour space junk, a new study finds. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/rSEc9ZJ

Researchers examining seismic data recorded on Mars say the have found evidence supporting the presence of liquid water deep inside the Red Planet. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dogvEWX

New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek treatment. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/AVH4l9W

Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UA9tn0s

A rock on Mars that may hold clues about ancient microbial life on the Red Planet continues to puzzle scientists. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/oYAMC3v

Cosmic speed limits can be a major inconvenience but they've rarely stopped science fiction in its tracks. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/BdNRPfD

The world of virtual reality doesn't have to be an expensive one and HTC Vive is hosting a March sale on some headsets that are definitely worth considering. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/BYloMIp

A new study investigated the mortality and mental health correlates of the iconic Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Doomsday Clock. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vYHPa57

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander just beamed home up-close video of its epic March 2 touchdown, showing how its thrusters kicked up plumes of lunar dust. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/RmpV7Mr

Researchers have discovered that water generates an electrical charge up to 10 times greater than previously understood when it moves across a surface. The team observed when a water droplet became stuck on a tiny bump or rough spot, the force built up until it 'jumped or slipped' past an obstacle, creating an irreversible charge that had not been reported before. The new understanding of this phenomenon paves the way for surface design with controlled electrification, with potential applications ranging from improving safety in fuel-holding systems to boosting energy storage and charging rates. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/uAIF4Jf

From malevolent computers to Arcturian shore leave, here are all the callbacks and references we spotted in these short clips. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/o1TRAej

Originally described in the context of particles drifting through liquid, Levy walk has been found to accurately describe a very wide range of phenomena, from cold atom dynamics to swarming bacteria. And now, a new study has found Levy walk in the movements of competing groups of organisms: football teams. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/No8ubjM

Mr Peanut is in The Electric State (and my nightmares). from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/fLcBnQv

A mysterious phenomenon at the center of our galaxy could be the result of a different type of dark matter. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WGRmxFl

NASA will close several offices and reduce its workforce to comply with an anti-DEI executive order from President Trump. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dtMH0pu

Two very different movies based on a very similar premise, but with wildly different approaches. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/IbQUshN

Mysterious planetary mass objects that wander the cosmos alone could be created when young star systems clash. They aren't planets or stars, but are in a cosmic class of their own. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/nZBOl7Q

New research has provided fresh insights into how bird songs evolve over time, revealing a significant role for population dynamics in shaping song diversity and change. The findings are based on an analysis of over 100,000 bird songs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/T17nZmk

Cancer treatment has advanced significantly, focusing on targeted approaches that destroy tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue. Researchers have developed magnetic nanoparticles that can be directed to tumors using a magnet and then heated with a laser to destroy cancer cells. In mouse models, this targeted technique successfully eliminated tumors entirely. This innovative method provides a more precise and less toxic alternative to traditional treatments, paving the way for more effective cancer therapies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2i3jdHr

Researchers have developed the Automatic Process Explorer (APE), an approach that enhances our understanding of atomic and molecular processes. By dynamically refining simulations, APE has uncovered unexpected complexities in the oxidation of Palladium (Pd) surfaces, offering new insights into catalyst behavior. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VQUAliT

A new study suggests a promising alternative to previous attempts to remove the sticky, toxic amyloid beta plaques from brains with Alzheimer's Disease: enhancing the brain's own immune cells to clear these plaques more effectively. The findings could reshape the future of Alzheimer's treatments, shifting the focus from simply removing plaques to harnessing the brain's natural defenses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gU5fwZs

New research has found it will be economically unsustainable by 2080 for many areas across Latin America and the Caribbean to continue growing bananas for export, because of rising temperatures caused by climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ANLsv5S

For the second time in two years, a private Intuitive Machines lander fell over on the moon. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/UJhqyQY

The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 U.S. Space Force’s dynamic unmanned space plane has successfully returned to Earth after a novel aerobraking maneuver during its 7th flight. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/0WYd9jN

Using two species of flies from different climates -- one from the cool, high-altitude forests of Northern California, the other hailing from the hot, dry deserts of the Southwest -- scientists discovered remarkable differences in the way each processes external temperature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1lqKZGf

AstroForge says there's no real hope of reestablishing contact with its Odin probe, the first private spacecraft ever to fly beyond the moon. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/XorQMWO

Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, named Athena, landed near the moon's south pole today (March 6), but the probe's fate is unclear. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ChtuMoA

It's a new type of three-body problem for astronomers, who used the Hubble Space Telescope to determine that twin asteroids in the Kuiper Belt could be triplets. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/4MzTX0K

President Donald Trump told lawmakers that U.S. astronauts will one day carry the American flag to Mars and beyond during a speech before the joint session of Congress. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ksCbWaM

Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander is giving us some incredible views from lunar orbit ahead of its March 6 touchdown attempt. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/HNyVlB6

An X-ray signal that has puzzled scientists for 45 years was the "death knell" of a planet ripped apart by a white dwarf star, data from NASA's Chandra observatory has revealed. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/eWYX2Q4

Hydrogen energy is widely recognized as a sustainable source for the future, but its large-scale production still relies on expensive and scarce platinum-based catalysts. In order to address this challenge, researchers have developed Bis(diimino)palladium coordination nanosheets (PdDI), a novel two-dimensional electrocatalyst that effectively facilitates the hydrogen evolution reactions while minimizing the use of precious metals like platinum, paving the way for affordable hydrogen production. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LxqC4B6

A new study has unveiled a precise picture of how an ion channel found in most mammalian cells regulates its own function with a 'ball-and-chain' channel-plugging mechanism. The findings boost the understanding of ion channel biology and could lead to new drugs that target these channels to treat disorders such as epilepsy and hypertension. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/oqectUC

Starz may not be the best-known streaming service but it's 73% off and has the Jurassic Park movies, some Marvel movies, the Borderlands movie and more. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/bj4SHRs

Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to investigate the atmosphere of a cosmic body that is either a "failed star" brown dwarf or a rogue planet. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Hv4jRVD

A new study that has the potential to change the landscape of hepatitis B transmission in Africa. Researchers conducted an analysis revealing key interventions that could effectively eliminate vertical transmission of chronic hepatitis B, one of the leading causes of liver cancer and cirrhosis in the region. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PdTywHc

Acting NASA administrator made the comments just before Firefly Aerospace's private Blue Ghost 1 landed on the moon for the agency. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/N6bZcXO

Researchers are working to enhance battery safety and efficiency by developing solid-state alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries offer improved energy efficiency and safety, but a major challenge has been the formation of an interphase layer at the junction of the solid electrolyte and cathode. This ultra-thin layer obstructs lithium ion and electron movement, increasing resistance and degrading battery performance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/dKIh5Le

A new delivery of food, fuel and supplies has arrived at the International Space Station by way of a Russian supply ship. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/FGByfjN

The company AstroForge is working to try and recover the asteroid probe before time runs out. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/A7VLQnZ