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The latest science, space, and technology news.

Splashdown! SpaceX Cargo Dragon Returns Science Experiments to Earth for NASA
2023-04-16 09:17:59-04
Solid Fuel Ignition and Extinction (SoFIE) Growth and Extinction Limits (GEL) ExperimentAfter re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, SpaceX’s uncrewed Dragon cargo spacecraft made a parachute-assisted splashdown off the coast of Tampa, Florida at 4:58 p.m. EDT on Saturday,…
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New Target That May Prevent Blood Cancer Identified
2023-04-16 09:45:19-04
Blood Cancer IllustrationA team of global biomedical researchers, co-led by Alexander Bick, MD, Ph.D. of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has found a new method for assessing the…
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We Asked a NASA Scientist: Is There Life on Mars?
2023-04-16 10:17:12-04
NASA Perseverance Rover Artistic RenderingIs there life on Mars? There’s lots of pieces of evidence that say there was once a huge ocean on Mars and an atmosphere that…
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Cracking the Alzheimer’s Code: A Groundbreaking New Approach to Visualizing the True Culprit
2023-04-16 11:28:26-04
Neuron Synapse Hologram IllustrationPET imaging of reactive astrocyte-neuron interaction reveals new insights into Alzheimer’s disease pathology, offering a potential breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment. Recently, a team of…
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Lucy in the Sky With Asteroids: NASA’s Mission Reveals First Images of Jupiter’s Trojans
2023-04-16 12:39:29-04
Lucy Trojan Asteroid MissionNASA’s Lucy mission captured its first views of four Jupiter Trojan asteroids, with observations helping to choose exposure times for close-up observations. Lucy is on…
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New Research Identifies the Best Way To Close Gender Pay Gaps
2023-04-16 13:29:53-04
Gender Pay GapNew research suggests that businesses can eliminate gender pay gaps, acknowledge exceptional performance, and enhance their compensation plans by locating the root cause of pay…
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Researchers Discover New Way To Reverse Infertility
2023-04-16 14:19:35-04
Sperm Egg Human Fertility ConceptThe Houston Methodist team employed a bacterial protein which effectively reduced cholesterol levels by more than 40% within a span of three hours. Researchers at…
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Clearing the Path for CO2 Capture: MIT’s Anti-Fouling Breakthrough in Photobioreactor Technology
2023-04-16 15:30:06-04
Prevent Fouling in Photobioreactors for CO2 CaptureApplying a small voltage to the walls of algae-growing tanks can prevent cloudy buildup and allow more photosynthesis to happen. Algae grown in transparent tanks…
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Welcome to Mars! Caltech’s Jaw-Dropping, 5.7 Terapixel Virtual Expedition Across the Red Planet
2023-04-16 16:45:08-04
Global CTX Mosaic of MarsBoth scientists and the public can navigate a new global image of the Red Planet that was made at Caltech using data from NASA’s Mars…
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This Week @NASA: Experimental Supersonic Airplane, Orion’s Wings & Trojan Asteroids
2023-04-16 18:05:31-04
Experimental Supersonic Airplane, Orion’s Wings & Trojan AsteroidsA milestone for NASA’s experimental supersonic airplane … Stretching Orion’s wings before the next flight … And technologies to help fight wildfires … A few…
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The “New Normal”: Climate Changing Is Causing a Shift To Flash Droughts
2023-04-16 19:15:17-04
Dried Lake Drought Global WarmingAccording to recent research conducted by the University of Southampton, flash droughts have become more frequent as a result of human-induced climate change, and this…
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New Research: Taking Care of Your Teeth Could Help Prevent Chronic Joint Pain
2023-04-16 20:05:04-04
Woman Flossing TeethA researcher at Rice University discovers a critical piece of information in discarded data that redirects their research in the right direction. Regular dental check-ups…
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Striking Discovery: Unique Image Reveals How Lightning Rods Work
2023-04-16 21:09:03-04
How Lightning Rods WorkThe high-speed camera captured an image displaying multiple lightning rods attempting to connect to the downward discharge. The two descending branches visible in the image…
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Artificial Intelligence Reveals a Stunning, High-Definition View of M87’s Big Black Hole
2023-04-16 22:29:55-04
M87 Black Hole ComparisonAstronomers used machine learning to improve the Event Horizon Telescope’s first black hole image, aiding in black hole behavior understanding and testing gravitational theories. The…
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Over 1 Million Lives Saved Across Europe by COVID-19 Vaccines
2023-04-16 23:37:21-04
COVID Vaccine SuccessNew research shows that 96% of all lives saved were in adults aged 60 and older. COVID-19 vaccination directly saved at least 1,004,927 lives across…
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Long COVID and Post-Flu Syndrome: A Surprising Similarity in Severity
2023-04-16 23:53:04-04
Woman Long COVID SickComparison with influenza in the Australian state of Queensland during the Omicron wave in 2022 suggests Long COVID’s burden on health systems may not stem…
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The Silent Saboteur: How Depression Influences Breast Cancer Survival
2023-04-17 03:01:03-04
Woman Breast Cancer DepressionStudy’s findings suggest that detecting and treating depression are critical to breast cancer patient health. In a recent study, having depression before or after a…
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Orion Flexes Its Solar Muscles: Prepping for the First Crewed Artemis Adventure
2023-04-17 03:46:26-04
Orion Earth MoonTechnicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center tested Orion’s solar array wing for the Artemis II mission, ensuring proper function for the spacecraft’s propulsion, thermal control,…
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Galactic Surprise: James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Hidden Companion Galaxy
2023-04-17 04:27:16-04
Distant Spiral Galaxy Art IllustrationWhile analyzing data from the first images of a well-known early galaxy taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Cornell University astronomers discovered a…
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A Game-Changer in Male Contraception: Researchers Identify Key Gene
2023-04-17 05:00:25-04
Young Man Taking PillResearchers have discovered a gene, Arrdc5, which could pave the way for a reversible, non-hormonal male contraceptive. The gene affects sperm count, movement, and shape,…
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NASA’s Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Project
2023-04-17 06:05:30-04
Drone WildfireNASA’s ACERO project uses drones and advanced aviation technologies to improve wildland fire coordination and operations, extending the window for aerial suppression and developing airspace…
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Nature’s Nano-Syringes: Harnessing Bacterial Machines for Next-Gen Medicine
2023-04-17 07:18:52-04
Cancer Cells Killed by Programmed Photorhabdus Virulence CassettesBacterial Injection System Delivers Proteins in Mice and Human Cells With further development, the programmable system could be used in a range of applications including…
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Warning: Study Finds Superbugs Lurking in 40% of Supermarket Meat
2023-04-17 08:39:31-04
Fresh Red Meat Beef Supermarket“Superbugs” present in chicken, turkey, beef and pork, Spanish study finds. Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in 40% of supermarket meat samples tested in a…
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