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Space Shield Against Solar Storms Uses Lithium and Barium

Space Shield Against Solar Storms Uses Lithium and Barium

A scientist at Boston University is developing a space shield against solar storms that would use lithium and barium to reinforce Earth's natural m...

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Cats Prefer Silvervine Over Catnip, Study Reveals

Cats Prefer Silvervine Over Catnip, Study Reveals

A new study reveals that cats prefer silvervine (matatabi) over catnip, according to Japanese researchers who tested feline attraction to both plan...

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China's Rare Earth University Degrees Build Talent Moat

China's Rare Earth University Degrees Build Talent Moat

China's rare earth university degrees are creating a talent pipeline that reinforces the country's dominance in critical minerals. According to a R...

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Water-Powered Spacecraft: Argo Space's Solar System Ambitions

Water-Powered Spacecraft: Argo Space's Solar System Ambitions

Water-powered spacecraft are gaining attention as a promising solution for deep space exploration. Three former SpaceX engineers have founded Argo ...

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Earliest Fire Use Pushed Back to 1.8 Million Years in South Africa

Earliest Fire Use Pushed Back to 1.8 Million Years in South Africa

The earliest controlled use of fire by human ancestors may date back 1.8 million years, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE. The researc...

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Jupiter's Gravity May Have Saved Earth's Life-Building Elements

Jupiter's Gravity May Have Saved Earth's Life-Building Elements

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, may have played a crucial role in allowing life to emerge on Earth by acting as a gravitational ba...

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Mysterious Space Signal Decoded: The Rosetta Stone of Radio Transients

Mysterious Space Signal Decoded: The Rosetta Stone of Radio Transients

Astronomers have finally found a long-period radio transient that acts as a cosmic Rosetta Stone, unlocking the mystery of these enigmatic signals ...

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Solid Rocket Fuel Breakthrough: Scientists Finally Solve the Shutdown Problem

Solid Rocket Fuel Breakthrough: Scientists Finally Solve the Shutdown Problem

Solid rocket fuel has long been the workhorse of spaceflight, but its inability to stop and restart has been a persistent Achilles' heel. Now, a te...

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China's Tianwen-2 Mission to Reach Kamo'oalewa Asteroid

China's Tianwen-2 Mission to Reach Kamo'oalewa Asteroid

China's Tianwen-2 mission is about to reach Kamo'oalewa, a near-Earth asteroid that has puzzled scientists for years. The spacecraft, launched in M...

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Space Data Centers: Why They Make More Sense Than You Think

Space Data Centers: Why They Make More Sense Than You Think

Space data centers are often dismissed as a sci-fi fantasy, but a deeper look reveals they might actually make sense. Elon Musk and others are push...

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Venus Clouds Could Harbor Life, New Lab Study Finds

Venus Clouds Could Harbor Life, New Lab Study Finds

Venus clouds could potentially harbor life, according to a new laboratory study from MIT that recreated the planet's harsh atmospheric conditions. The research provides the first experimental evidence that complex...

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Ozone Layer Hole Is Closing: How Science and a Historic Treaty Saved Us
Ozone Layer Hole Is Closing: How Science and a Historic Treaty Saved Us
The ozone layer hole is closing, and the story behind this environmental victory is a testament to scientific research and international cooperation. For decades, humans used products that harmed the... Læs mere ...
Scientists Turn Plastic Into Billions of Nanodiamonds Using Laser Shots
Scientists Turn Plastic Into Billions of Nanodiamonds Using Laser Shots
Scientists have successfully turned plastic into billions of nanodiamonds using powerful laser shots, a breakthrough that could revolutionize how these tiny particles are made. The research, conducted by a team... Læs mere ...
Space Junk Solution: $200,000 Satellite Deposit Proposed by Scientists
Space Junk Solution: $200,000 Satellite Deposit Proposed by Scientists
Space junk solution: scientists propose a $200,000 deposit for satellite operators to ensure they deorbit their satellites and reduce orbital debris. The idea, from researchers at the University of Colorado... Læs mere ...
Cosmic Shockwave Defies Known Rules: The Mystery Engine Behind
Cosmic Shockwave Defies Known Rules: The Mystery Engine Behind
A cosmic shockwave that defies known rules has been discovered emanating from a dead star 730 light-years away, leaving astronomers puzzled about the engine driving it. The unexpected finding challenges... Læs mere ...
Jupiter's Role in Creating Asteroid Bennu: A Cosmic Mixer
Jupiter's Role in Creating Asteroid Bennu: A Cosmic Mixer
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, played a crucial role in creating the asteroid Bennu by acting as a cosmic mixer, according to new analysis of samples returned... Læs mere ...
NASA Dropped Five Pieces of Space Junk on Mars: A Breakthrough Impact
NASA Dropped Five Pieces of Space Junk on Mars: A Breakthrough Impact
NASA dropped five pieces of space junk on Mars in 2021, and the resulting craters have become a groundbreaking experiment for understanding impact dynamics. The Perseverance rover released several pieces... Læs mere ...
Spain's First Electric Propulsion Satellite Reaches Orbit
Spain's First Electric Propulsion Satellite Reaches Orbit
Spain has achieved a milestone in space technology with the launch of its first satellite featuring electric propulsion, built by FOSSA Systems and powered by IENAI Space's ATHENA NANO system.... Læs mere ...
PISA 2025: AI and Screen Decline May Be a Measurement Error
PISA 2025: AI and Screen Decline May Be a Measurement Error
The latest PISA 2025 report suggests a historic decline in student performance, with AI and screens often blamed. But a closer look reveals that the drop may be a measurement... Læs mere ...
Hickman Crater: How Google Earth Revealed a 260-Meter Meteorite Impact
Hickman Crater: How Google Earth Revealed a 260-Meter Meteorite Impact
In 2007, geologist Arthur Hickman made an unexpected discovery while using Google Earth to explore a remote region of Western Australia for iron deposits. Zooming in on the Hamersley Range,... Læs mere ...
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time Ever
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time Ever
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has reached orbit for the first time. The milestone came on the 14th test flight of the vehicle, marking a major step forward... Læs mere ...
Miura 5 Rocket Enters System-Level Testing Ahead of 2027 Debut
Miura 5 Rocket Enters System-Level Testing Ahead of 2027 Debut
PLD Space has officially started system-level testing of its Miura 5 rocket, aiming for a first test flight in 2027. The Spanish company announced the milestone as it moves closer... Læs mere ...
Centennial Light: The 125-Year-Old Bulb That Defied Obsolescence
Centennial Light: The 125-Year-Old Bulb That Defied Obsolescence
The Centennial Light is a 125-year-old incandescent bulb that has been burning almost continuously since 1901, making it a powerful symbol in the fight against planned obsolescence. Hanging from the... Læs mere ...

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