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The moon may have its own time zone End-shutdown
What time is it on the moon? Since the dawn of the space age, the answer has been: it depends. For decades, lunar missions have operated on the time of the country that launched them. But with several lunar explorations heading to the launch pad, the European Space Agency has deemed the current system unsustainable. […]
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For many in Los Angeles County, prolonged COVID limited their daily lives End-shutdown
According to a recent survey, the majority of Los Angeles County residents who have been affected by COVID for a long time reported experiencing symptoms severe enough to limit their daily activities for more than four weeks after becoming infected. The results shed light on the prevalence of the still poorly understood syndrome, as well […]
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What does an environmental scientist do? End-shutdown
In the modern world, it’s easy to take for granted some of the specialists and structures that keep us healthy or safe on a daily basis: healthcare workers and pharmacists, bridge girders and road paint, even fungus and worms. (and soon his secretions?) – to name a few. Most of us could add environmental scientists […]
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NASA appoints university teams to take on aeronautics research challenges End-shutdown
NASA has selected four teams of university professors and students to solve key challenges facing the future of air travel as part of the agency’s University Leadership Initiative.
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Get the best for less with Crutchfield audio deals End-shutdown
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. learn more > Whom palettes, we love total fidelity without paying full price. We’ve spent all year auditioning headphones, earphones, speakers and more to bring you our top recommendations, so we love it when our favorites are available for […]
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Relativity Space: the first 3D-printed rocket is about to launch into space End-shutdown
Update: The Terran 1 rocket did not launch on March 8 due to a fuel temperature issue, and Relativity Space is expected to post a new launch date soon. The first 3D-printed rocket prepares for liftoff. The Terran 1 rocket, built by US aerospace company Relativity Space, will launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida on […]
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A new asteroid is heading our way. This is what you should know End-shutdown
C.Chances are, you haven’t made your Valentine’s Day 2046 plans yet. But in case you are, you might want to make sure you spend the day indoors. That, at least, is the take-home message from NASA Planetary Defense Coordination Officethat earlier this week the alarm sounded via Twitter that in just under 23 years, a […]
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A giant kelp bloom that can be seen from space threatens beaches in Florida and Mexico End-shutdown
A raft of brown algae in the Atlantic Ocean is so big it can be seen from space. Spanning approximately 5,000 miles, about twice the width of the United States, the thick layer of sargasso it floats between the Gulf of Mexico and the coasts of West Africa. In open water, these gigantic beds of […]
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Our first glimpse of a Martian sunset can tell us a lot about the red planet’s atmosphere. End-shutdown
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As part of its ongoing study of clouds on Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover recently captured a Stunning image of a Martian sunset. As the sun sinks below the horizon, its light is converted into sunbeams that can be seen in bands across the sky. Technically known as crepuscular rays, this is the first time the […]
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The 24 Animals With Missing Limbs That Could Help Save The Forest From The Ocean End-shutdown
The west coast’s kelp forests are dying, and with their decline, an entire ecosystem of marine plants and animals is at risk. A large starfish with an appetite for sea urchins might come to the rescue. One of the reasons for the disappearance of seaweeds is the enormous expansion of the sea urchin population that […]
