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NASA Plans to Buy Lunar Rocks From Private Companies

09.11.2020 09:00 AM

NASA expressed interest in buying Moon rocks, finding private companies who can fund their own missions.

Chemical Used as Defense Against Pests, Used by Moths to Lay Eggs

09.11.2020 08:30 AM

Isothiocyanates, produced by cruciferous plants as a defense against pests, are also key in telling diamondback moths where to lay their eggs.

New Air Purifier, AirSoap, Claims to Kill Viruses HEPA Filters Can't

09.11.2020 00:47 AM

PhoneSoap, an electronics company manufacturing ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizers, has unveiled its new AirSoap air purifier and claims to capture and filter particles HEPA filters can't.

The Social Dilemma: Netflix Explores Social Media Ethics and Effects on Mental Health

09.10.2020 21:25 PM

A recently-released docu-drama on streaming platform Netflix, "The Social Dilemma," examines the abrasive effects of social media platforms on modern society.

Passing Out Drunk Could Double Risks of Dementia

09.10.2020 08:40 AM

A new study warns that losing consciousness from alcoholic excess, or passing out drunk, may double risks of developing dementia later in life.

New Study Finds at Least 45 Planets With Qualities Similar to Earth

09.10.2020 08:30 AM

Astronomers claim that at least 45 exoplanets are similar to Earth—from the composition of their atmosphere to the presence of liquid water that can possibly support life.

[Survey] Working Women Hit Worse Than Men in First Months of Pandemic

09.10.2020 08:10 AM

The global coronavirus pandemic has already taken jobs from millions of Americans, but new data suggests that women might've been hit harder than their male counterparts.

Uniphi Launches "The Virtual Astronaut" for Charity

09.10.2020 07:30 AM

The Uniphi Space Agency, founders of the National Astronaut Day back in 2017, has launched "The Virtual Astronaut" - a live series featuring astronauts.

Children Whose Parents Are Divorced Have Lower Levels of Love Hormones

09.10.2020 00:16 AM

A new study suggests that people who saw their parents divorce when they were children were found to have lower levels of oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone."

Crocodiles Fight Over a Dead Cow in an Outback Billabong

09.09.2020 11:17 AM

A photographer captured the moment as more than 20 crocodiles fought over a dead cow in the waters of Corroboree Billabong, Northern Territory, Australia.

Philippines Studying Coconut Oil as Potential COVID-19 Treatment

09.09.2020 11:11 AM

Researchers from the Philippines are looking to study the virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Researchers Control Bacteria by Switching Lights On and Off

09.09.2020 09:00 AM

A team of scientists from Princeton University has demonstrated a way to precisely control the response of genetically engineered bacteria by switching lights on and off, controlling the bacteria's chemical production.

Catherine Koerner to Become Next NASA Orion Program Manager

09.09.2020 08:30 AM

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has chosen Catherine Koerner as its next manager for the Orion Program effective last Tuesday, September 8.

4 Relatively "Modern" Technologies That Are Way Older Than You Think

09.08.2020 22:19 PM

Whether they were lost and rediscovered, or someone else coincidentally had the very same ideas, here are four relatively modern technologies that are actually way older:

NASA Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich to Launch in November

09.08.2020 09:00 AM

A new satellite for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), named the Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich, is set to launch this coming November.

India Successfully Tests Its Own Scramjet Engine, Eyes Hypersonic Cruise Missiles

09.08.2020 08:40 AM

India has successfully tested its domestically-manufactured hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle (HSTDV), powered by its scramjet engine, Monday, September 7.

Apple Posts Biggest Single-Day Loss In History

09.08.2020 08:10 AM

Apple lost $180 billion on Sunday, September 6, posting what amounts to be the biggest loss of any company in a single day ever.

400-Year-Old Frozen Goat Offers Insight on Ice Mummies

09.08.2020 07:40 AM

A hiker discovered the preserved remains of a 400-year-old goat embedded in a remote part of the Italian Alps.

China's Gaofen 11 Satellite Launch Had Its Rocket Booster Narrowly Missing a School

09.07.2020 22:44 PM

China continues to expand its Earth observation satellites with the latest Gaofen 11 satellite, carried to orbit by a Chinese Long March 4B rocket Monday, September 7.

Belgian Nanosatellite Carries Finland's Remote Sensing Technology To Space

09.07.2020 08:50 AM

PICASSO, the first CubeSat nanosatellite mission for the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy (BIRA-IASB), will carry technology developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Ltd. to conduct scientific studies in Earth orbit.

Rocket Lab Receives a Five-Year Launch Operator License from FAA

09.07.2020 08:20 AM

Rocket Lab, the private aerospace company behind the Electron launch vehicle, has received a five-year Launch Operator License from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Crowds Fill California Beaches Over Labor Day Weekend Amid Heatwave and COVID-19

09.06.2020 23:55 PM

California temperatures are soaring over the weekend, sending people to mountains and beaches, and raising doubts over power outages and another possible spike in coronavirus cases.

China's Mysterious Reusable Spacecraft Lands After Two-Day Flight

09.06.2020 21:39 PM

China's largely secretive experimental vessel sticks its landing after completing its two-day flight in Earth's orbit, Sunday, September 6.

NASA's SLS Rocket Exceeds Cost Estimates, Notifies Congress

09.06.2020 08:20 AM

NASA's latest Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket, together with its ground infrastructure, have reportedly exceeded its original cost estimates, prompting the space agency to notify Congress about the budget.

Pakistan's Lone Elephant Prepared for Move To Cambodia

09.06.2020 08:00 AM

A team of veterinary experts from different parts of the world has conducted a medical examination on Pakistan's only Asian elephant, a procedure before moving the animal to its new home in Cambodia.

New Study Offers Insight on Human Impact on Mammal Extinction

09.05.2020 21:59 PM

Humans have contributed to animal extinction since the Late Pleistocene, and a new study suggests there are more than 500 species to follow by the year 2100.

The Canadian Space Agency Meets Its First Female President

09.04.2020 09:00 AM

Lisa Campbell, a veteran public servant, is set to replace Sylvain Laporte as the first female president of the Canadian Space Agency, the government announced Thursday, September 3.

Rocket Lab Launches First Satellite Built and Launched from New Zealand

09.04.2020 08:30 AM

Space company Rocket Lab has successfully launched the first satellite that is both developed and launched from their native New Zealand.

Elon Musk on Mars Colonization: "Good Chance You'll Die"

09.04.2020 00:52 AM

Elon Musk gets honest regarding the risks of attempting to colonize Mars, emphasizing the difficulty and dangers that come with it, in the virtual Humans to Mars Summit.

4 People Who Suddenly Became Geniuses Due to Acquired Savant Syndrome

09.04.2020 00:20 AM

There have been reported cases of acquired savant syndrome, where a seemingly average person suddenly displays abilities that can only be described as exceptional, often following an injury.