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ULA Scrubs Delta IV Heavy Rocket Mission NROL-44

08.27.2020 08:20 AM

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch one of the largest members of its rocket fleet, the Delta IV Heavy. The rocket is set to carry a spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office on Thursday (NRO), August 27, at 2:21 AM EDT.

4 Examples of Origami-Inspired Innovations in Science

08.26.2020 22:00 PM

With its beauty founded on subtle mathematical concepts, Origami offers patterns in creating efficient and flexible structures. Here are four examples of how the ancient art of folding papers have led to innovative applications in various fields of science:

Virtual Imaging Trials Adapted for COVID-19 Imaging

08.26.2020 08:10 AM

A new study establishes virtual imaging trials as a guide for effectively assessing and optimizing computerized tomography (CT) and radiography analysis tools to be used against the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Researchers Find The Largest Protein Complex Behind Plant Respiration

08.26.2020 07:40 AM

A new study provides the atomic-level 3D structure of the proteins behind plant respiration - the release of energy from food intake.

Scientists Build A Mechanical Switch With Origami

08.26.2020 07:10 AM

The ancient Japanese art of paper-folding, known as Origami, has been used as a reference in fabricating a paper device that works as a mechanical switch.

The 9th ISS R&D Conference Is Opening This Week, but This Year's Setup Is Different

08.26.2020 00:33 AM

The ninth annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) is set to open on Thursday, August 27, at 10AM EDT, coinciding with the microgravity laboratory's "20th anniversary of continuous human presence in space."

Jeanette Epps Set to Be the First Black Woman to Join ISS Crew

08.25.2020 21:42 PM

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps is now poised to be the first Black woman to be a crew member of the International Space Station.

Study Suggests People Make Better Choices When the Risk of Harming Others Is Likely

08.25.2020 08:40 AM

While people are usually motivated by self-interest and gaining an advantage over others, this behavior is changed when harm is added to the equation, according to a new study.

That Floating Orb on Singapore's Marina Bay Is the New Apple Store

08.25.2020 08:20 AM

Apple fans in Singapore are in for a treat as the world's first floating Apple store is set to open soon in the city-state's Marina Bay Sands.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Carries Steve Jobs' Vision Forward

08.25.2020 00:55 AM

Tim Cook, Chief Executive for Apple Inc, marks his ninth year as the tech giant's top officer and is set to bring the company to new heights effective August 31.

Study: Macrophage Reprogramming More Complex Than Previously Thought

08.24.2020 23:58 PM

A new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that reprogramming macrophages - white blood cells that respond to inflammation - is more complex than scientists previously thought.

Hong Kong Scientists Report Their First COVID-19 Reinfection

08.24.2020 21:08 PM

A healthy man in his 30s has contracted the coronavirus again, about four and a half months after he was first diagnosed with the contagious disease, Hong Kong scientists report Monday, August 24.

Lamborghini and Xiaomi Collaborate for Electric GoKart

08.24.2020 09:00 AM

Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini announced its collaboration with Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi to create an electric GoKart that can drift around corners.

COVID-19 Update: New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown

08.24.2020 08:20 AM

The New Zealand metropolitan Auckland is set to extend its lockdown until 11:59 PM Sunday, August 30, according to Prime Minister (PM) Jacinda Ardern.

Dr. Katie Mack Presents Five Possible End Scenarios for the Universe

08.24.2020 07:30 AM

Dr. Katie Mack, theoretical cosmologist and Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, shares five different scenarios on how the universe might end, in the latest episode of the Science Focus Podcast Monday, August 24.

Microsoft Steps Into Legal Fight Between Epic and Apple

08.24.2020 00:27 AM

Microsoft appears to support Epic Games' call in its brewing legal war with Apple with a declaration against banning Epic Games' developer account.

Former Passenger Planes Repurposed to Fight Wildfires

08.23.2020 23:17 PM

Retired passenger airplanes are being repurposed to aid in the fight against increasing cases of wildfires around the world.

An Asteroid Is Moving Towards Earth on Election Day Eve

08.23.2020 07:30 AM

An asteroid first discovered back in 2018 is projected to move close to Earth on November 2, the day before the US Presidential Vote.

An Injectable Drug Can Block HIV From Entering Cells

08.23.2020 07:30 AM

A team of scientists led by the University of Utah has developed a new injectable drug that can reportedly block HIV from entering cells.

California Wildfires Visible From Space, Astronaut Sends "Thoughts and Prayers"

08.22.2020 23:33 PM

California has been struggling with wildfires the past few days, and its effects are now visible from space.

The Story Between Carrots and Night Vision

08.22.2020 22:28 PM

One of the enduring myths surrounding carrots is whether they can give you night vision. While the answer, sadly, remains no, there is a fascinating World War II story about its origins - and a grain of truth to the tale.

Brood Parasites "Diversify Portfolios" In Times of Environmental Flux

08.21.2020 09:20 AM

During periods of environmental flux, brood parasites "diversify their portfolios" by laying their eggs in different nests to be raised by different bird species, a new study reveals.

Ultraclean Graphene As High Performance Magnetic Field Sensors

08.21.2020 09:00 AM

A team from Cornell University has fabricated a miniature magnetic field sensor, using an ultrathin graphene "sandwich," that offers detection over a greater temperature change with enough sensitivity to sense subtleties in magnetic fields.

COVID-19: Autopsies Reveal Blood Clots in Kidneys, Lung Injuries

08.21.2020 08:40 AM

A new post-mortem study from British researchers reveals that patients who died from COVID-19 experienced lung injuries and signs of blood clots in major organs.

Which Dinosaur Bone Helps Support Their Weight?

08.21.2020 08:10 AM

New research supports that the trabecular bone structure found in a variety of dinosaurs are the key to supporting their massive weight.

Ultrathin Silicon Nanoantennas Can Slow Down and Redirect Light

08.20.2020 23:16 PM

Scientists were able to fashion ultrathin silicon nanoantennas that can trap and redirect light at will, similar to how echo chambers work with sound.

Pentagon Allows Five Drone Makers to Supply the US Government

08.20.2020 12:50 PM

The United States Department of Defense (DOD) has recently approved five manufacturers to sell small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to the US Government - it's military and associated federal agencies - as a culmination of an 18-month effort.

Intraoperative Radiotherapy Eyed as Alternative to Conventional Breast Cancer Treatment Techniques

08.20.2020 07:11 AM

A new study has demonstrated that a 30-minute radiotherapy technique employed by administering a spherical intrabeam device in the affected part of the body could potentially be as effective as existing conventional therapy procedures. This is after researchers found no significant differences between the methods.

New Quantum Key Distribution Protocol Maintains Security Over Long Distances

08.20.2020 06:24 AM

Researchers have successfully demonstrated a secure transmission using measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution (MDI-QKD) protocol, sending information over 170 kilometers.

Ancient Gene Family Allows Algae to Synthesize Antifreeze

08.20.2020 03:12 AM

Researchers have demonstrated two species of single-celled green algae that can synthesize is its antifreeze thanks to an ancient gene family.