Science Live News Content

Panama president-elect proposes 'calm' talks on contested mine

Panama City (AFP) May 9, 2024 Panamanian president-elect Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday proposed "calm" talks with Canadian company First Quantum Minerals about the future of a controversial mine that has triggered crippling protests. Mulino said that he was open to direct dialogue about ...

CHIPS Act hangover sees most US science agency budgets cut for 2024

Hubble Glimpses a Star-Forming Factory

The celestial object showcased in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is the spiral galaxy UGC 9684, which lies around 240 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Boötes. This image shows an impressive example of several classic galactic features, including a clear ...

April temperatures in Indonesia hottest for more than four decades

Jakarta (AFP) May 8, 2024 Indonesia experienced its hottest April in more than four decades, two senior weather agency officials said Wednesday, as the region endures a suffocating heatwave and global temperatures break records. Extreme heat has blasted Asia from India to the Philippines ...

Today at the CPUC: PG and E Enhances Net Billing Programs for Solar and Storage Systems

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG and E) has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its solar and storage system policies by submitting the Third Substitute Sheets for Advice Letter 7149-E to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This ...

Thailand closes island after coral bleaching found

Bangkok (AFP) May 9, 2024 An island in southern Thailand was closed on Thursday after the discovery of extensive coral bleaching, the national parks office said. Bleaching, which occurs when algae that live inside corals is expelled, is usually caused by higher than normal ocean temperatures ...

Octogenarian Just Stop Oil protesters target Britain's Magna Carta

London (AFP) May 10, 2024 Two environmental activists in their 80s were arrested after glueing themselves to the case containing the historic Magna Carta document at the British Library in central London Friday, the Just Stop Oil group said. Anglican priest Sue Parfitt, 82, and retired ...

Space insurers make record-breaking loss as orbit gets cramped

NOAA Issues First Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Since 2005

Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observed a cluster of sunspots on the surface of the sun this week. With them came solar flares that kicked off a severe geomagnetic storm. That storm is expected to last throughout the weekend as at least five coronal mass ...

NASA Invites Media to Expedition 70 Crew Visit at Marshall

NASA will host four astronauts at 10 a.m. CDT Tuesday, May 14, for a media opportunity at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace ...

A huge solar storm is hurtling toward the Earth. Scientists say you should look up

An aurora could be visible as far south as Northern California. Experts say the storm could disrupt some communications and navigation systems like GPS.

Why energy storage is key to global renewable goals

Paris (AFP) April 30, 2024 G7 environment ministers committed on Tuesday to ramp up the production and deployment of battery storage technology, an essential component for increasing renewable energy and combating climate change. Here is how and why batteries play a vital role in the energy ...

Cellular activity hints that recycling is in our DNA

Introns are perhaps one of our genome's biggest mysteries. They are DNA sequences that interrupt the sensible protein-coding information in your genes, and need to be 'spliced out.'

Melanoma in darker skin tones

Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer that accounts for 75% of all skin-cancer-related deaths, is often detected later in people with darker skin complexions -- and the consequences can be devastating, a new study reveals.

First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras

Washington (AFP) May 11, 2024 The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows from Tasmania to Britain - and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend. The first ...

Hospitals facing unprecedented threats; you must secure your health records today

After a recent cyberattack affected patient record systems at Ascension, one of the largest U.S. health systems, here are a few ways you can safeguard your health records.

SpaceX set to literally rock Florida with more and bigger Starship launches

A solar storm is hitting earth’s atmosphere, and the northern lights may be visible

'Where can we go?' flood-stricken Kenyans plead as homes destroyed

Nairobi (AFP) May 8, 2024 "Where are we supposed to go?" implored Catherine Masai as she watched a bulldozer tear down shanty houses on the banks of a muddy river in a sprawling Nairobi slum. Weeks of rains and floods have caused a trail of destruction across Kenya and cost almost 260 lives, ...

Heatstroke kills 61 in Thailand so far this year: govt

Bangkok (AFP) May 10, 2024 Heatstroke has killed 61 people in Thailand so far this year, more than in all of 2023, the health ministry said on Friday after weeks of scorching weather across the region. A wave of exceptionally hot weather blasted Thailand in recent weeks, prompting ...

DR Congo faces 'catastrophe' from floods: UN

Kinshasa (AFP) May 8, 2024 Eastern DR Congo faces a "humanitarian catastrophe" after being hit by severe flooding affecting about half a million people, the UN World Food Programme said Wednesday. "Heavier rainfall than usual during the rainy season, prompted by climate change, has forced ...

In south Brazil, race to deliver aid ahead of new storms

Porto Alegre, Brazil (AFP) May 9, 2024 Teams raced against the clock Thursday to deliver aid to flood-stricken communities in southern Brazil before the arrival of new storms forecast to batter the region once again. Some 400 municipalities have been affected by the worst natural calamity ...

Sols 4182-4183: We Reached the South Side of Pinnacle Ridge… What’s Next?

We planned quite a drive on Wednesday, with lots of twists and turns over very bumpy terrain, so the team was delighted to learn everything completed as planned when we received our downlink at ~4 am Pacific Time this morning!

Hotter, drier, sicker? How a changing planet drives disease

Bangkok (AFP) May 10, 2024 Humans have made our planet warmer, more polluted and ever less hospitable to many species, and these changes are driving the spread of infectious disease. Warmer, wetter climates can expand the range of vector species like mosquitos, while habitat loss can push ...

Tunnel of love? Cautious adders get a helping hand

The local wildlife trust hopes the tunnels will boost the reptile's numbers by encouraging mating.

Chinese cities lift curbs on buying homes as property crisis bites

Beijing (AFP) May 9, 2024 Two of China's wealthiest cities said Thursday they would lift all restrictions on buying homes, joining a growing list of urban areas rolling back curbs as they look to prop up the faltering property market. Many Chinese cities imposed restrictions and tough credit ...

Nissan net profit nearly doubles despite China challenges

Tokyo (AFP) May 9, 2024 Nissan said Thursday it nearly doubled its full-year net profit in 2023-24, weathering challenges in the Chinese market, but forecast a dip of around 10 percent for the current financial year. The Japanese automaker said demand was rising at home as well as in North ...

Chip giant TSMC's April revenue jumps 60% on-year

Taipei (AFP) May 10, 2024 Taiwanese chip giant TSMC said on Friday that April revenue jumped nearly 60 percent on-year, riding a huge wave of demand for the advanced semiconductors used in AI hardware. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company controls more than half the world's output ...

SpinLaunch appoints new CEO to drive next phase

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 11, 2024 SpinLaunch, known for enabling rapid and sustainable low-cost access to space, has announced a leadership shift to steer the company's further expansion and commercialization of its innovative space technologies. The company's Board of Directors has named ...

Chad troops out in force after junta chief elected president

N'Djamena (AFP) May 10, 2024 Chadian soldiers deployed on Friday in large numbers across several districts of the capital after late-night celebrations marked the presidential election victory of junta leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. Even before the official results gave Deby more ...

Northern Lights Set to Return Tonight as Extreme Solar Storm Continues

Electrical utilities said they weathered earlier conditions as persistent geomagnetic storms were expected to cause another light show in evening skies.

Estonia summons Russian envoy over GPS jamming

Tallinn (AFP) May 8, 2024 Estonia on Wednesday summoned Russia's charge d'affaires over GPS interference, which the NATO member said was Russian "hybrid activity" that had disrupted civilian air traffic. Estonia and fellow Baltic states Latvia and Lithuania last month warned that widespread ...

How to View the Northern Lights on Sunday Night

The best weather conditions for viewing the colorful light display will be in much of the West while New England was “a question mark,” a forecaster said.

One day you'll leave this earth, but your data will live on in a messy future

A recent study by a cybersecurity firm found only 3% of respondents 65 and older had a digital estate plan for digital information and acccounts.

Japan's moon lander sparks joy by making it through a second lunar night

High-throughput device streamlines advanced material synthesis

London, UK (SPX) May 07, 2024 A new device developed at the University of Birmingham allows for the rapid production of nanomaterial libraries using eco-friendly mechanochemical methods. Dr. Jason Stafford, a researcher at the School of Engineering, designed the system to foster highly ...

NREL's laser technology simplifies solar module recycling

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024 Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new method using femtosecond lasers to create glass-to-glass welds in solar modules, significantly simplifying the recycling process. This innovation ...

China sees continued decline in NOx emissions despite higher fossil fuel use

Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024 Nitrogen oxides (NOx), key contributors to air pollution and climate change, have seen a consistent decline in emissions in China from 2020 to 2022, despite an increase in fossil fuel consumption, a recent study reveals. China has historically been the ...

A better way to control shape-shifting soft robots

Boston MA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Imagine a slime-like robot that can seamlessly change its shape to squeeze through narrow spaces, which could be deployed inside the human body to remove an unwanted item. While such a robot does not yet exist outside a laboratory, researchers are working ...

Robotic Feeding System Developed by Cornell Researchers to Aid Individuals with Mobility Challenges

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Researchers at Cornell University have unveiled a robotic feeding system designed to aid individuals with severe mobility limitations, such as those affected by spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. The system leverages advanced ...

Docs: Lack of sleep big worry, new moms must seek med aid

Sleep deprivation is a significant issue for new mothers, affecting their physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. Dr. Manju Gupta and Dr. Anjila Aneja provide insights on the challenges faced by new mothers and the importance of seeking timely support and treatment for ...

FAA now requires reentry vehicles to get licensed before launch

Researchers delve into the brain's translation of sounds into actions

Lisboa, Portugal (SPX) May 11, 2024 Understanding how the brain interprets sounds and prompts subsequent actions has advanced, thanks to new research from the Champalimaud Foundation. This study, recently conducted by the Renart Lab and published in Current Biology, offers fresh insights ...

Station Science 101 | Research in Microgravity: Higher, Faster, Longer

The International Space Station provides unique features that enable innovative research, including microgravity, exposure to space, a unique orbit, and hands-on operation by crew members. Microgravity The space station provides consistent, long-term access to microgravity. Eliminating the ...

Research on centromere structure yields new insights into the mechanisms of chromosome segregation errors

Researchers have made a surprising new discovery in the structure of the centromere, a structure that is involved in ensuring that chromosomes are segregated properly when a cell divides. Mistakes in chromosome segregation can lead to cell death and cancer development. The researchers ...

OpenAI launches GPT-4o AI model, free for for all ChatGPT users

GPT-4o can respond to audio inputs in as little as 232 milliseconds, with an average of 320 milliseconds, which is similar to human response time in a conversation.

Renault to pursue autonomous minibuses but not cars

Paris (AFP) May 15, 2024 French automaker Renault said Wednesday it will pursue developing autonomous minibuses for public transit but would stick to driving assistance features for personal cars for the time being. It announced it will demonstrate the readiness of the technology for public ...

Bitter makes the stomach acidic, but how?

In the stomach, so-called parietal cells are responsible for acid production. They react not only to the body's own messenger molecules, but also to bitter-tasting food constituents such as caffeine. A research team has now carried out a study on a human gastric cell line. Their results help ...

Creating a green composite material from Japanese washi paper

Japanese washi paper is renowned for its aesthetic beauty and its wide-array of usages. Now, a group of researchers have made a green composite material from washi which boasts a 60% increase in strength as well as being more biodegradable. They hope that their research will revive interest ...

Mosaic grassland landscapes are the most beneficial

Grassland provides many services for humans, animals and nature, such as feed production, carbon storage and recreation. Researchers spent two years investigating permanent grassland, its utilization, soils and plant communities in order to quantify the resulting ecosystem services. Grassland ...

Animal brain inspired AI game changer for autonomous robots

A team of researchers has developed a drone that flies autonomously using neuromorphic image processing and control based on the workings of animal brains. Animal brains use less data and energy compared to current deep neural networks running on GPUs (graphic chips). Neuromorphic processors ...

Exploring the mechanism behind drug eruptions in the skin

Although drug eruptions are often linked to the human leukocyte antigen (HLA), the mechanism of its involvement in presenting symptoms of the skin remains unclear. In a recent study, researchers used genetically engineered mice to demonstrate the role of HLA in mediating intracellular reactions ...

Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years

Preliminary numbers show a nearly 4 percent decrease in deaths from opioids, largely fentanyl, but a rise in deaths from meth and cocaine.

Longer sprint intervals can improve muscle oxygen utilization compared to shorter intervals

Sprint interval training (SIT) is a form of exercise characterized by cycles of intense exercise which are interspersed by short durations of rest. In a recent study, researchers deep dive into the intricate connections among various parameters of SIT, such as duration and repetitions, and the ...

Researchers uncover what makes some chickens more water efficient than others

Research indicates a specially bred line of chickens could save growers thousands of gallons of water and thousands of pounds of food each month without sacrificing poultry health.

Highly pathogenic avian flu detected in New York City wild birds

A small number of New York City wild birds carry highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, according to a recent study.

Binoculars: A Great First Telescope

Do you want to peer deeper into the night sky? Are you feeling the urge to buy a telescope? There are so many options for budding astronomers that choosing one can be overwhelming. A first telescope should be easy to use and provide good quality views while being affordable. As it turns out, ...

Hubble Views the Dawn of a Sun-like Star 

Looking like a glittering cosmic geode, a trio of dazzling stars blaze from the hollowed-out cavity of a reflection nebula in this new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The triple-star system is made up of the variable star HP Tau, HP Tau G2, and HP Tau G3. HP Tau is known as a T […]

Space Physics and Space Weather Scientist Dr. Yihua Zheng

“I grew up in China. In China, everybody talks about what they want to be [when they grow up]. Many want to grow up to be a scientist or engineer. So I aspired to be a scientist from an early age. “… For the girls or women in science — or in any profession or […]

NASA studyies offer of a private mission to save Hubble Space Telescope

Whatever happened to a wealthy private astronaut's plan to save the Hubble Space Telescope? NPR has obtained internal NASA emails that reveal concerns about the proposed mission.

Early retirement of old vehicles will not significantly reduce emissions, study finds

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 16, 2024 A new study published in Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability reveals that lifespan caps for passenger vehicles have minimal impact on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and may increase costs and material use. Although light-duty ...

Robotic 'SuperLimbs' could help moonwalkers recover from falls

SuperLimbs, a system of wearable robotic limbs, can physically support an astronaut and lift them back on their feet after a fall, helping them conserve energy for other essential tasks.

Transforming iron-based alloys into advanced thermoelectric materials with brief heat treatment

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 11, 2024 Researchers from the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and Nagoya University have developed a method to convert iron-based amorphous alloys, commonly used in soft magnets, into efficient thermoelectric materials. This conversion is achieved ...

Raw sewage pumped into England's largest lake due to fault

London (AFP) May 15, 2024 Raw sewage was released into Windermere, England's largest and best-known lake, over a 10-hour period after a fault caused pumps to stop working, according to documents seen by the BBC and reported Wednesday. The documents from United Utilities, the group that ...

Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry

When tiger beetles hear a bat nearby, they respond by creating a high-pitched, ultrasonic noise, and for the past 30 years, no one has known why. In a new study, scientists lay the mystery to rest by showing that tiger beetles use ultrasonic warning signals that mimic those of toxic moths.

China scientists talk of powering hypersonic weapon with cheap Nvidia chip

Hubble views the dawn of a sun-like star

Looking like a glittering cosmic geode, a trio of dazzling stars blaze from the hollowed-out cavity of a reflection nebula in a new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. The triple-star system is made up of the variable star HP Tau, HP Tau G2, and HP Tau G3. HP Tau is known as a T Tauri ...

Enabled Intelligence partners with Pixxel for advanced hyperspectral data solutions

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Enabled Intelligence, known for its scalable and secure AI data solutions, has formed a partnership with Pixxel, a company focused on constructing a network of the highest-resolution hyperspectral earth imaging satellites. This collaboration will provide ...

Making batteries takes a lot of lithium: Some could come from gas well wastewater

A new analysis suggests that if it could be extracted with complete efficiency, lithium from the wastewater of Marcellus shale gas wells could supply up to 40% of the country's demand.

Iridium-Connected Drones Receive FAA BVLOS Waiver

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 16, 2024 Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a global provider of voice and data satellite communications, announced a significant development for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. American Aerospace Technologies, ...

Magic Lane secures 3 million euro to enhance location intelligence capabilities

Paris, France (SPX) May 13, 2024 Magic Lane, a leader in mapping and location services, has secured a euro 3 million investment to enhance its navigation technologies for micro-mobility and IoT applications. "With this investment, we can truly accelerate our efforts to transform the location ...

Tim Cook meets Indian student while hiking, confesses about major Apple 'fumble'

In the following posts, the student claimed that the Apple CEO said "Yeah that was a major fumble", when he asked about the iPad campaign.

YouTube curbs Hong Kong protest song videos after court order

Hong Kong (AFP) May 15, 2024 YouTube said Wednesday that it will comply with a Hong Kong court order to curb access to videos related to a protest song amid deepening concerns for free speech in the city. Hong Kong's appeal court granted the government's request for an injunction last week ...

Discovery of organic molecules on Saturn's moon

Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 15, 2024 In 2018, very large organic molecules were discovered in ice particles on Saturn's moon Enceladus. Whether they indicate the existence of life or were created in some other way is still unclear. A recent study could help answer this question. Conditions ...

Freak robot made in China can learn, think, work like humans

The Astribot S1's ability to mimic human movements sets it apart from other robots; it can move at about 33 feet per second and it can handle 22 pounds in each arm.

New family of beautiful-charming tetraquarks predicted

Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and the Institute of Mathematical Science (IMSc) have recently published a novel finding in the Physical Review Letters. Their study illuminates a new horizon within Quantum Chromodynamics ...

Private mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope raises concerns, NASA emails show

When a private space traveler said he wanted to take a SpaceX capsule on a mission to improve the aging Hubble telescope, NASA studied the options. Internal emails show concern about the risk.

Google's AI search revamp puts publishers in a quandary

San Francisco (AFP) May 15, 2024 Google's use of artificial intelligence to sum up answers to search queries has publishers wondering if traffic to their websites will wither. The internet titan announced Tuesday it is introducing AI-generated answers to online queries in the United States, ...

BepiColombo power struggle could leave probe short of Mercury's orbit

Israel PM says no humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands flee Rafah

Rafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) May 15, 2024 Israel's prime minister on Wednesday insisted there was no "humanitarian catastrophe" in Rafah as he announced nearly 500,000 people had been evacuated from the south Gaza city amid intense fighting. It came as Palestinians commemorated the ...

Nasa discovers new planet in binary-star system Kepler-47

Astronomers have revealed the detection of a third planet in the Kepler-47 system, elevating its status as one of the most captivating binary-star systems. This recent revelation, based on observations from NASA’s Kepler space telescope, was spearheaded by a team from San Diego State ...

Swiss nursery lets robot do the talking

Lausanne (AFP) May 14, 2024 Sat in a circle on the nursery floor, a group of Swiss three-year-olds ask a robot called Nao questions about giraffes and broccoli. By the time these children become adults, interacting with robots may well be as commonplace as using a smartphone, experts ...

Jet-propelled sea creatures could improve ocean robotics

Scientists have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals swim through the ocean in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, an unusual kind of locomotion that could inspire new designs for efficient underwater vehicles.

NASA Recognizes 5 Early Career Planetary Scientists

NASA has selected five early-career scientists for its 2023 Planetary Science Early Career Award (ECA) based on their demonstrated leadership, involvement in the planetary science community, and potential for future impact. The ECA program supports exceptional early-career scientists who play ...

Accounts Payable

Vendor Payment NASA is committed to expedient and accurate payment of invoices.  Any questions or inquiries should be addressed to the Contracting Officer designated on your award or to the NSSC Customer Contact Center. NSSC Customer Contact Center telephone: 1-877-677-2123 (1-877-NSSC123) ...

Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It’s a Lot.

In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found.

Why do we overindulge?

If you tend to do other things or get distracted while eating dinner, you may be running the risk of over-consuming everyday pleasures later, possibly because the distraction caused you to enjoy yourself less, according to new research.

What is the carbon footprint of a house in Japan?

Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis on the carbon footprint of constructing a wooden house in Japan. The team found that the estimated carbon footprint of a house in Japan is 38 tons of CO2, with the largest share coming from the electric power sector at 32% of all emissions. Other ...

Canada’s wildfire season begins

Wildfire season has arrived in full force in Canada, prompting evacuation orders and alerts in several towns in British Columbia and Alberta due to the danger of uncontrolled blazes. Hazardous smoke from the fires has also triggered air quality alerts in Canada and the northern US. Satellite ...

How NASA Tracked the Most Intense Solar Storm in Decades

May 2024 has already proven to be a particularly stormy month for our Sun. During the first full week of May, a barrage of large solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) launched clouds of charged particles and magnetic fields toward Earth, creating the strongest solar storm to reach ...

Drug compounds to combat neurodegenerative diseases

Prions are the abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissible and are able to induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins. Prion disease is an umbrella term for a group of fatal and currently untreatable neurodegenerative diseases that not only affect humans, but also wild ...

TrustPoint Secures AFWERX Phase II Contract for Advanced Navigation Solutions

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 TrustPoint has secured a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract from AFWERX, valued at $1.6 million, aimed at advancing resilient navigation technologies for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). AFWERX, in collaboration with the Air ...

H5N1 virus from 2022 mink outbreak capable of inefficient airborne transmission

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza was detected in dairy cattle for the first time in the United States in March, with nine states reporting outbreaks by May. While the method of transmission among cattle is currently unknown, new research demonstrates that a related strain of H5N1, subtype ...

'Trojan horse' weight loss drug more effective than available therapies

A groundbreaking article describes a promising new therapy for obesity that leads to greater weight loss in mice than existing medications. The approach smuggles molecules into the brain's appetite center and affects the brain's neuroplasticity.

Handy hidden features on Instagram, X and Facebook

Facebook, X, Instagram and other top social media platforms don't come without their flaws. Here are a few quick hacks to better manage your user experience.

Climate change likely to aggravate brain conditions

Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argue a team of researchers.

NASA Earns Best Place to Work in Government for 12 Straight Years

NASA was named Thursday as the 2023 Best Place to Work in the Federal Government – large agency – for the 12th year in a row by the Partnership for Public Service. The title serves as a reflection of employee satisfaction with the workplace and functioning of the overall agency as NASA ...

FY2024 TEAM II NOFO Announcement

Next Gen STEM’s Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) program is pleased to announce an upcoming FY2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will expand the current program from a two-tier to a three-tier system by adding a mid-level funding tier. The NOFO ...

Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year

Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.

How does the brain turn waves of light into experiences of color?

Perceiving something -- anything -- in your surroundings is to become aware of what your senses are detecting. Today, neuroscientists identify, for the first time, brain-cell circuitry in fruit flies that converts raw sensory signals into color perceptions that can guide behavior.

Boston Dynamics' humanoid Atlas is dead, long live the ... new commercial Atlas

Regenerating worms have genetic control over their algal partners

Researchers have found a genetic pathway that facilitates inter-species communication between a marine worm, acoel, and its symbiotic algae.

NASA's Psyche hits 25 Mbps from 140 million miles away – enough for Ultra HD Netflix

Lithuanian researchers advance solar cell technology

Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, who previously developed high-efficiency solar cells, have expanded their invention. The self-assembled monolayers can now be applied in both inverted and regular structure perovskite solar ...

Bioengineered enzyme creates natural vanillin from plants in one step

Vanilla, the most widely used flavoring compound in confectionaries and cosmetics, gets its sweet flavor and aroma from the chemical compound -- 'vanillin'. However, the large-scale production of natural vanillin is impeded by the lack of microbial processes and enzymes which can commercially ...

FYI... Renewable energy sources behind 30% of the world's electricity in 2023

Imaging fibrous structure abnormalities of the white of the eye in myopathic patients

Abnormalities in the shape of the sclera, the white of the eye, can cause various complications and lead to blindness. However, techniques to observe the sclera in detail, such as its fibrous structure, are lacking. Now, researchers have used polarization-sensitive optical computed tomography ...

Global coral bleaching event expanding to new countries: scientists

Washington (AFP) May 16, 2024 The massive coral bleaching episode signaled by US authorities last month is expanding and deepening in reefs around the globe, scientists warned Thursday. Amid record ocean temperatures, coral bleaching has been recorded in 62 countries and territories since ...

Aerodynamic electric hypercar is packing some serious horsepower

A nod to MG's storied history, the EXE181 concept car could become the world's most aerodynamic vehicle, leading the charge in energy-wise automotive design.

Seeing not just with the eyes: Degree of arousal affects perception

The brain modulates visual signals according to internal states, as a new study by neuroscientists reveals.

Paraguay, Pacific island leaders to attend Taiwan inauguration

Taipei (AFP) May 17, 2024 Eight heads of state will be among the 51 international delegations attending the inauguration of Taiwan's new leader next week, Taipei said Friday. Incoming president Lai Ching-te will be sworn in on Monday against a backdrop of increasing diplomatic and military ...

Singapore seeing new Covid-19 wave, minister advises wearing of masks

Ion irradiation offers promise for 2D material probing

Two-dimensional materials such as graphene promise to form the basis of incredibly small and fast technologies, but this requires a detailed understanding of their electronic properties. New research demonstrates that fast electronic processes can be probed by irradiating the materials with ...

Watch live: first Space Station missions for new ESA astronauts

What does EarthCARE mean to me?

Video: 00:04:43 A new satellite called EarthCARE launching later this month will provide unprecedented data on clouds and aerosols, contributing to our understanding of climate change. As we approach its launch, join us as we delve into the minds of some of the individuals who have ...

New Star Wars Plan: Pentagon Rushes to Counter Threats in Orbit

Citing rapid advances by China and Russia, the United States is building an extensive capacity to fight battles in space.

Better medical record-keeping needed to fight antibiotic overuse

A lack of detailed record-keeping in clinics and emergency departments may be getting in the way of reducing the inappropriate use of antibiotics, a pair of new studies suggests. In one of the studies, about 10% of children and 35% of adults who got an antibiotic prescription during an office ...

Modern plant enzyme partners with surprisingly ancient protein

Scientists have discovered that a protein responsible for the synthesis of a key plant material evolved much earlier than suspected. This new research explored the origin and evolution of the biochemical machinery that builds lignin, a structural component of plant cell walls with significant ...

Military rank affects medical care, offering societal insights: study

Washington (AFP) May 16, 2024 Human relationships are inherently shaped by power dynamics, yet quantifying their impact has remained a scientific challenge. Now, a large new study published Thursday in the journal Science reveals that military doctors give more attention to higher-ranked ...

To optimize guide-dog robots, first listen to the visually impaired

What features does a robotic guide dog need? Ask the blind, say researchers. A new study identifies how to develop robot guide dogs with insights from guide dog users and trainers.

Rosalind Franklin rover gets another shot at Mars after string of bad luck

Fox News AI Newsletter: How artificial intelligence is reshaping modern warfare

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

'Robotic transport system': Nasa announces plans to build first railway system on Moon

Nasa is gearing up to send astronauts back to the moon and has unveiled its blueprint for the inaugural lunar railway system, dubbed FLOAT (Flexible Levitation on a Track). Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California are presently spearheading the development of the FLOAT ...

Energy transition risks critical mineral shortage: IEA

Paris (AFP) May 17, 2024 The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment, the International Energy Agency said Friday. In its second annual review of the market for such critical materials, the IEA noted ...

Massive Dell data breach hits 49 million users; what this means for your privacy and security

A cyberattack on computer manufacturer Dell stole information from an estimated 49 million customers. Leaked information includes names and addresses.

Can we revolutionize the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts

A new commentary paper puts forth a transformative solution to the unsustainable reliance on fossil resources by the chemical industry: catalysis to leverage sustainable waste resources, ushering the industry from a linear to a circular economy.

Physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots

Physicists revealed a microscopic phenomenon that could greatly improve the performance of soft devices, such as agile flexible robots or microscopic capsules for drug delivery.

Indian astronaut set to reach space station this year: US envoy

According to US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, an Indian astronaut would most likely travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on an American mission this year. The US envoy also stated that the joint Indo-US satellite NISAR, which is regarded the world's most expensive satellite, ...