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Granite Discovery Indicates Moon is More Similar to Earth Than We Believed

Credit: unplahBy utilizing microwave instruments to examine the depths of the Moon's far side, scientists have identified a significant subsurface granite formation referred to as a "hotspot." This discovery implies that the Moon possesses greater similarities to Earth than what was previously assumed.Granite formations are typically found on Earth as a result of the...

New Telescope Instruments Will Investigate the Universe For Water

Credit: PexelsSince water plays a crucial role in supporting life forms based on carbon, scientists actively search for it when exploring the potential for extraterrestrial life. This includes investigating other planets through probes and using space-based telescopes to observe the cosmos.Detecting water from Earth-based instruments is considerably challenging. However, recently developed water-detecting receivers,...

Magmo Pro Attaches to iPhones, Enabling Automatic Recording of Phone Conversations

Credit: Nacevski Nikola/ PexelsDespite the iPhone's versatile capabilities, it lacks the ability to perform a seemingly straightforward function: recording phone conversations. However, the Magmo Pro offers iPhone users a straightforward solution, allowing them to effortlessly record phone calls without the need for complex procedures.Magmo ProThe Magmo Pro, developed by Korean company Mune, is presently the...

Field Trials of Autonomous Military Robots Are Being Conducted in Estonia

Credit: Estonian Military AcademyThe Estonian Military Academy has recently concluded an extensive autonomy trial of Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGV) involving 11 developers from nine countries. This trial is considered a pioneering and comprehensive demonstration of autonomous military technology, providing a glimpse into the potential future of warfare.The multitude of evident uses for military robots...

A Recent Study Finds Deficiencies in Maternal Immunization Data Sets

pregnant woman with her doctor in the clinic. Credit: unplahA University of Canterbury expert in geospatial and population health has conducted research revealing deficiencies in the countrywide data that monitors rates of immunization among mothers.Dr. Matt HobbsDr. Matt Hobbs, a Health Senior Lecturer and co-director of the GeoHealth Laboratory at the University...

Math and Music Combo Boosts Test Scores, Reveals 50-Year Review

Credit: unsplash.An analysis of nearly five decades of research has unveiled that incorporating music into children's math lessons enhances their performance in the subject.According to a review of nearly 50 years of research, incorporating music into math lessons can enhance children's performance in math. Believers hold that using music makes math more enjoyable, engages...

Autonomous Items Like Robotic Vacuum Cleaners: Convenience or Loss of Meaningful Experiences?

Credtit: unplashA recent article in the Journal of Marketing, co-authored by researchers from the University of St. Gallen and Columbia Business School, explores how people's perception of the significance of manual work can serve as a predictor for the acceptance and utilization of autonomous products.Exploring the Delegation of Manual Tasks to Autonomous ProductsThe forthcoming...

Engine Treatment Can Reduce the Noise Produced by Jets

Credit: istockThose residing in close proximity to an airport or directly beneath the flight path of incoming and outgoing jets often yearn for the opportunity to listen to Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence."The impact of airplane noise is severe, as demonstrated by various studies and reports. In a 2022 study conducted in...

Insect Communities May Face Significant Disruption and Disorder Due to Climate Change

Credit: Unsplash.What occurs when climate change is introduced into the equation is the potential for the emergence of new species worldwide, as various organism groups become distinct and follow separate evolutionary paths.In the publication "Contrasting effects of warming in diverging insects," which was recently released in Ecology Letters, Thomas H.Q. Powell, an assistant lecturer...

Indonesia Seeks Australia’s Help in Becoming a Global EV and Battery Supplier

Credit: Michael Fousert/ unplash.Australia and Indonesia are strengthening their economic collaboration, leveraging their respective strengths in the clean energy transition. Indonesia is emerging as a manufacturer of electric vehicles and their accompanying batteries, while Australia possesses the necessary lithium reserves to support Indonesia's endeavors in this field.During the visit of Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi"...