Credit: IENAI SpaceRocket propulsion has evolved significantly from ancient rocket-powered weapons to cutting-edge technologies propelling our space exploration. ATHENA, a palm-sized thruster system developed by a team led by Daniel Perez Grande, CEO and Co-Founder of IENAI Spain, represents a revolutionary leap in advancing tiny spacecraft across the vastness of space.In contrast to colossal...
Credit: Unsplash.Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of the Clinical Microbiology Molecular Lab and Co-Director of the Clinical Virology Lab at Mayo Clinic sheds light on the annual surge of respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and influenza during colder months. Beyond increased indoor activities, Dr. Binnicker highlights the influence of humidity and weakened immunity in fostering virus...
Petrol and diesel filling station. Credit: Unsplash.The anxiety of choosing between the gasoline and diesel pumps at the fuel station is a universal experience for car owners. Beyond the potential inconvenience, the stakes are high – using the wrong fuel can spell significant trouble. But why are these two fuels so fundamentally different?Understanding the...
Illustration of COVID viruses. Credit: Unsplash.The JN.1 COVID variant has rapidly gained prevalence, becoming the predominant strain of the virus in the United States, as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported. Its impact is also felt in the United Kingdom, China, and India.Uncertainty Surrounds JN.1 SymptomsHealth authorities are currently grappling...
Under usual circumstances, the MAVEN orbiter extends well beyond the boundaries of the Martian magnetosphere. However, this changed during a solar wind void. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight CenterThe MAVEN Mars orbiter recently observed a transient restoration of the Martian magnetosphere and a temporary tripling of its ionosphere, a region where the Sun ionizes...
They aimed to capture footage of the swiftest phenomenon known to humanity. Credit: Shutterstock.If you're an avid Internet user, chances are you're familiar with the Slow Mo Guys, the YouTube sensation dedicated to capturing a wide array of intriguing moments in slow motion. From bullets colliding mid-air to Will Smith wielding a formidable flamethrower,...
Credit: Unsplash.In recent years, coconut oil has enjoyed a stellar reputation, championed for its perceived health benefits and versatile applications, ranging from dental hygiene to insect repellent. Once hailed as a dietary "superfood," the latest research is challenging the narrative promoted by the "clean eating" and "wellness" trends of the past few decades.Unveiling Potential...
Credit: Unsplash.An international team of experts, led by Professor Shizhang Qiao from the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering, has successfully converted polyethylene waste (PE) into valuable chemicals using light-driven photocatalysis.This innovative approach provides an eco-friendly solution to address plastic pollution and harnesses renewable solar energy instead of relying on traditional fossil fuel-based...
The patent-avoiding WS&B keyboard is the layout we still use today.Credit: Unsplash.Anyone who has tried to use an alphabetical keyboard is well-acquainted with the seemingly illogical QWERTY layout. The debate persists on why this design emerged and why, after nearly 150 years, a more efficient alternative has yet to be widely adopted.The QWERTY layout,...
Japan marked a significant milestone on December 1 with the inauguration of JT-60SA, currently the world's largest operational superconducting tokamak. Shaped like a donut, a tokamak is a nuclear fusion reactor, and this new facility, developed in collaboration with the European Union (EU), serves as a precursor to the under-construction International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor...
