UK startup Space Solar has signed a deal with Reykjavik Energy that could make Iceland the first country to receive solar power beamed from space, with a 30-MW demonstration set for launch by 2030. While solar power is a clean energy source, it faces limitations like cloud cover and nighttime, which reduce its availability. Since […]
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Have you ever found yourself caught in a flurry of water droplets as a wet dog shook to dry off? Well, it’s not a choice. Scientists have discovered the mechanism that drives dogs—and many other furry mammals—to shake off water with intense vigor. This behavior is involuntary and has fascinating genetic roots. Discovering the Sensory
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Recent research into how “brain stars” (astrocytes) store memories has reshaped our understanding of memory retention in the brain. Previous Beliefs About Memory and Neurons Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have been examining the role of astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain that function as tiny storage units for memories. These cells work in
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Medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are well-known for their ability to aid weight loss, but some scientists are now investigating how these drugs may affect muscle mass. In a recent commentary published in The Lancet, an international group of researchers highlights the lack of sufficient studies on the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on
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Reducing sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life may decrease the risk of chronic diseases, according to a wartime study. Researchers from the University of Southern California, the University of California, Berkeley, and McGill University in Canada used a UK database to investigate the long-term effects of sugar consumption from early childhood. Sugar
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The planet Jupiter has no solid ground—no surface, like the grass or dirt we walk on here on Earth. There’s nowhere to land or walk on. But how is that possible? If Jupiter has no surface, then what does it have? How does it hold together? Even for a physics professor who studies unusual phenomena,
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Neutron Star Spins at Unbelievable Speed A neutron star located 27,400 light-years away is exhibiting one of the most remarkable rotational speeds ever observed. In the binary system 4U 1820-30, this dead star spins so rapidly around its axis that it completes an astounding 716 rotations per second. This marks the fastest spin observed, with
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Wooden Satellite Launched into Space Its Japanese creators announced on Tuesday that they launched the first-ever wooden satellite into space aboard a SpaceX rocket. This satellite is part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Scientists at Kyoto University developed the satellite, designing it to burn up entirely upon re-entering Earth’s atmosphere.
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Zombies tap into our fears, and once they get in our heads, they stay there. Animals overtaken by “zombies” lose control over their bodies and actions, instead serving the needs of a virus, fungus, or other parasite. The word “zombi” originates from Vodou, a religion that developed in Haiti. But the modern image of undead,
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Need for Innovative Infection Control As antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to proliferate, we need innovative methods to combat infections. A new patch offers a promising solution. By delivering a gentle electric shock, this bioelectronic wearable could help prevent bacteria from harming us through our skin. This advancement comes from researchers at the University of Chicago and
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