On June 5, Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko became the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. He surpassed the previous record held by fellow Russian Gennady Padalka, who spent 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds in space. Both achieved their records over five missions, but Kononenko’s missions were longer. He is […]
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The Moon´s Surface studied by The European Space Agency (ESA) which announced the detection of negative ions on the Moon’s Surface, just days after the Chinese National Space Agency’s Chang’e-6 lander placed detection equipment on the far side of the Moon. Chang’e-6 Mission Chang’e-6 landed on the Moon at 22:23 UTC on June 1. The
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A popular sleep aid may help preserve your vision, with new research suggesting a link between melatonin and a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine reviewed records of over 200,000 individuals with either no history of age-related vision decline or early-stage nonexudative AMD. Melatonin Use
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Fish oil supplements rich in omega-3 have been praised for their heart health benefits for years. A recent study reveals they also help lower aggression. Researchers recommend these safe, common supplements be utilized broadly, from playgrounds to prisons. Aggression can manifest as overt actions like verbal and physical violence, or bullying, as well as covert
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A recent study reveals that maintaining close relationships with family and friends, enabling open discussions about personal matters, can decrease heart disease risk by up to 30%. This research underscores the importance of avoiding social isolation to protect heart health. Social interaction is crucial for both mental and physical well-being, enhancing mood and fostering a
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Boeing finally had success today with its Starliner spacecraft, which soared into orbit after numerous attempts. At 10:52 am EDT, astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard an Atlas V rocket. Following 14 years of cost overruns, delays, persistent technical issues, an embarrassing initial uncrewed flight, and a
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It’s evident that we have a significant plastic waste problem, but various initiatives aim to curb it while also addressing the existing pollution. Nature is also stepping in, as scientists have discovered a marine fungus that plays a crucial role in consuming plastic. The fungus, Parengyodontium album, emerged among other marine organisms on plastic waste
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Three papers that were presented at a meeting today and put online laid out an astounding situation. It is suggested that approximately 240,000 years ago, a large network of limestone caves in South Africa was inhabited by small-brained forebears of modern humans who transported their dead through a maze of narrow corridors. These small cave
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A printed version of the entire human genome would fill 220 large books. However, printing the genome of a small fern found on a few Pacific islands would take almost 11,000 books. This plant, called Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has the largest known genome of any organism, as discovered by Jaume Pellicer at the Botanical Institute of
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While adding an extra thumb might seem daunting, a recent study suggests most people mastered its use within a minute, challenging this notion. The Third Thumb gained attention in 2017 when British designer Danielle Clode developed it as her Master’s project at the Royal College of Art in London. Anatomy of the Third Thumb The
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