Starliner awaiting launchBoeing Boeing canceled its attempt to send two astronauts into orbit. Technical issues with the oxygen release valve of the Centaur second stage of the Atlas V rocket led to the halt of the Starliner spacecraft's launch at 8:33 pm EDT. The launch of Starliner, initially scheduled for 10:34:14 pm EDT, was aborted after...
An artist's impression of the Ediacaran Period, a time when the Earth's magnetic field was at its weakest University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw The Earth's magnetic field is crucial for supporting life as it shields the planet from the Sun's radiation, preventing sterilization. However, a recent study proposes that life as we know it...
Credit: Depositphotos Sex offers numerous advantageous physical and psychological outcomes, such as lowering elevated blood pressure, enhancing the immune system, and promoting improved sleep quality. Engaging in sexual activity and experiencing orgasm trigger the release of oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone," which plays a crucial role in fostering trust and strengthening bonds between...
Credit: Pixabay The International Space Station has a limited lifespan, prompting NASA to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into potential successors. Among these prospects is Orbital Reef, a collaborative project between Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, and Sierra Space. NASA announced on Wednesday that Orbital Reef achieved four significant milestones in its crucial technologies,...
A volcanic eruption. Credit: Pixabay Contrary to previous assumptions regarding the migration of modern humans out of Africa, it is suggested that some movement may have been prompted not by 'green corridors,' but by hardship or deprivation. A recent analysis involving volcanic glass discovered in Ethiopia suggests that humans inhabited regions experiencing potential drought conditions in...
Credit: Pixaobay With the objective of testing different aspects of the rocket, SpaceX has launched for the 3rd time a flight test of Starship. This time, the stainless-steel rocket and its Super Heavy booster, which together stand 400 feet tall (122 meters) filled with more than 10 million pounds of liquid methane and liquid oxygen...
High-res photoacoustic imaging tech has been shrunk to fit in a watchLei Xi/SUSTech Researchers have devised a compact version of photoacoustic imaging systems, offering a detailed view into the body, previously hindered by their bulky size. The miniaturized version fits into a watch, with its hardware housed in a backpack of comparable weight to an...
Europa as seen from JunoNASA Information gathered by NASA's Juno spacecraft orbiting Jupiter indicates that Europa, one of its moons, generates approximately 26 pounds (12 kilograms) of oxygen per second, a significantly lower amount than previously thought. This discovery alters the likelihood of discovering life in Europa's underground ocean. Since the initial Voyager missions that...
A microbial fuel cell buried in soil and generating powerBill Yen/Northwestern University A groundbreaking innovation from Northwestern University showcases a compact device capable of producing electricity by harnessing the power generated as microbes decompose soil, as long as there is carbon present. This device, about the size of a paperback book, operates on microbial fuel...
SpaceX has used an unmodified smartphone to post to the X platform via Direct to Cell satellite technologyDepositphotos SpaceX and T-Mobile launched Direct to Cell Starlink satellites in January, aiming for universal coverage. This collaboration began with the Coverage Above and Beyond initiative in August 2022, aiming to provide phone connectivity everywhere by enabling LTE/5G...
