The new spacesuit design (illustrated) that collects urine and recycles it into drinking water weighs around 8 kilograms and can purify half a liter of water in five minutes.FREMAN SPACE TEAM (ILLUSTRATION), NASA Drawing inspiration from the desert-dwelling Fremen in the science fiction series Dune, who recycle their body's moisture with special suits called stillsuits,...
An international research team discovered a lava tube on the Moon, indicating a potential habitat safe from harsh lunar conditions. The study, which reanalyzed NASA LRO mission data, offers significant insights for future lunar exploration. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com For the past 50 years, the existence of tunnels beneath the lunar surface has been a...
Artist's concept of Ariane 6 lifting offESA Europe will re-enter the heavy lift rocket market on July 9, 2024, with the maiden flight of the Ariane 6, which will carry nearly a dozen satellites and experiments. The launch window at Kourou, French Guiana, begins at 2:00 pm EDT. Here's how you can watch. ESA has eagerly...
Credit: M. WEISS, CXC/NASA This summer, stargazers have a chance to witness a rare celestial event. By scanning the night sky for the constellation Corona Borealis, you might catch a glimpse of what appears to be a new star. "This brightening point of light is not actually a new star but a nova eruption occurring...
(JIJI PRESS/AFP/Japan OUT) Japanese researchers have built the world's first wooden satellite, which is scheduled to be launched on a SpaceX rocket in September. Developed by scientists at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, this experimental satellite is a tiny cuboid, with each side measuring just 10 centimeters (four inches). The creators anticipate that the wooden material...
The EarthCARE satellite will unravel the mysteries of clouds using advanced techESA Clouds are not well understood. The soon-to-launch EarthCARE satellite will employ advanced technology to uncover their mysteries, helping scientists improve climate forecasts. While the formation of clouds is known, the intricate relationship between clouds and the aerosols required to form them remains elusive....
According to reports, employing acoustic cavitation results in a delicious glass of cold brew. Credit: UNSW. As temperatures rise, lots of coffee lovers are switching to iced coffee. However, folks with sensitive stomachs prefer cold brew because of its lower acidity, which makes it a go-to caffeine choice all year round. Cold brew is smoother,...
The Electron rocket lifting offRocket Lab Despite being the size of a toaster, NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) can deploy an ultra-thin plastic sail in approximately 25 minutes, covering an area of 860 ft² (80 m²) with a boom extending from the size of a hand to 23 ft (7 m) in...
Musk envisions the first colonies to be set up on Mars within 20 years, which will grow into a city of a million people who are there for lifeSpaceX Elon Musk reiterated his dedication to Mars colonization during a presentation at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. He discussed the progress of the company's...
Credit: Depositphotos When an uncommon total solar eclipse passes over North America next Monday, scientists will have the opportunity to collect invaluable information ranging from the Sun's atmosphere to peculiar animal behaviors, and even potential impacts on humans. During the Sun's near-peak activity in its 11-year solar cycle, an awe-inspiring sight awaits: the corona will illuminate...
