NASA's Deep Space Network starts new dish, marks 60 years in Australia
Canberra joined the global network in 1965 and operates four radio antennas. Now, preparations have begun on its fifth as NASA works to increase the network's capacity.
Canberra joined the global network in 1965 and operates four radio antennas. Now, preparations have begun on its fifth as NASA works to increase the network's capacity.
Astronomy
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Researchers are using AI to bridge the communication gap between horse and human. Combining 3D motion capture and machine learning, a new modeling system would equip veterinarians with a powerful visual tool for interpreting ...
Biotechnology
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For over a century, the Cambrian arthropod Helmetia expansa remained a mystery. Discovered by paleontologist Charles Doolittle Walcott in 1918, it was initially classified as a crustacean. Despite frequent mentions in research ...
Evolution
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The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control over the pituitary gland, ...
Evolution
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Anyone who's ever tried tiling a floor, a backsplash or even an arts-and-crafts project probably knows the emotional frustration of working with pieces whose shapes don't perfectly complement each other. It turns out, though, ...
General Physics
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Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a machine-learning algorithm that could enhance our understanding of human biology and disease. The new method, Weighted Graph Anomalous Node Detection (WGAND), ...
Biotechnology
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While there is an astounding variety of physical differences in wildlife that humans can easily observe, new research from Drexel University's College of Arts and Sciences reveals that there is likely even more variation ...
Plants & Animals
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We have to stop emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) if we want to save the climate—there is no doubt about that. But that alone will not be enough. In addition, it will also be necessary to capture CO2 that is already present in ...
Earth Sciences
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On our planet, at any one moment, billions of animals are on the move. From migratory birds, insects, marine mammals and sharks connecting distant continents and seas, to bees and other insects pollinating our crops, to grazing ...
Plants & Animals
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Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a new study by the University of Cincinnati.
Ecology
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