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Space Exploration 5 hours ago

Ariane 6 launches Replicator for 3D printing in open space

Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether into Earth orbit to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep ...

Social Sciences May 8, 2024

Most Gypsy and Traveler sites in Great Britain are located within 100 meters of major pollutants, shows research

Gypsy and Traveler communities are among the more socially excluded groups in the UK. There is a long history of government failures in meeting these groups' housing needs.

Space Exploration May 7, 2024

Billionaire's 2nd SpaceX trip featuring spacewalk aims for early summer launch

Billionaire Jared Issacman, who flew to space once with SpaceX, is already set for launch No. 2 in early summer.

Economics & Business Apr 17, 2024

Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a new website aims to 'revolutionize' philanthropy

An Minnesota nonprofit leader hopes to "revolutionize" charitable giving with a new platform for people to trade household items they no longer need, resulting in a donation to a nonprofit.

Optics & Photonics Apr 8, 2024

Atom interferometer charters Navy's inertial navigation path to reduce drift

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researchers have developed a patent-pending Continuous 3D-Cooled Atom Beam Interferometer derived from a patented cold and continuous beam of atoms to explore atom-interferometry-based ...

Plants & Animals Mar 28, 2024

New research reveals full diversity of killer whales as two species come into view on Pacific Coast

Scientists have resolved one of the outstanding questions about one of the world's most recognizable creatures, identifying two well-known killer whales in the North Pacific Ocean as separate species. The research is published ...

Social Sciences Mar 19, 2024

Happiness poll: Democrats and Biden voters report more happiness than GOP and Trump supporters

Voters of the Democratic party and U.S. President Joe Biden are happier than voters for the Republican party and former U.S. President Donald Trump, while older and wealthier adult voters are happier than younger and less-wealthy ...

Space Exploration Mar 7, 2024

What's the best way to pack for space?

Packing to go to space is a lot like getting ready for a plane ride with only a carry-on bag. You have to maximize the use of the space in your bag at the same time you want to make sure you have what you need. That's the ...

Condensed Matter Feb 26, 2024

Resurrecting niobium for quantum science

For years, niobium was considered an underperformer when it came to superconducting qubits. Now, scientists supported by Q-NEXT have found a way to engineer a high-performing niobium-based qubit and take advantage of niobium's ...

Agriculture Jan 17, 2024

The politics of alternative proteins studied through notions of competition, definitions, labeling

A study by QUT researchers has looked at the politics of alternative proteins (new meat alternatives) in Australia as lawmakers grapple with notions of competition, definitions and labeling.

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