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Astrobiology Sep 9, 2024

Could comets have delivered the building blocks of life to ocean worlds like Europa, Enceladus and Titan?

Throughout Earth's history, the planet's surface has been regularly impacted by comets, meteors, and the occasional large asteroid. While these events were often destructive, sometimes to the point of triggering a mass extinction, ...

General Physics Aug 13, 2024

An alternative to the Euler equation of rigid body rotational dynamics

SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) Professor of Physics Dr. Amir Fariborz recently published research titled, "An alternative to the Euler equation of rigid body rotational dynamics," in the European Journal of Physics.

Agriculture Jul 20, 2024

Why the stinky durian really is the 'king of all fruits'

There's little else in the food world that brings about as much social turbulence as the durian. This so-called "king of all fruits" is considered a delicacy across its native Southeast Asia, where durian season is currently ...

Planetary Sciences Jul 16, 2024

New analysis of Cassini data yields insights into Titan's seas

A new study of radar experiment data from the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn has yielded fresh insights related to the makeup and activity of the liquid hydrocarbon seas near the north pole of Titan, the largest of Saturn's ...

Planetary Sciences Jun 12, 2024

Drone test of planetary landing radar

This drone took to the sky over Finland to assess the suitability of one particular terrestrial technology for space: the radar systems found in many of today's cars, responsible for automated cruise control and other safe ...

Planetary Sciences Apr 18, 2024

Are Titan's dunes made of comet dust?

A new theory suggests that Titan's majestic dune fields may have come from outer space. Researchers had always assumed that the sand making up Titan's dunes was locally made, through erosion or condensed from atmospheric ...

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

The beginnings of modern science shaped how philosophers saw alien life—and how we understand it today

Speculation about extraterrestrials is not all that new. There was a vibrant debate in 17th-century Europe about the existence of life on other planets.

Other Apr 15, 2024

Study sheds light on 11th-century Arab-Muslim optical scientist whose work laid foundation for modern-day physics

Scientists from the University of Sharjah and the Warburg Institute are poring over the writings of an 11th-century Arab-Muslim polymath to demonstrate their impact on the development of optical sciences and how they have ...

Space Exploration Mar 26, 2024

Saturn's moon Enceladus top target for ESA

A fresh, icy crust hides a deep, enigmatic ocean. Plumes of water burst through cracks in the ice, shooting into space. An intrepid lander collects samples and analyzes them for hints of life.

Social Sciences Mar 25, 2024

Home renovations for Europe's low-income families get a boost

Upgrading social housing is a central part of EU projects to make city life healthier and happier.

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