In order to better understand fundamental processes in life science at the molecular level, the precise observation of single molecule dynamics is of utmost interest. However, current techniques based on fluorescence measurements ...
Bio & Medicine
Apr 30, 2024
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NASA's VIPER—short for the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover—now stands taller and more capable than ever, thanks to its mast.
Space Exploration
Apr 1, 2024
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Scientists have discovered how honeybees can decipher dances by their hive mates that relay directions to food. The findings, published in Current Biology, reveal how, in the complete darkness of the hive, each bee uses its ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 13, 2024
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The upcoming Copernicus Radar Observation System for Europe in L-band (ROSE-L) will provide continuous day-and-night all-weather monitoring of Earth's land, oceans and ice, and offer frequent observations of Earth's surface ...
Planetary Sciences
Mar 8, 2024
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Theoretical physicist Farokh Mivehvar has investigated the interaction of two collections of atoms emitting light inside a quantum cavity—an optical device consisting of two high-quality, tiny mirrors facing each other ...
Optics & Photonics
Feb 19, 2024
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An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA's Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space. This shows it's possible for the giant dish antennas of NASA's Deep ...
Space Exploration
Feb 8, 2024
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The science of studying gravitational waves just got a big boost thanks to the European Space Agency. Its science program committee just approved the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna—affectionately known as LISA—for ...
Astronomy
Jan 30, 2024
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The European Space Agency gave the green light to two missions on Thursday, one to detect ripples in spacetime called gravitational waves and another to probe the secrets of Earth's closest neighboring planet Venus.
Space Exploration
Jan 25, 2024
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LISA, the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, has passed a major review: the entire concept—from the definition of the overall mission and operations to the space hardware to be built—stood up to the intense scrutiny ...
Astronomy
Jan 25, 2024
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In a forest in southern China, a parasitic creature flew through the air. Suddenly, a net enveloped the animal. Scientists looked at their successful catch—and discovered a new species.
Plants & Animals
Dec 6, 2023
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