Moonshot pad roaring back into action with SpaceX launch
The launch pad used to send Americans to the moon and shuttle astronauts into orbit is roaring back into action.
Space Exploration
Feb 17, 2017
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Tiger shark migrations altered by climate change, new study finds
A new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science revealed that the locations and timing of tiger shark movement in the western North Atlantic Ocean have changed ...
Ecology
Jan 13, 2022
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Researchers develop technology to mass produce quantum dot lasers for optical communications
South Korean researchers have successfully developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough paves the way for reducing the production cost ...
Optics & Photonics
Jun 28, 2024
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Using metals for fuel
Did you know that in microgravity we are preparing one of the most promising fuels for the future?
Materials Science
Jan 15, 2021
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New 'electronic nose' nano-sensor being developed for food safety, health
The "electronic nose" sensor developed by a University of California, Riverside engineering professor, and being commercialized by Innovation Economy Crowd (ieCrowd), will be further refined to detect deadly pathogens including ...
Nanophysics
Jun 13, 2013
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NASA awards two contracts for next generation spacesuits
NASA on Wednesday announced it has awarded contracts to two companies to develop the next generation of spacesuits for missions to the International Space Station and the Moon.
Space Exploration
Jun 1, 2022
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Boeing sends first crew capsule to ISS this week
Boeing is all set to launch its Starliner spacecraft for the first time to the International Space Station at the end of this week, a key mission as NASA looks to resume crewed flight by 2020.
Space Exploration
Dec 18, 2019
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In space capsules, little room but big improvement
In 1961, an American astronaut reached space for the first time and soared through the heavens in a gumdrop-shaped capsule.
Space Exploration
Sep 21, 2017
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Topological transitions in metamaterials
The ability to control the flow of electrons using engineered materials is fundamental to the information technology revolution, yet many properties of matter are still unclear. Now a University of Alberta researcher is closer ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 14, 2012
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SpaceX shows off its blackened 'Dragon' craft
Bearing brown and black scorch marks from its fiery tour in orbit in December, the Dragon spacecraft built by US company SpaceX went on display in the US capital on Thursday.
Space Exploration
Feb 10, 2011
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