SpaceX announced Monday it's aiming to launch this year the first all-civilian mission into Earth's orbit, led by a tech billionaire who plans to raffle off one of the spots aboard the craft.
Space Exploration
Feb 2, 2021
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In early 2020, ESA launched a contest asking the general public to submit ideas on how Earth observation data can help monitor the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, one of the winning ideas has been integrated into the ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 7, 2020
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The endangered Mauritius fruit bat is once again the centre of a controversial cull at the hands of its government, much to the alarm of wildlife conservation organisations. Under pressure from both farmers and the public, ...
Ecology
Nov 27, 2020
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Although it is a widely known scientific fact that infectious diseases emerge and re-emerge due to climate change, a study which included the involvement of the UAB published in PLOS ONE reveals that 48.9% of the population ...
Environment
Nov 25, 2020
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Sustainable food consumption is considered critical for combatting climate change. Sustainable food choices are thought to be key to reducing the environmental impact of human food consumption, with the food lifecycle contributing ...
Environment
Sep 7, 2020
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Head injuries may be worryingly common among police officers, according to a new pilot study led by the University of Exeter.
Social Sciences
Jul 20, 2020
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New Curtin University-led research has found that people living in rural and urban areas across Western Australia need to be educated about how to identify the different types of venomous and non-venomous reptiles in WA, ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 14, 2020
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A team of experts who are looking to combat viruses are to make a plea to the general public to help them in a new research project by becoming garden detectives—and hunt for the humble woodlouse.
Plants & Animals
Jul 6, 2020
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Research from the University of Kent has found that people who adopt a collectivist mindset are more likely to comply with social distancing and hygiene practices to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic emerged at a time when climate and energy policies were experiencing greater attention and—in some cases—greater momentum. But the ensuing global health emergency and economic crisis mean that the ...
Environment
Apr 29, 2020
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