Space exploration is a complex and risky mission that requires careful preparation and a thorough understanding of the challenges inherent to life in space.
Space Exploration
Feb 8, 2024
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A light-based, food sanitization technique successfully eliminated multiple harmful pathogens in a new study carried out by Penn State researchers.
Biotechnology
Aug 16, 2022
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Packing for outer space? Here's one thing you won't want to forget.
Materials Science
Jul 8, 2020
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Scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) have designed a new nano material that can reflect or transmit light on demand with temperature control, opening the door to technology that protects astronauts in space ...
General Physics
Jul 3, 2017
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A simplified technique to fabricate nano-crystals of cerium dioxide (CeO2), which have wide-ranging technological and industrial applications, has been "unexpectedly" demonstrated by a UNSW chemist.
Nanomaterials
Jul 10, 2013
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(Phys.org) —On May 12, 2013, the sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 10 p.m. EDT. This flare is classified as an X1.7, making it the first X-class flare of 2013. The flare was also associated with another ...
Space Exploration
May 13, 2013
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On Jan. 13, 2013, at 2:24 a.m. EST, the sun erupted with an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection or CME. Not to be confused with a solar flare, a CME is a solar phenomenon that can send solar particles into space and reach ...
Space Exploration
Jan 14, 2013
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Drastic reductions in Arctic sea ice in the last decade may be intensifying the chemical release of bromine into the atmosphere, resulting in ground-level ozone depletion and the deposit of toxic mercury ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 2, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Fat doughnut-shaped dust shrouds that obscure about half of supermassive black holes could be the result of high speed crashes between planets and asteroids, according to a new theory from an international ...
Astronomy
Oct 28, 2011
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According to a new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, the ozone isn't healing as quickly as expected, leading to higher levels of surface ultraviolet (UV) radiation in recent years.
Environment
Jun 1, 2023
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