NASA's tiny BurstCube mission launches to study cosmic blasts
NASA's BurstCube, a shoebox-sized satellite designed to study the universe's most powerful explosions, is on its way to the International Space Station.
NASA's BurstCube, a shoebox-sized satellite designed to study the universe's most powerful explosions, is on its way to the International Space Station.
Astronomy
Mar 22, 2024
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Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said.
Space Exploration
Mar 21, 2024
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A NASA-funded commercial space station, Blue Origin's Orbital Reef, recently completed testing milestones for its critical life support system as part of the agency's efforts for new destinations in low Earth orbit.
Space Exploration
Mar 20, 2024
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The largest living animal, the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) which averages about 27 meters in length, has slowly recovered from whaling only to face the rising challenges of global warming, pollution, disrupted food ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 20, 2024
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The world threw away a record amount of smartphones, televisions and other electrical devices in 2022, the UN said Wednesday, warning this avalanche of dumped gadgets was polluting the planet.
Environment
Mar 20, 2024
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It's no exaggeration to say every academic and professional involved in recruiting, teaching or supporting international students in Canada is now concerned about institutions' plans following the federal government's two-year ...
Social Sciences
Mar 20, 2024
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Greenhouse gas emissions significantly increase in countries in the Global South within a few years after initially borrowing from the International Monetary Fund using structural loans, but not when more flexible lending ...
Economics & Business
Mar 19, 2024
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Scientists around the world work hard to rinse quantum systems for noise, which may disturb the function of tomorrow's powerful quantum computers. Researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) have found a way to use noise ...
Quantum Physics
Mar 18, 2024
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Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have identified a yeast that could be used to prevent invasive candidiasis, a major cause of death in hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. The study, published ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 18, 2024
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Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas CO2.
Environment
Mar 18, 2024
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