Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station.
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Nov 30, 2021
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When a CEO steps down or is dismissed, the attention of the board is on how to choose the right executive to succeed that CEO. However, Bocconi University professor Dovev Lavie claims that managing the process of introducing ...
Social Sciences
Jul 15, 2021
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Birdwatchers get very excited when a 'rare' migratory bird makes landfall having been blown off-course and flown beyond its normal range. But these are rare for a reason; most birds that have made the journey before are able ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 12, 2021
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Like a wrench that gums up the gears, a common anesthetic keeps the motor proteins in your cells from making their rounds.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 28, 2021
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Researchers at the University of Chicago have created the first usable computational model of the entire virus responsible for COVID-19—and they are making this model widely available to help advance research during the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 7, 2021
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The workplace is full of psychological hazards, including abusive supervisors and mistreatment from customers. But there are also physical hazards like falls from heights, working with faulty equipment and exposure to harsh ...
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2020
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South Asia accounted for nearly two-fifths of the world's poor, nearly half of the world's malnourished children and was home to the largest number of stunted children in 2015. Despite this, the region had made significant ...
Economics & Business
Oct 6, 2020
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New research has revealed for the first time that shield bugs use a variety of colors throughout their lives to avoid predators.
Plants & Animals
Jun 25, 2020
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When cuttlefish know that shrimp—their favourite food—will be available in the evening, they eat fewer crabs during the day. This capacity to make decisions based on future expectations reveals complex cognitive abilities.
Plants & Animals
Feb 4, 2020
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A low-cost intervention aimed at fostering a growth mindset in students gave the students more confidence in their entrepreneurship abilities and helped them persist when challenges arose.
Education
Aug 13, 2019
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