Blue Origin delays next flight over technical issues
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin said it would push back the launch of its fifth crewed rocket, originally scheduled for Friday, over technical issues.
Space Exploration
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Hubble is fully operational once again
In the history of space exploration, a handful of missions have set new records for ruggedness and longevity. On Mars, the undisputed champion is the Opportunity rover, which was slated to run for 90 days but remained in ...
Astronomy
Dec 10, 2021
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Researchers: Climate pledges see world closing on Paris goal
Recent pledges by the United States and other nations could help cap global warming at 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) by the end of the century, but only if efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions to "net zero" by 2050 ...
Environment
May 4, 2021
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Low-income families strained by distance learning
When the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools across the country in March, districts turned to emergency online instruction, distributing tens of thousands of internet hot spots and learning devices like laptops and tablets.
Education
Oct 21, 2020
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'Exhausted beyond measure': what teachers are saying about COVID-19 and the disruption to education
All Victorian school students will be learning remotely from Wednesday. Prior to the state's premier Daniel Andrews announcing a tightening of restrictions over the weekend, only students in prep to Year 10 in Melbourne and ...
Education
Aug 4, 2020
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Remote jury trials during COVID-19: what one project found about fairness and technology
On March 23 2020, jury trials in England and Wales were suspended in response to COVID-19. This was done to protect public safety as social distancing measures were difficult to implement in courtrooms. Since then, several ...
Social Sciences
Jul 16, 2020
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Insects could help increase Europe's food self-sufficiency but will they catch on?
Insects in products such as pasta or bread, microalgae, and single-cell proteins derived from wood could feed and nourish humans and animals in the future. Now, those exploring alternative proteins for more sustainable eating ...
Environment
May 12, 2020
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Actively engaging local people could make grizzly conservation policies more bearable
How would you feel if a large carnivore roamed in your backyard?
Ecology
Mar 11, 2020
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Boeing's crew capsule declared ready for 1st space flight
Boeing's Starliner crew capsule finally has a launch date for its first test flight to the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Dec 12, 2019
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China's failed gene-edited baby experiment proves we're not ready for human embryo modification
More than a year ago, the world was shocked by Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui's attempt to use CRISPR technology to modify human embryos and make them resistant to HIV, which led to the birth of twins Lulu and Nana.
Biotechnology
Dec 6, 2019
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