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A retro-futuristic spacecraft with a mixture of the old and new has passed a major milestone as it's readied for its debut orbital mission. Sierra Space has announced that its Dream Chaser cargo spaceplane has demonstrated that it can handle payloads.
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A preserved tree fossil gives an unprecedented view into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire, triggering environmental chaos, influencing everything from an increase in cave paintings to the Neanderthal extinction.
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Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.
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Neurons that tell you to stop eating could unlock obesity treatments
February 16, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have identified the specific neurons in mice brains that tell them they've eaten enough. This fascinating discovery could play a big role in the future of weight loss treatments for humans. -
From the pond to your plate – duckweed approved as a vegetable in Europe
February 16, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhen most people think of duckweed, they likely picture a green film growing across the surface of a stinky, stagnant slough. The protein-rich plant may soon be on your plate, however, as it's been approved for human consumption in Europe. -
Decommissioned wind turbine blades recycled into asphalt for new roads
February 14, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAs much as wind turbines are great for producing clean energy, disposing of them when the time comes can be challenging. Researchers in China have hit upon a clever way to use discarded blades to build long-lasting roads. -
"Dessert stomach" finally found in the brain
February 14, 2025 | Michael IrvingYou lean back from the dinner table, feeling like you physically couldn’t fit another bite in – but then someone offers pie and you just can’t say no. Scientists have now identified the neurons behind the “dessert stomach” phenomenon. -
What do Egyptian mummies smell like? Scientists sniff out an answer
February 13, 2025 | Michael IrvingWe know what they look like, and even sound like, but there’s one question you might not have pondered: what do ancient Egyptian mummies smell like? Whether you wanted to know or not, scientists have now given us an answer. -
Modified fish and flies could pull pollution out of the environment
February 13, 2025 | Ben CoxworthMethylmercury is an extremely toxic compound, and unfortunately it's often present in the fish that we eat. Scientists are now developing a method of removing it from the environment, utilizing engineered fish and flies that take up the compound and neutralize it. -
Graphite-levitating satellite could finally find dark matter
February 12, 2025 | Michael IrvingDark matter is thought to outnumber regular matter by a factor of five to one – so why can’t we find the stuff? A new study proposes looking for it from space, using a satellite containing a levitating piece of graphite and a laser. -
Hyrdogel soaks up cosmic rays to protect space travelers
February 11, 2025 | David SzondyHydrogel is something that most of us are familiar with from it being used in contact lenses, burn dressings, and hair gel. In future, it might also be used to shield astronauts from the hazard of deadly cosmic radiation on long space voyages. -
New analysis of pterosaur bones may bring us lighter, stronger aircraft
February 11, 2025 | Ben CoxworthYou may think that if a species died out millions of years ago, its design would be too old to have any applications in our technology. A new analysis of pterosaur bones, however, suggests that they could inspire lighter, stronger aircraft materials. -
Bacteria make a meal of toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals'
February 09, 2025 | Michael IrvingToxic ‘forever chemicals’ are increasingly showing up in the environment, our food and drinking water, and our bodies. But we might have a new weapon: scientists have identified a bacterium that can eat these chemicals, as well as their byproducts.
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