At the end of their lives, most satellites fall to their death. Many of the smaller ones, including most of those going up as part of the “mega-constellations” currently under construction, are intended to burn up in the atmosphere….
Category: 7. Science
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Scientists say ‘Mercury’ should not exist: Here’s Why
For years, the planet Mercury has been a mystery for its existence. The smallest and closest…
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NASA Found This on Top of Mars’s Biggest Volcano
Rising more than twice the height of Mount Everest, Olympus Mons dominates the landscape of Mars and holds the title of the largest volcano in the Solar System. Its massive size and unique structure continue to intrigue scientists, decades…
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'What the heck is this?' James Webb telescope spots inexplicable planet with diamonds and soot in its atmosphere – MSN
- ‘What the heck is this?’ James Webb telescope spots inexplicable planet with diamonds and soot in its atmosphere MSN
- Scientists from UChicago, other institutions discover bizarre lemon-shaped planet orbiting neutron star CBS News
- NASA’S James…
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Hidden quantum spin liquid behavior confirmed in a new kagome crystal
Deep inside some magnetic materials, electrons can behave in ways that seem to defy common sense. Instead of lining up neatly like tiny compass needles, as magnets usually do, their spins remain restless, fluctuating endlessly even near absolute…
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Fusion reactors may create dark matter particles in their walls
Fusion reactors are designed to produce clean energy, but new theory suggests they could also generate one of physics’ most elusive particles.
A proposal from U.S. researchers argues that large fusion plants may inadvertently create axions –…
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This Bizarre Parasitic ‘Mushroom’ Plant Quit Photosynthesis – And It’s Thriving : ScienceAlert
A weird-looking parasitic plant has discarded all its photosynthesis machinery – and nevertheless has found a way to thrive.
A new analysis of seven Balanophora species has found that these crazy plants have reduced their plastid genomes, or…
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The Soft Robot Hand That Handles Fragile Gear—and Heavy Loads
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עברית (Hebrew)Handling irregular, delicate, or heavy objects remains a persistent challenge for both industrial automation and frontline operations….
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Dog saved owner after his heart stopped on Sandbanks beach
Ms Dashwood, a healthcare assistant from Bournemouth, said she thought Beau was just playing on the beach until she saw Mr Howarth on the ground.
She said: “He was dead, purple and freezing cold. I checked his…
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The deep ocean has a missing link and scientists finally found it
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have found that large sharks can spend hours far below the ocean surface in the mesopelagic zone, a layer stretching from 200 to 1,000 meters (650 to 3,300 feet) deep. This dim region…
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