Category: 7. Science
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Meet The Walking Shark That Can ‘Walk’ On Land And Survive Without Oxygen For Extended Periods
The epaulette shark’s ability to “walk” on land gives it a distinct survival advantage and traces … [+] its lineage back to the Jurassic period. getty When most people picture a shark, they likely imagine a sleek predator slicing through the ocean’s depths and not one that ambles across the seafloor on fins resembling tiny…
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Chinese scientists work on first flag capable of waving on moon-Xinhua
BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese scientists are exploring the feasibility of an idea proposed by elementary school students: creating a flag that can wave on the airless moon. At the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL), researchers from Beijing and the eastern province of Anhui are collaborating to develop a payload for the Chang’e-7 mission,…
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Take Action to Counterattack Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
Lurking just beneath the crop canopy, waiting to rob yield and wreak havoc, are hidden criminals: herbicide-resistant weeds. As technology has advanced, these weeds adapt to control tactics, often faster than we can respond, making them the “most-wanted” weed species. Herbicide-resistant weeds are one of the most significant problems facing farmers, costing them time and money,… Continue…
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NASA’s Eau de Space—the Scent of Outer Space in a Bottle – Greek Reporter
NASA’s Eau de Space—the Scent of Outer Space in a Bottle Greek Reporter Continue Reading News Source: https://greekreporter.com/2025/01/08/nasa-eau-de-space-scent-outer-space/
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Optics / Photonics Information | AZoOptics.com
Terms While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical … Continue Reading News Source: https://www.azooptics.com/News.aspx?newsIDu003d30119
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UK Space Agency: Space sustainability | WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Find answers to questions about space debris, the risk to satellites in orbit, and how space sustainability can help, as well as the UK Space Agency’s work to address these issues. Sustainable Space Community Hub Join the Sustainable Space Community Hub to stay up to date with all the latest news and activities in space sustainability. Members…
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Detailed aerial data marks decrease in Arctic pressure ridges
Across the Arctic, multiyear ice is increasingly melting, dramatically reducing the frequency and size of Arctic pressure ridges. Arctic pressure ridges are created when ice floes press against each other and become stacked. They are a characteristic feature of Arctic sea ice, an obstacle for shipping, and an essential component of the ecosystem. In a…
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SpaceX to launch more Starlink satellites from Florida today. Watch live!
SpaceX is set to launch more of its internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast today (Jan. 8). A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink spacecraft, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during a nearly four-hour launch window opening at 10:27 a.m. EST (1527…
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Antarctica’s Melting Ice Could Awaken Hidden Volcanoes, Impact Climate Change
Antarctica’s melting ice sheet, driven by global climate change, could potentially awaken over 100 hidden volcanoes buried beneath its surface. The phenomenon, linked to the reduction of pressure on magma chambers as ice melts, has been associated with increased volcanic activity in other regions. Scientists suggest that as the Antarctic Ice Sheet continues to thin,…
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New Zealand news roundup: 19 December to 8 January
Image: Grace Gay for Research Professional News This week: AI funding, medical research leadership and concerns over mental health legislation In depth: New Zealand’s Performance-Based Research Fund has “outlived its utility”, the Royal Society Te Apārangi has said. Full story: Performance-Based Research Fund ‘has outlived its… Continue Reading News Source: https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-zealand-2025-1-new-zealand-news-roundup-19-december-to-8-january/