Since it launched into space on April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has been an invaluable instrument to astronomers in unraveling the mysteries of the universe.
As it orbits the Earth from 340…
Category: 7. Science
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WASP-189b reveals chemical link between stars and planets
Astronomers have long believed that planets are built from the same raw materials as the stars they orbit. But proving that connection has been difficult because most planets keep their key ingredients hidden deep inside.
Now, a blazing-hot world…
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UPLC profiling of matcha extract capping biosynthesized copper oxide nanoparticles and their antimicrobial and cytotoxic potentials
Mahmoud, M. E., Ibrahim, G. A. A. & Abdelwahab, M. S. Manganese dioxide nanoparticles decorated with chitosan for effective removal of lead and lanthanum ions from water by microwave sorption technique. Mater. Sci. Eng. B 267, 115091 (2021).
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Most Pristine Star Ever Found Reveals Early Universe
The first stars were composed of pure hydrogen and helium gas, with no heavy elements. They were so enormous that none are believed to have survived to the present.) But their smaller descendants, if born, could still be alive now. We could…
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Most U.S. states are warming but not in the way you think
Climate change is affecting the United States in very different ways depending on the region, according to a study published in PLOS Climate. Researchers María Dolores Gadea Rivas of the University of Zaragoza, Spain and Jesús Gonzalo of…
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Artemis II crew move closer to moon than Earth on historic mission – The Irish Times
The Artemis II crew are now closer to the moon than the Earth, Nasa said on Saturday morning, as the four astronauts completed the third day of their flight to the moon.
“We can see the moon out of the docking hatch right now. It’s a beautiful…
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These overlooked brain cells may control fear and PTSD
Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted as caretakers, helping hold neurons together and…
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These overlooked brain cells may control fear and PTSD
Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted as caretakers, helping hold neurons together and…
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Chinese researchers unveil catalyst to cut energy use, boost light olefins production efficiency
SHENYANG — A Chinese research team has developed a new catalytic strategy that enables efficient conversion of syngas into light olefins under mild conditions.
The study, led by professors Sun Jian and Ge Qingjie at…
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Artemis crew more than halfway to Moon send back photos of Earth
The Artemis 2 astronauts crossed the midpoint between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they headed toward a planned lunar flyby, with NASA sharing early images of Earth captured from inside the Orion spacecraft.
Astronaut…
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