Mitochondria are often described as the cell’s power plants, because they generate energy. To help them achieve this, mitochondria carry their own small genome called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).
Each cell contains hundreds to…
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Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after breaking free of Earth’s orbit | Space
The four Artemis astronauts have fired up their spacecraft’s engine to break away from Earth’s orbit and zoomed towards the moon, a milestone that commits Nasa to the first crewed lunar flyby in more than half a century.
With enough thrust to…
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Eight-year-old space lover’s plushie shoots for moon onboard Nasa rocket | Nasa
A zero-gravity indicator designed by a San Francisco Bay Area second-grader is aboard Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. As the rocket entered space following Wednesday’s launch, the smiley-faced plush toy was…
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New microwave frying technique could make french fries much healthier
Fried foods are widely enjoyed, but their high fat content is linked to health issues such as obesity and hypertension. Creating lower fat versions that still deliver the same taste and texture could help consumers make healthier choices without…
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Relief for astronauts as fault fixed on Nasa’s $30m Artemis II toilet | Nasa
A blinking fault light on Nasa’s Orion spacecraft signalled an unwelcome setback at the start of the historic Artemis II mission: the toilet was out of order.
Fortunately for the four astronauts on board for the 10-day mission, the issue was…
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4/2/2026: As Earth’s climate warms, when it rains, it pours
As climate change continues, more regions are receiving a greater share of their total rainfall through extreme rain events. Among other impacts, this can stress food and economic security in areas that rely on rainfed agriculture. Credit:…
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NASA Shelves Gateway To Focus On Moon Base
NASA Shelves Gateway To Focus On Moon Base | Aviation Week Network
