World The Artemis Moon Tree seedlings are set to be planted around the US as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Apollo moon landing. The seedlings were grown from seeds that left the Earth in 1971, circled the Moon, and returned to the Earth. The goal is to commemorate the Apollo mission and the contributions of American astronauts to science and space exploration. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World This experiment demonstrates that two photons can be entangled and have opposite properties, such as circular polarization. This means that the photons behave like a “quantum yin-yang” with complementary features. This experiment is the first to demonstrate this behavior in photons, which could be applied to quantum computers. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World “Beyond the Light” is an exhibition in New York City showcasing over 100 artifacts from NASA’s archives in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. The exhibition features space suits, training equipment, newly released archive images, and artifacts tells the stories of the people behind the mission. The photos also capture the beauty in space exploration, and help us appreciate the tremendous scientific and engineering accomplishments of NASA over the past five decades. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World This paper examines how the climate crisis is impacting food security around the world. It argues that undernutrition is on the rise, particularly among vulnerable populations, while food prices are increasing, revealing a major challenge to the global food system. It calls for a collective effort from governments, researchers, and the private sector to mitigate the impacts of climate change and improve access to nutritious food for all. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World A recent excavation in Murcia, Spain unearthed an impressive collection of fossils, including whale bones and vertebrates that are estimated to date back millions of years. After a digging project was undertaken to build new wastewater pipes, the fossils were found buried beneath the city, suggesting that ancient life had once been in the area. These discoveries now provide researchers with insight into the area’s ancient past. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station, carrying seven crew members aboard. The NASA crew consists of three astronauts from California, three from Japan, and one from Ireland. Expedition 69 welcomed them to their home for the next six months. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World Male spiders of the species Cyclosa argenteoaurantia live in take-out containers to protect against predators. When they sense danger, the spiders will rest in the container and use it as if it is a female spider, extending its legs in a mating pose. The spiders appear to be using the container as a decoy to confuse potential predators and save itself from harm. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World New research conducted by an international team of scientists has revealed crucial new insights into the way one of the most fundamental molecules in nature is formed. The molecule, formaldehyde, is abundant in interstellar clouds, playing an essential role in astrochemistry. The discoveries made by the researchers will help us to better understand the formation of complex interstellar molecules. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World A SpaceX Dragon Endeavor spacecraft carrying four international crew members docked to the International Space Station earlier this week. This marks the first crewed mission to the ISS since the pandemic began, and the first with the SpaceX Dragon capsule. The mission is a key milestone in the continued research of the space station and its impact on human exploration. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
World Scientists have successfully engineered a see-through squid with glowing parts that allow its organs to be seen easily. This has been done through a technique called tissue clearing, which removes a squid’s pigments and works to make its proteins transparent. As a result, a glowing squid with a visible brain has been created, which aids scientists in their study of squid anatomy and behavior. Sebastian Hawthorne 28/08/2023
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