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'Astronauts back on Earth': Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby – video
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'Astronauts back on Earth': Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby – video

The Artemis II, and the four astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule, splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday night, with all four astronauts in good health. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch of Nasa, and the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen, have just become the first humans to travel to the moon, and return to Earth safely, since the crew of Apollo 17 in December 1972 ‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II ...

Sciencechina-daily5h ago

Lunar Soil Shows Proof of Organic Matter

Chinese researchers have found proof of organic matter within lunar soil samples, a significant scientific discovery that could have implications for understanding the moon's composition and potential for life.

IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall for India
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IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall for India

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has reiterated its forecast for a below-normal southwest monsoon season, predicting rainfall at 92% of the long-period average due to the looming El Nino shadow.

Morocco Leads Biomass-to-Graphene Innovation
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Morocco Leads Biomass-to-Graphene Innovation

Research in Morocco is advancing biomass-to-graphene technology, aiming to convert agricultural and industrial plant waste into valuable materials and address environmental concerns.

New AI Tool to Predict Bowel Cancer Drug Response on NHS
ScienceThe Guardian22h ago

New AI Tool to Predict Bowel Cancer Drug Response on NHS

A new AI-driven tool, PhenMap, has been announced to predict how patients with advanced bowel cancer will respond to a recently introduced NHS drug. This innovation aims to prevent thousands of patients from undergoing ineffective treatments.

Handbag Made with Tyrannosaurus Rex Collagen Unveiled
Sciencecyprus-mail1d ago

Handbag Made with Tyrannosaurus Rex Collagen Unveiled

Scientists and designers have created a unique handbag using collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils, aiming to showcase the potential and value of laboratory-grown leather. The teal-colored accessory highlights advancements in bio-fabrication.

Scientists Find Evidence for Gargantuan Star Explosions
Sciencecyprus-mail2d ago

Scientists Find Evidence for Gargantuan Star Explosions

Scientists have reportedly found evidence supporting the theory of gargantuan star explosions, specifically supernovas involving the largest stars in the cosmos. These events are described as violent, blasting material into space and leaving behind stellar remnants.

March Ranks Second Warmest Globally, Oceans Near Record Highs Amid Strengthening El Niño
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March Ranks Second Warmest Globally, Oceans Near Record Highs Amid Strengthening El Niño

March was recorded as the second warmest on record globally, with the EU's global warming monitor also reporting the second-highest global sea surface temperature. The El Niño climate phenomenon is strengthening, with global oceans reaching near-record heat levels, and a shift towards El Niño conditions is likely, signaling significant impacts on global weather patterns.

Chandrayaan-2 Data Reveals Stable Water Ice on Moon for Billions of Years
ScienceTimes of India4d ago

Chandrayaan-2 Data Reveals Stable Water Ice on Moon for Billions of Years

A new international study, utilizing data from India's Chandrayaan-2 mission, indicates that lunar water ice deposits in permanently shadowed regions are more stable than previously believed, with 74% of these areas unaffected by impacts. This discovery is vital for future manned lunar missions planning to establish bases.

Fred Hoyle: The Astronomer Who Named the Big Bang
ScienceEL PAIS4d ago

Fred Hoyle: The Astronomer Who Named the Big Bang

English astronomer Fred Hoyle, known for coining the term 'Big Bang' and his contributions to understanding stellar nucleosynthesis, is remembered for both his discoveries and his rejections of prevailing theories.

ScienceDaily Maverick4d ago

Space Oddity Explored

An article delves into a 'space oddity,' discussing unusual or intriguing phenomena observed in space.

Anthropic's Mythos AI Deemed Too Dangerous for Public Release
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Anthropic's Mythos AI Deemed Too Dangerous for Public Release

Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, has reportedly been withheld from public release due to concerns over its potential dangers and "extensional risks." This has drawn attention from industry leaders, including the Goldman Sachs chief, who expressed awareness of the risks.

Sciencechina-daily23h ago

China Develops Key Module for Reusable Spacecraft

China has successfully developed a key composite module essential for reusable spacecraft, marking a significant advancement in its space technology program and capabilities for future space missions.

Rare Comet Expected to Be Visible Globally Without Telescope
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Rare Comet Expected to Be Visible Globally Without Telescope

A rare and impressive comet is expected to become easily observable in the coming days, potentially visible across various regions, including the Polish sky, without the need for a telescope. Astronomers are providing details on its characteristics and optimal viewing times.

It completely changes the way you think: The phenomenon that astronauts experience in space and changes their lives
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It completely changes the way you think: The phenomenon that astronauts experience in space and changes their lives

Οι αστροναύτες της Artemis II περιέγραψαν τη θέα της Σελήνης ως «επιστημονική φαντασία» και μίλησαν για το φαινόμενο που τους έκανε να εκτιμήσουν τη Γη. Καθώς το πλήρωμα της αποστολής Artemis II…

Documentary Explores Ramón y Cajal's Influence on Art and Surrealism
ScienceEL PAIS3d ago

Documentary Explores Ramón y Cajal's Influence on Art and Surrealism

A new documentary examines how Nobel laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal's 1888 discovery of neurons profoundly influenced major artistic figures like Dalí and Lorca, revealing the scientific underpinnings that inspired Surrealism. His drawings are highlighted as key to understanding the human mind and its artistic representation.

China's Desert Wheat Farms Prove Sustainable After Two Years
ScienceSCMP4d ago

China's Desert Wheat Farms Prove Sustainable After Two Years

China has successfully maintained its "desert wheat farms" for two years, demonstrating the viability of growing wheat in sandy environments despite challenging conditions. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to expand agricultural capabilities.

Scientists Document First-Ever Chimpanzee 'Civil War' in Uganda
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Scientists Document First-Ever Chimpanzee 'Civil War' in Uganda

Researchers in Uganda have observed and documented for the first time a 'civil war' within a chimpanzee community, where internal tensions led to a deadly split and conflict between two factions, with scientists still investigating the causes.

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Jolts Rural Nevada
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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Jolts Rural Nevada

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, Nevada, jolting the rural area close to Carson City. Reports indicate that some damage occurred following the tremor.

Chinese Fossils Reveal Earlier Animal Evolution
Sciencecyprus-mail21h ago

Chinese Fossils Reveal Earlier Animal Evolution

A remarkable assemblage of fossils from China indicates that animal life diversified in Earth’s primordial seas millions of years earlier than previously known, showcasing an array of ancient forms.

Global March Temperatures Near Records, Oceans Warm, Raising El Niño Concerns
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Global March Temperatures Near Records, Oceans Warm, Raising El Niño Concerns

Global temperatures in March were near records, with oceans reaching near-record highs, according to the European observatory Copernicus. This contributes to a sustained global average monthly temperature rise, fueling drought conditions in the US and hinting at a potential return of the natural warming phenomenon El Niño.

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Blasting Lava Sky-High
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Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Blasting Lava Sky-High

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, has erupted, sending lava soaring over 200 meters into the air and illuminating the night sky. The ongoing eruption has led to the closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Cell Therapy Leads to 'Remarkable' Recovery for Woman with Severe Autoimmune Diseases
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Cell Therapy Leads to 'Remarkable' Recovery for Woman with Severe Autoimmune Diseases

A 47-year-old woman suffering from three life-threatening autoimmune diseases has achieved a near-normal life after receiving a pioneering cell therapy at University Hospital Erlangen in Germany. Researchers highlight the treatment's success in resetting her immune system, suggesting its potential for other patients with severe autoimmune conditions.

Sciencestraits-times3d ago

Japan to Ban Gene-Edited Embryos

Japan's government is moving to ban the creation of gene-edited embryos, citing ethical concerns over the potential for 'designer babies'.

Emperor Penguins Declared Endangered Amid Sea Ice Shrinkage
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Emperor Penguins Declared Endangered Amid Sea Ice Shrinkage

Emperor penguins have been officially listed as an endangered species following an international assessment, with their population projected to halve by the 2080s due to climate change shrinking their sea ice habitat in Antarctica.

Woman with three deadly diseases has ‘remarkable’ recovery after cell therapy
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Woman with three deadly diseases has ‘remarkable’ recovery after cell therapy

Treatment reset wayward immune system of patient with life-threatening conditions, say scientists, in a world first A woman who lived with three life-threatening autoimmune diseases for more than a decade has returned to a near-normal life after a cell therapy reset her wayward immune system. The 47-year-old had had nine different treatments, none of which had a lasting impact, before receiving the therapy last year at University Hospital Erlangen in Germany. At the time, she required daily b...

United States Records Hottest March in 132 Years
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United States Records Hottest March in 132 Years

The continental United States experienced its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of record-keeping, with March registering persistent unseasonable heat, confirmed by NOAA data.