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Nov 15, 2023

Single molecule makes a sensitive pressure and force sensor

Posted by in category: electronics

Researchers detect and control how a single piezoresisitive molecule changes shape when a mechanical force is applied to it.

Nov 15, 2023

Fleet of Spaceships Going for the Moon Is How Wernher von Braun Imagined the Future

Posted by in category: space travel

Back in the 1950s, when the larger humanity was just beginning to ponder trips beyond the boundary of our world by means of rockets, visionaries were already dreaming of trips to the Moon and the neighboring planets, some of them so large in scope they were akin to the first colonization moves.

Nov 15, 2023

Mars probe sees Red Planet atmosphere glowing green at night

Posted by in category: space

Using ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, scientists have observed nightglow in Mars’ atmosphere, a phenomenon where the night sky glows green, almost like an aurora.

Nov 15, 2023

The ‘Cosmic Vine’: Astronomers discover a large structure that hosts at least 20 massive galaxies

Posted by in categories: evolution, space

An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a large-scale structure that consists of at least 20 massive galaxies. The structure, dubbed “Cosmic Vine,” has a size of about 13 million physical light years. The finding was detailed in a paper published Nov. 8 on the pre-print server arXiv.

Massive and dense structures of are perceived as progenitors of galaxy clusters—the most massive gravitationally-bound systems in the universe. Therefore, detecting new structures of this type and investigating them in detail is fundamental for our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.

Now, a group of astronomers led by Shuowen Jin of the Technical University of Denmark, has detected a new object of this type—a large -like structure, hence its name Cosmic Vine. The structure was revealed at a redshift of 3.44, in the Extended Groth Strip (EGS) field observed with JWST. The observations were complemented by data from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).

Nov 15, 2023

BMW halts its ICE production, in Germany at least

Posted by in category: futurism

BMW halts the production of internal combustion engines, in its own country at least. Now its main German plant will produce EVs only.

Nov 15, 2023

Scientists discover that sperm can ‘defy the laws of physics’

Posted by in categories: mathematics, physics

Sperm can “defy the laws of physics”, according to new research.

The laws of motion have helped us to comprehend the behaviours of the natural world for centuries, but sperm appears to go against one of the laws set down by Isaac Newton.

Kenta Ishimoto and his fellow mathematical scientists from Kyoto University have revealed new research which suggests that sperm actually display qualities which don’t follow Newton’s third law of motion.

Nov 15, 2023

Should You Consider Lung Cancer Screening?

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening is recommended based on age and smoking history. Find out if you are eligible.

Nov 15, 2023

YouTube to start cracking down on AI clones of musicians

Posted by in categories: media & arts, robotics/AI

Video-sharing platform, YouTube, is to start cracking down on AI clones of musicians, giving music labels the ability to take down content.

Nov 15, 2023

Antibiotics: Used properly, antibiotics can save lives by fighting bacterial infections

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Read about how to use antibiotics and about when not to use antibiotics.

Nov 15, 2023

Japan: Advancing tech landscape with women in science & technology

Posted by in categories: evolution, science

Japan, a country known for its rich history and technological prowess, is moving towards a more equitable evolution. Join us as we explore the compelling journey of women in science and technology, breaking barriers, unlocking innovation, and potentially steering japan toward a brighter, more inclusive future.