A new study could help further attempts to slow human aging as gene tweaking experiments have improved the lifespans of fruit flies by 30%.
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Docking Complete: SpaceX Dragon Soars to ISS with 6,000 Pounds of Science and Supplies
At 9:52 a.m. EST, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked to the forward port of the International Space Stations Harmony module.
This mission, SpaceX’s 31st commercial resupply service for NASA, delivered over 6,000 pounds of scientific equipment and cargo to the space station. The journey began at 9:29 a.m. on November 4, when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Habitable Zones Aren’t Always Safe Havens: The Hidden Cosmic Perils Facing Potential Life
When considering the potential for life on exoplanets, scientists often focus on the habitable zone, the region around a star where conditions might allow liquid water to exist. However, new research suggests that this concept alone oversimplifies the dangers these planets face. It’s not just about being in the right place; it’s also about avoiding interstellar chaos.
While identifying exoplanets in the habitable zone is a crucial step in the search for extraterrestrial life, their environments can be treacherous. In a study soon to be published in The Astronomical Journal, researchers led by Tisyagupta Pyne from Visva-Bharati University highlight the threats lurking in dense stellar neighborhoods. Stellar flybys and catastrophic supernovae explosions have the power to disrupt entire planetary systems, stripping atmospheres or ejecting planets into interstellar space.
Achieving the “Impossible”: Nuclear Physicists Are Closer Than Ever to the Elusive Double Magic Nuclei
Advancements in nuclear physics may soon enable the creation of stable, superheavy nuclei, paving the way for new materials and insights into atomic stability.
A team of scientists has made significant advancements in the quest to create new, long-lasting superheavy nuclei. These double magic nuclei, which have a precise number of protons and neutrons that form a highly stable configuration, are exceptionally resistant to decay. Their research could deepen our understanding of the forces that bind atoms and pave the way for the development of new materials with unique properties. This work brings us a step closer to the so-called “Island of Stability,” a theoretical region in the nuclei chart where it’s believed some nuclei could exist far longer than those created so far.
The study, led by Professor Feng-Shou Zhang, has predicted promising reactions between different elements that could be used in experiments to create double magic nuclei. One key discovery involves a reaction between a special type of radioactive calcium isotope and a plutonium target, which could produce the predicted double magic nuclei 298 Fl. Another potential double magic nuclei, 304 120, could be created by combining vanadium and berkelium, although this reaction is currently less likely to succeed.
New high-speed 3D bioprinter uses acoustics to print human tissues
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Researchers have designed a high-speed 3D bioprinter to accurately print human tissues.
Interestingly, this advanced bioprinter is capable of fabricating a diverse array of tissues, including both soft brain tissue and harder materials such as cartilage and bone.
This development comes from biomedical engineers from the University of Melbourne.
Future of the World — Space Politics & Interplanetary Conflict
Remember to watch part 1: https://youtu.be/tANAl15CCLE
Welcome to the year 2,324, where humanity has transcended its Earthly origins to build civilizations across the solar system. Mars, Titan, and even the clouds of Venus are now home to more than 2.5 billion people, thanks to anti-aging technologies and AI-driven advancements. But how did we get here? And what does life look like in this brave new world? In this continuation of my speculative future series, I explore the political structures, societal shifts, and technological innovations that define our interplanetary existence. Get ready for a journey through a transformed solar system!
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Credit to ‘StolenMadWolf’ for creating the collection that several of the solar system flags in this video are based on: https://www.deviantart.com/stolenmadwolf/gallery/82886572/sol-flag-collection