Science
From Houston to the Moon: Johnson’s Thermal Vacuum Chamber Tests Lunar Solar Technology – NASA
Imagine designing technology that can survive on the Moon for up to a decade, providing a continuous energy supply. NASA selected three companies to develop such systems, aimed at providing a power source at the Moon’s South Pole for...
Science
Vaccines, fluoride, raw milk: How RFK Jr.’s views may shape public health
The announcement that President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the new leader of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has brought renewed attention to many comments the nominee has made about public...
Space
Trump to attend SpaceX Starship’s 6th flight test today: reports
President-elect Donald Trump may watch the sixth SpaceX Starship launch in person on Tuesday (Nov. 19), according to media reports.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued "temporary flight restrictions for VIP movement" near Starship's launch site in Brownsville, Texas...
Life
Coroner says action needed over contaminated baby feed deaths
A senior coroner has warned that more babies could die unless "action is taken", following the deaths of three infants who had received contaminated feed while being cared for in hospital.Three-month-old Aviva Otte died in January 2014 after being...
Environment
Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Under pressure from customers and investors, many U.S. companies have pledged to voluntarily reduce their impact on the climate. But that doesn’t always mean they’re cutting their own greenhouse gas emissions.A large number of companies...
Environment
Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities
Everyone knows that climate change has consequences, such as a higher likelihood of severe floods, hurricanes and droughts. But here’s a lesser-known problem: Climate change makes toilets more likely to break, which leaves people more...
Science
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say;
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate. The Australian Institute of Marine Science said surveys...
Environment
Turning automotive engines into modular chemical plants to make green fuels
Reducing methane emissions is a top priority in the fight against climate change because of its propensity...
Life
You Can Use Gemini to Build Google Home Automations, but Should You?
Smart devices, on their own, are nifty, but one-note. You can turn things on or off, adjust volume or brightness, or tell your...
Life
A cell protector collaborates with a killer
From early development to old age, cell death is a part of life. Without enough of a...
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China’s second-richest man demands apology from ByteDance founder over online attacks
China's second-wealthiest man on Wednesday made a surprise demand that the country's richest man, founder...