The lunar economy, complete with its own supply chain, may seem like a distant concept, but its foundations are already here. It will center around using the moon’s natural resources to construct scientific infrastructure on its surface, as…
Category: 9. Sci-Tech
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Smithsonian meteorites help unlock the mystery of Earth’s water arrival
Recent research published in the journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta reveals that water reached Earth during the late stages of the planet’s evolution from dust and gas, specifically during late accretion when the planet was gathering…
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Great Wall of China may be centuries older than previously thought
Archaeological excavations in eastern China’s Shandong province suggest that some of the…
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1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe’s oldest w
Scientists have identified the oldest tree in Europe—a small common juniper (Juniperus communis L.) growing in Finnish Lapland that has reached the age of 1,647 years, surpassing the oldest previously recognized trees in Europe by over…
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Researchers discover how to convert harmful emissions into ‘miracle’ material graphene
Methane is one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases, trapping heat 84 times more effectively than carbon dioxide. It seeps into the atmosphere from landfills, sewage plants, and livestock, accelerating our losing battle against…
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Scientists observed violent titanium rainstorms on an alien world
Some exoplanets are scorching hot, while others have supersonic winds. But the latest target of the ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), WASP-121b? Well, this exoplanet has titanium rainstorms—a weather system ripped straight from the…
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Space fight! Elon Musk and famed astronaut trade online insults over ‘stuck’ crew
SpaceX founder Elon Musk pulled no punches in a testy exchange with European Space Agency…
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USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers
The widespread layoff of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown vital research into disarray, according to former and current employees of the agency. Scientists hit by the layoffs were working on projects to improve crops, defend…
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Burning SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris illuminates German skies
Residents across several European countries were captivated by a spectacular light show in the early hours Wednesday, as bright lights with long fiery tails streaked across the sky. The phenomenon was linked to debris from a SpaceX Falcon 9…
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The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising
An asteroid discovered late last year is continuing to stir public interest as its odds of striking planet Earth less than eight years from now continue to increase.
Two weeks ago, when Ars first wrote about the asteroid, designated 2024 YR4,…
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