Tiny satellites are changing the way we explore our planet and beyond

Mar 27, 2022 14:09 pm UTC| Science

Want to go to space? It could cost you. This month, the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft will make the first fully-private, crewed flight to the International Space Station. The going price for a seat is US$55 million. The...

Scientists find microplastics in blood in 80% of humans

Mar 25, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Nature Health Science

Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered microplastics in human blood for the first time from nearly 80 percent of 22 anonymous, healthy volunteers, warning that the ubiquitous particles could also be making their way...

A solar power station in space? Here’s how it would work – and the benefits it could bring

Mar 21, 2022 15:21 pm UTC| Science

The UK government is reportedly considering a 16 billion proposal to build a solar power station in space. Yes, you read that right. Space-based solar power is one of the technologies to feature in the governments Net...

Powerful X-rays reveal the birth of giant rare earth element deposits – and may give clues for sustainable mining

Mar 21, 2022 15:18 pm UTC| Science

More than ten years ago, the so-called rare earth crisis highlighted the fragility of the supply chain of these metals, which are crucial for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Most of the worlds supply of these...

New diagnostic method detects Parkinson’s Disease through manner of walking

Mar 14, 2022 23:50 pm UTC| Health Science Economy

A new diagnostic method that ascertains if a person is suffering from Parkinsons disease or dementia by looking at the manner of walking has been patented. A new diagnostic technique developed by a St. Marys Hospital...

Unpacking a mystery of physics: Why processes in nature operate only in one direction

Mar 01, 2022 10:03 am UTC| Science

Why do processes in nature only work in one direction? For example, why cant we heat up a cup of coffee in the fridge or prevent a drop of ink from spreading spontaneously in water? Its a question thats puzzled many...

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service activated in Ukraine

Feb 28, 2022 23:11 pm UTC| Technology Economy Politics Science

SpaceX Starlink internet satellites are now active in Ukraine as the country suffers power outages due to Russias invasion, founder and CEO Elon Musk announced. Vice Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin of Ukraine requested...