Today: November 14, 2024
Today: November 14, 2024

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Tiny glass beads suggest the moon had active volcanoes when dinosaurs roamed Earth

New research suggests that volcanoes were still erupting on the moon when dinosaurs roamed Earth

Tiny glass beads suggest the moon had active volcanoes when dinosaurs roamed Earth
Science|Technology

Polaris Dawn mission to Earth’s orbit will test SpaceX’s capabilities for a commercial space program

The Polaris Dawn mission will test communications, perform research and conduct a spacewalk with SpaceX extravehicular spacesuits.

Polaris Dawn mission to Earth’s orbit will test SpaceX’s capabilities for a commercial space program
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Astronomers have warned against colonial practices in the space industry − a philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

Space may be considered the final frontier, but the US was once a frontier, too. How can space industry leaders avoid repeating practices that led to colonialism in the 18th century and beyond?

Astronomers have warned against colonial practices in the space industry − a philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them
Technology

World's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion in Texas

As with any desktop 3D printer, the Vulcan printer pipes layer by layer to build an object – except this printer is more than 45 feet (13.7 m) wide, weighs

World's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion in Texas
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Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing

Saturday marks the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
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NASA cancels its moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays

NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays

NASA cancels its moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays
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Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers

Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago

Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers
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SERA names India as partner country for Blue Origin space flight

The U.S.-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) on Monday announced India as a partner country in its human spaceflight programme, which will see six citizen

SERA names India as partner country for Blue Origin space flight
Food|Science|Technology

Scientists show how to turn lunar soil fertile for agriculture

If humankind is ever to establish long-term bases on the moon, there will be a need for a regular source of food.

Scientists show how to turn lunar soil fertile for agriculture
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Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt

A private U.S. lunar lander is in orbit around the moon, a day before it will attempt to land on the surface

Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt
Science|Technology

Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction

Scientists are trying to figure out if time travel is even theoretically possible. If it is, it looks like it would take a whole lot more knowledge and resources than humans have now to do it.

Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction
Health|Science

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

Space can damage everything from your cardiovascular and nervous systems to your mental health – long voyages can feel isolating for many.

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

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