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Scientists turned plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies; the food could help tackle hunger problem and also feed space crews

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Scientists turned plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies; the food could help tackle hunger problem and also feed space crews

The technology could also potentially be used in places such as submarines and future human settlements on the Moon or Mars (American chemical society photo) Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) are working on a technology that turns plastic waste from a water bottle into part of a cookie. For this, they programmed … Read more

In 1908, an unschooled Indiana widow began a 20-year fight to defend 120 acres of Lake Michigan dunes from a steel giant; 72 years later, 212 acres including part of her tract joined Indiana Dunes to remain open space forever

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In 1908, an unschooled Indiana widow began a 20-year fight to defend 120 acres of Lake Michigan dunes from a steel giant; 72 years later, 212 acres including part of her tract joined Indiana Dunes to remain open space forever

Carr remained determined to defend what she believed was hers (Photo: NPS) In the early 1900s, an Indiana widow spent more than two decades fighting to defend her claim to 120 acres along Lake Michigan. Drusilla Carr had lived on the land for decades before it became valuable. As the city of Gary, Indiana, grew … Read more

Rescue mission is called off for NASA’s aging Swift space telescope

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Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope

CE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year. Rescue mission is called off for NASA’s aging Swift space telescope NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month after the startup’s Link spacecraft rocketed … Read more

In 1998, Nasa sent a rose into space and discovered that microgravity could change its scent

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In 1998, Nasa sent a rose into space and discovered that microgravity could change its scent

A small rose plant spent nine days travelling around Earth aboard Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998. It was not there simply as a botanical curiosity. The flower, ‘Overnight Scentsation’, had been selected for an experiment that asked a surprisingly specific question: would a rose smell the same without Earth’s gravity? When the shuttle returned, the … Read more

Now a ‘Blank Space’: Taylor Swift songs vanish from Trump, White House posts

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Now a ‘Blank Space’: Taylor Swift songs vanish from Trump, White House posts

The political feud between Taylor Swift and Donald Trump stretches back years. Taylor Swift‘s music has disappeared from several social media videos posted by US President Donald Trump’s campaign and the White House after her songs were repeatedly used in Trump-related content in recent months.One of the affected videos was posted by the Team Trump … Read more

In 1967, US satellites hunting secret nuclear tests detected a flash from deep space; the accidental signal became the first observed gamma-ray burst

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In 1967, US satellites hunting secret nuclear tests detected a flash from deep space; the accidental signal became the first observed gamma-ray burst

Artist’s concept of a close-up naked-eye view of a GRB. Credit: NASA For more than half a century, gamma-ray bursts have remained one of the most puzzling events observed in space. These bursts are sudden flashes of gamma rays, a very high-energy form of light. They can appear from almost any direction in the sky … Read more

UAE ramps up moon exploration: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center refuses to back down despite NASA U-turn on Lunar Gateway

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UAE ramps up moon exploration: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center refuses to back down despite NASA U-turn on Lunar Gateway

UAE reiterates space ambitions after NASA lunar pivot Major shifts as global space race enters decisive new phase NASA It caused a ripple effect among international partners, including the United Arab Emirates. The decision to suspend the Lunar Gateway project raised questions about the future of global lunar cooperation, but the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space … Read more

AIIMS, Indian Space Research Organization Ink Space Medicine Agreement

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AIIMS, Indian Space Research Organization Ink Space Medicine Agreement

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Indian Space Research Organization’s Manned Space Flight Center on Monday signed a collaboration agreement for space medicine, opening the door to research on how the human body behaves in space and how these insights can improve healthcare on Earth.The collaboration establishes a framework for … Read more

Space is becoming a crematorium for satellites, and Earth’s upper atmosphere is changing |

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Space is becoming a crematorium for satellites, and Earth's upper atmosphere is changing |

Space is becoming a crematorium for satellites and Earth’s atmosphere is changing (AI-generated image) A new phase of the space race is unfolding above Earth, but its effects may not stay there. Satellite launches have increased dramatically recently, driven largely by commercial megaconstellations designed to provide global broadband and other data services. Currently, there are … Read more