BepiColombo Reveals Stunning New Images of Mercury
On Thursday, the European Space Agency (ESA) released stunning close-up images of Mercury's surface taken by the BepiColombo spacecraft during its sixth flyby, revealing sunlit plains and potentially icy craters near the north pole.
BepiColombo Reveals Stunning New Images of Mercury
On Thursday, the European Space Agency (ESA) released stunning close-up images of Mercury's surface taken by the BepiColombo spacecraft during its sixth flyby, revealing sunlit plains and potentially icy craters near the north pole.
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BBVA Award Recognizes GLP-1 Hormone Discoverers for Diabetes, Obesity Treatments
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine was given to four researchers for their discovery of the GLP-1 hormone's role in glucose regulation, appetite, and its implications for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.
BBVA Award Recognizes GLP-1 Hormone Discoverers for Diabetes, Obesity Treatments
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine was given to four researchers for their discovery of the GLP-1 hormone's role in glucose regulation, appetite, and its implications for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Shigatse, Tibet
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Shigatse, Tibet, at 9 am local time on Tuesday, causing tremors felt up to 400km away in Kathmandu, Nepal, and impacting nearby areas in Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India; authorities are assessing the damage and the Everest region's landscape park is closed.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Shigatse, Tibet
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Shigatse, Tibet, at 9 am local time on Tuesday, causing tremors felt up to 400km away in Kathmandu, Nepal, and impacting nearby areas in Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India; authorities are assessing the damage and the Everest region's landscape park is closed.
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NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Cuts Costs
Facing an \$11 billion price tag, NASA scrapped its original Mars sample return plan and devised two cheaper alternatives, using either a modified sky crane or a commercial lander to bring samples back to Earth between 2035 and 2039, pending congressional funding.
NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Cuts Costs
Facing an \$11 billion price tag, NASA scrapped its original Mars sample return plan and devised two cheaper alternatives, using either a modified sky crane or a commercial lander to bring samples back to Earth between 2035 and 2039, pending congressional funding.
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China Prioritizes Technological Self-Reliance in 2024
China's selection of "high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement" as its top 2024 science and technology buzzword highlights its progress in innovation, as seen in its 11th ranking in the Global Innovation Index, the success of the Chang'e 6 mission, and the launch of HarmonyOS Next...
China Prioritizes Technological Self-Reliance in 2024
China's selection of "high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement" as its top 2024 science and technology buzzword highlights its progress in innovation, as seen in its 11th ranking in the Global Innovation Index, the success of the Chang'e 6 mission, and the launch of HarmonyOS Next...
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Viking Graves Unearth Treasures, Revealing Trade and Raiding Practices
Metal detectorists in Fitjar, Norway, uncovered two Viking women's graves (800-850 A.D.) containing jewelry, coins, tools, and a repurposed book clasp possibly looted from a British monastery, revealing insights into Viking trade, raiding, and social structures.
Viking Graves Unearth Treasures, Revealing Trade and Raiding Practices
Metal detectorists in Fitjar, Norway, uncovered two Viking women's graves (800-850 A.D.) containing jewelry, coins, tools, and a repurposed book clasp possibly looted from a British monastery, revealing insights into Viking trade, raiding, and social structures.
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NASA Unveils Revised Mars Sample Return Plans
NASA proposed two new strategies for a Mars sample return mission, aiming to reduce costs to $5.5 billion–$7.7 billion and return samples by 2035–2039, using either a sky crane or commercial heavy-lift lander, addressing concerns of the previous plan's $11 billion cost and 2040 return date.
NASA Unveils Revised Mars Sample Return Plans
NASA proposed two new strategies for a Mars sample return mission, aiming to reduce costs to $5.5 billion–$7.7 billion and return samples by 2035–2039, using either a sky crane or commercial heavy-lift lander, addressing concerns of the previous plan's $11 billion cost and 2040 return date.
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NASA Cancels Costly Mars Sample Return Plan, Proposes Cheaper Alternatives
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson canceled the $11 billion Mars sample return plan due to cost and time overruns, presenting two new $6 billion-$7 billion options focusing on streamlined processes and commercial partnerships for a 2030s return.
NASA Cancels Costly Mars Sample Return Plan, Proposes Cheaper Alternatives
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson canceled the $11 billion Mars sample return plan due to cost and time overruns, presenting two new $6 billion-$7 billion options focusing on streamlined processes and commercial partnerships for a 2030s return.
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NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Targeting Lower Cost and Faster Timeline
NASA announced Tuesday two revised, lower-cost options for its Mars Sample Return Program, aiming to retrieve Martian samples between 2029 and 2035 using either a modified \"sky crane\" landing system or a commercial heavy-lift vehicle, at an estimated cost between $5.8 billion and $7.7 billion.
NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Targeting Lower Cost and Faster Timeline
NASA announced Tuesday two revised, lower-cost options for its Mars Sample Return Program, aiming to retrieve Martian samples between 2029 and 2035 using either a modified \"sky crane\" landing system or a commercial heavy-lift vehicle, at an estimated cost between $5.8 billion and $7.7 billion.
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New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
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China Prioritizes Technological Self-Reliance in 2024
China's designation of "high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement" as its top science and technology buzzword for 2024 reflects a national push for technological innovation, supported by advancements such as the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, the launch of HarmonyOS Next, and a rise in t...
China Prioritizes Technological Self-Reliance in 2024
China's designation of "high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement" as its top science and technology buzzword for 2024 reflects a national push for technological innovation, supported by advancements such as the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, the launch of HarmonyOS Next, and a rise in t...
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New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise but Face Accessibility Barriers
New Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, slow disease progression by about 30% but are expensive (£20,000-£25,000 annually), require specialized administration and monitoring, and are therefore inaccessible to most of the world's 50 million dementia sufferers, two-thirds of whom live in low- ...
New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise but Face Accessibility Barriers
New Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, slow disease progression by about 30% but are expensive (£20,000-£25,000 annually), require specialized administration and monitoring, and are therefore inaccessible to most of the world's 50 million dementia sufferers, two-thirds of whom live in low- ...
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