NASA is about to launch a multimillion-dollar spacecraft — and slam it into an asteroid. Rather than being a catastrophic error, however, it will be the first test of a way to protect Earth from killer asteroids. The asteroid that NASA is smashing into, called Dimorphos, is not a threat to Earth. But researchers want
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Berry and cherry growers in Washington state have to deal with serious losses due to the devastating effects of drosophila flies on their crops. (Photo : Getty Images) Parasitoid Wasp: Solution to the Spread of Berry-Eating Flies Researchers discovered that a parasitoid wasp may be very effective in curbing the flies’ spread. Elizabeth Beers, a
Download PDF Subsection 1: Parallel universes Starting during cadet training, each member of the Star Corps will, on their birthday, order one randomized item from the replicator. Logging what that item turns out to be will help the Corps to narrow down divergence points by comparing birthday logs when a parallel-universe self shows up. If
NEWS 19 November 2021 Scientists question Max Planck Society’s treatment of women leaders An open letter signed by 145 female scientists from across the world expresses concern over recent dismissals of women leaders Alison Abbott 0 Alison Abbott Alison Abbott is a writer based in Munich, Germany. View author publications You can also search for
The world’s first fully-electric autonomous freight vessel was unveiled in Norway, marking a small but hopeful step toward decreasing the marine industry’s carbon footprint. (Photo : Pexels) Unveiling Yara Birkeland The much-anticipated Yara Birkeland, which was unveiled to the media on Friday, will eliminate the need for around 40,000 polluting diesel truck journeys per year by
NEWS 19 November 2021 COVID’s career impact and embryo secrets — the week in infographics Nature highlights three key infographics from the week in science and research. Twitter Facebook Email COVID’s toll on science careers More than 40% of scientists say the pandemic has had a negative impact on their career prospects, according to a
About three-quarters of poll respondents believe global warming is occurring, and more than half feel we are now being damaged by climate change. (Photo : Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images) More Americans are Recognizing Climate Change (Photo : Getty Images) More Americans than ever before recognize that global warming is real, damaging, and immediately impacts
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