The main focus of the American manned space program right now is the return to the Moon. But NASA is already taking the first steps to make a trip to Mars possible. Last Tuesday (24), the US space agency announced an agreement to test a nuclear-powered engine in space for …
Read More »In test, robot escapes prison by “melting” and rebuilding; watch video
Maryanna Aguiar — Special for the Mail posted on 1/25/2023 5:06 PM (credit: Playback / YouTube video) Scientists have developed a robot that can switch between solid and liquid states. In the experiment, the robot was filmed escaping in the solid form of a miniature cell, with bars very close …
Read More »United States approves first vaccine for bees, to combat diseases that decimate colonies – News
The United States approved the world’s first bee vaccine to prevent the development of diseases that wipe out entire colonies. Food pollination is directly affected because of the contamination that affects this insect. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) was responsible for granting …
Read More »Why eating chocolate is so good, according to scientists – 01/14/2023 – Equilibrium
The reason why eating chocolate feels so good has been identified by researchers at the University of Leeds in the UK. Scientists have analyzed the process that occurs when we eat chocolate, focusing more on texture than taste. They claim that the place where the fat is located inside the …
Read More »Study solves riddle of ancient Roman cement durability | Innovation
A team of researchers has solved the mystery of the durability of the cement used by the Romans, of which the Pantheon in Rome is proof, and the discovery could contribute to reducing the environmental impact of concrete production. The “superdurable nature” of the cement used by the Romans is …
Read More »Clean energy: what does the new scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion mean?
The achievement does not mean that fusion is now a viable energy source. Although the NIF reaction produced more energy than the reactor used to heat the atomic nuclei, it did not generate more than the total energy use of the reactor. According to Kim Budil, director of the Lawrence …
Read More »Greenland shark is the oldest animal on Earth, estimated to be 390 years old – News
Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) is the oldest animal to inhabit Earth, according to a new study published in the journal Science. At approximately 390 years old, the animal that lives in the deep waters of the Arctic had the outer layer of the eyes analyzed for age dating. …
Read More »Greenland shark is the oldest animal on Earth, estimated to be 390 years old – News
Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) is the oldest animal to inhabit Earth, according to a new study published in the journal Science. At approximately 390 years old, the animal that lives in the deep waters of the Arctic had the outer layer of the eyes analyzed for age dating. …
Read More »CNPEM School of Science selects students for the second graduation class
Bachelor of Science and Technology is free, lasts for three years and offers full-time, all-paid tuition (photo: CNPEM/disclosure🇧🇷 December 9, 2022 FAPESP Agency – Ilum Escola de Ciência, linked to the National Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), in Campinas, offers 40 vacancies for the second class of …
Read More »Cara Delevingne contributes to study on female orgasm
posted on 11/28/2022 10:36 (credit: ARIS MESSINIS) Cara Delevingne is about to release her documentary, Planet Sex with Cara Delevingne (Planeta Sexo with Cara Delevingne, in the translation), which addresses cultural, social and scientific curiosities involving sex and sexuality. And during these investigations, the model and actress donated blood samples …
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