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The Sun Might Be Influencing Earthquakes, Scientists Say
Margherita Bassi
Seismologists know a lot about the mechanics of earthquakes and why they occur. Whats more difficult to determine, however, is how to predict future earthquakes. And while associating earthquakes wit ...[Continue Reading]
Gizmodo.com
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NASA powers down two Voyager science instruments to extend mission life
DC Agle, Calla Cofield
Mission engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California turned off the cosmic ray subsystem experiment aboard Voyager 1 on Feb. 25 and will shut off Voyager 2's low-energy charge ...[Continue Reading]
Phys.Org
1 day ago
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How NASA is Using Virtual Reality to Prepare for Science on Moon
Rachel Barry
When astronauts walk on the Moon, theyll serve as the eyes, hands, and boots-on-the-ground interpreters supporting the broader teams of scientists on Earth. NASA is leveraging virtual reality to prov ...[Continue Reading]
NASA
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'Jumping gene' caught in the act: Advanced imaging provides new insights into retrotransposons
Manel Llado
by Manel Llado, Institut fr Molekulare Biotechnologie der sterreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften GmbHAn arms race is unfolding in our cells: Transposons, also known as jumping genes or mobile ...[Continue Reading]
Phys.Org
1 day ago
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Norovirus vaccine pill shows promise against 'winter vomiting' bug
Carissa Wong
An artists impression of the norovirus Science Photo Library/Alamy An early trial of a norovirus vaccine pill has shown promise at protecting against the notorious winter vomiting bug, with resear ...[Continue Reading]
New Scientist
1 day ago
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BYDs new roof-mounted DJI drone launchpad looks like a dream for filming road trips but less so for car safety
Leon Poultney
<ul><li>The drone system is priced at 16,000 yuan or around $2,195</li><li>Unfortunately, it is only available in mainland China for now</li><li>Dubbed Ling Yuan, it will be available on numerous B ...[Continue Reading]
TechRadar
1 day ago