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Theregister
2 days ago
OMG science

Promising results for osteoarthritis treatment in space test

The ISS was used to experiment with treatments for posttraumatic osteoarthritis, showing promising results for new drug testing and preventative treatments. [ more ]
Fast Company
6 days ago
OMG science

Beyond Tang, climate research and international collaboration show why space exploration propels innovation

Research in space offers diverse benefits beyond technology spin-offs, including environmental monitoring and economic growth. [ more ]
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ReadWrite
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

NASA officially appoints first AI chief to stay at the 'forefront' of technology

NASA appoints first chief artificial intelligence officer to guide responsible AI use for missions and research. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
1 month ago
OMG science

Novel calculations peg age of 'baby' asteroid | Cornell Chronicle

Asteroid 'Lucy's baby' estimated to be 2-3 million years old, determining age using statistical calculations. [ more ]
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The Verge
4 weeks ago
OMG science

The highest observatory in the world just opened in Chile

The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) is now the highest telescope in the world, providing unique observation capabilities. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
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Astronomers have solved the mystery of why this black hole has the hiccups

Astronomers observed a burst of light from a galaxy with a supermassive black hole, showing periodic energy dips every 8.5 days.
The unusual behavior was caused by a smaller black hole orbiting the supermassive black hole, punching through its accretion disk and releasing gas. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
3 months ago
OMG science

Ice shell thickness reveals water temp on ocean worlds | Cornell Chronicle

Novel method to determine ocean temperatures on distant ocean worlds based on ice shell thickness
Ice pumping process shapes ice shells of moons such as Europa and Enceladus, influencing temperature ranges for potential life exchange. [ more ]
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