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Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021
First-ever GPS-free quantum-based navigation device unveiled
Quantum science—one of the Pentagon’s top research priorities—may be about to deliver on its longtime promise of an alternative to GPS.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021
Hunting for alien planets with a new solar telescope
Thousands of alien worlds are known to orbit stars beyond our solar system. And many more worlds, possibly harboring life.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021
Can’t Sleep? It’s as simple as 4-7-8 and it really works
We as human being seems to be obsessed with two things. One, losing weight. And two, not getting enough sleep.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021
An Earth or Mars size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune
A team of space scientists suggest that there may be an Earth- or Mars-sized planet orbiting beyond Neptune.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021
To find life on other planets, NASA rocket team looks to the stars
A NASA sounding rocket will observe a nearby star to learn how starlight affects the atmospheres of exoplanets in the hunt for life.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021
Are women more or less competitive than men? New study has the answer
Researchers found that women enter competitions at the same rate as men—when they have the option to share their winnings with the losers.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021
Photovoltaic solar heating system uses 95% of energy available to heat water
Research team has designed a sustainable photovoltaic solar device that can heat water up to 80 degrees just like a regular electric heater.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021
Boxing governing body uses AI vetting of judges to restore trust in scoring
AIBA used an artificial intelligence system to analyze judges and referees before they could work at the current men's world championships.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021
Creating an artificial material that can sense, adapt to its environment
Researchers have developed an artificial material which can respond to its environment and make decisions not directed by a human being.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2021
Researchers identify biological signs of human attraction
When two people are attracted to one another, their heart rates tend to synchronize and their palms sweat together.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2021
Rocky planets orbiting nearby stars contain rocks not found anywhere in our Solar System
Studying the atmospheres of white dwarfs that have been “polluted” by such debris, researchers have identified exotic rock types.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2021
A small telescope past Saturn could solve mysteries of the universe
Dozens of space-based telescopes operate near Earth and provide incredible images of the universe. Imagine a telescope in the outer system.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2021
Supporting life beyond Earth could be possible thanks to graphene innovation
Advanced manufacturing experts from Manchester have revealed what human life in space could look like—with a graphene-enhanced space habitat
Joseph Shavit
Nov 6, 2021
Humans could 'live forever' as firm offers 'immortality' freezing for about $660-a-year
Many people dream of living forever, while songs have been written about it and movies made with eternal life the central plot point.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 6, 2021
Economic impact of obesity set to reach 3.6 per cent of GDP by 2060
Economic impact of obesity set to reach 3.6 per cent of GDP by 2060. Total costs projected to double in Spain and rise 19-fold in India.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Violent video games don't make players more aggressive in real life, study claims
Mass media and general public often link violent video games to real-life violence, although there is limited evidence to support the link.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials
Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are replacing metals for all kinds of products
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Researchers find HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%
Researchers have revealed the HPV vaccination programme prevented approximately 450 cervical cancers and 17,200 pre-cancers by mid 2019.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Air taxis promised to fly above potholes of Rome
With streets filled with potholes and soul-crushing traffic on the ground in the Eternal City, some say the only way is up.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Researchers design antibodies that destroy old cells, slowing down aging
No one knows why some people age worse than others and develop diseases -such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes or some types of cancer.
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