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NASA to Broadcast Solar Orbiter Launch, Prelaunch Activities
Portal origin URL: NASA to Broadcast Solar Orbiter Launch, Prelaunch ActivitiesPortal origin nid: 457860Published: Friday, January 31, 2020 - 17:16Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA is targeting 11:03 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 9, for the launch of Solar Orbiter, an international collaborative mission between ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA.Portal...
Coronavirus: US bars foreign nationals who have recently travelled to China
CDC says situation in China ‘serious’ but risk to US public lowTemporary ban for non-Americans travelling from ChinaWhat is the coronavirus and how worried should we be?The Trump administration has declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak and announced it will temporarily bar entry to the US for people traveling from China unless they are Americans or immediately...
Tracking coronaviruses post SARS — how science has made for rapid response
New molecular diagnostic tools means new viruses can be identified and studied nearly as fast as they...
A tsetse fly's bite can be fatal: New research takes a step toward ending that
When an infected tsetse fly bites humans or other mammals to feed on their blood, microscopic parasites (African trypanosomes) in the fly's saliva are transferred. The unfortunate recipient of the bite, once infected, often faces severe health consequences, even death.
Accelerating chemical reactions without direct contact with a catalyst
A Northwestern University research team has revealed a new approach to conducting chemical reactions—one that doesn't require direct contact with a catalyst.
Space station's cosmic detector working after 4 spacewalks
The cosmic detector that required a series of difficult spacewalking repairs is back in action.
As our planet gets greener, plants are slowing global warming
Chi Chen, a Boston University graduate researcher, and Ranga Myneni, a BU College of Arts & Sciences professor of earth and environment, released a new paper that reveals how humans are helping to increase the Earth's plant and tree cover, which absorbs carbon from the atmosphere and cools our planet. The boom of vegetation, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions, could be skewing our perception of...
Mega-constellation firms meet European astronomers
Scientists put their concerns about giant satellite networks directly to the companies involved.
Advertisers can digitally add product placements in TV and movies — tailored to your digital footprint
New tech lets advertisers insert virtual products into finished TV and films, using your online data to tailor the placement to the viewer. Could that mean E.T. ends up eating your favourite candy, and not Reese's Pieces? And how will viewers...
One big eye on the sky closes, but bigger one is on the way
The Spitzer space telescope brought us new images of the cool universe