ESA Strategy 2040: How Will Europe Conquer Space? Space is no longer just the realm of science fiction or an exclusive playground for the USA, China, and Russia. Today, the *space sector* is a significant part of the global economic, technological, and security future – and Europe wants to be at the forefront of these […]
Video: 00:12:53 Meet John McFall – Paralympian, medical doctor and member of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve. As part of ESA’s groundbreaking FLY initiative, John is helping prove that physical disability is no barrier to space. In this episode, he shares the results of a feasibility study showing no technical showstoppers for flying to the International Space
New research indicates that individuals find political arguments presented by AI to be persuasive. This development has the potential to either bridge political divides or exacerbate polarization. Source: Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Skywatching Skywatching Home What’s Up Meteor Showers Eclipses Daily Moon Guide More Tips & Guides Skywatching FAQ Night Sky Network A supermoon, and meteor showers from the Draconids and Orionids A supermoon takes over the sky, the Draconid meteor shower peeks through, and the Orionid meteor shower shines bright. Skywatching Highlights Oct. 6: The October
Two former Harvard students are launching a startup that produces smart glasses equipped with an always-on microphone. This follows their previous work on a facial-recognition app for Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, which raised ethical concerns due to privacy issues. Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) | TechCrunch
Join Paxi on a journey through time to discover how humans began exploring space, why European countries formed the European Space Agency (ESA), what ESA does today, and how children can participate in this adventure. Source: ESA Top News
The evolution of the so-called dread risk response has been explained by new research. People often respond to low-probability, high-consequence events like terror attacks or nuclear accidents with a dread risk response. This intense fear of the perceived sources of dread leads to extreme avoidance behavior, which often means that people expose themselves to higher
Astronomers have observed a fast X-ray transient named EP241107a, suggesting it may originate from a gamma-ray burst. The findings, published on November 4 on the arXiv preprint server, provide new insights into the nature of this transient. Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Researchers have identified how the Arizona honeysweet shrub, or Tidestromia oblongifolia, survives extreme temperatures in Death Valley, reaching over 120°F (50°C). This study may provide insights for developing crops that can withstand higher heat levels. Yale E360
A stylized illustration shows the twin ESCAPADE spacecraft entering Mars’ orbit.Credits: James Rattray/Rocket Lab USA NASA and Blue Origin are reopening media accreditation for the launch of the agency’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will study the solar wind’s interaction with Mars, providing insight into the planet’s
Mitti Labs is collaborating with The Nature Conservancy to promote climate-friendly rice farming practices in India. The startup employs AI technology to verify reductions in methane emissions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) | TechCrunch
Researchers have discovered that prostate cancer depends on two key enzymes, PDIA1 and PDIA5, to survive and resist therapy. When blocked, these enzymes cause the androgen receptor to collapse, killing cancer cells and enhancing the effects of drugs like enzalutamide. They also disrupt the cancer’s energy system, striking it on multiple fronts. This breakthrough could
Japanese researchers found that lecanemab, an amyloid-clearing drug for Alzheimer’s, does not improve the brain’s waste clearance system in the short term. This implies that nerve damage and impaired clearance occur early and are difficult to reverse. Their findings underscore that tackling amyloid alone may not be enough to restore brain function, urging a broader
The Best Places and Time to See the Northern Lights in 2025/26 Do you ever gaze at the sky and wish to see something truly magical? Then you will love what follows! We are talking about one of the most wonderful natural phenomena in the world – the northern lights. This dance of light in
How solar probes detect space tornadoes Have you ever thought that space could have its own “tornadoes”? Well, it does! And while you probably don’t picture them like those that wreak havoc across the American plains, these space tornadoes can be just as terrifying – especially if we ignore them. Fortunately, we now have a
