It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world to the other.

— Plato

Astronomy

NASA Rejects Hubble Space Telescope Rescue Mission and Trims Its Science

Scientific American.com - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 1:10pm

Failing hardware on NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope may lead to less science, officials say, but the space agency isn’t ready to pursue a private repair mission

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Boeing launches first crewed Starliner mission to the ISS

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:35pm
The Starliner spacecraft is on its way, carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station, having finally launched on its third attempt
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Boeing launches first crewed Starliner mission to the ISS

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:35pm
The Starliner spacecraft is on its way, carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station, having finally launched on its third attempt
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Boeing’s Starliner Launches Astronauts for First Time in Historic Liftoff

Scientific American.com - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:15pm

After multiple delays, the first crewed launch of Starliner marks a milestone for U.S. human spaceflight

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Forests may grow more slowly than expected as CO2 levels rise

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00pm
Rising CO2 levels will spur the growth of forests, which store carbon, but an experiment suggests this effect could be restricted by the availability of phosphorus in the soil
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Forests may grow more slowly than expected as CO2 levels rise

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00pm
Rising CO2 levels will spur the growth of forests, which store carbon, but an experiment suggests this effect could be restricted by the availability of phosphorus in the soil
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Eczema may sometimes be caused by eating too much salt

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00pm
People with eczema have higher levels of sodium in their urine than those without the skin condition, with every additional 1 gram linked to an 11 per cent increase in the risk of a diagnosis
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Eczema may sometimes be caused by eating too much salt

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00pm
People with eczema have higher levels of sodium in their urine than those without the skin condition, with every additional 1 gram linked to an 11 per cent increase in the risk of a diagnosis
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Tiny brain sensor implanted without surgery dissolves after weeks

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00pm
In animal tests, a cube of hydrogel the length of a rice grain was implanted in the brain with a needle to monitor temperature or pressure, and then dissolved away after a few weeks
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Tiny brain sensor implanted without surgery dissolves after weeks

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00pm
In animal tests, a cube of hydrogel the length of a rice grain was implanted in the brain with a needle to monitor temperature or pressure, and then dissolved away after a few weeks
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How to easily satisfy your salt cravings without damaging your health

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00pm
Could potassium fortification be the answer we're looking for when it comes to battling our unhealthy addiction to salt?
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How to easily satisfy your salt cravings without damaging your health

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00pm
Could potassium fortification be the answer we're looking for when it comes to battling our unhealthy addiction to salt?
Categories: Astronomy

May 2024 is the twelfth month in a row to break heat records

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 11:30am
The global average temperature during May was highest for any May on record, reaching 1.52°C above the 1850 to 1900 average
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May 2024 is the twelfth month in a row to break heat records

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 11:30am
The global average temperature during May was highest for any May on record, reaching 1.52°C above the 1850 to 1900 average
Categories: Astronomy

Boeing's Starliner launches astronauts for 1st time in historic liftoff (photos, video)

Space.com - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 11:25am
Boeing's Starliner capsule thundered to orbit today (June 5) with two astronauts on board, kicking off a crucial test flight for the company and for NASA.
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NASA exoplanet hunter finds 'weird' world surviving a star's relentless bombardment — it's named Phoenix

Space.com - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 11:01am
NASA's TESS exoplanet hunter has discovered a weird world called Phoenix that has managed to hold on to its atmosphere despite being relentlessly bombarded with radiation from its red giant star.
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MDMA Therapy Is Rejected by FDA Panel

Scientific American.com - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 11:00am

Scientific advisers vote overwhelmingly that the risks of MDMA treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder outweigh the benefits

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episodes 1 & 2: Who's really behind the Jedi murder mystery?

Space.com - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 10:40am
The first two episodes of "The Acolyte" are refreshing Star Wars and open up plenty of possibilities, but the visual presentation and pacing are irregular.
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Terrifying new 'Alien: Romulus' trailer unleashes the facehuggers (video)

Space.com - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 10:00am
Roughly two months before its theatrical release, "Alien: Romulus" is giving us a better look at its plot, characters, and scares.
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Save $400 on Unistellar smart binoculars: Early bird deal

Space.com - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 9:00am
Unistellar's brand new smart binocular, Envision, is now $400 off when you order it on pre-sale in this early bird Kickstarter deal.
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