New Scientist Space - Cosmology
Single-celled predator extends its 'neck' with the help of origami
The mystery of how a single-celled predator extends its "neck" by more than 30 times its overall length has finally been solved
Categories: Astronomy
Origins of modern horses traced to breeding revolution 4200 years ago
A genetic analysis of ancient horses reveals that breeding techniques developed by people in the Pontic-Caspian steppes enabled the rapid spread of horse-powered travel
Categories: Astronomy
UK ban on quantum computer exports is pointless, say researchers
The UK government has set limits on the capabilities of quantum computers that can be exported from the country and has declined to explain these limits on the grounds of national security. Experts say this make no sense
Categories: Astronomy
Starship launch: Fourth test succeeds as both stages splash into sea
SpaceX's Starship has been to orbit and back in its fourth flight test, with both rocket stages soft landing in the ocean, though parts of the spacecraft appeared to be damaged during descent
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Starship launch livestream: Watch SpaceX’s fourth launch here
SpaceX is getting ready to launch its massive Starship rocket today - watch the livestream of the event here
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Sweetener xylitol linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
People who had higher levels of xylitol in their blood were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke within the next three years, with lab experiments suggesting the sweetener promotes blood clotting
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These are the best new science fiction books to read this June 2024
New books from Adrian Tchaikovsky and the late Michael Crichton (with James Patterson) are among the great new sci-fi novels out this month
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Dutch police trial AI-powered robot dog to safely inspect drug labs
The Dutch police force is already using a remotely controlled Spot robot dog made by Boston Dynamics to examine drug labs in raids, and now it wants to make the robot fully autonomous
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Embrace wooden buildings for the sake of your health and the planet's
The burgeoning use of wood as a building material is a path to more sustainable construction, and it may have psychological benefits too, finds Graham Lawton
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Does coming off antidepressants really cause withdrawal symptoms?
People who stop taking antidepressants may get mental and physical symptoms as their bodies adjust to the lack of medicines - now we know how common this is
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Solving the mystery death of a Danish black-headed gull
Feedback was intrigued to learn that a mussel has finally been found innocent of the death of a Danish black headed gull back in 1952
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Race is a social construct, but racism can cause real biological harm
Research exploring the effects of racism on the brain suggests there is reason to be concerned about potential long-term damage, finds Layal Liverpool
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There's a simple solution to our salt addiction - we must adopt it now
Efforts to curb the amount of sodium we eat have mostly failed, so governments must now try a new strategy: adding potassium to table salt
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Boeing launches first crewed Starliner mission to the ISS
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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Forests may grow more slowly than expected as CO2 levels rise
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
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
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
Could potassium fortification be the answer we're looking for when it comes to battling our unhealthy addiction to salt?
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May 2024 is the twelfth month in a row to break heat records
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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Earth’s atmosphere is trapping twice as much heat as it did in 1993
Earth’s energy imbalance, a key measure of global warming, has doubled in the past 20 years, raising concerns about how much heat the oceans are absorbing
Categories: Astronomy