NASA to Provide Update on InSight Mars Lander
NASA will hold a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PDT) on Tuesday, May 17, to provide an update on the agency’s InSight Mars lander. NASA leadership and …
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A new robotic system for automated laundry
Researchers at University of Bologna and Electrolux have recently developed a new robotic system that could assist humans with one of their most common everyday chores, doing laundry. This system, …
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Pregnant women more exposed to chemicals from plastics and pesticides, a study
A national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to development. …
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Climate: World getting ‘measurably closer’ to 1.5-degree threshold
New York: There is a 50:50 chance of average global temperature reaching 1.5 degrees Celcius above pre-industrial levels in the next five years, and the likelihood is increasing with time, …
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UN joins faith-based initiative for a shift towards climate-responsible finance
New York: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) joined religious leaders and others on Monday in signing a landmark joint appeal for climate-responsible finance “as a moral imperative towards children”. The …
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SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home, then launches 53 satellites
SpaceX brought four astronauts home with a midnight splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, capping the busiest stretch yet for Elon Musk’s taxi service. The three U.S. astronauts …
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Researchers develop a new computational tool to interpret clinical significance of cancer mutations
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a new tool to help researchers interpret the clinical significance of somatic mutations in cancer. The tool, known as CancerVar, incorporates machine …
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European Space Agency Week in Images 02-06 May 2022
European Space Agency Week in Images 02-06 May 2022 are as follows: #ESA; #HubbleSpaceStation; #TaiNationalPark; #Crew3splashdown; #EuropeanRoboticArm; #NASAESAHubbleSpaceTelescope
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New plan to accelerate clean energy access for millions globally
New York: Amid the global energy crisis and worsening climate emergency, the United Nations and partners on Wednesday launched two new initiatives to accelerate action towards achieving clean, affordable energy …
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Right whale spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence for the first time in 2022
Halifax/CMEDIS: A North Atlantic right whale has been spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, north of Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Que for the first time this year, by surveillance aircraft, reported …
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