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The China National Space Administration is pressing ahead with its trailblazing lunar exploration program, following last year’s historic Chang’e-4 touchdown with a new mission to bring Moon rocks back to Earth for study. The Chang’e-5 mission successf… Continue reading China launches first mission to collect Moon rock samples since 1976
With the world continuing to warm and sea levels continuing to rise, NASA and ESA are eyeing the next decade of climate change and its consequences, launching a new satellite to observe the ocean from orbit. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite wa… Continue reading NASA and ESA launch new satellite to monitor next decade of rising seas
By combining magnetic materials with magnetic fields, robotics researchers continue to develop machines that can be remotely manipulated in all kinds of useful ways, such as somersault through the colon or crawl through blood vessels to deliver drugs. … Continue reading Magnetic spray turns objects into robots that walk, roll and crawl
As tiny waste products measuring up to just a few millimeters in size, microplastics are an insidious form of plastic pollution that is incredibly difficult to trace, but scientists are gaining a clearer picture of how far-reaching its presence is. The… Continue reading Highest microplastics ever found lie near the summit of Mt Everest
As the lycra and carbon fiber frames might suggest, space and weight are key concerns for cycling enthusiasts, and that extends to the gear they carry for on-the-spot repairs. The latest offering from purveyor of cycling parts Wolf Tooth is one that mi… Continue reading Wolf Tooth’s 8-Bit Pack Pliers have 16 other tricks up their sleeve
Startup Rocket Lab has joined SpaceX and Blue Origin in the world of rocket recovery, today bringing its Electron booster back down to Earth for the first time ever. The company’s recovery of the Electron’s first stage during its landmark “Return to Se… Continue reading Rocket Lab nails its first ever booster recovery attempt
Sony has added a pair of new compact projectors to its lineup, which it says are built for high quality images in classroom-sized environments. That doesn’t mean their value is limited to education settings, however, with the company also touting their… Continue reading Sony extends projector lineup with a pair of compact 4K all-rounders
By getting up close and personal with the intricate mechanics of bird flight, scientists continue to unlock secrets that can aid in their pursuit of advanced aerodynamics, and that may include aircraft that generate a lot less noise. Scientists in Euro… Continue reading How the silence of owls in flight could lead to low-noise aircraft
While traditional diamonds are formed over billions of years deep in the Earth where extreme pressures and temperatures provide just the right conditions to crystalize carbon, scientists are working on more expedient ways of forging the precious stones… Continue reading Scientists produce rare diamonds in minutes at room temperature
A new multitool has just landed on Kickstarter promising an impressive degree of versatility in a very cost-effective package. The Talos offers 14 tools in all, spearheaded by a multifunctional knife and 3-in-1 pliers, alongside other old favorites.Con… Continue reading 14-in-1 Talos multitool is a budget option for your everyday carry