Sliding into novel materials: A new frontier in material science
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 12:17
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
Can copper be turned into gold? While ancient alchemists pursued this elusive goal, modern science knows such a transformation requires nuclear reactions. However, some materials, like graphite and diamond, share the same atomic composition-pure carbon-yet differ vastly due to atomic arrangement. While converting graphite into diamond demands extreme heat and pressure, a more practical material
Can copper be turned into gold? While ancient alchemists pursued this elusive goal, modern science knows such a transformation requires nuclear reactions. However, some materials, like graphite and diamond, share the same atomic composition-pure carbon-yet differ vastly due to atomic arrangement. While converting graphite into diamond demands extreme heat and pressure, a more practical material Spinning Neutron Star Generates Immense Magnetic Fields
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 12:17
London, UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
An international team of scientists has successfully modeled the formation and evolution of some of the most powerful magnetic fields in the Universe. Led by researchers from Newcastle University, the University of Leeds, and institutions in France, the study was recently published in Nature Astronomy.
The findings reveal that the Tayler-Spruit dynamo, activated by fallback material from s
An international team of scientists has successfully modeled the formation and evolution of some of the most powerful magnetic fields in the Universe. Led by researchers from Newcastle University, the University of Leeds, and institutions in France, the study was recently published in Nature Astronomy.
The findings reveal that the Tayler-Spruit dynamo, activated by fallback material from s Forest mission on show
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 08:27
After years of meticulous development, ESA’s next Earth Explorer satellite, Biomass, is ready to be packed up for transport to Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, where it will launch aboard a Vega-C rocket this spring.
Before final preparations and shipment, media representatives had the exclusive opportunity today to see the satellite up close in the cleanroom at Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse, France.
Celebrating Solar Orbiter and the women behind the mission
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 08:00
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Celebrating Solar Orbiter and the women behind the mission ESA celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 08:00
Today we mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Join us in a journey around Europe with EIROforum organisations to discover the brilliant talents who are shaping the future of science and technology, and dive deeper into the story of a European Space Agency young professional making her way in space.
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A lab with a view Euclid discovers a stunning Einstein ring
Monday, 10 February 2025 07:00
Euclid, the European Space Agency’s dark Universe detective, has made an astonishing discovery – right in our cosmic backyard.
Rocket Lab launches 5th satellite batch for Kineis IoT constellation
Sunday, 09 February 2025 09:55
Mahia, New Zealand (SPX) Feb 09, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, achieved a significant milestone today with the successful deployment of five satellites for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) operator Kineis. This marks Rocket Lab's 59th Electron mission.
The mission, designated "IOT 4 You and Me," launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at 9
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, achieved a significant milestone today with the successful deployment of five satellites for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) operator Kineis. This marks Rocket Lab's 59th Electron mission.
The mission, designated "IOT 4 You and Me," launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at 9 Lunar rocks help scientists pinpoint when the moon crystallized
Sunday, 09 February 2025 09:55
Chicago IL (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
scientists study samples from Apollo missions, reveal new details about lunar history
Even though humans have pondered the moon since the first of us looked skyward, there is still much we still don't know about it.
One of these unsolved questions is its origin story. We think the moon formed after a colossal collision between Earth and another huge object created two balls of molten magm
scientists study samples from Apollo missions, reveal new details about lunar history
Even though humans have pondered the moon since the first of us looked skyward, there is still much we still don't know about it.
One of these unsolved questions is its origin story. We think the moon formed after a colossal collision between Earth and another huge object created two balls of molten magm Efforts to Detect Alien Life Advanced by Simple Microbe Mobility Test
Sunday, 09 February 2025 09:55
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
The search for extraterrestrial life remains one of humanity's most ambitious scientific pursuits. A promising approach to identifying life is through detecting motile microorganisms, which demonstrate independent movement-a strong indicator of biological activity. When such movement is triggered by a chemical stimulus, it is termed chemotaxis.
A team of German researchers has now develope
The search for extraterrestrial life remains one of humanity's most ambitious scientific pursuits. A promising approach to identifying life is through detecting motile microorganisms, which demonstrate independent movement-a strong indicator of biological activity. When such movement is triggered by a chemical stimulus, it is termed chemotaxis.
A team of German researchers has now develope New method employs atomic clocks and lasers to probe dark matter
Sunday, 09 February 2025 09:55
Brisbane, Australia (SPX) Feb 10, 2025
A team of international researchers has introduced an innovative approach to detecting dark matter, leveraging atomic clocks and ultra-stable lasers to investigate the enigmatic substance believed to hold galaxies together.
University of Queensland PhD student Ashlee Caddell co-led the study in collaboration with Germany's Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), using high-precision a
A team of international researchers has introduced an innovative approach to detecting dark matter, leveraging atomic clocks and ultra-stable lasers to investigate the enigmatic substance believed to hold galaxies together.
University of Queensland PhD student Ashlee Caddell co-led the study in collaboration with Germany's Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), using high-precision a Busy day of research, lab maintenance, and cargo operations aboard ISS
Sunday, 09 February 2025 09:55
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025
The crew members of Expedition 72 dedicated their Thursday to a range of scientific investigations, station maintenance, and logistical operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts and cosmonauts worked together to ensure the orbital laboratory remains in optimal condition for ongoing research.
NASA Flight Engineers Nick Hague and Don Pettit focused on assessing
The crew members of Expedition 72 dedicated their Thursday to a range of scientific investigations, station maintenance, and logistical operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts and cosmonauts worked together to ensure the orbital laboratory remains in optimal condition for ongoing research.
NASA Flight Engineers Nick Hague and Don Pettit focused on assessing Putin sacks space agency chief after setbacks
Sunday, 09 February 2025 09:55
Moscow (AFP) Feb 6, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin sacked the head of the Roscosmos space agency on Thursday, the Kremlin said, citing the need to "develop" the corporation after suffering years of humiliating setbacks.
Yuri Borisov had been in the role since July 2022, presiding over the crash landing of the Luna-25 probe in August 2023, Moscow's first lunar lander mission in almost 50 years.
He has been
Russian President Vladimir Putin sacked the head of the Roscosmos space agency on Thursday, the Kremlin said, citing the need to "develop" the corporation after suffering years of humiliating setbacks.
Yuri Borisov had been in the role since July 2022, presiding over the crash landing of the Luna-25 probe in August 2023, Moscow's first lunar lander mission in almost 50 years.
He has been Reusable Rocket Development Advances in China
Sunday, 09 February 2025 09:55
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 10, 2025
China's commercial reusable rocket industry is making significant strides, driven by increasing demand from major satellite internet constellations such as Guowang and Spacesail, which plan to deploy tens of thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit. This demand is pushing forward advancements in rocket technology, materials, and testing processes.
Meng Xianbo, chief strategy officer at
China's commercial reusable rocket industry is making significant strides, driven by increasing demand from major satellite internet constellations such as Guowang and Spacesail, which plan to deploy tens of thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit. This demand is pushing forward advancements in rocket technology, materials, and testing processes.
Meng Xianbo, chief strategy officer at SpaceX launches 21 more Starlink satellites from Florida
Sunday, 09 February 2025 09:55
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 8, 2025
SpaceX on Saturday launched 21 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into lower Earth orbit on a sunny afternoon after the private company's plans to fly Friday were scrubbed.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from pad 30 at 2:18 p.m. Following stage separation, the first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which is stationed in the Atlantic Oc
SpaceX on Saturday launched 21 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into lower Earth orbit on a sunny afternoon after the private company's plans to fly Friday were scrubbed.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from pad 30 at 2:18 p.m. Following stage separation, the first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which is stationed in the Atlantic Oc