Category: Sciences
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read More ↗: Mirrors in Space: The Ambitious Plan That Could Turn Night into Day for Half the PlanetMirrors in Space: The Ambitious Plan That Could Turn Night into Day for Half the Planet
A U.S. company plans to launch giant mirrors into space to reflect sunlight onto Earth on demand, but a new study warns that their brightness…
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read More ↗: The Sunset That Never Came: Messi, Science, and the New Longevity in Elite FootballThe Sunset That Never Came: Messi, Science, and the New Longevity in Elite Football
At 31, the world had written off his World Cup legacy. Six years later, Argentina’s captain defies all forecasts thanks to a quiet revolution in…
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read More ↗: “Why World Cup 2026 Players Are Cutting Holes in Their Socks – The Science (or Lack of It)”“Why World Cup 2026 Players Are Cutting Holes in Their Socks – The Science (or Lack of It)”
During the 2026 World Cup, it’s common to see players taking the field with holes in their socks—a trend that has sparked all kinds of…
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read More ↗: Tropical Storm Erin: Models Track Its Potential Intensification and PathTropical Storm Erin: Models Track Its Potential Intensification and Path
Tropical Storm Erin could strengthen into a hurricane within the next few days as it moves across the Atlantic Ocean. While the NHC’s (National Hurricane Center) forecast cone suggests a general…
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read More ↗: Live from Space! Watch Earth in Real Time on MashableLive from Space! Watch Earth in Real Time on Mashable
“Behold a breathtaking planet—a world without borders.” The live stream above is broadcast from the International Space Station (ISS), orbiting roughly 400 km above Earth. This incredible…
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read More ↗: NASA’s Carbon-Tracking Satellites Under Threat in Trump EraNASA’s Carbon-Tracking Satellites Under Threat in Trump Era
The only satellites dedicated to monitoring Earth’s greenhouse gases could be decommissioned due to budget cuts pushed by the Trump administration. These historic NASA missions,…
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read More ↗: World’s Largest “Sand Battery” to Provide Sustainable Heating for Finnish CityWorld’s Largest “Sand Battery” to Provide Sustainable Heating for Finnish City
An innovative thermal energy storage system could help Europe transition away from natural gas dependence. In Pornainen, a Finnish municipality an hour from Helsinki, a…
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read More ↗: Trump’s Anti-Science Policies Open a Window of Opportunity for Europe in TechTrump’s Anti-Science Policies Open a Window of Opportunity for Europe in Tech
The growing discontent among the U.S. scientific community over the Trump administration’s policies could trigger a talent migration to Europe, potentially boosting technological innovation across…
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read More ↗: Musk’s Starlink Internet Expansion Poses Challenges for AstronomersMusk’s Starlink Internet Expansion Poses Challenges for Astronomers
Astronomers are increasingly concerned about the rapid growth of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, which is generating unintended radiation emissions that complicate the observation of…
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read More ↗: Eclipse of April 8, 2024: A must-see celestial eventEclipse of April 8, 2024: A must-see celestial event
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, crossing Mexico, the United States and Canada. The Moon will come between the Sun and…