Новости за 25.07.2024

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
In a significant development in high-energy physics, researchers have elucidated the mechanism by which high-energy partons lose energy during nucleus-nucleus collisions, a crucial aspect of quark-gluon plasma (QGP) studies. This discovery promises to deepen our understanding of the universe's earliest moments post-Big Bang. The study reveals that the jet transport coefficient over tempera

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
The humble magnetron, a device commonly found in microwave ovens, could soon power the next generation of particle accelerators, thanks to research at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. Originally developed in 1921 and used in radar technology during World War II, magnetrons are now the focus of physicists and engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Jefferson Lab. The

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have a notable history in element discovery, being credited with 16 of the 118 known elements. Recently, they've taken a critical step towards creating a new one: element 120. An international team led by Berkeley Lab's Heavy Element Group announced the production of superheavy element 116 using a

Paris, France (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that the company has received over $9 million in cumulative orders from various satellite operators. These orders aim to enhance global SATCOM networks using Gilat's advanced and proven solutions. Gilat's technology will support a variety of services an

London, UK (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
Ten teams of engineers and scientists have been chosen as finalists in the Aqualunar Challenge, aimed at developing technologies to provide sustainable water supplies for a permanent Moon base. The Aqualunar Challenge is part of a Pounds 1.2m prize funded by the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund and managed by Challenge Works. In collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency (C

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
NASA continues to advance the frontiers of space exploration with its Mars mission. At a recent Mars conference, ten groundbreaking technologies were highlighted, each playing a crucial role in the future of Mars exploration. One of the standout innovations is the Mars Helicopter, named Ingenuity. Weighing just 1.8 kg, Ingenuity has completed over 50 successful flights on Mars. These fligh

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
This spring, NASA published a comprehensive document identifying nearly 200 technology areas requiring further development to meet future exploration, science, and other mission needs. The aerospace community was invited to rate the importance of these areas to help integrate the community's technical challenges and guide NASA's space technology development and investments. Today, NASA's S

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
Morpheus Space, a leading provider of space mobility solutions, has inaugurated its first mass production facility for space systems in Dresden, Germany. The new "Reloaded" factory will begin by producing 100 units annually of the GO-2, Morpheus Space's second-generation electric propulsion system, designed to meet the increasing demand for satellite mobility solutions. The GO-2 is a modul

Houston TX (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
When designing a new spacecraft or exploration vehicle, there is intense focus on its technical performance. Do its systems perform as expected? What kind of power does it need? Will it safely reach its destination? Equally important, however, is whether that vehicle also works for the humans inside. Can astronauts easily reach critical controls? Do the seats conform to a crew member regar

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat CRC) has announced the commencement of four new space research projects jointly funded with New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), starting in August 2024. These initiatives mark the first phase of the Australia-New Zealand Collaborative Space Program and include projects on methane emissions monitoring, real-time gree

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
Three teams from The University of Alabama in Huntsville's (UAH) Space Hardware Club (SHC) have achieved top national rankings in the 2024 International CanSat competition. The UAH student teams Shockwave, Snapdragon, and Moonracer secured first, third, and fourth places nationally and second, seventh, and tenth places internationally. "The accomplishment is even more impressive considerin

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
To support responsible space exploration, NASA's Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) is sponsoring research from five university teams. These teams will examine critical economic, social, and policy issues related to Earth's orbit and cislunar space. This initiative aligns with NASA's Space Sustainability Strategy, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable space activities for

Washington DC (UPI) Jul 23, 2024
A solar storm could bring the northern lights to the northern United States this week, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said. The NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for early Wednesday. It said the northern lights or aurora borealis, as the phenomenon is known in the Northern Hemisphere, could become visible above "some north

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
The pursuit of discovering life beyond our solar system has heightened interest in Earth-like planets within the habitable zone of their stars. However, the habitability of these exoplanets is affected by more than just their distance from the star. A new study by Rice University's David Alexander and Anthony Atkinson broadens the definition of a habitable zone to include the star's magnet

Shanghai (AFP) July 23, 2024
A Chinese lunar probe found traces of water in samples of the Moon's soil, scientists have said, as the country pushes its ambitious space programme into high gear. The Chang'e-5 rover completed its mission in 2020, returning to Earth with rock and soil samples from the Moon. The lunar samples "revealed the presence of trace water", the group of scientists from Chinese universities wrote

Seven months after spot Bitcoin ETFs hit the market, the SEC approved for trading on Tuesday nine ETFs that track the Ether cryptocurrency. They took a two-day tumble.

Lea Michele is almost ready for the arrival of her second child and she opened up about baby names during a recent appearance! The 37-year-old Glee actress cradled her baby bump in a red Michael Kors dress while hosting an event on Tuesday (July 23) in New York City. Lea worked with Tylenol to discuss [...]

Research for Renault reveals what gets people’s goat on long car journeys – as well as the best ways to keep everyone happy.

While many of England’s big-name stars might still be dusting themselves down following their EURO 24 final defeat against Spain on July 14th, they could be set for a hectic end to the summer transfer window. Although it might appear almost certain that Everton ace Jarrad Branthwaite will be staying put at Goodison Park this […]

Vast grassland in southern part of Kutch in Gujarat extends to nearly 3,500 square kilometres with antelope species such as chinkara and black buck — the prey for the cheetah — present in the landscape; this space is more than that available in Kuno and Gandhi Sagar sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh

The U.S. Senior Women’s Open is coming up on August 1st and we are so proud to have two of our incredible V1 Coaches competing in the event. We sat down with Tina Tombs and Cheryl Anderson to get their unique perspective on coaching and playing at an elite level.    Tina Tombs is a […]

Comic-Con is back in San Diego and our reporters, photographers and editors are sharing tips, up-close looks at the event and more

Leon Edwards is confused by Belal Muhammad's resentment towards him.

Saudi side Al-Ittihad have confirmed the signing of winger Moussa Diaby from Aston Villa on a five year deal. Diaby leaves Villa Park after just one season having joined in a club record deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer worth a reported £51.9m. The 25-year-old played an important part as Villa qualified for the Champions […]