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Bioluminescent Fish Utilizes Prey-Derived Light-Emitting Molecules

Recent research indicates that a bioluminescent fish acquires light-emitting proteins from its diet, rather than synthesizing them internally, revealing significant implications for ecological interactions.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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The moon base has a hardware plan. It needs a software strategy, too.

Infrastructure lens: Early in my career at SpaceX, I was the only person dedicated to training the mission control team for Dragon. For three years, I built the training for the operations team. The documentation came second, always the thin

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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NASA's Artemis II Mission: Implications for Moon Photography with Smartphones

The Artemis II mission positions astronauts closer to the moon than in over 50 years, prompting considerations for smartphone photography techniques.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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These bizarre new tarantulas turn mating into a fight for survival

Infrastructure lens: A newly discovered group of tarantulas is so bizarre that scientists had to invent a whole new genus—Satyrex—to describe them. With unusually long mating appendages and fierce, hissing defenses, these spiders are as stra

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Seagate Space Signs MOU with Firefly Aerospace to Collaborate on Offshore Launch Infrastructure for Alpha

Infrastructure lens: St. Petersburg, FL — April 6, 2026 — Seagate Space Corporation announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Firefly Aerospace to collaborate on the development of an offshore launch platform […] The post Seag

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Scientists may have found a way to keep your bones strong for life

Infrastructure lens: Scientists have identified a little-known receptor, GPR133, as a powerful regulator of bone strength. By activating it with a newly discovered compound called AP503, they were able to boost bone density in mice and count

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Military space programs confront hidden supply constraints

Infrastructure lens: Industry report warns components – from optical links to valves – may become chokepoints The post Military space programs confront hidden supply constraints appeared first on SpaceNews.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Artemis 2 ready to fly around the moon

Infrastructure lens: The Artemis 2 mission will swing around the moon April 6, setting a distance record as astronauts study part of the lunar farside. The post Artemis 2 ready to fly around the moon appeared first on SpaceNews.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Increasing Wildfire Seasons Threaten Plant Species Amid Climate Change

A study from the University of Gothenburg highlights the rising frequency of wildfires due to global warming, significantly impacting plant species' vulnerability.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Artemis 2 Mission Set for Historic Moon Flyby

The Artemis 2 mission will see astronauts orbit the moon for the first time in over 50 years, a significant step in lunar exploration.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Artemis Mission Nears Lunar Loop: First Flyby Since 1972

The Artemis mission has entered a crucial phase as it approaches the lunar loop, marking the first lunar flyby in over five decades, with significant implications for future exploration.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Juvenile Gray Whale Found Dead After 20-Mile Journey in Washington River

A juvenile gray whale, which swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state, has been found dead. Hunger is suspected as a contributing factor to its unusual behavior.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Analysis of 1,700 Languages Unveils Predictable Evolutionary Patterns

A comprehensive study of over 1,700 languages employs advanced evolutionary methods, revealing that certain 'universal' grammar rules may indeed hold true.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Engaging the head and the heart: why scientists turn to poetry

Infrastructure lens: Engaging the head and the heart: why scientists turn to poetry

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Moon fly-by live coverage: Trump congratulates Artemis crew on successful mission so far

Infrastructure lens: Moon fly-by live coverage: Trump congratulates Artemis crew on successful mission so far

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Why the US needs a unified, mission-based strategy for health innovation

Infrastructure lens: Why the US needs a unified, mission-based strategy for health innovation

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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‘Yes, we can’: a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

Infrastructure lens: ‘Yes, we can’: a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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New Insights into Glioblastoma: Brain Cells as Tumor Facilitators

Recent research from Canada identifies specific brain cells that contribute to glioblastoma growth by transmitting signals, highlighting implications for treatment strategies.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts

Infrastructure lens: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended a fiscal year 2027 budget proposal that would cut the agency’s budget by nearly 25%. The post Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts appeared first on SpaceNew

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Impact of Deforestation on Tropical Temperature Increases and Heat-Related Mortality

Recent findings indicate that deforestation in tropical regions is significantly raising local temperatures, with implications for public health and mortality rates.

Editorial Staff Apr 5