Tag: Science
Future AI-Powered Passenger Planes for Smoother In-Flight Experience
Scientists have recently made a breakthrough in developing a new technique to help reduce the effects of turbulence on aircraft, specifically focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Turbulence, which is caused by changes in...
Uncovering the Remarkable Journey of the Lucy Fossil: An Icon of Human Evolution
Fifty years ago, researchers found an important fossil in Ethiopia that changed our understanding of human evolution. This fossil, known as Lucy, is a female hominin and has become famous worldwide. Lucy is special...
Protecting Water Sources from Wooden Satellites and Pollution: A Baseball’s Mud Bath Solution
Happy Monday, readers! I'm here to share some fascinating science news with you. Let's start with the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, which recently arrived at the International Space Station. This small Japanese spacecraft...
Healing Effects of Nature: Satellite Technology Reveals the Power of Nature
Nature has a powerful impact on our mental health and overall well-being, as studies have shown. However, as our cities continue to expand, green spaces are disappearing, leading to negative effects on our health....
Nature’s Healing Power: How Sight Influences Recovery Rate – Expert Insights
Forest bathing, a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature, has been shown to have significant health benefits. But could this practice be brought into clinical settings as an alternative form of treatment for...
Space Force’s X-37B Aerobraking Process Explained in Lowering Orbit
The U.S. military's secretive X-37B space plane is becoming a little less mysterious as Boeing and the U.S. Space Force have recently shared details about its aerobraking maneuvers. Aerobraking is a process that helps...
Unveiling ‘Knots’ Ejected from Black Hole Jets by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Telescope
A recent study led by astrophysicist David Bogensberger from the University of Michigan has revealed new insights into the jets emitted by black holes. Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, researchers discovered bright...
The Technology Behind the Concorde’s Supersonic Speed
The Concorde was a groundbreaking supersonic passenger jet that could fly faster than the speed of sound, setting records for its speed and efficiency. Engineers faced challenges in designing an aircraft that could handle...
Debunking the Myth: Do Ostriches Actually Bury Their Heads in the Sand?
For centuries, the idea that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when faced with danger has been a popular myth. This belief may have originated from the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder, who...
Counting the Galaxies Orbiting the Milky Way: A Comprehensive Analysis
The Milky Way is a massive galaxy that attracts smaller "satellite galaxies" to orbit around it. These satellite galaxies, which contain only a few billion stars, have been captured by the Milky Way's gravitational...