During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are constantly reminded to practice good hygiene by regularly washing our hands and regularly cleaning the spaces where we live and work. These practices aim to remove or kill the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and thereby minimize our risk of infection. But there have been …
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Up to half of the calcium in the Universe – and that includes our bones and teeth – is thought to come from exploding supernova stars, and researchers have now gained an incredible insight into how these ultra rare, calcium-rich supernovae end up reach of her life. The never before …
Read More »For the first time, CRISPR Gen Editing has been applied to squid
For the first time, the innovative method of CRISPR gene modification has been applied to squid, marking a milestone in the scientific study of these creatures – and opening up many new areas of potential research. CRISPR enables highly secure, fast, and low-cost DNA processing. Simply put, the ingenious molecular …
Read More »SpaceX has just launched 57 new Starlink satellites with controversial sunshades
After a gap of two months, SpaceX has returned the batches of dozens of satellites in its gambit to allow Earth high-speed Internet access. The satellites are a new “VisorSat” variety to make them less luminous for the ground and especially for the telescopes of astronomers. But researchers say the …
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