In the mind by Elon Musk the thirstiest problems of the world are shockingly, wonderfully simple. Traffic in LA Did You Come Down? Here, take a ride on this underground super-luge. Carbon emissions stink the planet? Fix it with a fleet of electric cars – and while we’re at it, …
Read More »Unhatched Dinosaur Egg betrays the surprising face of a baby Sauropod
Digital reconstruction of the embryonic sauropod skull, with eyes added to show forward direction.Image: Kundrat et al. Current biology A rare egg fossil with an unbroken dinosaur suggests that baby sauropods were not miniature versions of the four-legged, long-necked hats that we all know and love, exhibit a unique set …
Read More »Mammal-like Triassic creatures defeated polar winters by sleeping
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The branches of a well-built plant-eating mammal that inhabited Antarctica 250 million years ago provide the oldest known evidence that animals deployed in winter-like states to survive lean periods such as polar winters. The interpretation of an artist shows the mammalian relative Lystrosaurus during the Triassic period …
Read More »Modern Vaccine produces antibodies in trial of older people
Moderna Inc. presented new safety data from an early trial providing the first evidence that its Covid-19 vaccine stimulates the immune system of older people. In a Phase 1 trial, Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine produced “consistently high levels” of neutralizing antibodies – a key component of the body’s protective response – …
Read More »Delta IV Heavy, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches restored
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cape Canaveral’s early planned rocket launch Thursday morning did not happen for United Launch Alliance after a technical problem prompted the team to go down. What you need to know The new launch is scheduled for 2:04 p.m., Saturday, August 29th A SpaceX launch has been …
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