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Feb 18, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
NASA is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in experiencing life on Mars. The space agency is seeking volunteers for its second simulated Mars mission, known as the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA 2) mission. This yearlong experience aims to simulate the conditions and challenges of living on the red planet.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
PennWest’s Clarion and California campuses have been selected to host regional tournaments for the Pennsylvania Science Olympiad, providing an opportunity for middle and high school students to showcase their scientific knowledge and skills. The tournaments will take place this spring and are expected to attract a total of 650 students. The Clarion campus, which previously hosted the Northwestern Regional tournament, will welcome participants on Feb. 24.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
In a remarkable move, the Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT) has announced a groundbreaking expansion that includes Unity Health Toronto, a renowned academic hospital network and esteemed Canadian health research institute.
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Feb 2, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
Astronomers have recently made an exciting discovery of a new Super-Earth located approximately 137 light-years away from us in the vast expanse of space. This newly found planet, named TOI-715b, orbits a red dwarf star known as TOI-715. What makes this discovery even more intriguing is that TOI-715b lies within the habitable zone of its host star, providing conditions conducive to the presence of liquid water.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
In a groundbreaking development, a robotic surgery system is making its way to the International Space Station (ISS). Designed for use in outer space environments, this modified version of Virtual Incision’s MIRA robot has the potential to revolutionize healthcare both on Earth and in space. Weighing in at just two pounds, the MIRA technology is significantly lighter and more compact than other surgical robots, allowing for greater flexibility and ease of use.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
Voyager Space has announced its partnership with SpaceX’s Starship to facilitate the launch of the Starlab private space station. The decision was primarily influenced by SpaceX’s impressive track record and reliability in the field of space exploration. The chairman and CEO of Voyager Space, Dylan Taylor, expressed confidence in SpaceX’s ability to launch Starlab in a single flight, highlighting their position as leaders in high-cadence launches.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
A mesmerizing spectacle graces the latest imagery captured by the International Space Station (ISS). As the station orbited over the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Papua New Guinea, a remarkable golden glow bathed Earth’s horizon. This ethereal phenomenon, known as airglow, occurs when sunlight interacts with particles in our planet’s atmosphere. Airglow arises from the interaction between sunlight and various atoms and molecules like nitrogen, oxygen, sodium, and ozone.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
A veterinary doctor in Thrissur has been sentenced to one year’s imprisonment for engaging in corrupt practices by demanding a bribe from a farmer. The doctor sought the bribe in exchange for conducting a post-mortem examination of the farmer’s deceased buffaloes, which was necessary for an insurance claim. This incident sheds light on the pervasive issue of corruption and unethical behavior within certain sectors.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
In a recent publication in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, a group of New Zealand scientists has passionately defended the importance of reductionist science in agricultural research, countering the growing inclination towards holistic approaches. The scientists assert that reductionist science plays a vital role in achieving holistic solutions, particularly in transdisciplinary research, despite the term ‘reductionist’ being increasingly wielded as a derogatory label. 1.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
worldreportnow.com | Vicky Stavropoulou
The awe-inspiring James Webb Space Telescope continues to captivate astronomers and space enthusiasts alike with its remarkable images of the cosmos. In a recent release by the Physics at High Angular Resolution in Nearby Galaxies (PHANGS) project, the telescope showcases 19 exquisite spiral galaxies located relatively close to our own Milky Way.
