#reveals

10:52pm, 11th May, 2019

Elon Musk reveals how to stuff 60 Starlink satellites on SpaceX’s Falcon rocket

We now know how many of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband data satellites, developed in Redmond, Wash., can be crammed into the nose cone of a Falcon rocket. The answer to the ultimate question is 60. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk showed how five dozen satellites f...

Cosmic dust reveals new insights on the formation of solar system

12:26pm, 29th April, 2019

Tech

Cosmic dust reveals new insights on the formation of solar system

(University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering) The study of a tiny grain of stardust -- older than our solar system -- is shining new light on how planetary systems are formed. Alongside planetary scientists at the University of Ari...

Chinese-UK project reveals ancient secrets of medicinal mint

5:38am, 24th April, 2019

Humans

Chinese-UK project reveals ancient secrets of medicinal mint

(John Innes Centre) The precious chemistry of a plant used for 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine has been unlocked in a project that raises the prospect of rapid access to a wide array of therapeutic drugs.

Weapons trade reveals a darker side to dark web

9:51am, 19th April, 2019

Tech

Weapons trade reveals a darker side to dark web

(Michigan State University) Debates over gun regulations make headlines across the world, but there's an underground operation for weapons that has drawn very little attention -- until now. Researchers from Michigan State University crept into t...

Cell study reveals key mechanism linked to healthy development

7:53am, 7th March, 2019

Humans

Cell study reveals key mechanism linked to healthy development

(University of Edinburgh) Researchers have uncovered details of the role played by a key biological component involved in healthy cell development.

Tool reveals molecular causes of disease, including infant cancer

1:13am, 1st March, 2019

Tech

Tool reveals molecular causes of disease, including infant cancer

(Princeton University, Engineering School) Demonstrating a new tool with a broad ability to reveal molecular causes and markers of diseases, a Princeton University-led team has found connections between four genes and a rare cancer affecting babies a...

CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

2:54am, 26th February, 2019

Tech

CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

(Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) Using CRISPR, scientists at EPFL have carried out extensive work on a little-known yet effective weapon of the innate immune system, antimicrobial peptides.

Northwestern study of analog crews in isolation reveals weak spots for Mission to Mars

11:26am, 17th February, 2019

Tech

Northwestern study of analog crews in isolation reveals weak spots for Mission to Mars

(Northwestern University) Researchers are developing a predictive model to help NASA anticipate conflicts and communication breakdowns among crew members and head off problems that could make or break the Mission to Mars.Highlights: Space exploration...

In the squirrel world, prime real estate is determined by previous owner, study reveals

2:24pm, 13th February, 2019

Environment

In the squirrel world, prime real estate is determined by previous owner, study reveals

(University of Guelph) Researchers found that if a squirrel inherits territory from a male rather than a female, it will have about 1,300 more cones in its midden. This stored energy will keep the squirrel alive an extra 17 days. For females it means...