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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...
Study sheds new light on urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women
(UT Southwestern Medical Center) A UT Southwestern study suggests why urinary tract infections (UTIs) have such a high recurrence rate in postmenopausal women -- several species of bacteria can invade the bladder walls.
Good sleep quality and good mood lead to good working memory with age
(University of California - Riverside) A team of psychologists has found strong associations between working memory -- a fundamental building block of a functioning mind -- and three health-related factors: sleep, age, and depressed mood. The team al...
Virgin Galactic begins moving space effort from California to New Mexico spaceport
Spaceport America is becoming the true base of operations for Virgin Galactic. (Virgin Galactic Photo)
After two successful crewed test flights to a 50-mile-high space milestone, Virgin Galactic says it’s shifting its operations from California to Ne...
Nanotubes enable travel of Huntington's protein
(Scripps Research Institute) Nanotube tunnels extend like bridges for the toxic Huntington's disease protein, and spring back after delivery, a new study finds.
Naval Research Laboratory builds autopilot software allowing UAVs to soar on thermals
(TechLink) Unlike birds, soaring drones need the benefits of thermal detection and position estimation software as the warm air tends to drift relative to the ground due to winds.
New UM study highlights fundamental challenges of living with wildfire
(The University of Montana) Wildfires can have dramatic impacts on Western landscapes and communities, but human values determine whether the changes caused by fire are desired or dreaded. This is the simple - but often overlooked - message from a co...
Can recreational sports really make you a better student?
(Michigan State University) A new Michigan State University study adds to growing evidence that participating in recreational sports not only can help improve grades while attending college, but it also can help students return for another year.
Trump Administration Might "Re-Examine" Climate Modeling
Environmental advocates are troubled by statements EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler made at a gathering of environment ministers-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
NASA Northern quadrant strength in Tropical Cyclone Lili
(NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) NASA's Aqua satellite used infrared light to analyze the strength of storms in Tropical Cyclone Lili as it moved through the Southern Indian Ocean. Infrared data provides temperature information, and the strong...