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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 08:00
Food aroma study may help explain why meals taste bad in space
Scientists from RMIT University have led a world-first study on common food aromas that may help explain why astronauts report that meals taste bland in space and struggle to eat their normal nutritional intake.
This research, which is published in the International Journal of Food Science and Technology, has broader implications for improving the diets of isolated people, including nursing home residents, by personalizing aromas to enhance the flavor of their food.
Previous research has shown that aroma plays a big role in the flavor of food.
The team in this study tested how people perceived vanilla and almond extracts, and how lemon essential oil changed from normal environments on Earth to the confined setting of the International Space Station (ISS), which was simulated for participants with virtual reality goggles.
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 20:03
How melting icecaps impacts the rotation of Earth
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Climate change is causing significant melting of ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica, leading to a substantial flow of water into the world's oceans, particularly around the equator. "This means that a shift in mass is taking place, and this is affecting the Earth's rotation," explains Benedikt Soja, Professor of Space Geodesy at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
Climate change is causing significant melting of ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica, leading to a substantial flow of water into the world's oceans, particularly around the equator. "This means that a shift in mass is taking place, and this is affecting the Earth's rotation," explains Benedikt Soja, Professor of Space Geodesy at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 20:03
NASA Cloud-Based Platform Could Help Streamline, Improve Air Traffic
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jul 13, 2024
Just like your smartphone navigation app can instantly analyze information from many sources to suggest the best route to follow, a NASA-developed resource is now making data available to help the aviation industry do the same thing.
To assist air traffic managers in keeping airplanes moving efficiently through the skies, information about weather, potential delays, and more is being gathe
Just like your smartphone navigation app can instantly analyze information from many sources to suggest the best route to follow, a NASA-developed resource is now making data available to help the aviation industry do the same thing.
To assist air traffic managers in keeping airplanes moving efficiently through the skies, information about weather, potential delays, and more is being gathe
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 20:03
Beijing Unveils 'Rocket Street' to Boost Commercial Space Sector
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Beijing has announced the launch of the "Rocket Street" project, which aims to create a national-level hub for scientific research and production to enhance China's commercial space industry.
Located in Beijing E-town, an economic and technological development zone in the southeast of the city, the "Rocket Street" project will span 140,000 square meters. It will feature key facilities such
Beijing has announced the launch of the "Rocket Street" project, which aims to create a national-level hub for scientific research and production to enhance China's commercial space industry.
Located in Beijing E-town, an economic and technological development zone in the southeast of the city, the "Rocket Street" project will span 140,000 square meters. It will feature key facilities such
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 20:03
Astronomers Utilize Pulsars to Detect Dark Matter Evidence
London, UK (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Astronomers have detected tantalizing evidence of potential dark matter objects using the Universe's natural 'timekeepers'.
Pulsars, neutron stars that emit rotating beams of radio waves, were key in identifying these mysterious hidden masses.
These pulsars, known for their precision in emitting electromagnetic radiation at regular intervals, serve as extremely accurate timekeepers,
Astronomers have detected tantalizing evidence of potential dark matter objects using the Universe's natural 'timekeepers'.
Pulsars, neutron stars that emit rotating beams of radio waves, were key in identifying these mysterious hidden masses.
These pulsars, known for their precision in emitting electromagnetic radiation at regular intervals, serve as extremely accurate timekeepers,
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 20:03
Unraveling Early Earth's Life and Climate Insights
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Despite extensive research, the origins and early evolution of life remain a mystery. A new study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) aims to enhance our understanding and guide future research that could predict climate change and aid the search for extraterrestrial life.
"This paper strives to inform the Earth sciences community where the research needs to go next," said C
Despite extensive research, the origins and early evolution of life remain a mystery. A new study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) aims to enhance our understanding and guide future research that could predict climate change and aid the search for extraterrestrial life.
"This paper strives to inform the Earth sciences community where the research needs to go next," said C
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 20:03
Scorching Storms Unveiled on Nearby Brown Dwarfs
London, UK (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Astronomers have produced the most comprehensive weather report yet for two distant brown dwarfs, showcasing extreme atmospheric conditions.
This groundbreaking international study reveals that these celestial objects, enveloped in swirling clouds of hot sand, endure temperatures of 950 C (1,742 F). Using NASA's $10 billion ( Pounds 7.6 billion) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researche
Astronomers have produced the most comprehensive weather report yet for two distant brown dwarfs, showcasing extreme atmospheric conditions.
This groundbreaking international study reveals that these celestial objects, enveloped in swirling clouds of hot sand, endure temperatures of 950 C (1,742 F). Using NASA's $10 billion ( Pounds 7.6 billion) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researche
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NASA's Webb Explores Atmospheric Differences on Exoplanet WASP-39 b
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed atmospheric differences between the perpetual morning and evening sides of the exoplanet WASP-39 b. This gas giant, with a diameter 1.3 times that of Jupiter but a mass similar to Saturn, orbits a star 700 light-years away and is tidally locked, meaning it has a permanent dayside and nightside.
Using Webb's Near-Infrared Sp
Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed atmospheric differences between the perpetual morning and evening sides of the exoplanet WASP-39 b. This gas giant, with a diameter 1.3 times that of Jupiter but a mass similar to Saturn, orbits a star 700 light-years away and is tidally locked, meaning it has a permanent dayside and nightside.
Using Webb's Near-Infrared Sp
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Dark Matter and Dark Energy Duel Over Universe's Evolution
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
The universe, at 13.8 billion years old, has evolved from tiny initial asymmetries into vast structures visible through telescopes: galaxies, galaxy clusters, and larger formations. This evolution is influenced by a cosmic struggle between dark matter, which holds matter together through gravity, and dark energy, which pushes the universe apart.
"If we can precisely measure the structures
The universe, at 13.8 billion years old, has evolved from tiny initial asymmetries into vast structures visible through telescopes: galaxies, galaxy clusters, and larger formations. This evolution is influenced by a cosmic struggle between dark matter, which holds matter together through gravity, and dark energy, which pushes the universe apart.
"If we can precisely measure the structures
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Newly discovered moon cave could house future lunar explorers, researchers say
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 15, 2024
New findings published Monday suggest a recently discovered cave on the moon could be a good place for future explorers to find shelter from outside elements in a possible base location, according to Italian researchers.
"These caves have been theorized for over 50 years, but it is the first time ever that we have demonstrated their existence," Lorenzo Bruzzone, professor at the Univers
New findings published Monday suggest a recently discovered cave on the moon could be a good place for future explorers to find shelter from outside elements in a possible base location, according to Italian researchers.
"These caves have been theorized for over 50 years, but it is the first time ever that we have demonstrated their existence," Lorenzo Bruzzone, professor at the Univers
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