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In a breakthrough study, researchers backed by NASA have explored the remarkable cooperative behavior of a rare form of bacteria that function as if they were a unified multicellular entity. These organisms, known as multicellular magnetotactic bacteria (MMB), are the only bacteria currently known to display this specific type of obligate multicellularity, offering a compelling model for how com

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In a major advance for antimatter research, scientists from CERN's AEgIS collaboration have engineered a groundbreaking imaging system by adapting the image sensors found in mobile phone cameras. The innovation aims to provide unprecedented spatial resolution in tracking the annihilation of antihydrogen particles, a vital step toward precisely measuring how antimatter responds to Earth's gravity

Some NASA Earth science missions have been told to prepare termination plans given the potential for major budget cuts in the agency’s overall science activities.

China’s construction of a pair of communications megaconstellations could cloud low Earth orbit with large spent rocket stages for decades or beyond, according to analysts.

Europe’s space industry gathered at the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Netherlands on 3–4 April to gain insights into the future of space in Europe.

Humans have excellent vision. Compared to most animals, they can see longer distances with more colors and finer details.

A conference later this month will explore space-interception concepts, with particular interest in boost-phase capabilities.

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NASA’s latest call for proposals for private astronaut missions to the space station opens the door to having those missions commanded by someone other than a former NASA astronaut.

The contracts, announced April 4 by the U.S.

A Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the California coast April 4, wrapping up a three-and-a-half-day private astronaut mission in polar orbit.