Space debris is a serious problem that won’t be going away anytime soon, but researchers have put forward a novel way to keep things in check, making a case for charging satellite operators an “orbital-use fee” to reduce the risk of collisions.

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A versatile new kind of polymer can be used on its own like regular rubber, or mixed with filler materials including used PVC and carbon fiber to create brand new composites, which can in turn be recycled in an almost endless loop.

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A carbon-encrusted evolution of the Brutale 1000 RR, the new Mv Agusta Rush 1000 is a 208-horsepower, 186-plus mph naked beast with a carbon rear wheel cover and the sauciest undertail we've seen on a motorcycle.

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Scientists have designed a novel antibody that can accurately detect the toxic protein oligomers suspected to cause the degeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The breakthrough hopes to lead to improved drug design and clinical testing.

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An international team of scientists has developed technology that could detect diabetes-induced blindness in its early stages, using a smartphone as the basis for a low-cost diagnostic method that could greatly improve care in developing regions.

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Astronomers have discovered a “cosmic ring of fire” – a galaxy shaped like a gigantic donut. This extremely rare galaxy was likely caused by a collision with a smaller galaxy that can still be seen lingering near the scene of the accident.

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Virgin Orbit has come up short on its first attempt to reach orbit today after the mission was terminated soon after ignition of its LauncherOne rocket, with the team now working through the data and gearing up for its next attempt.

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