Solar Orbiter probe snaps the sharpest ever image of the Sun’s corona

Since launching in February of 2020, the Solar Orbiter probe has been zeroing in on the Sun and has now used its advanced ultraviolet imager to capture the highest-resolution image ever of its outer atmosphere.

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NASA puts out call for competitors to SpaceX’s Moon lander

NASA is turning to the spirit of healthy competition to boost its chances of success in establishing a presence on the Moon through its Artemis program, today outlining plans for a commercially-developed sidekick to SpaceX's lander.

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Wicked supercar study turns hydrogen into blurry taillight art

A Geneva concept car without a Geneva Motor Show, the Alpine A4810 is a look at an absolutely menacing hydrogen supercar. Its rear-end looks like an intergalactic fighter jet, contributing to an absolutely futuristic vision for supercar supremacy.

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Male contraceptive pill proves effective and reversible in mice

Researchers have developed a non-hormonal male contraceptive pill that disrupts a protein involved in sperm formation. Tests in mice have so far been promising, showing effective prevention of pregnancy, reversibility within weeks, and no side effects.

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Moderna reports early success with COVID vaccine in children under 6

Moderna has announced the first data from a trial testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children under the age of six. The results show similar antibody responses after two doses to those seen in adults. Moderna plans to apply for FDA authorization soon.

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Tentacle-like robot weaves through the lungs to tackle cancer

A thin new robot developed at the University of Leeds designed to diagnose and treat cancer takes the shape of a tentacle, which can be magnetically guided into the depths of the lungs to inspect suspicious lesions or deliver drugs.

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AI algorithm accurately predicts risk of heart attack within 5 years

A new AI tool can accurately measure plaque deposits in arteries and predict a patient’s risk of suffering a heart attack within five years. The tool promises to achieve in seconds what has previously taken trained experts up to 30 minutes to deliver.

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Haven Safari hammock tent adds glamping comfort on or off ground

Haven Tents launched in 2019 with a Kickstarter campaign for a lightweight hammock tent for the backcountry. Now it's hiked to the front country, introducing the Safari shelter for glamping comfort anywhere from car campsites to the backyard.

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Sawdust-based material could be an eco-friendly alternative to EPS foam

While all non-recyclable plastics aren't very eco-friendly, expanded polystyrene foam is particularly problematic, as it's bulky and often used in disposable packaging. It could be replaced by a new biodegradable material, however, made from sawdust.

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