Deep space travel may mean astronauts can’t get it up back on Earth

Researchers have found that deep space travel can cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction. With crewed space missions planned for the near future, the findings highlight the importance of considering astronauts’ sexual health.

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Autonomous air-to-air refueling system will radically boost endurance

Airbus innovation division UpNext is testing its next-gen autonomous systems for air-to-air in-flight refueling, which could be a revolutionary leap forward for a variety of military and civil aircraft, safely extending range and endurance.

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Super-hot Mercury may have glaciers at its pole

It may sound like finding a ski resort in the Amazon, but a team of scientists from the Planetary Science Institute claim to have found evidence that the super-hot planet Mercury has subterranean salt glaciers at its north polar region.

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Powerful planet: Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023 winners

Photo contests offer a window to the world around us, and in this case, it's one full of grand beauty but also, increasingly of extremes. These images capture both the fight for survival and our resilience as we face life on a rapidly changing planet.

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Medical nanobots could communicate by releasing molecules into bloodstream

Implants and tiny machines could eventually help treat disease or monitor activity, but communication is tricky. Now scientists at EPFL have developed a system whereby devices can communicate by releasing molecules into a patient’s bloodstream.

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Exclusive: Boardroom battle erupts at 9mobile, threatens spectrum trade deal with MTN

Boardroom battle erupts at 9mobile, threatens spectrum trade deal with MTN

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Wiim Amp launched as “the ultimate streaming amplifier”

Linkplay Technology's audio brand Wiim has followed the "audiophile-grade" Pro Plus streaming box with its first streaming amplifier, allowing music lovers to cable the device direct to passive speakers, a home-theater setup or an old vinyl spinner.

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Pre-Insulated Plastic Piping Systems Improve the Sustainability of HVAC Applications

GF Piping Systems and Swiss Climate AG have conducted a life-cycle analysis of the factory pre-insulated COOL-FIT 2.0 system. The results, which have now been published in a whitepaper, show that thermoplastic solutions in HVAC applications have a lower carbon footprint than metal while also increasing longevity and efficiency. 

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