Tag: Science
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Almost half of the planet suffers from some neurological disease
Neurological diseases are already the leading cause of poor health in the world. A study published in the journal The Lancet Neurology has calculated that, in 2021, around 3.4 billion people around the globe – that is, 43% of the world's population – suffered from some nervous system ailment, such as Alzheimer's and other dementias,…
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Fear emerges from chemical changes deep in the brain
Without fear, the evolution of life would have been impossible. Any threat triggers states of alarm that protect through two alternative reactions, fleeing or fighting. Present throughout human history, in advanced modern societies, the situations in which it appears are usually reduced to extremes such as personal violence (rapes, robberies, kidnappings) or collective violence (wars,…
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Direct | The third launch of Elon Musk's 'Starship' continues after two crashed attempts
SpaceX has already sold two space tourism trips in the orbit of the Moon and was the company chosen by NASA for the return of astronauts to the satellite in the Artemis 3 mission, scheduled for 2026. To achieve this, it is still necessary to demonstrate that its ship Starship It is capable, first of…
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'MANIAC', when the devil knocks at the door it is best to invite him in
This story begins with a gunshot in the early morning. And it ends with a machine equipped with real creativity to play against the world Go champion and beat him. It is disturbing to imagine how a series of automata cross the threshold of the evolutionary process, reproducing and mutating following the laws of natural…
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The astrophysicists who want to reveal the greatest mystery of our galaxy
A month before being shot dead in his official car, in October 1963, United States President John F. Kennedy approved the launch of satellites to warn of the greatest disaster imaginable: the explosion of atomic bombs. In 1967, this surveillance program called Vela detected mysterious bursts that did not come from Earth, but from outer…
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NASA's James Webb Telescope Finds Ethanol in Two Young Protostars
He NASA's James Webb Space Telescope made a significant discovery identify ethanol and other complex organic molecules around two young protostars known as IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385. This discovery, the result of the work of an international team of astronomers, sheds light on the chemical processes in the formation of planetary systems and raises…
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Menopause explains the longevity of whales
Very few female mammals go through menopause. For centuries it was assumed to be something unique to humans. But so far in the 21st century, it has been discovered that up to five different species of whales also live well beyond the end of their reproductive life. They are all cetaceans that have teeth instead…
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A private Japanese rocket explodes in the air as soon as it takes off
The Japanese rocket Kairos, which aspired to be the first operated by a private Japanese company to put a satellite into orbit, exploded this Wednesday shortly after its first launch attempt, when its self-destruct mechanism was activated due to a technical problem. The failed launch took place at 11:01 GMT this Wednesday from a platform…
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An orca devours a shark alone in two minutes and challenges group hunting habits
Orcas, also called killer whales, are known for working in groups. Together they attack sea lions, seals and in recent times even private sailboats and yachts as well. But teamwork is not for Starboard, who prefers to act alone. This is the first orca in history that has been observed individually hunting a white shark…
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From genetic editing to space exploration, Spain is the most optimistic country in its surroundings in scientific advances
Spaniards welcome the fruits of science, although they have the feeling that their country does not contribute much to global scientific progress. Advances such as genetic editing, supercomputers or space colonization are seen with greater optimism in Spain compared to the countries around it. This is what emerges from the Scientific Culture Study 2024 of…