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NASA is launching a satellite this summer to test how to store and transfer super-chilled rocket fuel in space, a breakthrough technology that could unlock missions to the Moon and Mars. The LOXSAT mission will demonstrate 11 different systems for managing cryogenic fuels in orbit, paving the way for refueling stations beyond Earth.
German researchers successfully froze brain tissue to -130°C and revived it with full function intact, bringing science fiction closer to reality. The breakthrough could transform how we treat incurable diseases and even make long-distance space travel possible.
Scientists in Hong Kong just created a chip inspired by the human brain that works in some of the coldest conditions imaginable, potentially solving one of quantum computing's biggest problems. The breakthrough could help build the powerful quantum computers of tomorrow and even support future space exploration.
Scientists across Australia are building "living libraries" that freeze cells, store seeds, and grow kelp in labs to rescue threatened species before they disappear. These biobanks are already bringing kelp forests and oyster reefs back to life along Australia's coastlines.
NASA engineers are intentionally blowing up rocket fuel in the Florida desert to collect critical safety data for the next generation of spacecraft. The results will help protect communities and workers as commercial space travel expands.
A Chennai-based startup just proved that small satellite companies no longer have to wait months for a ride to space. Agnikul Cosmos built and launched the world's first rocket powered by a single-piece 3D-printed engine, opening the door to faster, more affordable space access.
NASA is launching a groundbreaking experiment this July to test technology that could create refueling stations in space. These orbital gas stations would revolutionize deep space travel by letting spacecraft refuel on their way to Mars and beyond.
England's only native freshwater crayfish is getting a fighting chance through the country's biggest coordinated species rescue effort. After losing up to 80% of their population in recent decades, white-clawed crayfish will benefit from a three-year national recovery program uniting 40 conservation groups.
A SpaceX capsule is heading home from the International Space Station with groundbreaking cancer treatment research and thousands of pounds of scientific samples. The cargo includes DNA-inspired materials that could help develop new cancer therapies.
SpaceX's newest Super Heavy booster completed four days of intense cold testing, a milestone the previous rocket couldn't survive. The success moves the company closer to launching its most powerful Starship yet.
After five decades, humans are heading back to the moon as NASA prepares to launch Artemis II in early February. Four astronauts will fly farther from Earth than anyone in history, breaking speed records and paving the way for a new era of lunar exploration.
A new superconducting cable technology could slash energy waste in AI data centers by replacing copper wiring with materials that transmit power with almost zero resistance. Microsoft just invested $75 million to make it happen.
University of Toronto researchers discovered a single protein that both detects and destroys viruses infecting bacteria, potentially revolutionizing how we fight infections. This compact defender could help develop safer treatments for antibiotic-resistant diseases.
A French startup's zero-emission private jet just cleared a crucial design hurdle, bringing quiet, clean air travel closer to reality by 2030. Beyond Aero's hydrogen-powered aircraft could fly eight passengers up to 920 miles without producing any carbon emissions.
Europe is taking a giant leap toward sustainable space access with its first reusable rocket test this year. The Themis demonstrator represents a bold shift in how the continent reaches the stars.
German researchers successfully froze mouse brains, stored them for up to a week, then thawed them with neurons firing and memory pathways working. The breakthrough brings science fiction closer to reality and could one day help preserve brains during injury or disease.
Researchers have made biological samples one billion times bigger using the same material found in diapers, letting ordinary microscopes see details once reserved for million-dollar equipment. The breakthrough could bring cutting-edge protein research to labs worldwide.
Japanese researchers just cracked a major problem: cooling technology that reaches near absolute zero without rare metals or liquid helium. The breakthrough could make MRI machines and quantum computers more accessible worldwide.
A five-layer parasol thinner than a human hair keeps the James Webb Space Telescope cold enough to see the earliest galaxies in the universe. Without this engineering marvel, none of Webb's breathtaking discoveries would be possible.
A century after Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket from a Massachusetts cabbage patch, NASA says the best is still ahead. His 2.5-second flight changed everything we know about space exploration.
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