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#Architecture #Photography #Paris #Science

Might Morphin’ Antenna

#radiohacks #science #antenna #nitinol #hackaday
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Might Morphin’ Antenna

The shape of an antenna can make a big difference in its performance. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have used shape memory alloy to construct an antenna that changes s…

How the Lost Mystery Pigment ‘Maya Blue’ Got Recreated

#art #science #blue #maya #paint #pigment #hackaday
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How The Lost Mystery Pigment ‘Maya Blue’ Got Recreated

A distinct blue pigment reminiscent of turquoise or a clear sky was used by the ancient Maya to paint pottery, sculptures, clothing, murals, jewelry, and even human sacrifices. What makes it so int…

Anyone Who Supports Pro-RFK Jr. Doctors, Is Also Pro-RFK Jr. | Science-Based Medicine https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/notantirfk/

Will the CDC be indistinguishable from Children’s Health Defense next year? Will flu and COVID vaccines even be available? Will RFK Jr. carry out mass purges of vaccine scientists? Will experts with decades of experience resign in protest and disgust, hollowing out the CDC, NIH, and FDA? Will RFK Jr. uncover “crimes” to help the DOJ fulfill his dream of prosecuting Fauci?
The anti-vaxxers are winning. This a very dangerous moment.

Horrible #science

Anyone Who Supports Pro-RFK Jr. Doctors, Is Also Pro-RFK Jr. | Science-Based Medicine

We don't need "spirited debate" about RFK Jr. We've been trying to warn you about him for years. It's not our fault that some people didn't listen.

Origami-Inspired, Self-locking Structures With 3D Printing

#3dprinterhacks #science #3dprinted #kirigami #multimaterial #origami #selfassembly #hackaday
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Origami-Inspired, Self-locking Structures With 3D Printing

Researchers recently shared details on creating foldable, self-locking structures by using multi-material 3D printing. These origami-inspired designs can transition between flat and three-dimension…

In Indonesien prangt die älteste Kunst der Menschheitsgeschichte an Felswänden. Doch die Höhlenmalerei ist akut bedroht. Kann die Forschung sie retten? 🎙️#Wissen #Archäologie #Höhlenkunst #Höhlenmalerei #Indonesien #SpektrumderWissenschaft #Spektrum-Podcast #Wissenschaft #Spektrum #Science #Forschung #Naturwissenschaft #anonsys.net/search?tag= #Kultur
Spektrum-Podcast: Höhlenmalerei: Älteste Kunst der Welt in Gefahr

Confronting #risks of mirror #life

source: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ads9158

Our analysis suggests that mirror #bacteria would likely evade many #immune mechanisms mediated by chiral molecules, potentially causing lethal #infection in humans, animals, and plants.

#science #problem #risk #exploration #health #humanity #apocalypse #news #future #dna #rna #mirrorBacteria

The Stern-Gerlach Experiment Misunderstood

#science #electrons #physics #quantumspin #hackaday
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The Stern-Gerlach Experiment Misunderstood

Two guys — Stern and Gerlach — did an experiment in 1922. They wanted to measure magnetism caused by electron orbits. At the time, they didn’t know about particles having angular …

#Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the #Polio #Vaccine

source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/health/aaron-siri-rfk-jr-vaccines.html

Does anyone remember the #movie #Idiocracy? https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/7512-idiocracy

In the movie, a #society is on the verge of collapse because it has regressed mentally and can no longer understand #technology, not to mention use it sensibly. Parallels to current #world events are recognizable. They want to protect unborn children but apparently not the born ones.

#health #usa #science #fda #children #kids #fail #problem #humanrights #politics #law #justice #government #future #security #ethics

#NASA Performs First #Aircraft #Accident #Investigation on Another #World

source: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-performs-first-aircraft-accident-investigation-on-another-world/

#Mars #space #exploration #science #news #flight

NASA Performs First Aircraft Accident Investigation on Another World

The review takes a close look the final flight of the agency’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which was the first aircraft to fly on another world.

Antoine Petit annonce sa décision d’attribuer "à certains laboratoires – environ 25 % des UMR dont l’organisme a la tutelle – le qualificatif de key labs", lors de la convention des directrices et directeurs des unités, jeudi 12 décembre 2024. Le CNRS leur fournira des moyens et un "accompagnement renforcé" et attend d’eux en retour qu’ils jouent le rôle de "têtes de réseau". Cela concerne les laboratoires qui sont "le plus en capacité de répondre aux exigences de la compétition internationale". Par ailleurs, Antoine Petit confirme que le prochain COMP du CNRS sera voté le 20 décembre en CA.

Antoine Petit c'est le PDG du CNRS, nommé par macron et reconduit depuis, on est bien, le modèle français respire encore faiblement mais ils vont s'assurer de le faire crever pour de bon.

#french #science #recherche #politique

‘Unprecedented risk’ to #life on Earth: #Scientists call for halt on #MirrorLife #microbe #research | #Science | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/dec/12/unprecedented-risk-to-life-on-earth-scientists-call-for-halt-on-mirror-life-microbe-research

#Biology #Microbiology #SyntheticBiology

Experts invited to Quantum Satellites Network symposium

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) are hosting a symposium to explore space-based solutions for global quantum networks.

#telecommunications #space #science #esa #europeanspaceagency
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Experts invited to Quantum Satellites Network symposium

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) are hosting a symposium to explore space-based solutions for global quantum networks. 

Chirality Could Kill Us All, If We Let It

#science #chiraility #mirrorlifeform #syntheticlifeform #hackaday
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Chirality Could Kill Us All, If We Let It

In our high school chemistry classes we all learn about chirality, the property of organic molecules in which two chemically identical molecules can have different structures that are mirror images…

ESA and Nokia demonstrate advanced AI applications with space-enabled 5G

ESA and Nokia have successfully demonstrated how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) combined with space-enabled 5G networks can perform unprecedented real-time activities – from early wildfire detection to remote infrastructure inspection and immersive multimedia experiences in rural areas.

#telecommunications #space #science #esa #europeanspaceagency
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ESA and Nokia demonstrate advanced AI applications with space-enabled 5G

ESA and Nokia have successfully demonstrated how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) combined with space-enabled 5G networks can perform unprecedented real-time activities – from early wildfire detection to remote infrastructure inspection and...

Growing a business: from apps to software for space on Proba-3

A key element of ESA’s role as Europe’s space agency is the expansion of space knowhow, by encouraging new actors into the field. Case in point: a Polish software company previously specialising in smartphone apps took on the challenge of designing the operating system for the main instrument of Proba-3 – an ambitious double spacecraft mission to reveal secrets of the Sun’s fiery atmosphere, the corona.

#news #space #science #esa #europeanspaceagency
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Growing a business: from apps to software for space on Proba-3

A key element of ESA’s role as Europe’s space agency is the expansion of space knowhow, by encouraging new actors into the field. Case in point: a Polish software company previously specialising in smartphone apps took on the challenge of...

Earth from Space: Jakobshavn Glacier, Greenland

Image: These summer images from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 missions showcase different satellite views of Greenland’s west coast.

#news #space #science #esa #europeanspaceagency
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Earth from Space: Jakobshavn Glacier, Greenland

These summer images from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 missions showcase different satellite views of Greenland’s west coast.

Automated Rig Grows Big, Beautiful Crystals Fast

#laserhacks #science #crystal #doubler #kdp #laser #potassiumdihydrogenphosphate #saturated #hackaday
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Automated Rig Grows Big, Beautiful Crystals Fast

We haven’t seen [Les Wright] in a while, and with the release of his new video, we know why — he’s been busy growing crystals. Now, that might seem confusing to anyone who has don…

advocated for a national #abortion ban without exceptions for rape, incest, or in the case of saving the mother's #life.

He stated, "an absolute scientific fact that no abortion is ever performed to save the life of the mother. None, zero, zilch."

It's clear Martin does not believe in #science.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/12/politics/kfile-ed-martin-omb-trump-administration-raised-idea-jailing-women-for-abortions/index.html

Hardline activist who raised the idea of jailing women for abortions gets top policy job in Trump administration | CNN Politics

Love for cats lures students into this course, which uses feline research to teach science

#caturday meets #science

https://theconversation.com/love-for-cats-lures-students-into-this-course-which-uses-feline-research-to-teach-science-235838

Love for cats lures students into this course, which uses feline research to teach science

Cats provide a purr-fect introduction to science topics, including ecology, evolution, genetics and behavior.