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Mission possible − parastronaut programs can make space travel more inclusive and attainable for all
The European Space Agency’s astronaut cohort includes a parastronaut, as part of a feasability project. AP Photo/Francois Mori…
Taking a leap of faith into imaginary numbers opens new doors in the real world through complex analysis
Imaginary numbers push the boundaries of calculus and other branches of math. Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images…
Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?
Michele Ursi/Shutterstock Hunter Bennett, University of South Australia and Ben Singh, University of South Australia Ice baths have…
First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections
Cameron Webb, University of Sydney While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still…
Hyperbaric oxygen might be effective treatment for PTSD – here’s how it works
Anders Kjellberg, Karolinska Institutet Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans but can affect anyone who…
Hantavirus: here’s what you need to know about the infection that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa. Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock Adam Taylor, Lancaster University Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his…
NASA’s new telescope will create the ‘most colourful’ map of the cosmos ever made
NASA’s SPHEREx observatory undergoes integration and testing at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in April 2024. NASA/JPL-Caltech/BAE Systems…
Five animals that behave differently in moonlight
Warawut Klinjun/Shutterstock Anders Hedenström, Lund University Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of…
AI could supercharge human collective intelligence in everything from disaster relief to medical research
Top tech team: surgeons operating with help frm artificial intelligence. Have a nice day Photo Hao Cui, Trinity…
How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred?
Sanjeev Kumar Srivastava, University of the Sunshine Coast Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now expected to make landfall early…