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More than 180 experts, space agencies, government officials and industry leaders confirmed for Farnborough International Space Show & ISRSE-40 programmes

Speakers from Rolls-Royce, Thales Alenia, NOAA, Babcock, European Space Agency, UK Space Agency, and Egyptian Space Agency are the latest to join the growing programmes of the Farnborough International Space […]
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Origin of the Hun Empire May Have Been a Patchwork of Ancestries
DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System
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Precision radiosurgery: optimal dose delivery with cobalt-60

Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the role of Cobalt-60 in intracranial radiosurgery using Leksell Gamma Knife.
Through detailed discussions and expert insights, attendees will learn how Leksell Gamma Knife, powered by cobalt-60, has and continues to revolutionize the field of radiosurgery, offering patients a safe and effective treatment option.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the use of cobalt in medical applications, highlighting its significance, and learn more about the unique properties of cobalt-60. The webinar will explore the benefits of cobalt-60 in intracranial radiosurgery and why it is an ideal choice for treating brain lesions while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and stay at the forefront of medical advancements in radiosurgery!

Riccardo Bevilacqua, a nuclear physicist with a PhD in neutron data for Generation IV nuclear reactors from Uppsala University, has worked as a scientist for the European Commission and at various international research facilities. His career has transitioned from research to radiation safety and back to medical physics, the field that first interested him as a student in Italy. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, he leads global radiation safety initiatives at Elekta. Outside of work, Riccardo is a father, a stepfather, and writes popular science articles on physics and radiation.
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It Takes More Than Knowledge to Understand the Earth
Reaping space’s decline? Why to choose the durability of due regard over the debris of military devastation

Recent voices have urged the United States to violate the Outer Space Treaty (OST), the binding principles of humanity’s use of outer space, by engrossing private industry for advancing U.S. […]
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We Don't Give Uglier Animals The Love They Need — Leading to Conservation Concerns
Gilmour Space announces mid-March target for first Eris launch

Australian company Gilmour Space is targeting the middle of March for the first flight of its Eris rocket, while setting expectations for the vehicle’s debut.
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A Jumping Lunar Robot Is About to Explore a Pitch-Black Moon Crater for the First Time
Space Development Agency satellite procurements moving forward amid heightened scrutiny

SDA is advancing the first major satellite acquisition since the removal of its former director Derek Tournear.
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NASA employees advised to delay responses to “what did you do” email

NASA employees are being advised not to immediately respond to an OPM email despite a threat by Elon Musk that they could be fired if they did not.
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KBR wins $176 million contract to modernize U.S. space surveillance site

The seven-year agreement covers operations, equipment maintenance, and upgrades to legacy space sensors.
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The Saw-Toothed Function That Broke Calculus
Propellant leak blamed for Falcon 9 upper stage uncontrolled reentry

SpaceX said that a Falcon 9 upper stage that reentered over Europe earlier this week suffered a propellant leak that prevented a controlled reentry.
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China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang

HELSINKI — China launched a new communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit Saturday to replace the aging ChinaSat-10 spacecraft. A Long March 3B rocket lifted off at 7:11 a.m. Eastern […]
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Mindful Eating Could Be More Beneficial Than Calorie Counting
Microsoft’s New Majorana 1 Processor Could Transform Quantum Computing
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U.S. early-career researchers struggling amid chaos
Modest telescope with big plans, SPHEREx will probe cosmic ‘inflation’ after Big Bang
More NIH job cuts coming? Agency’s scientists already reeling after week of firings
NASA selects SpaceX to launch NEO Surveyor

NASA picked SpaceX for the launch of a space telescope dedicated to searching for near Earth objects.
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House members seek more details on DOGE activities at NASA

Top Democrats on the House Science Committee want details about the work DOGE is doing at NASA, calling the lack of transparency “ominous and unacceptable.”
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Viking Skulls Reveal the Ancient People Were Hardy, but Not Healthy
Boom or bust? Making sense of conflicting signals in the space economy

Conflicting signals are painting a confusing picture for a space economy caught between short-term caution and long-term optimism.
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BAE wins $230.6 million contract for space weather program

BAE Systems won a $230.6 million contract to deliver spacecraft for NOAA's Lagrange 1 Series space weather project.
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Horses, Sloths, and Other Mammals Fell in the Same Sinkhole 500,000 Years Ago
The Inner Ear Reveals Neanderthals May Have Experienced Great Genetic Loss
Lack of Sleep Weakens Our Memory Control, Allowing Intrusive Thoughts to Invade
Showing Innovative Design, The Great Wall of China Is 300 Years Older Than Once Thought
Judge says ban on NIH cut to overhead payments stands—for the moment
Kapta Space exits stealth mode with bold plans for space-based target tracking

The Seattle-based startup will attempt to demonstrate metasurface antenna technology for space-based radar
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PLD Space signs agreement to launch from spaceport in Oman

Spanish company PLD Space plans to conduct launches of its Miura 5 small launch vehicle from a new spaceport in Oman starting as soon as 2027.
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This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout