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Next-generation quantum sensors detect human biomagnetism – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

TAMPA, Fla. — Seraphim Space announced May 15 the startups joining its 13th accelerator program, a three-week course designed to provide the networking and mentoring support they need to be investment-ready. The nine early-stage companies from the United Kingdom, United States, Italy and India are developing businesses across propulsion, cybersecurity, space situational awareness, geospatial insights

A binocular vision system consisting of two artificial compound eyes, each containing 37 light sensors Zhiyong Fan et al. (2024) Cameras inspired by the compound eyes of insects enable an extremely wide field of view without expensive lenses, potentially offering cheap, simple and lightweight visual sensors for navigation or tracking in robots and driverless cars.

Domain walls in twisted graphene make 1D superconductors – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

The recent release of Defense Department and Space Force strategic blueprints for the use of commercial space technologies has been met with cautious optimism by the industry. While acknowledging the importance of these vision documents, some executives remain concerned about the lack of a concrete roadmap. Both documents offer a compelling vision for collaboration, but

Wegovy can bring about significant weight loss but may need to be taken long term Tobias Arhelger/Shutterstock Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for the drug semaglutide. Many countries have approved Wegovy for weight loss in people who are obese or overweight and Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes. How do these drugs work?

Pump–probe microscopy reveals how historical paintings fade – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

WASHINGTON — Satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital announced May 13 that Lockheed Martin has signed a new contract to purchase 18 satellite buses. Lockheed Martin will use the satellite buses to produce 18 satellites for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer contract.  Terran Orbital is publicizing the new contract the day before earnings, likely

A transmission electron micrograph of beta-lactoglobulin, the main whey protein in cow’s milk, which was used to make the gel SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A gel based on a milk protein drastically reduced the level of alcohol in the blood of intoxicated mice. With further research, it could one day be used to tackle the harmful

Implantable and biocompatible battery powered by the body’s own oxygen – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

HELSINKI — Serbia has signed an agreement on participating in the China-led International Lunar Research Station. Serbia’s Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation signed a memorandum of understanding with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on cooperation on the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) earlier this week. The development was listed in a Chinese

People across the UK and US may glimpse a special light show tonight Marc Hilton/iStockphoto/Getty Images The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are expected to be more active than they have in decades the evening of 10 May, according to an announcement by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They could be visible

Data science CDT puts industry collaboration at its heart – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

WASHINGTON — An agreement between the United States and Japan on contributions for the Artemis lunar exploration campaign could create additional opportunities for a Japanese lunar lander developer. Tokyo-based ispace cited the April 10 agreement between NASA and the Japanese government regarding roles in Artemis as a potential new market for the company. Under the

Smoke rings are similar to the vortices created in laser light Yevhen Rychko / Alamy Stock Photo Short pulses from a laser can be twisted into a series of doughnut-like vortices, offering a way to transmit more information using light. We usually encounter vortices in water and air, but similar swirling structures can also be

The future of 2D materials: grand challenges and opportunities – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to start an environmental review of SpaceX Starship launches from a pad at the Kennedy Space Center, reflecting changes in the vehicle since a 2019 assessment. In a notice published in the Federal Register May 10, the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation announced it was starting

Dyson spheres could capture the energy from a star dotted zebra/Alamy Two surveys of millions of stars in our galaxy have revealed mysterious spikes in infrared heat coming from dozens of them. Astronomers say this could be evidence for alien civilisations harnessing energy from their stars by using a vast construction known as a Dyson