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Wearable device could help predict preterm birth – 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

Dyeing poison frogs tap their toes the most when standing on leaves in their natural habitat Sarah Westrick Poison frogs have a curious habit of tapping their toes, and scientists may have finally uncovered why – to create vibrations that flush out unsuspecting prey. Colourful and highly toxic poison frogs dwell in warm, moist habitats,

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — An Intuitive Machines spacecraft is on its way to the moon Feb. 15 in the company’s quest to be the first commercial entity to successfully land on the lunar surface. A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off at 1:05 a.m. Eastern from Launch Complex 39A here after a 24-hour delay. The

Superfluidity: the mysterious quantum effect that became a backbone of experimental physics – 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

Chimpanzees enjoy teasing each other apple2499/Shutterstock Bonobos, orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees all poke, tickle and even steal from their peers as a form of playful teasing. Understanding these apes’ mischievous behaviour could help biologists work out the origins of humans’ sense of humour. Previous studies have found that chimpanzees may engage in agonistic teasing, or

WASHINGTON — The chief of the U.S. Space Force said Feb. 13 the service’s long-awaited plan for partnering with private space companies is in its final stages, and currently is being coordinated with the Office of the Secretary of Defense.   The commercial strategy has been highly anticipated by companies across the space industry that seek

Cosmic code of conduct: the ethics of human testing in space – 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

Now there is no need to hold your phone out when navigating FG Trade/Getty Images A pair of smartphone apps can guide people who are blind through unfamiliar buildings, even if their handset is tucked away in a pocket. The researchers behind the technology say its crucial advantage is that the tools require no costly

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Air Force on Feb. 12 unveiled a long-term vision to revamp personnel, operations, and technology efforts with the goal of reshaping the Air Force and newly formed Space Force to concentrate resources squarely on strategic competition with China. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said priorities have to change for

The art of networking: how to thrive at conferences, shows and trade missions – 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

Infants aged just 4 months old who live in a home where two languages are spoken have distinct patterns of brain activation compared with infants living in monolingual environments Read the original article here

ORLANDO, Fla. — As rumors of a potential sale of United Launch Alliance reach a crescendo, the company’s chief executive argues the successful inaugural launch of its Vulcan rocket is a vindication of both the company’s technology and its transformation. Speaking at the SpaceCom conference here Jan. 31, ULA Chief Executive Tory Bruno said the

Wet scalp could protect you from lightning, structural colour makes blueberries blue – 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

A 3D-printed ice template of blood vessels Philip LeDuc et al./Carnegie Mellon University Complex artificial organs could be created by 3D printing a mould of veins, arteries and capillaries in ice, casting that in organic material and then allowing the ice to melt away, resulting in a delicate, hollow network. This leaves a space for

WASHINGTON — A private astronaut mission that will feature the first spacewalk from a Crew Dragon spacecraft has suffered another delay, this time to at least the middle of this year. The Polaris Program, a series of private astronaut missions backed by billionaire Jared Isaacman, announced Feb. 8 that its Polaris Dawn mission was now

Duke of Edinburgh visits Institute of Physics to hear how physicists are supporting the green economy – 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

An ocean current that flows from the tropics to the North Atlantic has a big influence on Europe’s climate Jens Carsten Rosemann Is there a serious risk of the Atlantic current that warms Europe slowing to a halt as the planet heats up? Yes, according to the most detailed computer simulation run so far –

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Greece became the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords outlining best practices for sustainable space exploration Feb. 9. In a ceremony at the U.S. State Department, Giorgos Gerapetritis, Greece’s foreign minister, formally signed the Accords. The signing took place as part of a U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue meeting. “As humanity embarks