A few stem cells, various growth factors, four to six weeks of time — and of course a great deal of expertise are needed to create a scaled-down but nevertheless lifelike and functional replica of a cervix in the laboratory. A new publication that has now appeared in the journal Nature Protocols shows how the…
A hole 22 meters in diameter near the summit of Cerro Chajnantor in Chile’s Atacama Desert, at an elevation of 18,400 feet stands ready for the cement foundation on which the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope will one day rest. Credit: Cornell University An enormous hole 22 meters in diameter has been dug near the summit of…
NicoElNino – stock.adobe.com Nearly one year on from its deployment, HPE shares details of some of the successful experiments its space-based supercomputer has been involved with By Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK Published: 05 Apr 2022 9:45 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has confirmed the supercomputer it set live on the International Space Station (ISS) in…
Most of us would prefer to think long-term about our careers, rather than just veering randomly to snag perceived opportunities and avoid pitfalls. But how can you adopt a strategic lens when you might not be entirely sure where you want to end up? The author offers four strategies: 1) Start by figuring out what…
NASA will hold a virtual media briefing at noon EDT Wednesday, March 16, to provide an update on the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirror alignment…
As industry leaders come to appreciate the urgency of climate change and the vital role they play in mitigating it, they are seeking ways to use resources and energy more efficiently. The mounting pressure from employees, partners, customers, regulators, and society at large to adopt responsible business practices and new ways of working now makes…
2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO – U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his administration’s efforts to pursue deterrence and diplomacy in response to Russia’s military buildup on the border of Ukraine, from the White House in Washington, U.S., February 18, 2022. RE 2/2 By Ernest Scheyder and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President…
Works in Progress has joined Stripe We are pleased to announce that Works in Progress has a new home at Stripe, where we’ll be teaming up with Stripe Press to further ideas for economic, scientific and technological advancement. Newsletter We are pleased to announce that Works in Progress has a new home at Stripe, where…
Home News Spaceflight Russia’s robotic Progress 80 cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station on Feb. 17, 2022. (Image credit: NASA TV) A Russian cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station early Thursday morning (Feb. 17), delivering nearly 3 tons of supplies and equipment to the orbiting lab.The Progress 80 freighter docked with the…
University of Adelaide and their overseas partners have successfully proved the concept of superabsorption, a crucial idea underpinning quantum batteries. Quantum batteries offer the potential for vastly better thermodynamic efficiency, and ultra-fast charging time, much faster and more efficient than the electrochemical batteries like Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion, in common use today. By…