Space radiation can produce some organic molecules detected on icy moons

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Finding organic molecules in space has big implications when looking for life beyond our planet. (Image credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/L. Calçada (ESO), CC BY 4.0) This article was originally published at Eos. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights . New laboratory research suggests that some organic molecules previously detected inContinue Reading

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Bolivia’s president-elect, Rodrigo Paz, wants to use blockchain technology to fight corruption and rebuild public trust. After winning the recent run-off election with 54.5% of the vote, Paz said his government will focus on fairness, technology, and accountability.  He takes office on November 8, facing a tough economy marked by fuel shortages and a shortageContinue Reading

Could we blast space debris out of harm’s way with ion beams?

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A rendering of a spacecraft moving a piece of space debris using an ion beam. (Image credit: ALBATOR) A new space debris removal project aims to blast hazardous junk out of harm’s way from a distance, without the need for physical contact. Called ALBATOR, the 3.9 million Euro ($4.6 million USD) early-stage concept is examiningContinue Reading

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BBC Africa Eye investigates South Africa’s underground psychedelic therapy industry, where the pursuit of healing can have devastating consequences. One in two people globally will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime according to the World Health Organisation. Treating these is a multi-billion-dollar global business, which does notContinue Reading

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Here are the key events from day 1,341 of Russia’s war on Ukraine., Here are the key events from day 1,341 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Oksana Lavrenteva, 52, walks past the rubble of her house following what Russian-installed authorities described as an overnight Ukrainian missile attack, in Yasynuvata inContinue Reading