Climate change: Future-proofing coffee in a warming world
A “forgotten” coffee plant that grows in warmer conditions could help ensure the drink’s future. Source link
Science & Environment
Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight
The American space agency, Nasa, has successfully flown a small helicopter on Mars. The drone, called Ingenuity, was airborne for less than a minute, but Nasa is celebrating what represents the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. This was the moment the data came through that proved its flight was a … Read more Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. Source link
The ‘ghostbusters’ who are helping tackle climate change
Ángel is part of a chain of people working to stop these gases causing damage to the planet. Teams from Tradewater, a company funded through climate offsetting, are working around the world negotiating with governments, private companies and individuals to find ways to find, secure and destroy the gases safely. Source link
Nasa’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight
The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet. Source link
Researchers led by Indian-origin scientist identify genes that fight virus causing Covid-19 – Times of India
WASHINGTON: US researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist have identified a set of human genes that fight SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes Covid-19, a study that could help in understanding the factors that affect disease severity and suggesting possible therapeutic options. The study by scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego, … Read more Researchers led by Indian-origin scientist identify genes that fight virus causing Covid-19 – Times of India
Nasa chooses SpaceX to build Moon lander
“With this award, Nasa and our partners will complete the first crewed demonstration mission to the surface of the Moon in the 21st century as the agency takes a step forward for women’s equality and long-term deep space exploration,” said Kathy Lueders, the organisation’s head of human exploration. Source link
Young Covid survivors not safe from reinfection: Lancet – Times of India
NEW YORK: If you are planning to avoid vaccination just because you are a Covid survivor, think twice. According to a new study, despite a prior Covid-19 infection young people can likely catch the virus again and may still transmit it to others. Even after a previous infection and the presence of antibodies, vaccination is … Read more Young Covid survivors not safe from reinfection: Lancet – Times of India
‘Whitest ever’ paint reflects 98% of sunlight
Commercially available white paints reflect between 80% and 90% of sunlight, according to lead researcher Prof Xiulin Ruan from Purdue, in West Lafayette, Indiana. “It’s a big deal, because every 1% of reflectance you get translates to 10 watts per metre squared less heat from the Sun,” he explained. Source link
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft leaves mess after grabbing asteroid samples
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spacecraft left a mess at an asteroid when it grabbed a load of rubble last year for a return to Earth, new pictures revealed Thursday (April 15). The Osiris-Rex spacecraft made one final flyby of asteroid Bennu on April 7 to take photos of the disturbance left by October’s … Read more NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft leaves mess after grabbing asteroid samples