WASHINGTON (Reuters) – From love songs to dance tunes to lullabies, music made in disparate cultures worldwide displays certain universal patterns, according to a study by researchers who suggest a commonality in the way human minds create music. FILE PHOTO: Villagers play traditional musical instruments during an event celebrating National Paddy Day, also called Asar
Is norovirus, pictured here, the cause of the outbreak in Colorado? (Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty … [+] Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images When the virus may be norovirus, you can’t just ignore-a-virus. That’s why over 22,000 students in Colorado will have no class. Well, at least for today and tomorrow. Diana Sirko,
HOUSTON — As NASA adds new companies to a commercial lunar landing services program, some existing participants worry its value to them may now be diminished. NASA announced Nov. 18 that it had selected five companies to join the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, a NASA initiative to purchase rides on commercial lunar landers
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A federal judge has cleared the way for a defamation trial against Elon Musk over his comments about a British cave rescuer after rejecting key arguments from the Tesla chief. US judge Stephen Wilson ordered a trial to begin December 3 in Los Angeles in the case that centres on Musk’stweets in a disagreement connected
FILE PHOTO: A flag with a company logo is seen during satellite launch company Arianespace annual news conference in Paris, France, January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt will launch its first communication satellite into orbit on Friday, a move it says will improve its communications infrastructure and internet services and attract
The business end of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket. Rocket Lab/Brady Kenniston Rocket Lab’s secret automation sauce is a new robot, designed to send Electron rocket parts out of the production facility in just 12 hours. It’s another boost for a company planning to make reusable boosters that could take a piece out of SpaceX’s
BREMEN, Germany – Development of spaceplanes for suborbital tourism, satellite launches and point-to-point terrestrial transportation are benefiting from advanced technology, panelists said at the Space Tech Expo Europe here. “It was completely different 30 years ago,” said Koichi Yonemoto, co-founder and chief technical officer of Space Walker, a Japanese startup developing a suborbital spaceplane to
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The evolution of cooperative behavior does not necessarily require that animals develop a sense of fairness A pair of blue-throated macaws (Ara glaucogularis) at Chester Zoo, England. These birds, like most … [+] parrot species, form strong life-long monogamous pair bonds. (Credit: David Friel / CC BY 2.0) David Friel via a Creative Commons license
HOUSTON — The Indian government has offered new details about what happened during its first attempt to land on the moon in September. In a written response to questions Nov. 20 to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament, Jitendra Singh, minister of state for the Department of Space, said that the Vikram
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin SpaceX’s Starship prototype, as seen before the explosion on Wednesday. Getty Images The top of SpaceX’s Mk 1 Starship appears to have blown off during a pressure test of the prototype rocket. Livestream cameras set up by third parties to watch the spacecraft’s construction captured footage
HOUSTON — The first prototype of SpaceX’s next-generation launch system was damaged Nov. 20 during a tanking test, a setback the company claimed would not serious affect their development plans. Video from several observers in the vicinity of SpaceX’s test site in Boca Chica, Texas, near Brownsville, showed a white plume erupt from the top
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In a first, an international team has found sugars essential to life in meteorites — supporting the hypothesis that chemical reactions in asteroids can make some of life’s ingredients. If correct, meteorite bombardment on ancient Earth may have assisted the origin of life with a supply of life’s building blocks, NASA said in a statement
Oil and gas majors involved in offshore exploration and production projects often talk of the savings complete subsea factories, capable of powering hydrocarbon production from the seabed, could bring in terms of their capital and operational exposure. Instead, diesel and gas generators often power offshore operations, in most cases, taking up valuable space on the
BREMEN, Germany — As United Launch Alliance prepares for the maiden flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket, the company no longer has a clear timeline for a major second-stage upgrade. ULA is preparing to launch Vulcan Centaur in 2021. The rocket features a new first stage powered by BE-4 engines from Blue Origin and an
On November 18, 2019, approximately 19 Starlink satellites passed over Cerro Tololo Inter-American… [+] Observatory, disrupting astronomical observations and hindering the science being undertaken in a real, measurable way. CLARAE MARTÍNEZ-VÁZQUEZ / CTIO In any field of business or industry, the prevailing rule has always been that if there isn’t a law against it, you
HOUSTON — Commercial spaceports say they need to become more proactive in dealing with public opposition to proposed launch sites through a combination of education and community involvement. In October, a private landowner in Hawaii, W.H. Shipman Ltd., announced it was pulling out of a planned launch site on property it owns near the city
TOKYO (Reuters) – Few aspects of life escape the touch of high tech in cutting-edge Japan, including an official song written to welcome Pope Francis when he visits Japan from Saturday. Written by Jun Inoue, the song, “Protect all Life – The Signs of the Times”, is based on the theme of the pope’s Japan
XILINGOL, CHINA – DECEMBER 14: Gemini meteor shower, Ming’antu Observatory, … [+] Xilingol, Inner Mongolia, China, December 14, 2018.PHOTOGRAPH BY Costfoto / Barcroft Images (Photo credit should read Costfoto / Barcroft Media via Getty Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images) Barcroft Media via Getty Images A brief and potentially spectacular meteor storm may see
BREMEN, Germany – A European Earth observation cubesat scheduled to launch in 2020 will demonstrate an important space application for artificial intelligence. One of the two six-unit cubesats that comprises the FSSCat mission will rely on artificial intelligence to determine which images to send from the satellite to ground stations. “For instance if you have
Indian “gaganauts” selected for the country’s first manned space mission – Gaganyaan – in 2022 will start their training sessions at Russia’s Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center next year, a senior Russian space official said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Russia will train the Indian astronauts for India’s ambitious Gaganyaan manned space mission.
The company will test its rocket engines in the U.K. and Denmark. Orbex Orbex, a U.K.-based company that hopes to start launching rockets from Scotland in the coming years, has revealed images of the facility where it will build its upcoming Prime launch vehicle. Located in the town of Forres near Inverness in Scotland, the
The report titled ”Iran Military Power” is part of a Defense Intelligence Agency effort to inform government leaders and the public on major foreign military challenges. WASHINGTON — The Defense Intelligence Agency released a new unclassified report that highlights Iran’s space program as a means to advance that nation’s civilian and military technologies. The report
Rendered Cas9 CRISPR Therapeutics Results from clinical trials released Tuesday indicate that two patients, one with beta thalassemia and one with sickle cell disease, have potentially been cured of their diseases. The two trials, which involved using Crispr to edit the genes of the patients in question, were jointly conducted by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR
WASHINGTON — Boeing said Nov. 18 that a report issued last week by NASA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding the commercial crew program, including claims that the company considered withdrawing from the program, was inaccurate. In a lengthy release, Boeing took on a number of statements in the Nov. 14 OIG report that concluded
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists on Monday unveiled the first global geological map of Saturn’s moon Titan including vast plains and dunes of frozen organic material and lakes of liquid methane, illuminating an exotic world considered a strong candidate in the search for life beyond Earth. FILE PHOTO: This artist’s concept envisions what hydrocarbon ice forming
How can a duvet affect your lungs when it is too big to go up your nostrils? (Photo: Getty Images) Getty The Corrs’ song “Breathless” probably doesn’t refer to a duvet. However, it was this type of fluffy bedding that left a man not only breathless but with a serious lung condition, according to a
BREMEN, Germany — FCC Chairman Ajit Pai informed Congress Nov. 18 that the agency will run a public auction of C-band spectrum instead of allowing a consortium of satellite operators to sell it directly to 5G wireless operators. Satellite operators Intelsat, SES and Telesat, acting as the C-Band Alliance, have been lobbying the Federal Communications
Intel has disclosed an early overview of plans for the upcoming Aurora supercomputer, which it is building in conjunction with Cray for the Argonne National Laboratory, run by the United Sates Department of Energy. It is due to be delivered in 2021. The key components of the Aurora supercomputer will be ‘Ponte Vecchio’ GPUs based on Intel’s Xe
FILE PHOTO: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Israeli-owned Amos-17 commercial communications satellite, lifts off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., August 6, 2019. REUTERS/Joe Skipper JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Space Communications said on Monday its Amos-17 communication satellite, which was launched into space in August, has completed
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – APRIL 10: EU Research, Science and Innovation Commissioner Carlos Moedas holds a … [+] news conference on unveiling of first ever image of a black hole taken by Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a global scientific collaboration involving EU-funded scientists, in Brussels, Belgium on April 10, 2019. A network of eight radio observatories
WASHINGTON — Satellite operators Intelsat, SES and Telesat on Nov. 15 detailed how they would calculate the proceeds they have pledged to contribute to the U.S. treasury if the Federal Communications Commission accepts their proposal to privately auction C-band spectrum sought by 5G network operators. The satellite operators, acting collectively as the C-Band Alliance, would
Computer graphic handout image shows Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Hayabusa 2 probe arriving at an asteroid in the image released by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, created March 18, 2019 and obtained by Reuters on November 18, 2019. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/Handout via Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) – A Japanese space probe is heading home from
There’s a certain irony in the way that Sydney’s most phenomenal beauty–the nature in the city- also becomes it’s biggest threat. There’s a personal irony, that my aunt who has called California home for decades winds up in a place which climatically resembles Australia to an extent, and that the two face, as now, very similar
WASHINGTON — A group of planetary defense advocates is asking European governments to fund a mission to a near Earth asteroid, three years after a similar mission failed to win approval. At a press conference in Berlin Nov. 15, backers of the proposed Hera mission said more than 1,200 scientists and other supporters had signed
The Coconut Tree, also referred to as the “Tree of Life”, is one of the most popular symbols of Caribbean imagery. From music, to food to art, the tropical drupe has become synonymous with Caribbean culture. A Coconut plantation. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images) De Agostini via Getty Images With a plethora of potential uses, from
Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting said the transfer of space traffic management responsibilities can’t happen until Commerce gets the necessary resources. WASHINGTON — Military space operators at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, are working with the Department of Commerce to help ease the transfer of space traffic management responsibilities, Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting said Nov. 15.
Technology company IBM said on Thursday it will launch a new weather forecasting system which will be able to predict conditions up to 12 hours in advance and cover parts of the world which have not had access to such detailed data. Demand for very precise and quicker weather forecasts has grown as more extreme
An old male sportsperson with smartwatch bending forward, hands resting on knees. Getty It may be possible to out-run death, at least for a little while, according to a recent study. An international team of researchers analyzed data from 14 previous studies involving a total of 232,149 people who had their health tracked by scientists
Certain brands of pepperoni are now on the recall list. (Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket … [+] via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images If you want to make your pizza a sausage fest, you may want to take heed of this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement. Ezzo Sausage Company, based in Columbus, Ohio,
WASHINGTON — SpaceX successfully tested Nov. 13 the thrusters used as part of the abort system for its Crew Dragon spacecraft, nearly seven months after a similar test resulted in the loss of another spacecraft. The test of the Crew Dragon’s SuperDraco thrusters took place shortly after 3 p.m. Eastern at Cape Canaveral, Florida. SpaceX,
Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is helped off the field after being injured on a play … [+] in the first half of a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Getty Images Today, the University of
WASHINGTON — Loft Orbital has raised a fresh $13 million to continue development of a constellation of small satellites purpose-built to carry a mix of payloads for customers who don’t want to fly their own satellites. Foundation Capital led the Series A round with participation from Kima Ventures, Cendana Capital, Swell Partners, and GFA Ventures,
The High Definition Earth-Viewing (HDEV) experiment on the International Space Station has experienced a loss of data, and ground computers are no longer receiving communications from the payload. A team of engineers are reviewing the available health and status information from HDEV to identify what may have occurred. Additional updates will be published as they
After an unsuccessful bid two months ago, India may attempt another soft landing on the Moon by next year-end, probably in November, sources in ISRO said on Thursday. The Indian Space Research Organisation had constituted a high-level committee, headed by S Somanath, Director ofThiruvananthapuram-based Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, the lead centre responsible for all launch
Researchers from MD Anderson in Texas have uncovered new clues as to why immunotherapy may fail in … [+] many men with prostate cancer. Getty Immunotherapy drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized therapy for several types of cancer. However, so far these drugs have been mostly ineffective for one of the most common types,
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