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NASA Announces 19 Partnerships For Moon And Mars Enabling Technology

NASA has 19 new technology research projects for technology to enable Moon to Mars exploration.

Hydrogel Bandage Uses Body Heat To Speed Wound Healing

It closed wounds faster than other experimental healing hydrogels that were tested, plus it produced no inflammation or immune responses.

Intel Confirms Apple’s $1 Billion Smartphone Modem Business Acquisition

According to Intel, the transaction means Apple will hold over 17,000 wireless technology patents, including both Intel- and Apple-developed innovations.

SpaceX Launches Used Dragon Capsule On Historic 3rd Cargo Run To Space Station

Today marks the first time a Dragon has flown to the space station three times, but it won't be the last. Each of the next two cargo resupply missions; CRS-19 and CRS-20; will also be the third flight for their respective Dragon spacecraft.

Elon Says SpaceX Could Land Cargo Mission To Moon In 2021

Elon Musk said that it may literally be easier to just land Starship on the moon than try to convince NASA that we can.

China’s Space Budget Is Nearly Triple Russia’s Budget But Far Less Than The USA Budget

SpaceX developments will prevent China from overtaking the USA in space technology. Russia will continue to shrink in importance as part of what is happening in space.

Recent Climate Change Trends 'unprecedented' In The Last 2,000 Years

Natural variation in the Earth's climate can not be responsible for the current extreme increase in warming.

India Launches Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Landing Mission

According to ISRO, the spacecraft is scheduled to carry out a series of engine maneuvers that will place it into a translunar orbit and is expected to arrive at the Moon on September 7.

New Research Suggests Gut Bacteria Affects The Progression Of ALS

A new study, led by scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science, has discovered a molecule secreted by certain gut bacteria could protect against the disease, while other species of gut bacteria can exacerbate the onset of symptoms.

Microsoft Pumps $1 Billion Into Generalized Artificial Intelligence

Could these artificial smarts become generalized enough to outperform humans at all kinds of tasks, rather than very specific and pre-defined ones?

Lunar Bricks Could Keep Moon Colonists Warm And Generate Electricity

When astronauts return to the Moon, the plan is to establish an ongoing human presence rather than making occasional visits, as happened during the Apollo program.

50 Years After Moon Landing, Support For Space Program High

50 years after moon landing, record-high 64% say space costs are justifiable. About three in four say NASA funding should be maintained or increased. NASA receives its highest ratings in 20 years.