Tag: NASA
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The alarm about Putin's new move – nuclear weapons in space
Hear Bo Torbjörn Ek tell about the power struggle in space that has gained new momentum, including through the United States' launch of a special space command. When an American congressman in February 2024 raises the alarm that Russia is working on a new space-based nuclear weapon, it gets a lot of attention. But Vladimir…
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Norway's government will take care of world heritage abroad, but not in Norway.
Through the Oil Fund, Norway has taken action to preserve 40,000-year-old rock art in Indonesia. At home, however, the government has given the green light for development in an area with rock carvings. In 2022, Indonesian mining company Semen Tonasa was placed on a three-year watch list due to the risk of damaging prehistoric cultural…
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Nasa Hataoka, Ruoning Yin tie for Tour Championship lead
(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Nasa Hataoka of Japan and Ruoning Yin of China shot 9-under-par 63s to establish a tie for the first-round lead at the CME Group Tour Championship on Thursday in Naples, Florida. Hataoka was first at 9 under and Yin matched her late in the afternoon, her…
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Space Life – The Shift and the Mysterious Signal (1/4)
In 2019, a telescope in Australia picks up a mysterious signal in the direction of our nearest neighbor star. When the astronomers study the frequencies, it appears to come from technology. The discovery creates headlines when it comes out that it may be about extraterrestrial contact. In recent years, interest in life in space has…
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The asteroid that can provide answers about the origin of life – and destroy us
The American space agency NASA has succeeded in taking samples from an asteroid out in space. Sara Sellstromscience journalist, tells about how the sampling took place, why the samples can provide new knowledge about how life arose on Earth and why the same asteroid actually threatens the existence of humanity. Host: Lena Nordlund Guest: Sara…
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Science revealing genetic inheritance from human cousins such as Neanderthals
The Neanderthals live on within us. These ancient human cousins, and others called Denisovans, once lived alongside our early Homo sapiens ancestors. They dated and had children. So some of who they were never went away – it’s in our genes. And science is beginning to reveal how much it shapes us. Using the new…
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Helsinki’s new landmark rises above sea level today
All in all, there will be 17 pairs of cables on both sides of the pole. By 2025, when the column is complete, it will be at a height of 135 meters. The tower of the Helsinki Olympic Stadium is 72 meters high, the tallest building in Kalasatama is 134 meters, and the chimney of…
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Influenza season increases the risk of medication problems – Make sure the medicines are compatible at the pharmacy
“During the flu season, many rely on over-the-counter medicines to relieve symptoms. Often, familiar prescription medicines are bought out of habit. However, even a familiar product can sometimes be harmful if it is used together with other medicines.”, warns. Henna KyllönenPharmacist’s expert in the Finnish Pharmacists Association. In this year’s updated self-medication guide Käypä hoori,…
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“Koran burning does not reflect the views of the Swedish government”
Stockholm [Sweden]July 3 (ANI): The Swedish government condemned the burning of the Holy Quran outside Stockholm’s central mosque on Sunday, calling it an “Islamophobic act”, according to Khaama Press. The statement said: “We condemn the burning of the Koran in Stockholm in the strongest terms, and this hateful act does not represent the views of…
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This is how the US and China will build houses on the moon
More than 50 years have passed since humans last walked on the moon – but soon it will be time again. Hear Sara Sellstromscience journalist, tell us how Nasa’s new lunar program Artemis is about to enter its third and final stage – at the same time as China’s space agency plans to build houses…
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Sweden, Thailand improve to 4-0, USA 3-1 at International Crown
Sweden swept China and Thailand held off South Korea to remain unbeaten at the Hanwha LifePlus International Crown on Friday in San Francisco. Fourth-seeded Sweden now leads Pool A 4-0 through two days of round-robin play – locking up a place in the semi-finals – and top-seeded USA moved into second place 3-1 after taking…
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Allergies in Finland: Immunotherapy can improve the quality of life of pollen allergy sufferers
Immunotherapy can provide long-term relief for those who suffer from the uncomfortable and bothersome symptoms of pollen allergy. Some patients are even completely asymptomatic. For many others, symptoms improve significantly, reducing the need for medication and improving their quality of life. The benefits of this treatment can last for several years after the treatment ends.…
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China calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
Pentagon – China hopes there will be a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine and urges Russia and Ukraine to come to the table for peace talks, China’s foreign minister told his Ukrainian counterpart in a phone call on Thursday. China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Qin Gang told Dmytro Kuleba that…
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The Icelandic language is more important in Iceland than English
“The Ladies’ School” is the English translation of Kvennaskólinn. The English name appears on the school sign above the Icelandic name. The school is located at Thorvaldsensstræti. On another building that houses (among other things) the Nasa nightclub, we also see English before Icelandic. This led to a lot of discussion on the Málspjall Facebook…
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Jodie Foster fascinated by Smámunasafnið
Sigríður Rósa says the Hollywood star was impressed by the Smámunasafnið (Museum of Small Things) in Eyjafjörður. Jodie Foster spent a lot of time looking at the exhibition at the museum and talking. “It was an amazing experience to meet her as I have always been a huge fan of hers,” says Sigríður Rósa Sigurðardóttir,…
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Trials of the Finnish nasal Covid vaccine will begin at the end of this year
The vaccine may be on the market in 2025.
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Another Earth-sized world in the planetary system discovered
But researchers needed an extra year of TESS observations to find TOI 700 e. “This is one of the few systems with multiple, small, habitable planets that we know of,” said. Emily Gilbert, a postdoctoral researcher at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, who led the work. “This makes the TOI 700 system an…
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The study finds new cellular component important for the sense of smell
Stockholm [Sweden], January 8 (ANI): In the nerve cells that our noses use to detect smell, researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have found a previously unidentified cell component called an organelle. The discovery may stimulate more studies of the COVID-19 symptom of poor smell perception. – A prerequisite for finding a treatment for impaired…
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Researchers discover a new cell component with significance for the sense of smell
Stockholm [Sweden], January 4 (ANI): Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have discovered a previously unknown cell component, an organelle, inside neurons that we use to perceive smell. The discovery could lead to more research into impaired sense of smell, which is a common symptom of covid-19. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have discovered a…
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Yearender: Xinhua’s Top 10 World News Events of 2022
BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — The following are the top 10 world news events of 2022 selected by Xinhua in chronological order: © Provided by Xinhua RCEP enters into force, sending a strong voice from Asia on integration The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially entered into force on January 1, marking the launch of…
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Seasonal flu passes the epidemic threshold in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — The flu season is in full force in Sweden and the number of new cases has increased dramatically in a week, local media reported on Friday. Influenza cases doubled between November 21 and 28, and the Public Health Agency now classifies it as a national epidemic, Dagens Nyheter (DN) reported.…
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Sweden reports increase in RSV infections
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — The current surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in Sweden has already strained the capacity of at least one pediatric ward in the country, local media reported Thursday. – We are in the middle of a steep rise, a wave that has come earlier than it usually does, says…
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Experts warn of tough RSV season in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Swedish experts have warned of a tough respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season this winter in the country as the number of infections has increased recently. – Right now there are quite a few children being cared for with RSV, says Malin Ryd Rinder, head of the children’s intensive care unit…
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Nothing but a Korn Dog…you won’t deny me this time!
It was indeed a historic moment in human history when the NASA probe DART collided with the asteroid Dimorphos on September 27, altering its orbit. But no less historic than the tenth anniversary of the Copenhagen Conker Championship, which took place again at Charlie’s Bar on Pilestræde in the city center on Saturday 22 October.…
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Ukraine a testing ground for Western arms defense minister
Foreign weapon systems are compared against each other on the battlefield, Aleksey Reznikov told the media The conflict in Ukraine gives Western arms manufacturers a chance to see which products will do best in a real fight against Russia, the country’s defense minister has said. “We have a combat test field in Ukraine during this…
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Ukraine is a testing ground for Western defense minister
Foreign weapon systems are compared against each other in real combat with Russia, Aleksey Reznikov told the media The conflict in Ukraine gives Western arms manufacturers a chance to see which products will do best in a real fight against Russia, the country’s defense minister has said. “We have a combat test field in Ukraine…
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Ukraine is a test area for Western weapons, says the Minister of Defense
Foreign weapon systems are measured against each other in real combat with Russia, Aleksey Reznikov told the media The conflict in Ukraine gives Western arms manufacturers a chance to see which products will do best in a real fight against Russia, the country’s defense minister has said. “We have a combat test field in Ukraine…
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Agnes Wold: It’s good to get a cold virus every now and then
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program manager Christer Lundberg Agnes Wold about viruses and colds This is how you avoid getting infected by a virus and if you catch a cold more easily when you have your period. Agnes also answers questions about nasal spray and fever, resolves…
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SpaceX ordered two European launches after Russian Soyuz ban
PARIS, France: The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that Europe will order two rocket launches from Elon Musk’s US-based SpaceX, after the use of Russia’s Soyuz rockets was suspended due to the Ukraine war. The launches include the Euclid Space Telescope and the Hera probe, a follow-up mission to NASA’s DART spacecraft, and will…
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Live: Erdogan defends ties with Russia during talks with Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday defended Ankara’s booming trade ties with Moscow during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan. The meeting between the two leaders, the fourth in three months, came as the US and EU apply renewed pressure on Turkey to comply with sanctions against Russia. Follow FRANCE…
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Exploration of Jupiter’s moon Europa is now possible
Professor John D. Cressler The Regents’ School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and its students have been working with silicon-germanium heterojunction bipolar transistors (SiGe HBT) for decades and have discovered that they have unique advantages in extreme environments like Europa. “Because of the manufacturing process, these devices can survive extreme conditions without making any…
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The study describes how COVID-19 damages the brain
The authors found that the former group had reduced cortical thickness, which correlated with cognitive impairment and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. The authors analyzed brain samples from 26 people who had died of COVID-19 and found that samples taken from five of these individuals had tissue damage. Further analysis of damaged brain samples…
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Ashleigh Buhai wins AIG Women’s Open in playoff over In Gee Chun
Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa persevered through four playoff holes and made a crucial fourth-time sand save to defeat South Korea’s In Gee Chun and win the AIG Women’s Open for her first career major on Sunday in Gullane, Scotland. Buhai entered the final round at historic Muirfield with a five-stroke lead but squandered it…
