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Artemis launch heralds a new age of space exploration
NASA today successfully launched its largest-ever rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 01:47 local time (06:47 GMT).
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Myth Busting – Four misconceptions about quantum physics
Quantum mechanics, the theory which rules the microworld of atoms and particles, certainly has the X factor.
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Aerospace, Defence & Marine
DragonFire – Britain test fires its high-energy laser
The MoD ( Ministry of Defence ) has revealed that it has successfully test-fired the country's first long-range laser-directed energy weapon (LDEW).
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SpaceOpportunities
How maths is helping the BBC reporting
How maths can help the BBC with impartial reporting Dorje C Brody, University of Surrey
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Chemicals
How do fireworks work? We ask a pyrotechnics chemist
How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains the science behind the brilliant colors and sounds For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows of fireworks.
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Space
British rocket company reveal plans for Sutherland spaceport
Moray based rocket company Orbex has been granted a fifty-year lease on UK´s 1st mainland vertical launch spaceport site.
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Automotive & Transport
End of the track for Isle of Wights last rollercoaster
"The Cliffhanger", the Isle of Wight's last rollercoaster closes next week.
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Space
Halloween Special – 5 Spooky Planets Orbiting Dead Stars
Zombie worlds: five spooky planets orbiting dead stars PIA. NASA/JPL All stars, including the Sun, have a finite lifetime.
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Opportunities
Engineering Resources – 5 First Steps To Exploring A Different STEM Career
STEM careers are on the rise, and for good reason! They offer stability, high-paying jobs, and a chance to make a real difference in the world.
SpaceOpportunities
Is Cornwall is set to become the new Cape Canaveral?
The UK is about to have its first space launch – but Cornwall is unlikely to become a new Cape Canaveral
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SpaceOpportunities
Rocket arrives for first UK space launch
Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne - the rocket that will conduct the first-ever orbital mission blasting off from the United Kingdom itself - has been delivered to its spaceport.
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Electronics & Communications
Nobel prize: physicists share prize for insights into the spooky world of quantum mechanics
The 2022 Nobel prize in physics has been awarded to a trio of scientists for pioneering experiments in quantum mechanics, the theory covering the micro-world of atoms and particles.
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Space
China reveals plans for ‘Laurel Tree' lunar base
China has revealed how it plans to use hollow lava channels underground on the moon to offer a natural shield against space radiation and extreme temperatures on it's new ‘Laurel Tree’ lunar base.
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ChemicalsOpportunities
How to win a Nobel prize – researchers who defy specialization
It's Nobel prize season. In the next few weeks will the Scandinavian prize will be awarded for Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace.
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Engineering Problems – Why is it so difficult to send people to Venus?
Venus, often called Earth’s “evil twin” planet, formed closer to the Sun and has since evolved quite differently from our own planet.
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Space
NASA DART Hits Target
NASA, announced that it successfully concluded it's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) by flying the craft straight into into Dimorphos, the minor-planet moon of the asteroid Didymos.
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Electronics & Communications
VAR: Motion capture tech can show how the Premier League gets offside decisions wrong
Last year, I read about a controversial offside event between Brighton and Liverpool, where the spatial analysis looked skewed and almost everyone was questioning why the technology is being used inappropriately.
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Space
Can we really deflect an asteroid by crashing into it? Nobody knows, but we are excited to try
Nasa’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (Dart) spacecraft is designed to be a one hit wonder. It will end its days by crashing…
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Automotive & Transport
Engineering Questions – If all the vehicles in the world were to convert to electric, would it be quieter?
If everyone everywhere received a free electric vehicle at the same time – and owners were required to travel at really slow speeds across well-maintained roads – the world would sound different.
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Health
The Technology Behind Wearable Health Monitors
Wearable health monitors are a great way to track your health and fitness levels. These devices can be as simple as a pedometer or as complex as a heart rate monitor that can give you real-time feedback on your workout.
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Aerospace, Defence & Marine
Drone superhighways and airports are coming-let's make sure they don't make life miserable
Within just two years, the UK could be home to the planet’s biggest drone superhighway thanks to the plans of a group of technology companies.
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