It’s hard to make things work in space, and even harder to make money there. With a long history in the space industry and a handful of healthy companies, Canadians are good at both. But industry executives and experts say the country needs a boost to maintain an edge in a sector poised to soar. …
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The sci-fi movie of 2019 The wave (now streaming on Peacock!) follows the incredible exploits of Frank – unnamed – played by Justin Long. He’s not a likable character per se, despite Long’s particular charms, reveling in denying an insurance claim and reaping the financial rewards he will reap. During a night of partying, after …
Mars Didn’t Just Have Oceans, It Had Mega Tsunamis Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — The Artemis I mission – a 25.5-day uncrewed test flight around the moon intended to pave the way for future astronaut missions – is nearing completion as NASA’s Orion spacecraft is expected take …
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Oregon is known for its towering volcanic domes covered in evergreen cover that becomes sparse and patchy on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains before steepening into the high desert. The people who know trees best say there are many signs of trouble in Oregon. “We see forms of stress in all of our …
‘Firmageddon’: Researchers find 1.1 million acres of dead trees in Oregon Read More »
The largest analysis to date of whole-genome sequences from people with autism links new genes and variants to the disease. The results and sequences – from 5,100 people with autism and 6,212 without – are on a cloud-based platform and are available to trained researchers. This effort is the latest advancement of the ongoing MSSNG …
Reviewed by Michel Michaelides, MD Botaretigene sparoparvovec gene therapy (formerly AAV5-RPGR; MeiraGTx Holdings plc and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc) for the treatment of a common and severe form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), RPGR– associated X-linked RA, demonstrated improvements in retinal sensitivity and visual function compared to controls and had a manageable adverse event profile, according to …
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This week’s Guest View is dedicated to veterinary professor Lord Trees who outlines his support for the Gene Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill – which is being heard in England – and its potential to deliver positive results for disease control, animal welfare and environmental impact. He points out, via Science for Sustainable Agriculture, that existing …
Prominent vet Lord Sandy Trees backs gene editing for healthier livestock Read More »
Artist’s impression of the Webb Telescope in space. Credit: NASA Astronomers point to the most distant known galaxies – detected and confirmed by the James Webb Space Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST or Webb) is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. It spans …
According to the National Highway Transportation Authority, an average of 38 children die each year because someone drove off and left them in a car in the sun. That’s one child every nine days. In almost all cases, their adult was stressed and balancing a number of issues. They put the baby in the car …
FRANCIS KOSTER: Gas leaks help paint our planet black Read More »
(MENAFN – The Conversation) When did humans begin to speak, what speech sounds were first uttered, and when has language evolved from those humble beginnings? These questions have long fascinated people, especially in tracing the evolution of modern humans and what sets us apart from other animals. George Poulos has spent most of his academic …
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