The US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggest that men should consume 3.7 litres of water per day, while women should consume 2.7 litres. When considering a crew of three individuals embarking on a 3-week trip to the Moon, this translates to approximately 189 litres of water. To put this into perspective, it
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The shortage of dentists in the UK has had a significant impact on the early detection of mouth cancer, according to the charity Oral Health Foundation. A survey by the BBC revealed that 90% of NHS dentists in the UK were not accepting new adult patients for NHS treatment. This scarcity of dental professionals has
OpenAI’s innovative artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, has revolutionized the tech industry with its unprecedented growth and widespread adoption. Within a year of its launch, ChatGPT amassed a staggering 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing app in history. Today, this cutting-edge AI technology is accessible to over a billion individuals through renowned platforms such as
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have recently detected the presence of an extended disk composed of dust and gas that orbits a star located in a distant galaxy. While the formation of star systems with disks of this nature is a normal occurrence in our own Milky Way galaxy, this is the first time that
After two years of sharp decline, Americans’ life expectancy saw a modest increase in 2022, according to health officials. Although it did not return to pre-pandemic levels, life expectancy at birth in the United States rose by 1.1 years between 2021 and 2022, reaching 77.5 years. These initial estimates from the Centers for Disease Prevention
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a groundbreaking partnership between UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar and German energy giant RWE. The joint investment plans aim to inject up to £11 billion ($14 billion) into the construction of a giant offshore windfarm. The project will be located at the Dogger Bank site in the North Sea,
It’s mesmerizing how a mixture of cornstarch and water can create a substance that behaves like neither a liquid nor a solid. Known as oobleck, this non-Newtonian fluid flows like a liquid when left undisturbed but turns firm when pressure is applied. Non-Newtonian fluids, including Silly Putty, quicksand, paint, and yogurt, have perplexed scientists for
A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth has uncovered fascinating insights into the formation of the East Coast of the United States. This region, known as a “passive margin” in geological terms, played a crucial role during the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea and the opening of the Atlantic Ocean
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have recently made significant progress in the field of direct air capture (DAC). This innovative approach aims to remove carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere, with the ultimate goal of achieving negative emissions. The research, published in Cell Reports Physical Science, focuses on the foundational
More than half a century after the historic Apollo missions, the United States is venturing back into space to accomplish what was once thought impossible. On January 25, Astrobotic, an American private company, will attempt a lunar landing with their unmanned lander called Peregrine. This groundbreaking mission aims to carry out extensive scientific research on
Arizona’s scorching summer heat this year shattered records and shed light on the dire consequences of rising temperatures. From widespread power outages to a rise in heat-related deaths among vulnerable communities, the city of Phoenix became a national headline. The question on everyone’s mind was simple: How do people survive in such extreme conditions? However,
The fusion industry, which holds immense promise as a source of unlimited green energy, is rapidly growing and attracting investments from for-profit companies. However, a new study suggests that universities are not adequately fulfilling their role in supporting the development of this industry. While private industry plays a crucial role in funding research, academia is