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π§ͺ The bifurcated needle: a tiny weapon against a deadly disease π π A simple metal needle played a major role in stopping smallpox. The tool made vaccinations faster, cheaper, and easier to carry ou... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0526-1208 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ The bifurcated needle: a tiny weapon against a deadly disease π
A simple metal needle played a major role in stopping smallpox. The tool made vaccinations faster, cheaper, and easier to carry out. As a result, hundreds of millions of people could be vaccinated. The bifurcated (split) needle eventually became a symbol of medical victory...
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π SpaceX lands major military space contract π SpaceX has received a multibillion-dollar contract from the U.S. Space Force. The company will help develop a satellite-based military communications networ... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0527-1412 #οΈβ£
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π SpaceX lands major military space contract
SpaceX has received a multibillion-dollar contract from the U.S. Space Force. The company will help develop a satellite-based military communications network. The United States wants to share data faster and more securely during operations. At the same time, the influence of commercial space compani...
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π§ͺ Hmmm, tasty! πΊ Mummy beer! π» π Researchers recently mapped the microbiome of Γtzi, the ice mummy. In the process, they discovered β largely by accident β several ancient cold-loving yeasts. These microorganisms may... π
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π§ͺ Funny: a tiny deep-sea octopus discovered! π Scientists have discovered a completely new octopus species deep underwater near the GalΓ‘pagos Islands. The animal lives nearly 1,800 meters deep in the... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0525-1957 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Funny: a tiny deep-sea octopus discovered!
Scientists have discovered a completely new octopus species deep underwater near the GalΓ‘pagos Islands. The animal lives nearly 1,800 meters deep in the ocean. The species is small and lacks an ink sac, which is unusual for an octopus. Because of the discovery, researchers now have to reorganize an...
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β The Etruscans: the great people behind Rome π The Etruscans were an influential β but still largely unknown β people from ancient Italy. They built enormous cities and traded throughout Europe. Ma... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0521-1940 #οΈβ£
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β The Etruscans: the great people behind Rome
The Etruscans were an influential β but still largely unknown β people from ancient Italy. They built enormous cities and traded throughout Europe. Many Roman customs originally came from them. Yet their language, and therefore their culture and origins, remain largely misunderstood in many ways...
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π ISS air leak appears to be under control again π The ISS crew was temporarily restricted from moving freely around the station because of an air leak. An evacuation was even being prepared, but accordi... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0605-1937 #οΈβ£
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π ISS air leak appears to be under control again
The ISS crew was temporarily restricted from moving freely around the station because of an air leak. An evacuation was even being prepared, but according to Russia's Roscosmos, there is now no real risk to the astronauts in their section of the structure. The first of two leaks has already been rep...
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about 21 hours ago
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π§ͺ Unique: cow uses tools! π An Austrian cow named Veronika appears to use a broom whenever she has an itch. And although the image accompanying this article was created with AI, the story itself is abs... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0120-1950 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Unique: cow uses tools!
An Austrian cow named Veronika appears to use a broom whenever she has an itch. And although the image accompanying this article was created with AI, the story itself is absolutely true and the image is based on real events. Scientists also discovered that she consciously used both ends of the tool...
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β Tesserae: pure art from stone to gold π π Tesserae are tiny blocks used to create artistic mosaics. The technique has existed for thousands of years and originally began with pebbles. Later, artist... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0526-1911 #οΈβ£
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β Tesserae: pure art from stone to gold π
Tesserae are tiny blocks used to create artistic mosaics. The technique has existed for thousands of years and originally began with pebbles. Later, artists used glass, gold, and smalti for subtle effects. Even today, mosaics are still made this way, though often with modern materials...
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π§ͺ Good news: mangrove forests are making a comeback! π Mangrove forests are growing back worldwide after years of severe damage. Since 2010, more forest has been added in many places than has been lost. These forests h... π
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β The rainforest was inhabited much earlier π Evidence has been found in Ivory Coast of people living in a rainforest 150,000 years ago. That makes it much older than previous evidence from African forests.... π
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π§ͺ The metal grid in your microwave door π π A microwave uses microwaves to heat food, and the familiar metal grid in the window keeps those waves contained. This works because the holes are much sma... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0527-1250 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ The metal grid in your microwave door π
A microwave uses microwaves to heat food, and the familiar metal grid in the window keeps those waves contained. This works because the holes are much smaller than the wavelength itself. Under normal use, a microwave is therefore completely safe thanks to this "grid," as long as the door and seal ar...
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β Byzantine treasure discovered beneath a large stone π A metal detector has led archaeologists to a Byzantine gold treasure in Israel. The discovery contains nearly 100 gold coins and many pieces of jewelry dating back... π
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π Dutch laser satellites π π Laser satellite communication is expected to handle the growing data traffic of the future. Using this new technology, satellites transmit information through lasers inste... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0526-1609 #οΈβ£
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π Dutch laser satellites π
Laser satellite communication is expected to handle the growing data traffic of the future. Using this new technology, satellites transmit information through lasers instead of radio waves. That results in faster, safer, and more efficient connections. And Dutch researchers are actively contributing...
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π§ͺ Darwin's bark spider, bridge builder π π The Darwin's bark spider from Madagascar creates the largest spider webs in the world. Its silk is among the strongest biological materials known to scientists and is even st... π
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β Multiple eras unearthed in Czech Republic π Construction work on a new railway line in the Czech Republic has led to the discovery of more than a thousand archaeological finds. Surprisingly, the remai... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0526-1244 #οΈβ£
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β Multiple eras unearthed in Czech Republic
Construction work on a new railway line in the Czech Republic has led to the discovery of more than a thousand archaeological finds. Surprisingly, the remains come from several different eras, ranging from the Bronze Age and Iron Age to the Roman period. Especially the six skulls and a rare Roman me...
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π§ͺ Brain implant translates thoughts directly into speech π A new brain implant can convert thoughts into spoken words almost instantly. A paralyzed woman was able to communicate again after eighteen ye... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0525-1943 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Brain implant translates thoughts directly into speech
A new brain implant can convert thoughts into spoken words almost instantly. A paralyzed woman was able to communicate again after eighteen years because of it. The system uses AI and works much faster than older techniques. Researchers believe this technology could soon help many more patients...
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π Alert! Solar flares heading toward earth!1!! π Two powerful solar flares have been launched from the sun toward Earth. Thanks, but there's no need to send them back. The eruptions produced clouds of ch... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0604-2241 #οΈβ£
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π Alert! Solar flares heading toward earth!1!!
Two powerful solar flares have been launched from the sun toward Earth. Thanks, but there's no need to send them back. The eruptions produced clouds of charged particles. Possible effects include disruptions to radio communications, satellites, and navigation systems. Scientists are monitoring the s...
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π SpaceX announces new name for Mars mission π SpaceX and Elon Musk want to send people to Mars with their Starship, and recently added another name to the list of candidates. Chun Wang will be one of th... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0526-1539 #οΈβ£
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π SpaceX announces new name for Mars mission
SpaceX and Elon Musk want to send people to Mars with their Starship, and recently added another name to the list of candidates. Chun Wang will be one of the first participants in the interplanetary mission. His Fram2 mission provided important knowledge about long-duration stays in space...
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β Ancient mosaic map leads to complete city π Archaeologists may have rediscovered the lost city of Tharais in Jordan. The discovery was made thanks to a 1,500-year-old mosaic map. Of course, a pirate t... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0525-1324 #οΈβ£
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β Ancient mosaic map leads to complete city
Archaeologists may have rediscovered the lost city of Tharais in Jordan. The discovery was made thanks to a 1,500-year-old mosaic map. Of course, a pirate treasure map would've made an even better story, but this definitely sparks the imagination too! In the desert, researchers found many remains of...
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π§ͺ Obesity can lead to nerve damage π Researchers have developed an AI system capable of analyzing complete bodies at the cellular level. Using it, they recently discovered hidden nerve damage caused by... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0525-1354 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Obesity can lead to nerve damage
Researchers have developed an AI system capable of analyzing complete bodies at the cellular level. Using it, they recently discovered hidden nerve damage caused by obesity. Facial nerves in particular appear to become damaged in cases of excess weight. Scientists hope the technology may eventually...
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π Strong magnetic fields discovered around exoplanets π Astronomers have unexpectedly discovered extremely strong magnetic fields around several exoplanets. The clues emerged from measurements of extremely fast atmosph... π
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π Strange planet discovered... with a tail! π Far away from us, a small planet is slowly falling apart because of the extreme heat from its nearby star. In the process, it creates a gigantic tail β bot... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0525-1915 #οΈβ£
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π Strange planet discovered... with a tail!
Far away from us, a small planet is slowly falling apart because of the extreme heat from its nearby star. In the process, it creates a gigantic tail β both in front and behind it β that resembles a comet. Scientists discovered the object using NASA's TESS space telescope...
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β Pigeons lived with humans for centuries π Archaeologists on Cyprus have discovered pigeon bones that are thousands of years old. The birds likely lived close to humans in an ancient harbor city. They... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0524-2030 #οΈβ£
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β Pigeons lived with humans for centuries
Archaeologists on Cyprus have discovered pigeon bones that are thousands of years old. The birds likely lived close to humans in an ancient harbor city. They may even have been used during ritual feasts and slowly became domesticated over time. The discovery shows that humans and pigeons have been l...
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π§ͺ Good news: coffee is healthy! β π Coffee appears to contain compounds that significantly slow down the breakdown of sugar. Three of them even worked better than a regular diabetes medication curren... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0113-2242 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Good news: coffee is healthy! β
Coffee appears to contain compounds that significantly slow down the breakdown of sugar. Three of them even worked better than a regular diabetes medication currently on the market. The discovery could lead to much healthier food products. Researchers now first want to test whether these compounds c...
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π§ͺ Damaged DNA can travel back and forth π Scientists have mapped out that damaged DNA can travel between cells. This happens through nanotubes that connect the cells with each other. The transferred DN... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0524-1329 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Damaged DNA can travel back and forth
Scientists have mapped out that damaged DNA can travel between cells. This happens through nanotubes that connect the cells with each other. The transferred DNA can then remain active and cause new characteristics. Researchers believe this could be important for cancer and treatments against it...
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π§ͺ The protein that made forests possible π A newly discovered protein may explain how plants were able to colonize land. The protein RAK1 helps moss grow in three dimensions. And without this ability, trees and flowers... π
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β Macabre discovery reveals dark times in France... π Archaeologists in the French city of Grenoble have uncovered a sixteenth-century gallows along with the remains of dozens of convicted individuals. The site was used... π
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π Blue Origin: damage after explosion greater than expected π The explosion at Blue Origin several days ago severely damaged its launch site. According to NASA, repairs could take as long as two years. A... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0602-1259 #οΈβ£
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π Blue Origin: damage after explosion greater than expected
The explosion at Blue Origin several days ago severely damaged its launch site. According to NASA, repairs could take as long as two years. As a result, lunar missions and satellite launches are now under immediate pressure. For the time being, SpaceX appears to be the primary "alternative" partner...
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β Pentecost; more than a day off π π On Pentecost, many Christians commemorate the coming of the so-called Holy Spirit. Because of this, the holiday is even seen as the beginning of the Christian chu... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0523-1053 #οΈβ£
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β Pentecost; more than a day off π
On Pentecost, many Christians commemorate the coming of the so-called Holy Spirit. Because of this, the holiday is even seen as the beginning of the Christian church. Over the centuries, all kinds of traditions and events arose around that day. Today, however, many people mainly associate it with ti...
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π§ͺ Robotic fish reveals the origin of walking π Researchers have built a robotic fish to study how fish move on land. They discovered that different species use the same simple walking technique. The robot co... π
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β Found: the real pirates of the Caribbean! π Researchers have discovered several historic shipwrecks in Nassau. The finds provide the first direct evidence of piracy around the Bahamas. Weapons, burned ship remains, an... π
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π§ͺ Did meteorite craters create the first oxygen? π Scientists have discovered extremely old stromatolites inside a meteorite crater in South Korea. These structures were formed by microbes that may hav... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0524-1311 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Did meteorite craters create the first oxygen?
Scientists have discovered extremely old stromatolites inside a meteorite crater in South Korea. These structures were formed by microbes that may have already been producing oxygen. The warm crater lakes that formed after those impacts were ideal for primitive life. Researchers believe there may ha...
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π Hellenic Space Dawn now 'talks' via lasers π Greece recently launched two CubeSats for both observing Earth and enabling faster data connections. The satellites use lasers to send all information back... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0522-1421 #οΈβ£
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π Hellenic Space Dawn now 'talks' via lasers
Greece recently launched two CubeSats for both observing Earth and enabling faster data connections. The satellites use lasers to send all information back to us. The mission is intended to strengthen the Greek space sector and make Europe less dependent on America...
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β The colorful macaws were of great importance π In the American Chaco Canyon, remains of both parrots and macaws have been found. They lived there and were kept confined for long periods in specially m... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0102-1730 #οΈβ£
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β The colorful macaws were of great importance
In the American Chaco Canyon, remains of both parrots and macaws have been found. They lived there and were kept confined for long periods in specially made chambers. It was most likely connected to a ritual purpose, meaning they were not used as food...
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π§ͺ A living AI brain with real brain cells? π Researchers have built a biological AI network filled with living neurons and electronics. The system uses far less energy than regular AI models. The brain... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0522-2209 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ A living AI brain with real brain cells?
Researchers have built a biological AI network filled with living neurons and electronics. The system uses far less energy than regular AI models. The brain cells grew into a three-dimensional structure and were able to exchange signals. This could lead to new forms of 'smart' computers...
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β Where do the Japanese actually come from? π Researchers have discovered that Japanese people likely descend from three ancient and distinct population groups. The Emishi group in particular appears to... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0522-2124 #οΈβ£
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β Where do the Japanese actually come from?
Researchers have discovered that Japanese people likely descend from three ancient and distinct population groups. The Emishi group in particular appears to be far more important than previously believed. They also found ancient DNA from both Neanderthals and Denisovans. And these results could late...
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β Macabre discovery reveals dark times in France... π Archaeologists in the French city of Grenoble have uncovered a sixteenth-century gallows along with the remains of dozens of convicted individuals. The site was used... π
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π New moon discovered at Uranus π The James Webb telescope discovered a completely new, but small moon around Uranus some time ago. And in addition, it had already discovered a gigantic planet earli... π https://whyrwe.com/@25/0820-1246?y=26 #οΈβ£
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π New moon discovered at Uranus
The James Webb telescope discovered a completely new, but small moon around Uranus some time ago. And in addition, it had already discovered a gigantic planet earlier, six times as heavy as Jupiter. This super-Jupiter orbits its star extremely slowly, but both discoveries clearly show the power of o...
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π§ͺ Portaledges: sleeping at lonely heights π π Portaledges are special hanging tents for climbers on steep rock walls. The first models were heavy and actually quite unsafe, especially during bad wea... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0522-1552 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Portaledges: sleeping at lonely heights π
Portaledges are special hanging tents for climbers on steep rock walls. The first models were heavy and actually quite unsafe, especially during bad weather. New designs made them lighter, stronger, and more comfortable. And nowadays they are also used for things like tree protests and camping...
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β The Radium Girls: licking radioactive watches π π Young women in America spent years painting watches with radioactive paint. They were falsely told that the radium in the paint was completely safe... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0522-1454 #οΈβ£
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β The Radium Girls: licking radioactive watches π
Young women in America spent years painting watches with radioactive paint. They were falsely told that the radium in the paint was completely safe for their health. Many workers became seriously ill because of it and eventually died from radiation poisoning...
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π Bam! π₯ NASA spots colliding asteroids! π Astronomers have observed a collision between two asteroids outside our solar system for the very first time. The impact around the star Fomalhaut created a... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0102-1307 #οΈβ£
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π Bam! π₯ NASA spots colliding asteroids!
Astronomers have observed a collision between two asteroids outside our solar system for the very first time. The impact around the star Fomalhaut created a bright dust cloud. Scientists now believe these kinds of collisions happen far more often than previously thought. The discovery is important f...
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β Strange, Neanderthals and their skulls... π Neanderthals collected animal skulls inside a Spanish cave for centuries. The skulls appeared to be placed in fixed locations that were likely chosen delibe... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0203-1331 #οΈβ£
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β Strange, Neanderthals and their skulls...
Neanderthals collected animal skulls inside a Spanish cave for centuries. The skulls appeared to be placed in fixed locations that were likely chosen deliberately. Researchers now believe this behavior had both cultural and symbolic meaning. It offers new insight into the lives of Neanderthals as so...
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π Apollo: leadership to the edge π π The mission of Apollo 13 later demonstrated that leadership is not a rigid chain of command, but much more a fluid learning system. NASA saved three lives by shari... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0106-1900 #οΈβ£
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π Apollo: leadership to the edge π
The mission of Apollo 13 later demonstrated that leadership is not a rigid chain of command, but much more a fluid learning system. NASA saved three lives by sharing responsibility at the most critical moment. Space exploration proved that true leadership begins with embracing uncertainty...
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π§ͺ 'Breaking' : deep-sea mining is bad for the ocean π In the Pacific Ocean, deep-sea mining threatens marine life on a much larger scale than previously thought. Nutrient-poor particles are being... π https://whyrwe.com/@25/1111-1446?y=26 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ 'Breaking' : deep-sea mining is bad for the ocean
In the Pacific Ocean, deep-sea mining threatens marine life on a much larger scale than previously thought. Nutrient-poor particles are being discharged at depths that are crucial for life. As a result, plankton and fish face a greater risk of food shortages. Researchers are calling for stricter reg...
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π§ͺ Yes, it exists: the extremely rare flat-headed cat! π After nearly thirty years, the extremely rare flat-headed cat has been spotted again in Thailand. Camera traps captured the animal in a protected... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0102-1220 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Yes, it exists: the extremely rare flat-headed cat!
After nearly thirty years, the extremely rare flat-headed cat has been spotted again in Thailand. Camera traps captured the animal in a protected wetland area. The discovery offers hope, especially because a cub was also seen alongside the adult animal. Still, protection remains urgently needed due...
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π§ͺ The Dutch disease: from wealth to poverty π The so-called 'Dutch disease' occurs when a booming (resource) sector puts pressure on the rest of the economy. It leads to a stronger currency, less compe... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0520-1621 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ The Dutch disease: from wealth to poverty
The so-called 'Dutch disease' occurs when a booming (resource) sector puts pressure on the rest of the economy. It leads to a stronger currency, less competition for other sectors, more expensive exports and therefore higher unemployment. As a result, the economy becomes even more one-sided and vuln...
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π§ͺ Artificial egg brings extinct birds closer to revival π The company Colossal Biosciences has developed an artificial egg capable of hatching real chickens. The system mimics an eggshell through a spe... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0521-1712 #οΈβ£
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π§ͺ Artificial egg brings extinct birds closer to revival
The company Colossal Biosciences has developed an artificial egg capable of hatching real chickens. The system mimics an eggshell through a special membrane. That could help bring back extinct birds such as the dodo. Scientists remain cautious because very little data is currently available...
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β Ancient bond between humans and dingoes discovered π A very old dingo burial site in Australia reveals a strong bond between humans and animals. The animal in question was cared for during its life an... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0521-1618 #οΈβ£
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β Ancient bond between humans and dingoes discovered
A very old dingo burial site in Australia reveals a strong bond between humans and animals. The animal in question was cared for during its life and ritually buried after its death. The research also shows that dingoes were already part of Aboriginal communities at the time...
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π NASA first tests moon mission closer to Earth π NASA is first using the Artemis III moon mission as a major test around Earth. Astronauts will test new docking systems and moon landers there. The sched... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0519-1619 #οΈβ£
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π NASA first tests moon mission closer to Earth
NASA is first using the Artemis III moon mission as a major test around Earth. Astronauts will test new docking systems and moon landers there. The scheduled test flight will help reduce risks for future, real moon landings. And eventually, NASA wants to build a permanent presence on the moon afterw...
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π Strange space facts that are actually true! π π Three random facts together show how weird space travel gets once our earthly rules no longer apply. For example, Venus has a day that lasts longer th... π https://whyrwe.com/@26/0514-1411 #οΈβ£
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π Strange space facts that are actually true! π
Three random facts together show how weird space travel gets once our earthly rules no longer apply. For example, Venus has a day that lasts longer than an entire year. And the Apollo 11 astronauts suddenly smelled gunpowder when taking off from the moon. Finally, in weightlessness, you are better o...
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