Civilization has long depended on farmers to bring food to the table, but that’s not all farmers provide. Many people want farmers to grow crops like soybeans, to contribute to environmentally friendly plastics, fuels, etc. But with harsh weather conditions, high fuel prices, and increased fertilizer costs, farmers find it more difficult to deliver. When…
Global Centre to Create mRNA-Like Therapy for ‘Next Pandemic’
The Australian Government has announced the establishment of a new therapeutic research centre in Melbourne to develop a drug breakthrough akin to mRNA vaccine technology for future pandemics. Philanthropist Geoffrey Cumming fast-tracked the development with a donation of $250 million ($US171 million), the largest ever medical research gift in Australian history. It will be named…
US Taps NTSB to Head Future Probes of Any Fatal Space Accidents
September 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON—With more private companies launching people into space, the U.S. government said Friday that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will take the lead in investigating future commercial space accidents where a person is killed or seriously injured. The NTSB will be the lead investigative agency in those fatal or injury incidents regardless of whether…
Dutch City Moves to Ban Meat Ads in Public Spaces out of Climate Fears
September 9, 2022
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Just west of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, another line has been breached in the global ‘war on meat.’ For fear of its impact on the climate, the city of Haarlem has moved to outlaw at least some advertisements for meat in public areas. The resolution, which refers to “bioproducts” rather than meat, came from Ziggy…
NASA Fixing Moon Rocket Leaks, Hoping for September Launch Try
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA is replacing leaky seals in its moon rocket at the pad in hopes of launching it on its first test flight by the end of this month. Managers said Thursday they will conduct another test after the repairs to ensure all hydrogen fuel leaks are plugged. If that test goes well—and if…
Webb Space Telescope Captures Tarantula Nebula
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured thousands of never-before-seen young stars in the Tarantula Nebula, a stellar nursery called 30 Doradus. The young stars were previously shrouded from view by cosmic dust. Astronomers are using two of Webb’s spectrographs to take a closer look at this region and determine the chemical makeup of a…
Webb Space Telescope Captures the Tarantula Nebula
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured thousands of never-before-seen young stars in the Tarantula Nebula, a stellar nursery called 30 Doradus. The young stars were previously shrouded from view by cosmic dust. Astronomers are using two of Webb’s spectrographs to take a closer look at this region and determine the chemical makeup of a…
Energy Transition a ‘Dangerous Delusion’: Report
September 8, 2022
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An Aug. 30 report argues that the idea of totally transitioning from fossil fuels is a “dangerous delusion.” “The lessons of the recent decade make it clear that [solar, wind, and battery] SWB technologies cannot be surged in times of need, are neither inherently ‘clean’ nor even independent of hydrocarbons, and are not cheap,” it…
Pfizer to Acquire Australian Digital Health Company for $180 Million
September 7, 2022
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The majority of shareholders of a small digital health company in Brisbane have approved the $180 million (US$121 million) takeover bid from global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. During a virtual scheme meeting on Sept. 7, nearly 83 percent of ResApp’s shares were voted in favour of the takeover, which exceeded the 75 percent supermajority required. While…
Profits, Not Environment, Are Driving Force of Electric Vehicle Adoption in California and Oregon, Experts Claim
September 6, 2022
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California’s gas vehicle ban doesn’t go into effect until 2035, but left-leaning states like Oregon and Washington are already jumping to join the movement. Specifically, Oregon said it’ll update its Advanced Clean Cars II law proposal to include a gas-powered vehicle ban in 2035. And Washington said it would adopt a version of California’s rule…
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