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Space

Powerful new rocket engine could launch new generation of satellites

Pulsar Fusion says there is a growing demand for larger, more powerful in-space propulsion systems as global launch services continue to expand.

Health news

Scientists create 'mini-organs' from fluid in the womb for first time

Taking cells from amniotic fluid gets around regulations about taking stem cells directly from foetal tissue.

Healthcare

Why are nearly 10,000 junior doctors in South Korea on strike?

The Korean government gave junior doctors a legally binding deadline by the end of February, but only a fraction of them have returned to their jobs.

Home

This 3D-printed biomaterial could be used to build homes one day

The sustainable biomaterial could already be applied as a tiling system for smaller components in buildings.

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Work

This company is paying its workers €70,000 per baby to have children

The Korean company has already paid a total of €4.8 million to employees who have given birth since 2021 in a bid to halt plunging birth rates in the country.

Health news

Why is €2 billion worth of COVID drug Paxlovid going to waste?

European countries rushed to buy the antiviral drug in January 2022, but now it’s going to waste. Why?

Healthcare

Nurses in Denmark shift to cosmetic care amid hospital staffing crisis

The Danish Nurses’ Organisation (DSR) believes that the shift is due to salary and working conditions in public hospitals.

Health news

Scientists make lab-grown hearts to train AI tool

The lab-grown hearts, called organoids, are made from human stem cells, and destroyed after 28 days.

Home

Gaza residents use solar panels to charge phones amid electricity cuts

While these solar charging stalls are a silver lining for many, weather and high demand often cause a long wait.

Health news

UK authorities urge parents to vaccinate children against measles

Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications such as meningitis, hearing loss, and even death.

Tech News

Drones set to film inside Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

It is hoped that the drones will be able to gather more data from parts of the reactor that were previously inaccessible following multiple meltdowns.

Home

This Nigerian company is giving old tyres a second life

The company says they have retrieved over 600,000 tyres, 400,000 of which have been recycled into new products.

Space

European orbiter may have discovered huge water deposits on Mars

The potential discovery suggests that Mars once looked very different from how it appears today and could once have sustained life.

Space

Meet the first all-European crew set to launch to the ISS

The crew will spend two weeks aboard the International Space Station, conducting more than 30 experiments, including research on stem cells, biological processes, and other microgravity studies.

Mobility

The 'quiet' jet from NASA that could usher in new supersonic era

The agency says its Quesst mission has successfully reduced the noise of supersonic aircraft from loud sonic booms to a quiet "thump" with the X-59.

Tech News

Infrared hair dryers to air taxis: CES 2024's most eye-catching tech

From hairdryers that use light to dry your hair to the latest air taxi concepts, CES 2024 is brimming with new tech. Here's our pick of the crop.

Nutrition

This cake may boost your brain health, experts say

Dubbed the ‘unforgettable cake’, its recipe includes ingredients that should help our brains stay healthy such as beetroot, olive oil, and cinnamon.

Nutrition

Glucose monitors are gaining popularity among those without diabetes

This stick-on arm patch is among the new generation of glucose monitors.

Mobility

Can Chinese automaker BYD match Tesla's global presence?

The Chinese carmaker outsold Tesla in the last quarter of 2023 and has ambitions to be the biggest electric car manufacturer in Europe by 2030.

Health news

Scientists sterilise disease-carrying mosquitoes with radiation

The Sterile Insect Technique has been used to contain pest insects and disease vectors and does not detrimentally affect the wider ecosystem.

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