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Talented radio amateurs listen to signals from space probes with their personal antennas and homemade decoding software, revealing images in advance. Alan Antoine, a 21-year-old radio amateur, managed to intercept photos of the Moon taken by the ESA's Juice probe. Using his Satdump software, he was able to decode the images and share them publicly. These achievements have attracted the attention of space agencies and companies, opening up opportunities for radio amateurs. [Extracted from the article]

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 27, 2024 Atmospheric scientists are eager to analyze the air enclosed with each rock and soil sample collected by NASA's Perseverance rover, viewing it as [...]

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 27, 2024 After six months of diligent effort, the SHERLOC instrument on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is operational again, enabling the rover to continue its [...]

The New Scientist article provides a range of resources including information on a live event on mental health and resilience, a walking tour exploring human origins in southwest England, a podcast discussing interstellar crashes and online conspiracies, a video on firefly conservation in Bali, a newsletter on stroke treatment, and an essential guide on space exploration. [Extracted from the article]

New Scientist offers a range of resources for library patrons conducting research. They are hosting an event called New Scientist Live, where science writer Tom Chivers will discuss Bayes's theorem. They also offer a tour of Niels Bohr's Copenhagen, exploring the birthplace of quantum physics and the historical city of Roskilde. In their podcast, they interview astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger about her new book on exoplanets. The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite launch can be watched on their YouTube channel, providing insight into cloud formation and climate change. They also discuss the recent discovery of ancient rock art in South America in their newsletter, challenging previous assumptions about the distribution of such art. Lastly, they have an Essential Guide on space exploration available for reading or purchase. [Extracted from the article]

Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, which have reached interstellar space, are not expected to crash into a planet or star for some time. While their trajectories may be influenced by gravitational forces, the vast distances between stars make it unlikely for them to approach any specific star system for tens of thousands of years. The probes are powered by radioisotope thermoelectric generators and are expected to continue traveling through space until around 2025. The chances of collision with a macroscopic obstacle in interstellar space are very small, but cosmic ray particles could potentially cause damage to the probes over time. Eventually, the Voyagers will collide with a stellar remnant such as a white dwarf or a black hole, but this will take an extraordinarily long time. [Extracted from the article]

This document titled "Elsewhere on New Scientist" provides a brief overview of various topics covered in the New Scientist publication. It mentions a discussion on Bayes's theorem and its applications in medical testing and artificial intelligence. The document also highlights a tour of ancient caves in Northern Spain, a podcast episode exploring the shape of galaxies, a video showcasing the ornithological collection at the Natural History Museum in Tring, and a newsletter discussing the impact of housebuilding on wildlife. Additionally, it mentions an essential guide on space exploration and includes some colorful photographs related to the topics mentioned. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various topics related to science and research. It mentions the upcoming total solar eclipse and its significance for studying the sun. The article also highlights the progress made in cancer prevention and treatment, particularly the use of antibody-drug conjugates. Additionally, it features the work of an artist and astrophysicist who uses 3-D printing to study the origins of stars. The article explores the potential risks and benefits of robots equipped with large language models and discusses interventions for treating sleep-related disorders. It also touches on the concept of Earth's limits and the measurement of sustainability. Lastly, the article addresses the ineffectiveness of certain over-the-counter cold medicines. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on ten cosmic phenomena that defy scientific explanation. It include an isolated clump of dark matter, an unexplained speed boost observed during space probe flybys, a pulsar that spins too fast to be explained by existing theories, and the mystery of why the Sun's corona is much hotter than its surface, among others.

An interview with poet laureate Ada Limón about the poem she wrote that will be engraved on the side of the space probe Europa Clipper and her book "In Praise of Mystery," an adaptation of the poem, is presented. Topics discussed include her first reaction when she was approached by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) about the poem, what was it like to adapt the poem into picture-book format, and the role of artists when it comes to protecting the Earth.

Of course, it isn't that the shadow actually has negative weight, rather, the sunlight's downward pressure has apparent weight and you have blocked that. Given that force is the rate of change of momentum, the transfer of momentum will press the object down, increasing its apparent weight. Light consists of photons, which have no rest mass but do have energy, so they can exert a force on whatever they hit. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with Steve Chien of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is presented. Topics discussed include Chien's description of working at JPL, his thoughts on the Rosetta space mission, and the advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) in space probes.

The article "ASTRONOMY" in Italia! highlights the contributions of two Italian astronomers, Galileo Galilei and Giovanni Domenico Cassini. Galileo Galilei was the first to use a telescope for serious astronomy, discovering Jupiter's moons, while Cassini discovered moons around Saturn and the Cassini Division in its rings. Their work has significantly advanced our understanding of the night sky, with Cassini even having a space probe named after him that orbited Saturn in 1997. [Extracted from the article]

Set by Bethan Ackerley 1 In what year was the Pioneer 10 space probe launched? For example, to weigh 2 kilograms of flour, she will put a 1-kilogram weight in the right-hand pan and weigh the flour on the left-hand pan, then place the weight in the left-hand pan and weigh a second batch of flour on the right-hand pan. Answers on page 55 Puzzle set by Howard Williams #222 A question of balance Being sentimental, Patty likes to use her grandmother's beam scales when weighing out ingredients to make a birthday cake for her own granddaughter. [Extracted from the article]

This article from All About Space provides information on the planets visible in the sky during the month of August. The focus is on Jupiter, which is described as the largest planet in the Solar System and is well placed in the morning sky. The article also mentions the close proximity of Mars to Jupiter during this time. Other planets discussed include Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, with details on their visibility and location in the sky. The article suggests using a telescope to observe Jupiter's cloud bands and storms. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various topics related to Cincinnati, including the renovation of Carew Tower and the accuracy of its clocks, the location of the population center of the U.S. in 1880, and the authenticity of a neon sign for Zip's restaurant at the American Sign Museum. [Extracted from the article]

Scientists have proposed three concepts for tiny spacecraft that could meet the asteroid Apophis when it passes close to Earth in 2029. The goal of these missions is to collect data that could help scientists better understand the Solar System and develop defense measures against dangerous asteroids. Apophis, which was discovered in 2004, has been at the top of the list of potentially hazardous asteroids for 17 years, but recent observations have determined that it will not collide with Earth for at least 100 years. These spacecraft missions would provide a rare opportunity to study an asteroid up close and could lead to increased interest in future asteroid-studying missions. [Extracted from the article]

The Institute for Interstellar Studies (i4is) has proposed a spacecraft called Project Dragonfly that could potentially launch probes into deep space within the next 10 to 20 years. The spacecraft would use laser sail technology, with a large, thin sail made of materials like mylar, aluminium, or graphene. The impact of photons on the sail would propel the spacecraft to speeds of up to ten percent the speed of light. i4is is also considering launching smaller probes, weighing just a few hundred grams, that would unfold their sails in space and form a large dish for easier communication with Earth. With funding, a demonstration mission could be launched within three to five years, and a spacecraft could be sent to the Oort Cloud and the edges of the Solar System within ten years for about $1 million. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses five lessons the author learned from owning an airplane. The first lesson is to be cautious of homemade parts and accessories, as they may lack important visual indications. The second lesson is the importance of investing in a good engine monitor, which can provide valuable information and prevent engine damage. The third lesson is the value of having a good mechanic to address and solve problems. The fourth lesson is not to tolerate poor checklists and to create more effective ones. The final lesson is that it's okay to not always be adventurous or fly at all, as simple and relaxed flying can be enjoyable. [Extracted from the article]

Comet Erasmus, also known as C/2020 S3, displayed an unusual behavior as it passed by the sun. Observations made by astronomers using solar telescopes on the STEREO-A and SOHO spacecraft revealed that the comet's tail swung like a pendulum, forming a 30-degree angle on either side of its direction of travel. This phenomenon was likely caused by a coronal mass ejection, an eruption of plasma from the sun. The study suggests that comets can be used as probes to study space weather in the vicinity of the sun, providing valuable insights that are difficult to obtain through spacecraft. [Extracted from the article]

A stone's throw from C/2022 E3, another ZTF (Zwicky Transient Facility) comet plies the northern sky: ZTF (C/2020 V2). Comet positions are shown for 0h UT. During a favorable apparition (such as the one in March 2017 when this photo was captured) Comet 2P/Encke displays a bright, strongly condensed coma and a long, wispy tail. DIAGRAM: Comet Prospects for 2023 DIAGRAM: Comet Prospects for 2023 DIAGRAM: Comet Prospects for 2023 DIAGRAM: Comet Prospects for 2023 DIAGRAM: Comet Prospects for 2023 PHOTO (COLOR) OBSERVING Celestial Calendar You should be able to spot Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) in binoculars this month. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of punching on the local magnetic properties of the nonoriented electrical steel sheet. Design/methodology/approach: A microcomposite B–H sensor consisting of a pair of B probes with a spacing of 2 mm and a 1.8 × 1.8 mm2 H coil is designed. The region and degree of local magnetic properties degradation caused by punching can be quantitatively analyzed by flexibly moving the composite B–H sensor. The influence and physical mechanism of punching on the hysteresis loss, eddy current loss and excess loss are analyzed based on the Bertotti loss separation theory. Findings: This study investigates the deterioration effect of the punched nonoriented electrical steel. The permeability near the edge decreases, and the core loss as well as the microhardness increases. The region of magnetic property deterioration is dependent on the area of work hardening. Originality/value: The microcomposite B–H sensor can be used to measure the magnetic properties near the edge of electrical steel sheets under different processing conditions. This study provides the possibility of precise magnetic property model of the motor core after punching, especially valuable for motors without annealing process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe and the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter suggest that plasma waves known as Alfvén waves energize the solar wind as it leaves the sun's outer atmosphere. This finding could explain why the solar wind is hotter and faster than expected. The probes measured helium in the plasma and found the exact same levels, suggesting it's the same stream. However, some critics suggest that the spacecraft could have intercepted different plasma streams. The exact mechanism of how Alfvén waves transfer energy to the solar wind remains an open question. [Extracted from the article]

RELIGN Corporation has been issued a patent for arthroscopic devices and methods. The patent describes a medical system that includes motor-driven tubular cutters or arthroscopic shavers for various surgical procedures. The method involves forming portals in the patient's shoulder, introducing an endoscope and a working end of a probe with multiple end effectors into the subacromial space, and performing cutting, RF energy application, and bone cutting or burring steps without removing the working end from the portal. The patent also includes details about the design of the probe, including a windowed cutting member and a barb-like portion for capturing tissue. Further information can be found in the document. [Extracted from the article]

Medtronic Holding Company Sarl has been issued a patent for an electrosurgical device and methods. The patent describes a bipolar probe used for lesioning in tissue that can be cooled by including tubular electrodes configured to cool the inner surface of each electrode while keeping them electrically isolated. The probe also includes a means for temperature monitoring, which is useful when used in tissue that hinders the predictability of lesioning. The patent provides detailed methods for using the electrosurgical probe for lesioning in a bone, including delivering energy, circulating a cooling fluid, and monitoring temperature. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Canon Medical Systems Corporation for a reagent storage and automatic analyzing apparatus. The invention aims to address the issue of condensation inside the reagent storage of automatic analyzing apparatuses. The apparatus includes a housing, a placement table for reagent containers, a cover with a probe hole, and a fan. The fan circulates air from outside the housing through the reagent containers, preventing condensation. This patent provides a solution to the problem of condensation without increasing manufacturing costs or complicating the configuration of the apparatus. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses NASA's reliance on private sector partnerships, such as with SpaceX and Blue Origin, to successfully launch satellites and probes into space. Topics include NASA's dependence on commercial launch providers, the cost-effectiveness of these partnerships, and the increasing complexity of satellite missions.

The article focuses on Rolls-Royce Ltd.'s plans to complete its Micro-Reactor design by 2026, with a flight demonstration by 2030, supported from the United Kingdom (UK) Space Agency. Topics include the collaboration with universities for advancing reactor technology; the potential applications for space power and propulsion; and partnerships with BWX Technologies and NASA for future space missions.

Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, which have both reached interstellar space, are not expected to crash into a planet or star in the near future. While their trajectories can be influenced by gravitational forces, the vast distances between stars make it unlikely for them to approach any specific star system for tens of thousands of years. The probes are powered by radioisotope thermoelectric generators and are expected to continue traveling through space until around 2025. Although collision with macroscopic obstacles in interstellar space is unlikely, cosmic ray particles could eventually cause the probes to degrade. The chances of collision with a star are extremely low, with estimates suggesting it will take millions of years for one of the probes to come close enough to a star to be drawn towards it. As for the question about sponges, a dry sponge absorbs water more slowly because its surface energy is lower than that of water. When a dry sponge is submerged and compressed, water fills its open-cell structure, allowing it to absorb liquid more effectively. [Extracted from the article]

On 11 July, President Joe Biden unveiled the first publicly released image from the James Webb Space Telescope. The big announcement came after a nail-biting but thankfully uneventful 198-day journey after the telescope's December launch as it traveled to its destination in deep space. In the interim, Webb had unboxed, unfolded, and unfurled itself as the observatory made its way to a position more distant than the moon and far enough away from Earth to evade stray infrared photons coming from our planet. • The image itself, of a galaxy cluster called SMACS 0723, was a jaw-dropping collection of astrophysical and cosmological desiderata. “You start looking at this image and realize there's no blank sky- there's something crazy happening everywhere,” the astronomer B. Scott Gaudi of Ohio State University, in Columbus, told Space.com. As can be seen in a dozen or more journal articles already written about the image, Webb essentially unveiled whole new regions of the universe never observed before. • The farthest edges of cosmic distance that the Hubble Space Telescope probed showed light emitted 420 million years after the big bang. Webb blew that door open with its kickoff image alone─by one count resolving at least 88 galaxies beyond Hubble's purview. Moreover, it can theoretically see all the way back into a universe just tens of millions of years old. And this is to say nothing of Webb's equally revolutionary capabilities at observing exoplanets, galactic structure, star formation, objects within our own solar system, and on and on. • How can Webb do all this? What's the groundbreaking engineering that enabled the groundbreaking science this telescope now seems well poised to perform? Two regular IEEE Spectrum contributors and one of the magazine's associate editors surveyed the teams at NASA, the European Space Agency, Northrop Grumman, and elsewhere who designed, built, and launched this incredible “universe machine.” The story they revealed highlights just how herculean the effort was to construct this portal into cosmic time and astronomical discovery─one that's literally and figuratively beyond the moon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The name Copper is a corruption of Cuprum, which is a corruption of Cyprium, which is a shortened form of Cyprium aes (Latin for metal of Cyprus). Good idea." and recognize that we use Copper tubes to transfer clean water about and think, "Hey, we do that with ammonia…" Some examples of science fictionstories which include Copper are: the 1928 story The Skylark of Space in which Copper was an essential part of the fuel for the Skylark's stardrive, and Star Trek, which includes Vulcans with Copper-based blood. Aliens might see the massive grids of Copper wire and hollow Copper tubes over much of the planet and think we have some weird obsession with Copper. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the significance of space exploration and discoveries to humanity. It highlights the events that defined the humanity's desire to understand and study the outerspace, and the launch of space probe Cassini to study the previous findings of its predecessors about the planet Saturn and its surrounding moons.

A patent application has been submitted by inventors Peter Bentley, Qingxiang Ke, and Nishey Wanchoo for a tissue protection system and methods. The patent application aims to address the limitations of prior approaches to tissue resection with an energy source, which can have undesirable effects on adjacent tissues or organs. The system includes a probe with an energy source, an imaging device to evaluate the effect of the energy source on adjacent tissues, and a processor to adjust the energy source or treatment profile based on the imaging data. The patent application was filed by PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on China's Chang'e-6 space probe mission, which successfully collected and returned rock samples from the far side of the Moon, with the aim of advancing our understanding of the Moon's formation.

A patent has been issued to Masimo Corporation for an oximeter probe off indicator. The patent describes a method and system for determining if a wrist-worn optical probe is properly positioned on a user's measurement site. The system generates channels of invalid and likely valid data based on the emitted light wavelengths, and compares the processed signals to these data spaces to trigger a misalignment indicator or calculate the measurement values of physiological parameters. The patent aims to improve the accuracy of probe off detection in oximeter systems, which is important for patient monitoring in various healthcare settings. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Helios space probe, which was launched in 1974 and was designed to get closer to the sun than any other manmade object. The probe successfully survived a ground test that exposed it to temperatures as high as 700° Fahrenheit, which were believed to be similar to the temperatures it would face during its mission. The Helios mission provided important insights into the solar wind and the sun's magnetic field. Its success paved the way for NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which has been observing the sun's outer atmosphere since 2018. The Parker probe has made significant discoveries about the corona and will continue to study the sun in the future. [Extracted from the article]

The space probe Voyager 1, which is currently about 15 billion miles away from Earth, has resumed sending data back to Earth after a seven-month malfunction. NASA fixed the probe by addressing a problem with one of its computer chips. Voyager 1, along with its sister probe Voyager 2, was launched in 1977 to explore the solar system and interstellar space. The probe is now collecting information about the heliosphere, the region beyond the Sun's magnetic fields and particles, and NASA expects it to continue sharing insights until around 2030. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on doctor Paolo Ferri's extensive career in ESA Mission Operations, where he played a key role in developing operational strategies for numerous ESA missions. Topics include the challenges and classifications of planetary missions, from fly-bys exemplified by Voyager, to orbiters like Venus Express and Mars Express, and complex lander missions such as Rosetta's comet landing and Mars rover operations.

NASA's Voyager 1 and 2, the longest-running space probes, have been sending scientific information about outer space back to Earth for 47 years. However, in November 2023, Voyager 1's radio signal stopped carrying usable data. After giving Voyager 1 a command to work around the problem, NASA's scientists discovered that one chip in the probe's memory was not functioning properly. They successfully fixed the issue by moving the code from the faulty chip to other parts of the computer system. Voyager 1 is now back online and continues its journey over 15 billion miles away from Earth. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a compact belted strain wave gear apparatus and a vehicle lifting system. The patent describes a gear transmission system that is lightweight, compact, and minimizes noise, vibration, and harshness. The system has potential applications in industries such as electronics, robotics, and military and defense. The patent was filed by inventors from France and is assigned to Beijingwest Industries Co. Ltd. in China. Additionally, Beijingwest Industries Co. Ltd. is involved in the development of nano-robots for military and defense applications. These robots utilize machine learning and semiconductor technology to perform various tasks. This information may be useful for library patrons researching robotics, electronics, and emerging technologies in the military sector. [Extracted from the article]

Scientists have discovered frost on volcanoes near the equator of Mars, indicating the presence of a water cycle on the planet. Previously, ice had only been observed at the poles, but images from European Space Agency probes show that a thin layer of ice forms overnight in the volcanoes' calderas and evaporates after sunrise. This frost covers a large area and contains a significant amount of water. The researchers believe that the frost forms when moist air is blown up the mountainside by Martian winds and condenses at higher altitudes. This discovery suggests that Mars is a dynamic planet with water present in various locations on its surface. [Extracted from the article]

The Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, is the farthest human-made object from Earth and is on a mission to explore the outer solar system. After a period of silence, NASA experts discovered and fixed a problem with the spacecraft's computer chip, allowing it to resume sending data. Voyager 1's first mission was to study Jupiter and Saturn, and since 2012, it has been exploring interstellar space. Its twin spacecraft, Voyager 2, is also still operational and has been studying Uranus and Neptune. Both probes have exceeded expectations and continue to send data in their 46th year. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the successful restoration of space probe Voyager 1's data transmission after a mysterious halt, discusses the spacecraft's historic journey & discoveries; and the remote update that resumed data transmission after a five-month pause.

The article reports that Space Launch System (SLS) perched on the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is the vanguard of the agency's shift to a new generation of crewed space travel beyond Earth orbit. Topics include image stands in contrast to the buzz of activity at the space center as the Artemis program prepares for its first launch; and commercial missions in earth orbit to private companies as the International Space Station nears the end of its life by 2030.

More chips, please Although the New Horizons computer is far more powerful than the one used on board Apollo 11 that landed the first humans on the moon, the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) was advanced for the time. Although NASA could afford the most cutting-edge computer components, there is simply too much at stake. DOWNTIME It is often said that our mobile phones are far more powerful than the computers used to put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon in 1969. So too is the computer on board NASA's Orion spacecraft that will, one day, send humans to Mars. [Extracted from the article]

The FIM instruction writes the value 0 to the eight-bit register pair 0P, which comprises the two four-bit registers R0 and R1. We used alternate addresses so pairs of adjacent locations could hold eight-bit numbers as two four-bit values. Yet while all the internals were 16 bits wide, to permit it to be used with eight-bit memory, it had an eight-bit external data bus. We're about the use the ADM instruction, which adds the value in the memory location to the value in the accumulator. [Extracted from the article]

Mutually beneficial scientific cooperation between the United States and China mitigates the risks of turning all China-U.S. relations into zero-sum competition. But these milestones should serve as a reality check: The United States is not falling behind in the space race, so much as China is steadily catching up after having started so far behind. [Extracted from the article]

The popular and much misguided tendency is to see the two as mutually exclusive, with the arts often dismissed as a mere frivolity. Editor's pick Science plus art is a potent mixture to be encouraged 7 January, p 21 From Ros Groves, Watford, Hertfordshire, UK Danielle Olsen is absolutely right in advocating that the arts should go hand in hand with science. While the arts may provide a different type of stimulus for the brain, it is one that doubtlessly complements its more logical counterpart by providing freedom of thought, relatively unrestrained by accepted rules - that is, an ability to think outside the box. [Extracted from the article]