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The Dangers of Cyber Attacks
The Dali container ship crashed into one of the bridge’s supports on Tuesday morning. Ian Firth said: “We’re looking at a very, very large vessel, the type of which did not exist back in 1970, much, much larger than was envisaged back then” The bridge was built in the early 1970s, at the time before structures designed to protect against collisions were considered a standard part of the build. Elsewhere, in Florida, a new bill has been signed into law banning children
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The Science of Happiness Course at the University of Bristol
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. The problem is that there are no life-transforming discoveries, because most of what works has already been talked about. It was for this reason we began teaching the science of happiness course at the University of Bristol in 2019.
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Bio-X: A New Mindset
Bio-X celebrates its 25th year of transformational science. From engineering to medicine, it was a pioneering interdisciplinary community of life sciences researchers, clinicians, engineers, physicists, computational scientists, artists, and more – any researcher really –. The bio-X community champions curiosity, integrity, and collaboration in its pursuit of novel discoveries and important advances in human health.
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Earth Observation Satellites: From Science to Applications
Earth Explorers: from science to applications 16 views 0 likes Earth observation satellites may be developed to advance scientific understanding of our changing planet. However, measuring different aspects of Earth for science and monitoring for practical operational purposes are inextricably linked, and both are needed. As result of the growing need for new types of observations, the distinction between research and operational satellites has become blurred. The success of these pioneering missions added to the impetus to expand ESA’s Earth Observation Programmes.
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Bird Sound Identification Apps Help Birders With Hearing Loss
Erin Rollins-Pletsch lost 80 percent of her hearing due to a rare disease. At first, she struggled to navigate the new—and much quieter—world around her. She can't hear most of the high-frequency whistles, tweets, and chirps that help other birders track a species when it is out of sight. That’s why she now brings her smartphone outside and starts up the Merlin app.
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Observing a Total Solar Eclipse
a total solar eclipse is likely to awe even the most data-driven researcher. On 8 April 2024, millions of people across the United States will be treated to such a spectacle as the Moon’s umbral shadow arcs from Texas to Maine. Scientists and educators are gearing up for the event with a plethora of scientific investigations.
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3 Ways to Teach the Total Solar Eclipse
During the solar eclipse, the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Earth on April 8, 2024. It will represent a rare astronomical event that won’t take place for another 20 years – a total solar eclipse. For parents and educators, at least those who live along an arc of land from Texas up through Indiana and Maine, it offers a unique and memorable learning opportunity. Discuss historical versus modern explanations for why solar eclipses occur. Share with the kids that, historically, many people across
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Pat O'Mahony's'selfless act' to offer his body for medical science
Pat O'Mahony died in Mayo University Hospital on November 19, 2023. he suffered a traumatic head injury following a fall on Croagh Patrick two days earlier. The inquest into his death was expedited to allow his body to be released to the University of Galway for medical science.
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China's Science and Technology - The Future of Innovation
China's innovation capability has been rapidly improving in recent years, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization. China has been actively implementing the strategy of innovation-driven development, with scientific and technological innovation becoming a driving force for economic transformation and upgrading, enhancing economic vitality.China is adhering to the direction of globalization, adheres to the concept of international scientific cooperation that is open, fair, just, and non-discriminatory.
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BSEB Intermediate 2024 Results
In 2024, a total of 11,26,439 candidates passed the BSEB inter examination. In the arts stream, 86.15 per cent cleared the exam. Meanwhile, Prince Raj of Vaishali district ranked fifth in the Science stream.
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