
IEEE Spectrum - 1 day 19 hours ago
A new kind of nuclear-based power production, now being tested in space for the first time, could pave the way for long-term electricity generation on the moon's surface and therefore, human habitation. These nuclear "batteries" could survive the long, bitterly cold lunar nights with ease. On July 7, a 1U cubesat, just 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) on a side, was rocketed into space aboard SpaceX's Transporter 17 mission . The satellite, named BOHR, for Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability...

Retraction Watch - 1 day 20 hours ago
As a sophomore at Princeton University, Rishika Porandla took a course called "The Curious Scientist," where students practice disciplinary research skills and act as a "PI" on a project of their choosing. Porandla didn't have to think twice about what subject to dive into. In high school, she had studied the biodegradability of polyvinyl chloride … Continue reading A college student had to retract her paper. The move was the starting point for a better...

Ars Technica - 1 day 21 hours ago
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.

Los Angeles Times - 1 day 22 hours ago
Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.

Last Word On Nothing - 2 days 39 min ago
Subject: Final reminders Dear Nature Wonder Wishing Family, We're so excited to have your child with us at Nature Wonder Wishing Camp next week. Please make sure that you read the parent guidebook and the camp code of conduct. You can find those documents in an email we sent six months ago that does not […] The post Happy Final Weeks of Summer Camp (to all who celebrate) appeared first on The Last Word On Nothing .