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Orangutan treats his wound with a medicinal plant
- Cognitive and evolutionary biologists have witnessed a Sumatran orangutan named Rakus treating a wound on his face with a plant that has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
- The scientists observed Rakus chew a climbing plant with the common name Akar Kuning (Fibraurea tinctoria). Then he applied its sap to his wound and covered it with the chewed leaves, thereby protecting it from getting infected.
- The wound healed and was entirely closed in just five days, without infection, due to Akar Kuning’s analgesic and antipyretic effects, among other biological activities of relevance to wound healing.
- This behavior is new and not observed before by scientists in the Suaq orangutan population in the Indonesian rainforest sanctuary, which is home to about 150 critically endangered Sumatran orangutans.
- The question arises if any other members of Rakus's species are aware of this plant's properties and know how to apply it to their injuries intentionally or not.
- Apes are quite smart and can learn by watching their moms; it wouldn't be surprising to see this behavior more often in the coming decades.
- This behavior is just another instance of animals exhibiting self-medication using plant products as they sometimes ingest plant parts as a form of self-medication.
- Scientists have recorded similar animal avoidance behaviors and animals as sick earlier, but they never saw this wound treatment.
- The observation indicates a new area of potential scientific research to explore animal intelligence and its relation to medicinal plants.
- The findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Scientific Reports on May 2, 2024.
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SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California
- SpaceX launched 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Power Base in California.
- The launch was initially planned for May 8 but was delayed.
- The Hawk 9 rocket's first stage landed on the SpaceX droneship in the Pacific Ocean.
- This was the fourth launch and landing for this particular first stage.
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Solar Stormwatch: NASA Catches Intense X1.1 Flare in Action
- NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an intense X1.1 solar flare on May 9, 2024.
- Solar flares are powerful bursts of radiation associated with sunspots.
- The classification of solar flares is based on their brightness in x-ray wavelengths.
- NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory plays a crucial role in monitoring and understanding solar activity.
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Vega is a bright bluish star on May evenings
- Vega is the 5th brightest star in our sky and is easily visible in May evenings.
- It is located in the constellation Lyra the Harp and is sometimes called the Harp Star.
- From mid-northern latitudes, Vega is visible most nights throughout the year.
- Just look northeast in the evening hours to spot the bright, bluish star above the northeastern horizon.
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Rare powerful solar storm to hit today and could impact world’s power grid
- A rare and powerful solar storm is expected to hit today, which could impact the world's power grid and electronic devices.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch, the first in over 20 years.
- The solar storm may disrupt GPS systems, power grids, and even the internet.
- The storm could also create a spectacular display of aurora resembling the Northern Lights over parts of the United States.
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Total Solar Eclipse of 2024: Why did this grip the world?
- On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse occurred, resulting in a surreal experience for many.
- The path of totality, where one can experience the full stages of the total eclipse, stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
- This event brought in a possible 6 billion dollars in economic boost in the United States alone and had a significant social impact.
- The next total eclipse will be on August 12th, 2026, visible from Greenland, Iceland, the North Atlantic, and southwestern Europe.
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Horned 'SpaceX spiral' photobombs auroras over Europe in 1st-of-its-kind sighting
- A horned spiral of light, known as a 'SpaceX spiral,' photobombed an aurora display above Europe.
- The spiral was caused by frozen fuel dumped in space by a dying SpaceX rocket.
- The recent spiral had two faint, horn-like pillars of light, which is a unique occurrence.
- The phenomena appeared during a strong geomagnetic storm caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun.
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Waiting for a strong magnetic storm
- A strong magnetic storm is expected, which is the most powerful in the last 200 years.
- Global communication failures are unlikely, but local interruptions are possible.
- Polar lights may be visible up to subtropical latitudes.
- Astronauts will be the most affected by the magnetic storm.
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A Trip To Mars
- All of Elon Musk’s initiatives, from Tesla electric cars to Starling Internet satellites, share a singular goal: establishing a Mars colony to enable the transition to a multi-planetary life.
- Musk plans to undertake this Mars journey using the next-generation spacecraft, Starship, which has conducted three test flights so far.
- Research on Mars is no longer a domain exclusive to space pioneers like Russia and America; the United Arab Emirates has also launched a special mission to Mars named “Emirates Mars Mission.”
- As part of this mission, a probe named “Hope” was designed to study daily and seasonal weather cycles on Mars and investigate the causes of its drastic climate changes.
- The mission is led by Sarah Al-Amiri, a trailblazer appointed as the head of the Emirates Science Council in 2016 and serving as the Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology since 2017.
- In an interview with Euronews, Ibrahim Al Qasim, the Deputy Director General of the UAE Space Agency, explained that Mars was chosen for its significant interest within the global scientific community and that the UAE’s mission aimed to deepen understanding of Mars’ atmospheric layers.
- Although the project aims to get a comprehensive view of weather events in Mars’ atmosphere, the main goal is to build human settlement on Mars within the next 100 years.
- Going to Mars could push our technological capabilities even further.
- Elon Musk’s innovation with reusable rockets is highlighted as pivotal for making Mars missions feasible this century.
- It’s vital that leaders and countries prioritize space exploration.
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Parking Finder App UX and UI Kits Graphic Templates
- Parkixg is a Parking Finder App designed for parking businesses.
- It includes 40 customizable screens for iOS app.
- The templates are available in Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Other related mobile app UI kits by uicube are available as well.
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Space Cartoon Font
- Introducing Space Cartoon Font, a mesmerizing display font perfect for child-centric designs.
- This font combines cartoon-inspired artistry with stylish typography, creating a magical and whimsical atmosphere.
- With its smooth, slightly-rounded letters and playful illustrations, Space Cartoon Font is versatile and suited for various projects.
- From cover art to crafts, quotes to minimalist designs, this font radiates individuality and charm.
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Planet Space Font
- Introducing Planet Space Font!
- Planet Space is a jolly and fun decorative font, perfect for various design projects.
- It embodies playfulness and authenticity, and is suitable for logos, branding, and more.
- Download it now for free!
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Scientists detect atmosphere on distant rocky exoplanet
- Researchers detect potential atmosphere on rocky exoplanet 55 Cancri e using the James Webb Space Telescope.
- This finding could deepen our understanding of planetary science and is considered the best evidence yet of an atmosphere around a rocky planet outside our solar system.
- The planet, nearly twice the size of Earth and with a higher density, is part of a planetary system and is a type known as a super-Earth.
- The discovery challenges previous assumptions and suggests the presence of a secondary atmosphere created from volcanic activity and gases released from the planet's molten surface.
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First Dream Chaser spaceplane needs more work when it gets to launch site
- Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane needs more work before its first launch.
- The winged resupply craft for the ISS will be shipped to its launch site in Florida.
- The launch is scheduled for the third or fourth quarter of this year.
- The spacecraft must complete two more significant tests and have its heat shield finished.
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Terranova: Eliminating Space Debris Using AI Algorithms
- Low Earth orbit is a minefield of space debris, which is turning into a global crisis as Mankind is increasingly using space travel and creating new satellite systems like SpaceX’s Starlink.
- This debris is traveling around the planet at speeds close to 20,000 miles per hour, and getting hit by even a fleck of paint can be as deadly as being shot by a bullet.
- The worst-case scenario is an unstoppable chain reaction that turns a lot of non-junk into junk, creating a barrier around Earth, an electric fence that kills anyone who tries to cross it.
- AI and lasers are a solution to cleaning up space debris, as advanced artificial intelligence algorithms can track debris, and laser ablation can efficiently get rid of it.
- Deep learning algorithms can be used to accurately track space debris, predict their future trajectories, and identify collision risks.
- Laser ablation has emerged as a promising and efficient technique for space debris removal, involving using high-energy laser beams to target space debris and alter its trajectory and orbit to send debris into Earth’s atmosphere.
- Terranova offers an advanced AI algorithm to track debris and efficient laser ablation technology to burn up said debris, all housed on the same satellite.
- Terranova's laser ablation technology can be used to send satellites into Earth’s atmosphere when their lifespan is up via a burst of fuel, thus avoiding space junk.
- In conclusion, Terranova’s innovative solution can bring positive change and prevent a global crisis, setting us on a path of space travel and colonization rather than remaining trapped on a prison planet.
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