In our Solar System, there are numerous asteroids rich in valuable elements that are highly coveted by humanity. Therefore, it's imperative that we develop technologies for their industrial exploitation!💎
Let's explore the top three most valuable asteroids:
Psyche is located in the main asteroid belt. This 240-kilometer wide asteroid is rich in metals, including nickel and iron, and also contains gold and platinum. However, recent reports suggest that Psyche might predominantly consist of rocky material. We will obtain accurate information in 2026 following NASA's mission dedicated to its study.
The asteroid Asporina is covered with olivine, a bright green mineral. Its presence in this iron-stone meteorite classifies Asporina as a rare type of pallasite. Meteorites of this class are highly valued among collectors due to their uniqueness and high cost.
Gaspra is composed of various metals and their oxides, giving the asteroid's surface a fascinating mix of hues.
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Let's explore the top three most valuable asteroids:
Psyche is located in the main asteroid belt. This 240-kilometer wide asteroid is rich in metals, including nickel and iron, and also contains gold and platinum. However, recent reports suggest that Psyche might predominantly consist of rocky material. We will obtain accurate information in 2026 following NASA's mission dedicated to its study.
The asteroid Asporina is covered with olivine, a bright green mineral. Its presence in this iron-stone meteorite classifies Asporina as a rare type of pallasite. Meteorites of this class are highly valued among collectors due to their uniqueness and high cost.
Gaspra is composed of various metals and their oxides, giving the asteroid's surface a fascinating mix of hues.
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A Chinese startup, Betavolt, has introduced an innovative 'atomic energy battery' that can generate electricity for 50 years without needing recharging or maintenance. This groundbreaking battery, smaller than a coin, marks a significant advancement in the miniaturization of atomic energy. It's designed for various applications, including mobile phones and drones, potentially allowing these devices to operate indefinitely without charging. This development aligns with China's strategic goals under its 14th Five-Year Plan and represents a major leap in energy innovation.
For more details, you can read the full article on The Independent.
For more details, you can read the full article on The Independent.
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Nuclear battery could give us smartphones that never need to charge
Betavolt says its battery could power mobile phones that never need to be charged and drones that can fly forever
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Winds in Antarctica
Temperature is far from the only challenge awaiting the brave souls at the South Pole. Here blow the strongest and most persistent winds on the planet, reaching speeds of 322 km/h (with an average of about 240 km/h)! Moreover, these winds blow almost year-round, hardly ever subsiding. Nowhere else in the world will you encounter such harsh weather conditions.
However, it’s almost always sunny here: due to the cold, the air is very dry (it has the lowest relative humidity on the planet), making this place have the most intense solar radiation on Earth.
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Temperature is far from the only challenge awaiting the brave souls at the South Pole. Here blow the strongest and most persistent winds on the planet, reaching speeds of 322 km/h (with an average of about 240 km/h)! Moreover, these winds blow almost year-round, hardly ever subsiding. Nowhere else in the world will you encounter such harsh weather conditions.
However, it’s almost always sunny here: due to the cold, the air is very dry (it has the lowest relative humidity on the planet), making this place have the most intense solar radiation on Earth.
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Owls have the widest neck rotation range among animals. This remarkable feature stems from the unique articulation of their spine with the skull. Unlike mammals, which typically have two occipital condyles (spherical ends of a bone that fit into a cavity in another bone to form a joint), owls possess only one.
Additionally, birds have a long, flexible neck containing anywhere from 11 to 23 movable vertebrae. An owl's head can swivel approximately 270 degrees in each direction, allowing for a total rotational range of one and a half full turns. This extraordinary neck flexibility is not just a peculiar trait; it's a critical adaptation that allows owls to have a nearly unobstructed view of their surroundings, an essential asset for a predator that hunts primarily at night.
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Additionally, birds have a long, flexible neck containing anywhere from 11 to 23 movable vertebrae. An owl's head can swivel approximately 270 degrees in each direction, allowing for a total rotational range of one and a half full turns. This extraordinary neck flexibility is not just a peculiar trait; it's a critical adaptation that allows owls to have a nearly unobstructed view of their surroundings, an essential asset for a predator that hunts primarily at night.
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🚀 Breathtaking First Look at the Contents of NASA's Bennu Asteroid Sampler! 🌌
After an arduous wait of over three and a half months since the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft triumphantly returned them to Earth, we've finally been granted the first high-resolution images of the precious contents from the Bennu asteroid sampler container. The unveiling was delayed by two stubborn fasteners that kept the sampler lid secure but were successfully opened on January 10.
On January 19, NASA unveiled these long-anticipated visuals, giving us a glimpse into the pristine remnants of our solar system's history. These samples, delicately collected from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu, are not just rocks and dust; they represent a narrative of our cosmos, potentially holding secrets about the origin of water and life on Earth.
Stay tuned as @science dive deeper into this cosmic treasure trove and unravel the mysteries of the universe! 🌠
After an arduous wait of over three and a half months since the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft triumphantly returned them to Earth, we've finally been granted the first high-resolution images of the precious contents from the Bennu asteroid sampler container. The unveiling was delayed by two stubborn fasteners that kept the sampler lid secure but were successfully opened on January 10.
On January 19, NASA unveiled these long-anticipated visuals, giving us a glimpse into the pristine remnants of our solar system's history. These samples, delicately collected from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu, are not just rocks and dust; they represent a narrative of our cosmos, potentially holding secrets about the origin of water and life on Earth.
Stay tuned as @science dive deeper into this cosmic treasure trove and unravel the mysteries of the universe! 🌠
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Unraveling the Mystery of Petrichor: The Scent of Rain
Petrichor arises from oils released by plants, absorbed by soil, and then liberated into the air during rainfall. The compound geosmin, produced by soil bacteria, adds to this unique scent, detectable by humans at very low levels. Light rains amplify petrichor, as gentle droplets coax more aroma from the soil.
Petrichor embodies nature’s complexity, a dance between earth, water, and life. Next time rain freshens the air, remember the fascinating interaction behind that beloved scent.
Stay tuned for more concise, captivating @science facts!
Petrichor arises from oils released by plants, absorbed by soil, and then liberated into the air during rainfall. The compound geosmin, produced by soil bacteria, adds to this unique scent, detectable by humans at very low levels. Light rains amplify petrichor, as gentle droplets coax more aroma from the soil.
Petrichor embodies nature’s complexity, a dance between earth, water, and life. Next time rain freshens the air, remember the fascinating interaction behind that beloved scent.
Stay tuned for more concise, captivating @science facts!
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🧑🚀 Russian cosmonaut set a world record for staying in orbit
Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko set a record for the total duration of stay in space. By June 5, it must reach 1,000 days in orbit.
The previous achievement belongs to Gennady Padalka - his 5 flights amounted to 878 days 11 hours 29 minutes 48 seconds in space.
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Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko set a record for the total duration of stay in space. By June 5, it must reach 1,000 days in orbit.
The previous achievement belongs to Gennady Padalka - his 5 flights amounted to 878 days 11 hours 29 minutes 48 seconds in space.
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Elon Musk announced that the first person to be implanted with a Neuralink brain chip has made a full recovery. The patient can control the mouse using only his thoughts. @science
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The slime mold Physarum polycephalum, a unicellular mixomyceate typically found on decaying wood, displays a form of species-specific genius. Renowned for its remarkable ability, colonies of this organism can find the shortest path between two points in a maze, a skill reminiscent of rats known for their superior maze-navigation abilities compared to humans. However, the slime mold's talent diverges in its capacity to form optimal distribution networks and solve complex computational problems related to spatial organization. Despite its unicellular nature, which might imply limited capabilities, its species-specific genius has been employed in various fields, from logistic models to modeling the large-scale structure of the cosmic web of the universe.
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That’s a proper book shop !
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What does the largest snake in the world look like? 👀
She was discovered by biologist and TV presenter Professor Frick Vonk in the Amazon forests. The snake, almost 8 meters long and weighing 200 kg, has a head the size of a human. This is a new species of green anaconda that was recently isolated by an international team of scientists - the northern green anaconda.
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She was discovered by biologist and TV presenter Professor Frick Vonk in the Amazon forests. The snake, almost 8 meters long and weighing 200 kg, has a head the size of a human. This is a new species of green anaconda that was recently isolated by an international team of scientists - the northern green anaconda.
Send it to someone who might be interested!
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Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, one of two STS-41B mission specialists participating in a historic spacewalk, is a few meters away from the cabin of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle Challenger in this 70mm frame on Feb. 7, 1984. This @science spacewalk represented the first use of a nitrogen-propelled, hand-controlled device called the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU), which allows for much greater mobility than that afforded previous spacewalkers who had to use restrictive tethers. Robert L. Stewart later tried out the MMU McCandless is using here, and the two of them tested another similar unit two days later. Inside the spacecraft were astronauts Vance D. Brand, commander; Robert L. Gibson, pilot; and Ronald E. McNair, mission specialist.
Image Credit: NASA
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