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mike@bgr.comScientists studying the microbes that produce body odor on humans have pinpointed the enzyme that is responsible for the odor molecules. The so-called “BO Enzyme” produces the molecules that we detect as stinky …
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NASA is worried that Boeing’s Starliner isn’t safe
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has had a rocky development road and failed an uncrewed flight test. NASA’s independent review board is concerned with Boeing’s recent history of missteps. The company will be forced to …
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NASA announced what it plans to do next with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft
NASA is moving fast to plan new missions to the ISS using the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Crew Dragon will be departing from the ISS soon, and NASA will then be able to …
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A 65-foot-long asteroid just sped past Earth and we almost missed it
Astronomers from the University of Hawaii detected a near-Earth asteroid just as it made its way past our planet. The rock, which the scientists estimate measures around 65 feet in length, passed at …
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Stunning 4K video shows Mars as you’ve never seen it before
NASA’s several successful Mars missions have yielded a treasure trove of gorgeous images of the Red Planet. A new YouTube video showcases some of the best images captured by the rovers in upscaled …
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Hubble is still snapping gorgeous images despite its advanced age
The Hubble Space Telescope recently snapped one of the most incredible photos of Saturn ever. The image was captured on July 4th and shows Saturn, its iconic rings, and two of Saturn’s many …
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NASA is building a balloon as big as a football stadium
NASA is sending a new space observatory skyward, but it’s going to use a balloon instead of a rocket. The observatory ASTHROS will be carried skyward by a balloon stretching 400 feet wide. …
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These new traffic cameras can tell if you’re texting while driving
Local governments in Australia have decided to give the go-ahead to install road-scanning cameras that search for distracted drivers. The three-month trial will be purely for testing purposes, and no citations will be …
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SpaceX’s Starlink satellites ruin another awesome photo
A horde of SpaceX Starlink satellites obscured the view of the comet nicknamed NEOWISE, ruining an otherwise awesome photo of the comet. SpaceX has launched hundreds of the satellites already, but plans to …
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Coronavirus vaccine trial volunteer reveals what it’s like
Coronavirus vaccine trials are happening all over the globe, but the race to produce the first viable vaccine means lots of volunteers. A participant in the Oxford vaccine trials has offered a window …
