On September 4, the meteoroid 2024 RW1, approximately 1.5-1.6 meters in diameter, entered Earth's atmosphere and burned up over the Philippines, creating a spectacular "shooting star" effect as it disintegrated.

🔭 @science #space #meteorite

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, after spending three months in orbit instead of the planned week, has undocked from the ISS in unmanned mode due to engine issues and helium leaks. The Starliner will return cargo and waste to Earth within six hours. Meanwhile, its crew remains on the ISS until February and will be rescued by SpaceX.

@science

BMW, in collaboration with Aeromine Technologies, is testing bladeless wind generators on rooftops to improve sustainability at its facilities globally. These systems use an aerodynamic design that captures and amplifies airflow from building rooftops. The first "stationary" wind energy system in the UK has been installed at BMW’s Oxford plant, marking a significant step in eco-friendly energy solutions for industrial use.

@science -#tech

Scientists in the U.S. have made biological tissues of live mice transparent using a solution of the dye tartrazine, which absorbs light. The dye was applied to the shaved scalp of the mouse, allowing researchers to visualize brain blood vessels with laser speckle contrast imaging. The solution also made the mouse's abdomen transparent, enabling direct observation of internal organs like the liver, intestines, and bladder. Remarkably, the effect is reversible by simply washing off the solution with water.

Scrollin’ through your feed, look what’s next to see,
A world of knowledge, it’s waiting here for free.
AI is risin’, tech is in the air,
Let’s break it down, let’s learn, we’ll take you anywhere!


From the stars above, to the microchip inside,
The future’s callin’, come along for the ride.
Knowledge is power, it’s time to light the flame,
Tell your friends, spread the word, they’ll never be the same.


#Science in the air, can you feel it now?
We’re changin’ the world, let’s show ‘em how.
Subscribe, share, let it flow,
The more you know, the further you’ll go!
Science in the air, tell everyone you see,
The future’s bright, and it’s all for you and me!


AI’s evolving, solving mysteries untold,
Technology’s a key, and the future we’ll behold.
Every time you share, you’re sparking a new light,
One click away from makin’ someone’s mind take flight!


From the code we write, to the stars above,
Let’s build the future with knowledge and love.
Together we’re strong, now’s the time to unite,
Share the channel, we’ll all take flight!


@Science in the air, can you feel it now?
We’re changin’ the world, let’s show ‘em how.
Subscribe, share, let it flow,
The more you know, the further you’ll go!
Science in the air, tell everyone you see,
The future’s bright, and it’s all for you and me!


Join the wave of change, it’s happening here,
With AI and science, there’s nothin’ to fear.
So hit that share, pass the knowledge along,
Together we’ll rise, it’s where we belong.

Science in the air, can you feel it now?
We’re changin’ the world, let’s show ‘em how.
Subscribe, share, let it flow,
The more you know, the further you’ll go!
Science in the air, tell everyone you see,
The future’s bright, and it’s all for you and me!


Yeah, science in the air, come join the ride,
With knowledge and tech, let’s take it worldwide.
Read, share, grow, and dream,
Together we’ll create the ultimate team!

@science

A clear illustration: how the brain heals the heart. Essentially, this image represents a prototype of a new kind of medicine.

We see the hearts of mice 15 days after a heart attack. The ones on the right are significantly better preserved — they have more cardiac tissue and less fibrotic tissue. What’s the reason? The mice on the right had daily stimulation of a specific brain area: dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA). This reduced inflammation and enhanced healing in the heart. It also affected the liver, which began producing more of a protein that helps form new blood vessels in the damaged heart tissue. No direct treatment was applied to the heart itself; only brain cells were activated.

🔗 Article in Nature Cardiovascular Research


Of course, mice are not humans, and it’s important to remember this. However, there is reason for optimism, as this approach doesn’t depend on the differences in molecules, genes, and so on.

@science

🌌 Did you know?

A single teaspoon of a neutron star would weigh around six billion tons on Earth! Neutron stars are incredibly dense remnants of supernova explosions, packing more mass than our Sun into a sphere only about 20 kilometers across.

#science #astronomy #DidYouKnow

Scientists from the Ocean University of China have reconstructed Earth’s plate tectonics over the past 1.8 billion years.

They’ve condensed this vast timeline into an animation just one minute long! The animation showcases the movement of continents over nearly half of our planet’s history.

Around 200 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, Gondwana merged with North America, Europe, and Northern Asia to form the supercontinent Pangaea. Both Pangaea and Gondwana were composed of even older tectonic plates. The reconstruction then reveals the even earlier supercontinent Rodinia, which formed from the ancient supercontinent Nuna around 1.35 billion years ago.

#Science #Geology #PlateTectonics

How can you test Starlink’s satellite laser communication system?

SpaceX came up with a truly unique method. For instance, how about playing the violin aboard a spacecraft while being accompanied by several orchestras on Earth—all in real-time!

During the Polaris Dawn mission, astronaut Sarah Gillis performed Rey’s Theme from Star Wars: The Force Awakens while aboard the Dragon spacecraft in orbit. Her performance was accompanied by orchestras from the United States, Brazil, Sweden, Venezuela, and several other countries. The result? A flawless test of the satellite system!

@science

Breaking news: Earth is habitable! A sensational discovery by the European spacecraft JUICE.

But seriously, while the probe was performing a gravity assist maneuver before its long journey to Jupiter, it analyzed our planet’s atmosphere. The Submillimeter Wave Instrument (SWI) detected elements essential for life: oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, as well as ozone, carbon dioxide, and water. Meanwhile, the Moon and Jupiter Imaging Spectrometer (MAJIS) captured infrared images of Earth’s surface, resulting in detailed temperature maps.

European scientists conducted this work not just for fun but to calibrate the instruments and ensure they are functioning properly.

The GIF shows how SWI scans Earth’s atmosphere.

Safe travels to Jupiter, JUICE!

#space #science

Really, why ? 😅😅😂

By 2050, Nearly 40% of Adolescents Could Suffer from Myopia

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Chinese scientists has revealed a startling trend: between 1990 and 2023, the prevalence of myopia (nearsightedness) among children and adolescents surged from 24.32% to 35.81%. If this trajectory continues, by 2050, nearly 40% of adolescents worldwide—approximately 750 million individuals—could be affected by myopia.

Myopia typically develops in early childhood and often worsens as individuals progress into adolescence and adulthood. Younger schoolchildren are particularly susceptible to risk factors, and this vulnerability is even more pronounced in preschool-aged children due to critical periods of visual development.

The study's conclusions are drawn from data spanning 276 studies, encompassing over 5 million children and adolescents across 50 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Collectively, these studies recorded nearly 2 million cases of myopia.

One of the primary factors contributing to this rise, according to the researchers, is the increasing amount of time children spend in front of screens—be it computers, tablets, or smartphones. The recent COVID-19 pandemic may have further exacerbated the situation by necessitating more screen time for remote learning and reduced outdoor activities.

Implications: This growing public health concern underscores the need for proactive measures. Encouraging outdoor activities, limiting screen time, and regular eye check-ups could be vital steps in mitigating the risk of myopia in younger populations.

For the first time in history, a photograph from the surface of Mars shows both Earth and Mars’ moon Phobos in a single frame! This unique image was captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover, offering an unprecedented view of our home planet alongside one of Mars’ moons from the Martian landscape.


@science #space #mars

❗️ Crew Dragon Launches to the ISS with Russian Alexander Gorbunov and American Nick Hague

The spacecraft has successfully reached orbit.

Despite having space for four crew members, Gorbunov and Hague embarked on the mission together. The two vacant seats will be occupied during the return flight by astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who arrived at the ISS in June on Boeing’s first Starliner spacecraft.

Video: #NASA

@science

🌞 Sunday Science Spotlight: Unveiling the Sun’s Fiery Heart!

Happy Sunday, science enthusiasts! ☀️ Did you know that at the core of our Sun, a breathtaking process called nuclear fusion is constantly at work? Every second, about 600 million tons of hydrogen are fused into helium, releasing an incredible amount of energy that powers our entire solar system!

Here’s a stellar fact: This energy takes a journey of about 93 million miles to reach Earth, providing the light and warmth that make life possible. Next time you feel the sunshine, remember—you’re basking in the glow of a star’s ancient and ongoing cosmic dance!

Keep exploring, stay curious, and let your passion for science shine as brightly as the Sun! 🔭🌌

A Pocket Guide to Rome, 1658.

What still sets Telegram apart from other media outlets?

Well, consider this: Google has a division called the Threat Analysis Group (TAG), which combats disinformation by identifying and blocking channels and advertising campaigns that support the "wrong" policies and criticize the "right" ones. Their focus is on geopolitical content related to Ukraine, Western institutions, and U.S. foreign policy.

In their reports, the division details how it takes down pro-Russian YouTubers—not just Russian-speaking ones—because there's no need to create a positive image of Russia here.

From the perspective of a transnational corporation, it's only natural that China and Iran get banned. You can't support Azerbaijan and criticize Armenia. You can't support President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the Uzbek language. You can't express an original opinion from Togo or Burkina Faso. In Poland, speaking Polish before elections, you can't say anything against the European Union. In Mexico, you can't support the Morena party and Senator Ricardo Monreal. In Vietnamese, you can't support the government of Vietnam and its policies. In Turkish, you can't support Palestine and criticize Israel.