Universal-Sci Weekly - Issue #111
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In this issue, we dive into how ‘moon rice’ could help sustain future space explorers, a molecule that might supercharge your next hard drive, troubling findings on teenagers’ phone use while driving, the reason you might feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, and a new discovery about ice in space.
We’re also thrilled to feature our second ‘Book of the Week’: The Elephant in the Universe by Govert Schilling—a fascinating journey through the hunt for dark matter and how it’s reshaping our view of the cosmos.
As always, please enjoy our articles!
Book of the week
Our pick this week is: The Elephant in the Universe: Our Hundred-Year Search for Dark Matter
Award-winning science journalist Govert Schilling takes readers on a captivating journey through the decades-long quest to understand dark matter, one of the greatest mysteries in modern science.
This excellent book not only chronicles humanity’s efforts to isolate this elusive ‘substance’, but also reveals how the search for dark matter has transformed our understanding of the universe itself.
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Growing Food on the Moon: How ‘Moon Rice’ Could Feed Future Space Missions
When thinking of astronaut food we often imagine floating packets of pre-cooked meals. But as our aim for space missions becomes longer and humans plan to stay on the Moon or even Mars, having access to fresh, nutritious food will become essential - (Read more)
New Molecule Paves The Way for Stamp-Sized Hard Drives with 100x Data Density
Scientists at the University of Manchester and The Australian National University have created a new molecule that may soon enable ultra-compact hard drives (the size of a postage stamp) by allowing data to be stored at 100 times the density of current technologies. - (Read more)
Study Reveals Teenage Drivers Spend a Fifth of Car Trips on Their Phones
Driving while distracted is something we've all heard warnings about, but a new study shows just how often teens are looking at their phones while driving, and the numbers are alarming. It turns out teenage drivers spend about one-fifth (21.1%) of every car trip glancing at their mobile devices. - (Read more)
Feeling Tired Despite Getting Enough Hours of Sleep? This Could be the Culprit
Ever wonder why, despite getting enough sleep, you still feel exhausted, moody, or unfocused? Research suggests the issue might be your exposure to artificial light at night, such as screens from smartphones, tablets, computers, and LED lights. - (Read more)
Scientists Discovered a Hidden Structure in Space Ice—Here’s What It Means for Life
Ice found in the vast reaches of space isn't as simple as previously thought. Contrary to long-held assumptions, new research from scientists at UCL (University College London) and the University of Cambridge has revealed that space ice contains tiny crystal structures, making it much more complex than just frozen, disordered water - (Read more)
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