The European Space Agency is preparing to launch its bus-sized satellite called Euclid into space on Saturday.
The satellite is designed to map the universe, using huge cameras and sensors, but will also investigate dark energy.
Professor Bob Nichol from the University of Surrey, who worked on the Euclid telescope since its inception, 18 years ago, told Tech & Science Daily about the mission, and how the satellite will also be used to stress-test Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Virgin Galactic has been celebrating the success of its first ever commercial spaceflight, which launched on Thursday.
A three-man crew, joined by an astronaut instructor, spent the 90 minute flight conducting various scientific experiments.
The company’s first commercial spaceflight with paying tourists is due to launch in August.
Having high levels of lean muscle may cut your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to the latest research.
A study based on genetic data found that people with lifelong, higher, lean muscle mass had a 12% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and better cognitive performance.
Meta looks to be preparing to take on the Apple and Android app stores.
The tech giant’s planning to let people in the EU directly download apps through Facebook ads, taking advantage of new upcoming legislation as part of the Digital Markets Act.
And the rest
MPs have warned that parts of the NHS lack ‘basic, functioning IT equipment’, environmental teams are on stand-by to pump England’s rivers with oxygen to save fish, the Milky Way has been pictured in ‘ghostly particles’ using Antarctic ice detectors, and game firm FRVR show off their AI-powered game developer tool.
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