Silkworms have been genetically engineered to spin spider silk

Scientists from University of Wyoming, who published their research in the PNAS journal, say their ultimate goal is to produce silk from worms that has the toughness of spider silk. Spider silk, weight-for-weight, is stronger than steel. The team say the silkworm silk has a whole range of biomedical applications, including uses for bulletproof vests, sports gear and airbags for vehicles. ...

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Bike With Laser Light

A Korean company called Slancio makes safety light that includes a requisite set of flashing red LEDs, but also a pair of lasers that produce a thin set of lines on the road on either side of your bike. ...

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Is The Right Time For Space Traffic Control?

The same drivers that led to the global air traffic control system on Earth could  also result in the creation of an analogous space traffic control (STC) system, as the quantity of space debris continues to increase. In 1978 NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler, predicted a scenario in which the density of objects in LEO would become high enough that collisions between objects could cause a kind of chain reaction, with each collision...

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Gulf of Mexico oil slick captured by satellite

SSTL’s satellite imaging subsidiary DMCii has used its UK-DMC2 satellite to monitor the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite imagery is being supplied to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), and the US Geological Survey (USGS) following an activation of the International Charter : Space and Major Disasters.   UK-DMC2 and its five siblings in the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) of satellites are...

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The challenges of spacecraft assembly, integration and test (AIT)

Every SSTL satellite undergoes meticulous inspection and thorough testing before it is launched into space, in order to withstand the tough conditions outside of the Earth's atmosphere. SSTL's spacecraft are designed around a stack of module trays with each module performing a different function for the mission, such as power management, navigation, on-board computing, communication and propulsion. Modules are assembled in the Flight...

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Solar Power Plant With a Molten Salt

Gemasolar is a concentrated solar power plant with a molten salt heat storage system. It is located within the city limits of Fuentes de Andalucía in the province of Seville, Spain.      Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemasolar_Thermosolar_Plant ...

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67 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight-Part-4

Tips to Track 51. Jot it down If using fancy apps seems too daunting, research suggests there’s still merit to the old pen and paper. Monitoring our food intake with a food diary can help to lose and maintain weight [80]. In fact people who stick to food diaries are more likely to lose weight than those who don’t [81] [82]. Recording each bite helps us be aware of not only the foods we eat, but when, and how much we eat them...

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67 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight -Part-3

Tips for Drinking 30. Sip Green Tea Drinking green tea is one of the most common tips for shedding a few pounds, and for good reason — green tea is known for its ability to metabolize fat [44] [45]. And in combination with resistance training, green tea increases the potential for fat loss [46]. Add a squeeze of lemon for a little flavor and to amp up antioxidant affects [47]. 31. Gulp H2O Kick the diet beverages and vitamin enhanced...

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67 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight -Part-2

11. Deep Freeze Once meal prep is over, serve yourself a reasonable portion, then package up the rest and stash it in the fridge or freezer for a later date. When the food is out of sight, studies show you’ll be less likely to reach for a second helping [10] [18]. 12. Wait before grabbing seconds The quicker we shovel down a meal, the less time we give our bodies to register fullness [19]. Since it takes about 20 minutes for the brain to get the message that dinner’s been served, it’s best to go for a walk or play cards before dishing...

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67 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight -Part-1

Healthy habits can quickly go out the window when we’ve got a tight deadline, no time for the gym, and few options but take-out food. Losing weight is no easy task, and doing it the healthy way can be even harder. We’re advocates for making small changes each day, rather than making drastic changes all at once. But it’s important to remember that just because a weight-loss strategy works for some (even if it’s backed by scientific studies)...

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Purple Alien Planets

A group of astronomers in Spain has modeled potential alien worlds using Earth’s biological history as a framework. From this they have determined that if we are to detect extraterrestrial biology, we should fine-tune our search to the color purple Source: http://news.discovery.com/...

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