ISS Daily Summary Report – 1/09/2020

CBEF-L (Cell Biology Experiment Facility-L): The crew removed the Plant Experiment Unit from the CBEF-L facility…

African grey parrots spontaneously 'lend a wing'

People and other great apes are known for their willingness to help others in need, even…

How do fruit flies see in color? Study uncovers human-like brain circuit at work

Columbia scientists have identified a brain circuit that drives fruit flies’ ability to see in color—and…

Re. Johnson Opening Statement: Markup of HR 5260 Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow (PROSWIFT) Act

Chairwoman Johnson Opening Statement for Markup of H.R. 5260 Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather…

Opening Statement: Rep. Lucas: Mark-up HR 5260 Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow (PROSWIFT) Act

Opening Statement: Frank Lucas : Mark-up H.R. 5260 Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to…

Bandage material helps stop bleeding without adhering to the wound

Researchers have developed a new kind of bandage that helps blood to clot and doesn’t stick…

Scientists recommend a customized regional climate model over Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has experienced impacts of climate change in recent decades, including rising temperatures and increasing…

Nanomaterial fabric destroys nerve agents in battlefield-relevant conditions

Northwestern University scientists have successfully combined a nanomaterial effective at destroying toxic nerve agents with textile…

Greening at high latitudes may inhibit the expansion of midlatitude deserts

Desertification has always been a serious challenge for human beings, especially in arid and semi-arid regions.…

Illuminating the world of nanoparticles

Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have developed a light-based…