Interesting Science Stuff

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NASA is developing new deployable structures and materials technologies for solar sail propulsion systems destined for future low-cost deep space missions. Just as a sailboat is powered by wind in a sail, solar sails employ the pressure of sunlight for propulsion, eliminating the need for conventional rocket propellant.

 

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2022 Article: Seems likely

“Covert Consciousness” Exists During a Coma

Research recently published in Scientific American revealed that up to 20% of patients who appear comatose are actually in a state of “covert consciousness.” While their bodies won’t respond to the outside world, their brains exhibit signs of awareness. This discovery has many implications, including the fact that some seemingly unconscious patients in an I.C.U. might be able to hear what doctors are saying about them.

 

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2022 Article: Seems likely

“Covert Consciousness” Exists During a Coma

Research recently published in Scientific American revealed that up to 20% of patients who appear comatose are actually in a state of “covert consciousness.” While their bodies won’t respond to the outside world, their brains exhibit signs of awareness. This discovery has many implications, including the fact that some seemingly unconscious patients in an I.C.U. might be able to hear what doctors are saying about them.

A truly fascinating area in the medical field.

 

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How far is this from you, @NationalTitles18 ?

 

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How far is this from you, @NationalTitles18 ?

Just under 200 miles from the NorCal Coast/Crescent City.

 

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Just under 200 miles from the NorCal Coast/Crescent City.

Would that mean you're safe-ish then?

 

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Would that mean you're safe-ish then?

Yeah. V-VI shaking here unless the deep sedimentary layers in the valley here enhance it.

 

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Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' warning after 7.1-magnitude temblor

The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki Prefecture at 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 18 miles, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

Interesting article from Science Daily:

Carvings at ancient monument may be world's oldest calendars


https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240806131238.htm

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

This could be really good news:

New biomaterial regrows damaged cartilage in joints
A crucial component in joints, cartilage is notoriously difficult to repair


https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240805164407.htm

 

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This could be really good news:

New biomaterial regrows damaged cartilage in joints
A crucial component in joints, cartilage is notoriously difficult to repair


https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240805164407.htm

One day this might replace/reduce steroid and sodium hyaluronate injections along with total joint replacements. Osteoarthritis as a debilitating condition could become a thing of the past.

Thanks for sharing!

 

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Citizen Scientists Spot Weird Object Careening Across the Cosmos at Ludicrous Speeds

Object CWISE J1249 is a bit of a mystery; all we know is that it has some unique properties and it's moving really fast. Like, really fast.

gizmodo.com

 

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Gotta tell you, a little bit of relief we won't collide with Andromeda in 5 billion years.

 

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Gotta tell you, a little bit of relief we won't collide with Andromeda in 5 billion years.

Whew. Thank goodness.