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<p>Lidar measurements have detected a plume of lithium created by falling space debris from a rocket stage</p> <p>The post <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/rocket-re-entry-pollutes-the-upper-atmosphere/">Rocket re-entry pollutes the upper atmosphere</a> appeared first on <a href="https://physicsworld.com">Physics World</a>.</p>
NASA will host a public event at 9 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 24, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters in Washington to outline how the agenc…
A quarter-century after its first observations of the full Crab Nebula, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has taken a fresh look at the supernova remnant. The resul…
<![CDATA[ Astronomers captured a colorful new portrait of the Triangulum Galaxy, revealing complex clouds of gas in between the galaxy's 40 billion stars. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world. ]]>
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Bay Ar…
<![CDATA[ What if the mysterious 'Little Red Dots' aren't baby black holes, but rather globular clusters in their messy, glorious formation? ]]>
<p><strong>Mark Procter</strong> outlines his advice for academics working with scientists in industry </p> <p>The post <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/acad…
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The intersection of higher education and national security involves the consideration of how educational institutions manage foreign students and researchers in the context of national interests. This can include concerns about intellectual property, research security, and the potential for espionage.
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has multiple interests, one of which could potentially corrupt the motivation for an act in another. In research, this can lead to biased results and undermine trust in scientific findings.
Aging research focuses on understanding the biological processes that lead to aging and developing interventions to slow down or reverse these processes. This field encompasses various disciplines, including genetics, cellular biology, and biochemistry.
Research independence is the ability of a PhD student to conduct their research autonomously, making decisions about their project direction and methodology. This skill is essential for developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a scientific context.
Cognitive Computing refers to systems that simulate human thought processes in complex situations. It combines elements of AI, machine learning, and data analytics to create systems that can learn from data, reason, and interact naturally with humans.
International student policies refer to the regulations and guidelines that govern the admission and enrollment of students from other countries in educational institutions. These policies can be influenced by political, economic, and social factors, and can vary significantly from one country to another.