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<p><strong>Katherine Courtney</strong> and <strong>Alice Gorman</strong> talk about the danger of space debris and what we need to do about it</p> <p>The post <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/a-rubbish-challenge-how-do-we-dump-space-junk/">A rubbish challenge: how do we dump space junk?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://physicsworld.com">Physics World</a>.</p>
These X-ray computed tomography (XCT) scans released on March 17, 2026, give us a glimpse inside asteroid Bennu. They show the most common types of crack networ…
<![CDATA[ NASA has pushed the rollout of its next moon rocket to March 20, but is still targeting April 1 for the launch of its first crewed mission to the moon…
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<p>A new data release more than doubles the number of gravitational-wave candidate events&mdash;and reveals unexpected complexities of merging black h…
<p>Ambition and international talent converge as Denmark scales up in quantum science </p> <p>The post <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/international-scien…
<![CDATA[ Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies later this week as an incoming coronal mass ejection could spark favorable conditions for widespread north…
In one of the biggest surprises of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, its target asteroid, Bennu, turned out to be a jagged, rugged world covered in large boulders, wit…
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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.