Topic: extreme environments
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Your Shower Sludge Could Be a Scientific Breakthrough
Scientists are exploring microbial communities in household appliances like shower drains and water heaters, viewing these extreme domestic environments as potential sources of useful biological activity for tackling global challenges. Researchers hypothesize that microbes in these harsh, enginee...
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DARPA's Triage Robot Conquers Extreme Cold in New Video
DARPA's Spot-based triage robot demonstrates rugged operation in extreme cold (-30°C), highlighting capabilities for search and rescue in harsh environments. Robotics is advancing in critical applications like firefighting, with legged robots being developed to autonomously enter hazardous zones ...
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UAE's Burjeel to Send First Diabetic Astronaut to Space
Burjeel Holdings plans to send the first astronaut with diabetes to space after research confirmed that standard diabetes management tools like continuous glucose monitors and insulin pens work effectively in microgravity. The Suite Ride initiative on Axiom Mission 4 achieved historic milestones,...
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