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Diners Enjoy World’s First Restaurant Meal Made From Lab-Grown MeatThe article "Diners Enjoy World’s First Restaurant Meal Made From Lab-Grown Meat" from BBC Science Focus details a historic event where Singapore's 1880 restaurant served cultured chicken developed by Eat Just. This milestone in the food industry showcased a sustainable alternative to traditional meat, aiming to reduce environmental impact and animal slaughter.
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The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon MissionThe article "The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon Mission" from BBC Science Focus reveals the overlooked contributions of women to the Apollo program. It recounts the vital roles played by female engineers, programmers, and seamstresses, such as JoAnn Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, and Judith Love Cohen, whose expertise helped make the Moon landing possible.
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5 Pioneering Women in Tech You Should Really Know AboutThe article "5 Pioneering Women in Tech You Should Really Know About" from BBC Science Focus highlights the achievements of five remarkable women in STEM. Ada Lovelace, Katherine Johnson, Dame Stephanie Shirley, Michelle Zatlyn, and Elizabeth Coulombe have made significant contributions to technology, computing, and environmental sustainability, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in STEM.
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How Technology Can Secure Future Elections From HackingThe article "How Technology Can Secure Future Elections From Hacking" from BBC Science Focus explores the risks of election hacking and the technologies that could safeguard voting integrity.
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This Is the Strangest Weapon the U.S. Military Doesn't Want You to Know AboutThe article "This Is the Strangest Weapon the U.S. Military Doesn't Want You to Know About" from BBC Science Focus delves into the secretive nature of military innovations. It highlights Fogbank, a classified material used in nuclear warheads, and discusses how its manufacturing process was lost and later rediscovered.
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How Science and Technology Help Prevent and Predict WildfiresThe article "How science and technology help prevent and predict wildfires" from BBC Science Focus explores how researchers are using cutting-edge technology to monitor and analyze controlled forest fires. Through computer models, drones, and laser scanning, scientists gather valuable data to improve wildfire predictions and create safer, more effective fire prevention strategies.
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Confronting Trauma With Virtual Reality TherapyThe article "Confronting Trauma With Virtual Reality Therapy" from BBC Science Focus is about how virtual reality (VR) is being used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning service personnel.
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Top 10 Heaviest Spacecraft Ever LaunchedThe article "Top 10 Heaviest Spacecraft Ever Launched" from BBC Science Focus examines the most massive spacecraft to have flown in Earth's orbit and beyond.
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Top 10 Biggest Statues in the WorldThe article "Top 10 Biggest Statues in the World" from BBC Science Focus explores the tallest statues globally, ranging from the Statue of Unity in India to the Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako Park in Japan.
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6 Terrible Inventions That Killed Their CreatorsThe article "6 Terrible Inventions That Killed Their Creators" from BBC Science Focus recounts the tragic tales of inventors who died due to their own inventions. From Karel Soucek's shock-absorbent barrel to Henry Smolinski's flying car, these stories highlight the risks and dangers faced by those who push the boundaries of innovation.
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Mysterious Borg DNA Can Copy Genes From Other Cells!The article "Mysterious Borg DNA Can Copy Genes From Other Cells!" from BBC Science Focus explores the discovery of unique DNA entities. Found in wetland soil, these strands merge with archaeal host cells, enhancing their metabolism and gene capacity. Scientists believe Borgs could inspire CRISPR-like gene-editing tools and aid in combating climate change by boosting methane-eating microbes.
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Satellites in Orbit Can Now Be Hacked: Why That's Really Bad!The article "Satellites in Orbit Can Now Be Hacked: Why That's Really Bad!" from BBC Science Focus explains the growing concern of satellite cybersecurity and hacking. The article discusses potential hacking methods, the consequences of such attacks, and the current lack of global regulations to prevent them.
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Diners Enjoy World’s First Restaurant Meal Made From Lab-Grown MeatThe article "Diners Enjoy World’s First Restaurant Meal Made From Lab-Grown Meat" from BBC Science Focus details a historic event where Singapore's 1880 restaurant served cultured chicken developed by Eat Just. This milestone in the food industry showcased a sustainable alternative to traditional meat, aiming to reduce environmental impact and animal slaughter.
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The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon MissionThe article "The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon Mission" from BBC Science Focus reveals the overlooked contributions of women to the Apollo program. It recounts the vital roles played by female engineers, programmers, and seamstresses, such as JoAnn Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, and Judith Love Cohen, whose expertise helped make the Moon landing possible.
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5 Pioneering Women in Tech You Should Really Know AboutThe article "5 Pioneering Women in Tech You Should Really Know About" from BBC Science Focus highlights the achievements of five remarkable women in STEM. Ada Lovelace, Katherine Johnson, Dame Stephanie Shirley, Michelle Zatlyn, and Elizabeth Coulombe have made significant contributions to technology, computing, and environmental sustainability, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in STEM.
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How Technology Can Secure Future Elections From HackingThe article "How Technology Can Secure Future Elections From Hacking" from BBC Science Focus explores the risks of election hacking and the technologies that could safeguard voting integrity.
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This Is the Strangest Weapon the U.S. Military Doesn't Want You to Know AboutThe article "This Is the Strangest Weapon the U.S. Military Doesn't Want You to Know About" from BBC Science Focus delves into the secretive nature of military innovations. It highlights Fogbank, a classified material used in nuclear warheads, and discusses how its manufacturing process was lost and later rediscovered.
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How Science and Technology Help Prevent and Predict WildfiresThe article "How science and technology help prevent and predict wildfires" from BBC Science Focus explores how researchers are using cutting-edge technology to monitor and analyze controlled forest fires. Through computer models, drones, and laser scanning, scientists gather valuable data to improve wildfire predictions and create safer, more effective fire prevention strategies.
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Confronting Trauma With Virtual Reality TherapyThe article "Confronting Trauma With Virtual Reality Therapy" from BBC Science Focus is about how virtual reality (VR) is being used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning service personnel.
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Top 10 Heaviest Spacecraft Ever LaunchedThe article "Top 10 Heaviest Spacecraft Ever Launched" from BBC Science Focus examines the most massive spacecraft to have flown in Earth's orbit and beyond.
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Top 10 Biggest Statues in the WorldThe article "Top 10 Biggest Statues in the World" from BBC Science Focus explores the tallest statues globally, ranging from the Statue of Unity in India to the Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako Park in Japan.
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6 Terrible Inventions That Killed Their CreatorsThe article "6 Terrible Inventions That Killed Their Creators" from BBC Science Focus recounts the tragic tales of inventors who died due to their own inventions. From Karel Soucek's shock-absorbent barrel to Henry Smolinski's flying car, these stories highlight the risks and dangers faced by those who push the boundaries of innovation.
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Mysterious Borg DNA Can Copy Genes From Other Cells!The article "Mysterious Borg DNA Can Copy Genes From Other Cells!" from BBC Science Focus explores the discovery of unique DNA entities. Found in wetland soil, these strands merge with archaeal host cells, enhancing their metabolism and gene capacity. Scientists believe Borgs could inspire CRISPR-like gene-editing tools and aid in combating climate change by boosting methane-eating microbes.
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Satellites in Orbit Can Now Be Hacked: Why That's Really Bad!The article "Satellites in Orbit Can Now Be Hacked: Why That's Really Bad!" from BBC Science Focus explains the growing concern of satellite cybersecurity and hacking. The article discusses potential hacking methods, the consequences of such attacks, and the current lack of global regulations to prevent them.