Private German rocket makes history, reaches orbit from European soil
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How much clearcutting can nature sustain? A study determines the ecological limit for boreal forest birds
A study led by the University of Jyväskylä in Finland evaluated, for the first time, an ecological threshold for the amount of clearcutting in boreal forests.
Finite time blowup for an averaged three-dimensional Navier-Stokes equation
- Researchers publish paper on finite time blowup for modified Navier-Stokes equation
- Modified equations allow solutions to become unbounded in finite time
- New averaged bilinear operator demonstrates blowup in finite time
German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race
Five satellites ride a German startup rocket from Arctic Norway as Europe pushes for homegrown launch capability.
Raumfahrt: Deutsche Isar-Aerospace-Rakete erfolgreich ins All gestartet
Beim ersten Versuch stürzte sie nach 30 Sekunden ins Meer – dieses Mal hat es geklappt. Isar Aerospace schreibt Geschichte seiner Trägerrakete.
The World Now Has More Seniors Than Young People - for the First Time In History
"There are now more seniors in the world than young children," reports the International Business Times, citing a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau report.
- For the first time, seniors outnumber young people globally
- Population aged 65+ projected to double by 2060
- Young population (0-19) expected to remain stable