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What Happens to the Human Body in Space?
In the largest study of its kind, scientists are coming closer to understanding exactly how space affects the human body.
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Why the Human Brain Is So Good at Detecting Patterns (Article)
“Over centuries of evolution, humans’ pattern recognition skills determined natural selection. Hunters skilled at spotting prey and predator and telling poisonous plants from healthy ones offered them a better chance of survival than those blind to the patterns. It enabled the survivors to pass on those pattern-friendly genes to future generations.” (Neil deGrasse Tyson, 2015)…
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The world is poorly designed. But copying nature helps.
Biomimicry design, explained with 99% Invisible.
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Why trash in space is a major problem with no clear fix (Article)
There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly 100 bags of human waste – and with countries around the globe traveling to the Moon, there’s going to be a lot more, both on the lunar surface and in Earth’s orbit. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/analysis-why-trash-in-space-is-a-major-problem-with-no-clear-fix
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The Importance of Human Space Exploration
Is the idea of humans venturing into space a frivolous waste of time and resources? No! It’s about more than just sending people into space. It’s about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and using that knowledge to improve life on Earth. From developing new technologies that solve problems on Earth, to inspiring future generations…
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What is Sustainability?
Sustainability is an ideal. Its principles reinforce that everything you do has consequences, even when they’re hidden from view. Its worldview imbues you, as either a consumer or producer, with a clear, undeniable sense of responsibility. It gives you a role—to change how you think, what you make, and what you buy—and confirms that your…
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The Sustainable Development Goals: 17 Goals to Transform Our World
In September 2015 the United Nations made history – 193 member states unanimously adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): seventeen goals that the world aspires to achieve by 2030. These goals aim to economically develop the world in a way that eliminates poverty, respects planetary boundaries and leaves no one behind. The international community agreed…
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Understanding the Dimensions of Sustainable Development
The 2030 Agenda and its 17 Goals for Sustainable Development are an ambitious commitment of the world community to ensure sustained and economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. At the heart of the Agenda are 5 critical components: People, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership & Planet. Learn more about the dimensions of the 2030 Agenda in…
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Space Supporting the Sustainability Development Goals (Resource)
The importance of the role of space applications such as Earth Observation (EO) and geolocation (provided by Global Navigation Satellite Systems known as GNSS) in supporting the achievement of the development goals is recognized by the United Nations (see General Assembly resolution A/RES/70/1: Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ). However, the…
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Origins of the Universe 101 | National Geographic (video)
How old is the universe, and how did it begin? Throughout history, countless myths and scientific theories have tried to explain the universe’s origins. The most widely accepted explanation is the big bang theory. Learn about the explosion that started it all and how the universe grew from the size of an atom to encompass…
