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Left: two people standing near a mannequin with the device. Right: A mannequin with the device.
Researchers have launched a study to find a typical range for flatulence, which has been harder to measure than you might expect
The pink AirSpace logo is overlaid on an image of two black and white dogs wearing sunglasses and relaxing on a black airport tarmac relaxing
Today on AirSpace: it’s Canine Career Day! We discuss the surprisingly wide variety of airport dog jobs, and hear from a few lucky humans about their unique coworkers.
Hands and a cup of coffee
Two to three caffeinated cups a day may help keep the cognitive condition away
Chris Buck producing vaccine beer in a home
Blood tests revealed that the beverage elicited an immune response, according to preliminary research. But far more safety and efficacy testing would be needed before this vaccine could become available
a nurse puts a swab in a sample jar
While the method shows promise, some experts say that other self-collection devices are more readily available
Tow rock like material appearing to form together in space.
Planet collisions make for spectacular, heart‑pounding movie moments, the kind that send shockwaves across a theater. But how often do events that dramatic actually unfold in the real universe?
a submersible with coral in the foreground
For centuries, the deep sea remained elusive. Without a means to breath underwater or endure crushing pressures, scientists and explorers relied upon crude methods to survey the bottom of the sea—from the deck of a ship they dropped trawls and . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.