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Listen here on your chosen podcast platform. Health experts are warning that the number of E.coli cases is ‘likely to increase’ due to an outbreak linked to a ‘nationally distributed food product’ – and dozens have already been hospitalized. Cath Rees, professor of microbiology at the University of Nottingham’s School of Biosciences, tells Tech & … Read more

How environmentally friendly is SpaceX’s spaceship?

When the 50-meter-high upper stage of the SpaceX spaceship crashed into the Indian Ocean last week during its third test flight, environmentally conscious observers wondered whether the stainless steel vehicle, which may have contained hundreds of pounds of residual fuel, could endanger marine life . The good news is: not really. Starship uses one of … Read more

The rocket eventually flew into space without exploding, but SpaceX lost it on its return

Spaceship launches from SpaceX’s launch pad in South Texas.SpaceX via X SpaceX has successfully launched the world’s tallest and most powerful rocket into space for the first time. But Starship lost communication with SpaceX during its return to the Indian Ocean. NASA wants Starship to land astronauts on the moon. Elon Musk wants it to … Read more

SpaceX wants to expand the Starship launch site with a land swap in Texas

SpaceX wants to conduct a land swap in Texas to “expand its operating footprint around its launch facilities” for its massive new Starship rocket, the state said. SpaceX plans to donate 477 acres (193 hectares) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department near the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, just north of Boca Chica on … Read more

The most powerful rocket ever built simply went further than it had ever gone and then was lost

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. SpaceX’s massive space rocket system, Starship, lifted off safely Saturday morning, but ended prematurely with an explosion and loss of signal. The Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft successfully separated after launch, as the … Read more

SpaceX’s second launch test looks amazing in these stunning photos and videos

SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket, the most powerful rocket on Earth, on its second test flight this weekend, and while the vehicle may have met an explosive end, its flight is absolutely astonishing to watch. Stunning photos and videos from SpaceX, Space.com, news reports and the public show the sheer spectacle of Starship’s second test … Read more

The most powerful rocket ever built simply went further than it had ever gone and then was lost

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. SpaceX’s massive space rocket system, Starship, lifted off safely Saturday morning, but ended prematurely with an explosion and loss of signal. The Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft successfully separated after launch, as the … Read more