Kenya Launches its First Operational Satellite into Space, Space X & New Mexico Researchers Develop Taxidermy Device 

Kenya Launches its First Operational Satellite into Space

Kenya has launched its first operational satellite into space. The country has become the eighth African nation to launch a satellite into space. The satellite was launched into orbit by a Japanese H-2A rocket from the Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan. The satellite, called the Kenya Space Agency’s (KSA) Earth Observation Satellite, will monitor weather patterns, as well as agriculture, and will provide mapping and navigation services.

Space X Successfully Launches Falcon 9 Rocket with 60 Starlink Satellites

Space X has successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink satellites. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral in Florida. It was the 23rd Starlink mission and brought the total number of satellites in the Starlink constellation to over 1,400. The Starlink satellites aim to provide high-speed internet to remote areas around the world.

New Mexico Researchers Develop Taxidermy Device

Researchers at the University of New Mexico have developed a device that can quickly and easily create taxidermy mounts. The device, called a Dermestidarium, uses beetles to clean animal carcasses and prepare them for mounting. The beetles eat the flesh from the bones, leaving them clean and ready for display. The process takes about a week, compared to traditional methods which can take several months.

EU Commits €304 Million to Boost Clean Energy Innovation

The European Union (EU) has committed €304 million to boost clean energy innovation. The funds will support projects that focus on energy storage, renewable energy, and carbon capture and storage. The aim is to help the EU meet its target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The funding will be provided through the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program.

Study Finds a Link Between Gut Microbes and Personality

A study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego has found a link between gut microbes and personality. The study involved 655 people who provided faecal samples and completed a personality assessment. The researchers found that people who had higher levels of certain gut microbes were more likely to be extroverted and open to new experiences. The study suggests that the microbiome may play a role in shaping personality.

Conclusion

The above Science News highlights some of the latest advancements in science and technology. Kenya's launch of its first operational satellite is a significant milestone for the country and will help it monitor weather patterns and agriculture. Space X's successful launch of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink satellites will help provide high-speed internet to remote areas around the world. The device developed by New Mexico researchers called a Dermestidarium, can quickly and easily create taxidermy mounts using beetles. The EU's commitment of €304 million to boost clean energy innovation will help it become carbon neutral by 2050. Finally, the study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, has found a link between gut microbes and personality, providing insights into the role of the microbiome in shaping personality.