Launching under the European Space Agency’s Moonlight initiative, the Lunar Pathfinder mission lays the foundations for communication and navigation services for future lunar missions. Aboard the Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft is a test version of the NaviMoon satellite navigation (satnav) receiver, which will hopefully provide accurate positioning for the Moon’s near side, far side, orbit, and poles, making it the furthest a satnav system has ever gone. If it’s successful, future lunar missions could navigate themselves to the Moon without help from mission control. Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
