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4 years ago

This hi-tech invention looks just like a Doctor Who villain

Beomni 1.0, a versatile robot, will be unveiled at CES 2022, designed to assist in care homes and perform various tasks.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

WATCH: Astronaut Shares Stunning iPhone Footage of Earthset' as Artemis Rounded Moon

Commander Reid Wiseman captured a rare Earthset behind the moon using his iPhone, marking a historic moment for humanity's view of space.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA

NASA's scientific projects face significant funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration, threatening future space exploration and discoveries.
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 hours ago

NASA's 2028 moon landing may be delayed because of lack of space suits, watchdog report warns

NASA's new space suit development for the 2028 moon landing is delayed and jeopardized due to reliance on private companies and outdated designs.
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fromTheregister
20 hours ago

NASA working on 'Big Bang' upgrade for Voyager probes

NASA is implementing a plan called 'The Big Bang' to extend the operational life of the Voyager probes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

WATCH: Astronaut Shares Stunning iPhone Footage of Earthset' as Artemis Rounded Moon

Commander Reid Wiseman captured a rare Earthset behind the moon using his iPhone, marking a historic moment for humanity's view of space.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA

NASA's scientific projects face significant funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration, threatening future space exploration and discoveries.
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3 hours ago
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin grounds New Glenn rocket after a bad engine put a satellite in the wrong orbit | Fortune

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58 minutes ago

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after orbital setback

FAA orders Blue Origin to investigate New Glenn rocket's upper stage failure after unsuccessful satellite deployment.
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fromFuturism
10 hours ago

Jeff Bezos' Space Company Just Screwed Up Very, Very Badly

Blue Origin successfully reused a rocket booster but failed to deliver a satellite to the correct orbit, highlighting challenges in competing with SpaceX.
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fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin's New Glenn mishap | TechCrunch

Blue Origin must investigate the New Glenn rocket's upper stage failure, delaying future launches and impacting its mission to deliver a satellite.
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin grounds New Glenn rocket after a bad engine put a satellite in the wrong orbit | Fortune

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fromMail Online
10 years ago

Mystery of the moon's 'horizon glow' solved

The mystery of the moon's eerie glow is solved by two phenomena linked to dust movements: sunrise dust storms and horizon brightening.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 hours ago

Astronauts' brains don't fully adapt to life in microgravity, new study finds

Microgravity affects astronauts' motor skills, balance, vision, heart shape, and brain position, highlighting the need for understanding these changes for future space exploration.
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fromFuturism
9 hours ago

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life Force Fades

NASA's Voyager 1 is shutting down its Low-energy Charge Particles experiment to conserve power and extend its operational life.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
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fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

"There are examples of balls that transfer high or low energy through all eras of play. There is no trend that suggests the magnitude of energy transfer is increasing or decreasing over time."
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fromTheregister
10 hours ago

Wee charge, neat idea: YouTuber builds DIY nuclear battery

DIY tritium nuclear batteries can be made with basic materials but produce minimal energy.
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fromEngadget
9 hours ago

The FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn rocket after failure to put payload in orbit

The FAA has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket following a mishap during its launch, initiating an investigation to ensure public safety.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Federal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. 'We haven't found anything alarming yet' | Fortune

Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated, 'A lot of the nuclear security scientists are in DOE. So yes, of course we are looking into this.' He confirmed that the investigation is part of a broader inquiry involving multiple government branches.
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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket

AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite launch was partially successful; the satellite was delivered to a lower orbit than expected, making it non-operational.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Earth gets brighter every year but progression is volatile, study finds

Earth's artificial light increased by 16% from 2014 to 2022, but some areas dimmed due to various factors including regulations and economic collapse.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Britain's worst-case space weather scenario laid bare

A solar superstorm could cause widespread electrical blackouts and disrupt critical electronic systems in the UK.
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fromFuturism
2 days ago

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.
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fromNature
6 days ago

Identifying the topographic signature of early Martian oceans - Nature

The geological boundaries on Mars suggest ancient ocean shorelines, but their interpretation is challenged by elevation deviations and alternative explanations.
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fromFuturism
2 days ago

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.
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fromNature
6 days ago

Identifying the topographic signature of early Martian oceans - Nature

The geological boundaries on Mars suggest ancient ocean shorelines, but their interpretation is challenged by elevation deviations and alternative explanations.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

NASA astronaut finds GOD after returning to Earth

Astronaut Reid Wiseman experienced profound emotions upon returning from space, particularly during a moment with a Navy chaplain.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.
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fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Artemis II pilot describes landing in Orion: "From intense to pure elation"

Victor Glover preferred the hands-on controls of the Orion spacecraft over the touchscreen controls of the Crew Dragon.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

Artemis II crew set a record by traveling 406,771 kilometers from Earth, the farthest any humans have gone in space.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

NASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the world

Artemis II marks the first human mission to the moon in over 50 years, showcasing significant achievements and challenges faced by the crew.
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fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The Dark Side of Artemis II? Pearl-Clutching Right-Wing Pundits | The Walrus

The Artemis II mission aims to establish a permanent lunar base and exploit moon resources, sparking significant controversy and debate.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.
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fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.
#space-exploration
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission its challenges and its joy | CBC News

Jeremy Hansen's long wait for a space mission culminated in a flight around the moon, showcasing the evolution of NASA's space program.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission its challenges and its joy | CBC News

Jeremy Hansen's long wait for a space mission culminated in a flight around the moon, showcasing the evolution of NASA's space program.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

ZGF Architects Nears Completion of Los Angeles Air and Space Center Housing Space Shuttle Endeavour

The new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, designed by ZGF Architects, is a 200,000-square-foot addition that will nearly double the Science Center's educational exhibit space.
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fromWIRED
3 days ago

How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They're Going?

Spaceships lack direct speed measurement methods, requiring physics-based techniques to determine velocity during space travel.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

ESA's ExoMars mission faced delays and changes due to geopolitical tensions, ultimately relying on NASA for the rover's launch and support.
fromWIRED
3 days ago

6,000 Meters Under the Pacific, Japan Seeks Independence From China on Rare Earths

The Minamitorishima operation, conducted with the scientific deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu, represents the world's first attempt to sample at such depths.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Every test at the US Army's mad science lab

Inside the Natick Soldier Systems Center, the US Army puts its own gear through extreme tests, including burning uniforms and freezing equipment, to ensure durability.
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fromFortune
5 days ago
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The Bezos-Musk space rivalry is shooting for the moon and the winner will not just dominate the cosmos-but the future of AI infrastructure | Fortune

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5 days ago
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The Starship V3 static fire everyone was waiting for just happened

SpaceX completed a full-duration static fire of 33 Raptor 3 engines, signaling the imminent launch of Starship V3.
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1 week ago
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Musk and Bezos' moon landers in 250-mile-high contest for NASA landing

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are competing for a NASA moon landing contract during the Artemis III mission.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

SpaceX's insane IPO valuation is based on a sci-fi tale

Elon Musk's plan for SpaceX's IPO and satellite network faces significant scientific and logistical challenges, according to experts.
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fromFortune
5 days ago

The Bezos-Musk space rivalry is shooting for the moon and the winner will not just dominate the cosmos-but the future of AI infrastructure | Fortune

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are competing to dominate lunar missions and AI infrastructure, with high stakes for future moon travel.
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fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

The Starship V3 static fire everyone was waiting for just happened

SpaceX completed a full-duration static fire of 33 Raptor 3 engines, signaling the imminent launch of Starship V3.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Musk and Bezos' moon landers in 250-mile-high contest for NASA landing

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are competing for a NASA moon landing contract during the Artemis III mission.
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fromBreaking Defense
6 days ago

White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

The Trump administration's new strategy aims to develop nuclear power for space, enabling sustained human presence on the moon and Mars.
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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

The race to Shackleton Crater is on-will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?

US and Chinese landers are set to operate near Shackleton Crater on the Moon later this year.
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fromNature
5 days ago
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Quantum computers take on health care: light-sensitive cancer drugs win US$2 million contest

A team won a $2-million prize for using quantum computing to develop light-sensitive cancer drugs, but no grand prize was awarded.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago
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China said it could break military encryption. DARPA built an AI to find out if that's true

Chinese researchers claim quantum computers could potentially unlock encrypted information, raising concerns for national security.
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fromNature
5 days ago

Quantum computers take on health care: light-sensitive cancer drugs win US$2 million contest

A team won a $2-million prize for using quantum computing to develop light-sensitive cancer drugs, but no grand prize was awarded.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

China said it could break military encryption. DARPA built an AI to find out if that's true

Chinese researchers claim quantum computers could potentially unlock encrypted information, raising concerns for national security.
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fromNature
6 days ago

Brain-machine interface reveals the origin of a widely used neural signal

High gamma activity in the brain's cortex is primarily generated by synchronized neuronal inputs, impacting the interpretation of neuroscientific studies.
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fromWIRED
5 days ago

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The United States aims to deploy nuclear reactors in orbit and on the moon by 2030 to enhance space capabilities.
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fromTheregister
5 days ago

Orbital datacenter startup admits launch economics don't fly

Orbital plans a 10,000-satellite neocloud, contingent on reduced launch costs and increased capacity from companies like SpaceX.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Fission impossible: Uncle Sam wants nuclear power in space

NASA has 30 days to kick off a program for a mid-power space reactor ready for launch by 2030. A lunar variant is required, as is an option for nuclear electric propulsion.
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
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6 days ago

Curiosities of Artemis 2: An astronaut plushie, a Wikipedia editor in space, and nods to covert advertising

The Artemis 2 mission marks a significant return to the Moon, showcasing milestones like increased female representation in STEM and unique social media moments.
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Curiosities of Artemis 2: An astronaut plushie, a Wikipedia editor in space, and nods to covert advertising

The Artemis 2 mission marks a significant return to the Moon, showcasing milestones like increased female representation in STEM and unique social media moments.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Space Force looks at moving "significant number" of launches from ULA to SpaceX

The Vulcan rocket's reliability issues will influence future Pentagon launch service procurement decisions.
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fromKqed
5 days ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
fromTNW | Next-Featured
5 days ago

Astroport and Vermeer collaborate on autonomous lunar construction machinery

The term 'Lunar Iron' refers to the class of heavy construction machinery required for lunar base development, including excavators, trenchers, and surface miners.
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fromwww.nature.com
6 days ago

Carbonyl swapping converts cyclic ketones to saturated heterocycles

A modular approach transforms cyclic ketones into diverse saturated heterocycles using a bis(aroylperoxy) ketal intermediate for carbonyl replacement.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

NASA's next Artemis mission pits SpaceX against Blue Origin in a race to the moon

Artemis III will feature competition between SpaceX and Blue Origin for lunar lander development, with a crewed moon landing now planned for Artemis IV in 2028.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: CAR-T-cell therapy keeps a trio of autoimmune diseases at bay

Engineered immune cells successfully treated a woman with three autoimmune diseases, resulting in no symptoms or medication needed after fourteen months.
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fromWIRED
6 days ago

Bremont Is Sending a Watch to the Moon's Surface

A Bremont watch will accompany the FLIP rover on a lunar mission, symbolizing timekeeping in extreme conditions.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Max Hodak's Science Corp. is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain | TechCrunch

Science Corporation is leading US human trials for a biohybrid brain-computer interface with Dr. Murat Günel as the scientific adviser.
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fromTNW | Health-Tech
6 days ago

Science Corp prepares first human brain sensor placement with Yale neurosurgeon

Science Corporation plans to implant a 520-electrode sensor on the brain's surface during surgeries, with trials expected to start in 2027.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Max Hodak's Science Corp. is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain | TechCrunch

Science Corporation is leading US human trials for a biohybrid brain-computer interface with Dr. Murat Günel as the scientific adviser.
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fromTNW | Health-Tech
6 days ago

Science Corp prepares first human brain sensor placement with Yale neurosurgeon

Science Corporation plans to implant a 520-electrode sensor on the brain's surface during surgeries, with trials expected to start in 2027.
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fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Physicists think they've resolved the proton size puzzle

Recent measurements confirm a smaller proton radius, resolving the long-standing proton radius puzzle and suggesting no new physics is needed.
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fromFast Company
6 days ago

Today is World Quantum Day. Here's why it matters more than you think

World Quantum Day raises awareness of quantum science and its transformative technologies annually on April 14.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

In the brain, objects seen and imagined follow the same neural path

"I can look at an object in the world around me, but I can also close my eyes and imagine the object," says Varun Wadia, highlighting the dual capability of visual perception and imagination.
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fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Free Talk: Exploring the Universe from Antarctica (Randall Museum)

The South Pole Observatory peers into the vastness of the Universe to address one of its most compelling questions: what happened immediately after the Big Bang? Exploiting uniquely favorable observing conditions, its instruments measure the cosmic microwave background with exceptional precision, placing stringent constraints on early-Universe physics.
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fromTheregister
6 days ago

Japanese rocket came unglued, causing mission fail

JAXA's analysis indicated that the manufacturing process for a component holding the satellite payload was flawed, primarily due to unexpected high temperatures that weakened the adhesive used.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world's most elaborate science experiments | TechCrunch

Inertia Enterprises burst onto the scene in February with a $450 million Series A, making it one of the best capitalized startups in the industry, aiming to bring laser-based fusion reactors to market.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Autonomous closed-loop framework for reproducible perovskite solar cells

An autonomous closed-loop framework integrates machine learning and automated manufacturing to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiency and discovery.
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fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Astronaut Emily Calandrelli's 'Cosmic' Connection to Reid Wiseman's Wife Carroll

Emily Calandrelli celebrates her newborn while navigating NICU challenges, feeling a cosmic connection to the Artemis II mission and a NICU nurse honored on the moon.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

New astronomy exhibit showcases early glass slides | Cornell Chronicle

The lantern slides are transparent photographs or paintings on glass plates designed to be projected onto a screen using an early slide projector. They were sitting in three plastic tubs in a Fuertes office.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

The number of natural science publications mentioning AI grew nearly 30-fold from 2010 to 2025, indicating rapid adoption by scientists.
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