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2 hours ago

'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX | Fortune

At least 11 scientists linked to NASA and defense programs are dead or missing, raising national security concerns.
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fromMail Online
26 minutes ago

Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?

NASA's Hubble telescope captured a stunning image of the Trifid Nebula, resembling a cosmic sea slug, showcasing star formation 5,000 light-years away.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 hours ago

Mathematicians found out why waiting for the elevator takes forever

Elevators in tall buildings often go in the opposite direction of the desired floor, as observed by physicists George Gamow and Marvin Stern.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

FBI probes missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

The FBI is investigating the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive research, raising national security concerns.
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fromFuturism
7 hours ago
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Guess What This Creepy Underwater Thing Is That Was Photographed by US Navy Divers for NASA

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fromMail Online
2 days 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
1 day 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space suit development for the 2028 moon landing is delayed and jeopardized due to reliance on private companies and outdated designs.
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fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Guess What This Creepy Underwater Thing Is That Was Photographed by US Navy Divers for NASA

The Artemis 2 Orion capsule's heat shield successfully protected astronauts during reentry, showing improvements over the Artemis 1 mission.
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fromMail Online
18 hours ago

NASA's return of humans to the Moon in 2028 faces alarming setback

NASA's plan to land humans on the Moon by 2028 faces delays due to issues with next-generation spacesuit development.
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fromTheregister
19 hours ago

NASA may not have new spacesuits in time for Moon landing

NASA's next-gen spacesuits may not be ready for the 2028 Artemis III Moon landing due to unrealistic deadlines and contract issues.
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fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time?

NASA is focusing on lunar lander readiness and spacesuit development for the upcoming Moon missions.
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fromMail Online
2 days 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
1 day 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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fromFortune
6 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

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.
fromTESLARATI
6 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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fromThe Verge
9 hours ago

The SpaceX IPO is a trillion-dollar gamble on the future of space

SpaceX's IPO presents a controversial investment opportunity amid debates on the profitability of space ventures and the high costs associated with space exploration.
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fromFast Company
5 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
6 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
6 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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fromNature
1 day ago

Daily briefing: Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance

B cells support muscle function during exercise by influencing glutamate levels, impacting strength and endurance in mice.
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fromFuturism
6 hours ago
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Jeff Bezos' Botched Space Launch Was So Bad It Could Threaten NASA's Entire Moon Program

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fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Jeff Bezos' Botched Space Launch Was So Bad It Could Threaten NASA's Entire Moon Program

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failure jeopardizes NASA's Artemis program and could delay Moon landing plans.
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fromTheregister
9 hours ago

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn, probes satellite mishap

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a mishap, resulting in a failed satellite deployment and triggering an FAA investigation.
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fromwww.dw.com
20 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 hours ago

What if time were reversed? Physicists show how time could flow backward on a quantum scale

New research suggests reversing time in quantum systems, potentially addressing information loss in quantum computers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.
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fromFuturism
3 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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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.
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fromFuturism
3 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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fromCornell Chronicle
22 hours ago

Cornell physicist shares in 2026 Breakthrough Prize | Cornell Chronicle

Lawrence Gibbons received the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for his work on muon g-2 collaborations, enhancing understanding of particle physics.
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fromMail Online
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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fromFuturism
5 hours ago

Concern Grows That AI Is Damaging Users' Cognitive Abilities

Using ChatGPT for writing tasks may impair cognitive skills and creativity in students.
fromFast Company
12 hours ago

You could see up to 20 shooting stars an hour this week-if you know when to look

The Lyrid shower is among the oldest recorded meteor showers, dating back as far as 2,700 years. The meteor shower is visible when Earth travels through the path of Comet Thatcher, rendering a trail of the comet's remnants visible to skywatchers.
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fromBreaking Defense
1 week 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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fromBreaking Defense
1 week 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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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
1 day 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
1 day 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
23 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
3 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
3 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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fromMail Online
4 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
1 week 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
6 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
1 week 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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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fromArs Technica
5 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

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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
1 week 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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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fromArs Technica
6 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
6 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
6 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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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