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2 days ago

The Person Most in Favor of Slashing NASA's Budget? That Would Be NASA's Leader

NASA's administrator supports significant budget cuts, contradicting expectations for agency growth and innovation.
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fromFuturism
22 hours ago

NASA Fires Up Futuristic Plasma Thruster Designed to Take Us to Mars

NASA is developing an electric thruster using lithium plasma to reduce reliance on chemical rockets for Mars missions.
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fromFuturism
20 hours ago

NASA's Moon Landing Schedule Slipping Horrendously Under Trump

NASA's Artemis program faces significant delays, with lunar landing attempts now pushed to at least late 2027 or beyond.
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

Artemis III aims for 'late 2027' for Earth orbit demo

NASA's Artemis III launch is set for late 2027, with plans to increase launch frequency and test lander interoperability before the 2028 landing.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Watch NASA test its new X-59 jet designed to go faster than the speed of sound

NASA's X-59 jet aims to enable quieter supersonic travel by reducing sonic booms to a thump similar to distant thunder.
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fromJezebel
2 days ago

The Person Most in Favor of Slashing NASA's Budget? That Would Be NASA's Leader

NASA's administrator supports significant budget cuts, contradicting expectations for agency growth and innovation.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

This NASA astronaut has spent years shaping the future of spaceflight. Now he's finally heading to orbit

Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut and SpaceX medical director, is set to launch to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Don't Look Now, But Mexico City is Sinking

"Mexico City is a well-known hot spot when it comes to subsidence, and images like this are just the beginning for NISAR," said science team member David Bekaert in a statement.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

US Marines are readying for a flood of new drones and the headaches that come with them

We've got young kids right now that are going out, and their sole job is to make sure that these things are keeping their charge.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago
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Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing human-rated lunar landers for NASA's Artemis missions, with a focus on interoperability and refueling capabilities.
fromTheregister
5 days ago
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SpaceX dusts off Falcon Heavy for first flight in 18 months

SpaceX is launching the Falcon Heavy rocket to deploy the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite, marking a busy period for the vehicle.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

An Out of Control SpaceX Rocket Is Going to Smash Into Moon, Astronomer Says

A SpaceX Falcon rocket's upper stage will crash into the Moon, highlighting concerns about space debris management.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

A SpaceX rocket booster is on track to hit the moon at several times the speed of sound

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to collide with the moon in August, highlighting the risks of space debris.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing human-rated lunar landers for NASA's Artemis missions, with a focus on interoperability and refueling capabilities.
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fromTheregister
5 days ago

SpaceX dusts off Falcon Heavy for first flight in 18 months

SpaceX is launching the Falcon Heavy rocket to deploy the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite, marking a busy period for the vehicle.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

What is the Kardashev scale, and why does Elon Musk talk about it so much?

Humanity's future in space is uncertain despite advancements in technology and plans for moon bases by countries and private companies.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

The fruit fly cancer researcher who built his first prototype out of lollipop sticks and straws | Fortune

Fruit flies are a powerful model for studying cancer due to their genetic similarities to humans.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago
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Artemis II broke Fred Haise's distance record, but he is happy to pass it on

Artemis II set a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth at 252,756 miles.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
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NASA's Artemis II was a major successso why couldn't the crew flush the toilet?

The Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated advanced technology but faced a toilet malfunction due to a clogged urine vent line.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We are preparing to transform the moon and Mars. The public must have a say in this future | Ben Bramble

Artemis II marks a significant step towards establishing a permanent human presence on the moon, yet lacks public deliberation on its implications.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories

Artemis II successfully tested systems for future crewed lunar missions, with the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket performing well despite some issues with the toilet system.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Artemis II broke Fred Haise's distance record, but he is happy to pass it on

Artemis II set a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth at 252,756 miles.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

NASA's Artemis II was a major successso why couldn't the crew flush the toilet?

The Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated advanced technology but faced a toilet malfunction due to a clogged urine vent line.
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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Rocket Report: Falcon Heavy is back; Russia's Soyuz-5 finally debuts

Two launches added 61 satellites to Amazon's Leo broadband network, while the US Space Force announced 12 companies developing Space-Based Interceptors for defense.
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fromTheregister
2 days ago

Piece of SpaceX rocket to hit Moon, says astronomy code dev

A Falcon 9 upper stage is predicted to impact the Moon on August 5, traveling at over 5,400 miles per hour.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

A Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon this summer at seven times the speed of sound

A Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage is expected to impact the Moon on August 5, 2025, likely on its near side.
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fromTheregister
2 days ago

Piece of SpaceX rocket to hit Moon, says astronomy code dev

A Falcon 9 upper stage is predicted to impact the Moon on August 5, traveling at over 5,400 miles per hour.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

A Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon this summer at seven times the speed of sound

A Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage is expected to impact the Moon on August 5, 2025, likely on its near side.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Building useful quantum computers 'in our direct line of sight' - Harvard Gazette

The rapid development of quantum computing has led to the creation of startups, indicating faster technological advancement than previously anticipated.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Cisco advances path to quantum network with universal switch | Computer Weekly

Cisco has introduced the Universal Quantum Switch to connect diverse quantum systems, aiming to advance quantum networking for future applications.
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fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Cisco builds quantum stack: Universal Quantum Switch is missing link

Cisco is developing a Universal Quantum Switch to interconnect quantum computers, addressing challenges in quantum computing's scalability and standardization.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Building useful quantum computers 'in our direct line of sight' - Harvard Gazette

The rapid development of quantum computing has led to the creation of startups, indicating faster technological advancement than previously anticipated.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Cisco advances path to quantum network with universal switch | Computer Weekly

Cisco has introduced the Universal Quantum Switch to connect diverse quantum systems, aiming to advance quantum networking for future applications.
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fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Cisco builds quantum stack: Universal Quantum Switch is missing link

Cisco is developing a Universal Quantum Switch to interconnect quantum computers, addressing challenges in quantum computing's scalability and standardization.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The US Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic missile could soon be deployed. Here's what it does.

The US Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic missile could be deployed in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Mars and back in 153 days! Scientists find a SHORTCUT to Red Planet

A new study suggests a potential 153-day round trip to Mars using a shortcut during the 2031 Mars opposition.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Earthquake swarm strikes near Area 51 sparking fears of secret testing

Seventeen earthquakes, including a 4.4 magnitude quake, occurred near Area 51, raising speculation about potential underground testing.
#military-technology
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Secret Pentagon project to merge soldiers and machines exposed

The US military is developing brain-computer interfaces for direct control of drones and weapons without surgery.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

A key weapon in America's 'Golden Dome' defense shield is taking shape

The U.S. is developing a high-energy laser weapon system to enhance missile defense capabilities against cruise missiles.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Secret Pentagon project to merge soldiers and machines exposed

The US military is developing brain-computer interfaces for direct control of drones and weapons without surgery.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

A key weapon in America's 'Golden Dome' defense shield is taking shape

The U.S. is developing a high-energy laser weapon system to enhance missile defense capabilities against cruise missiles.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Rendlesham Forest mystery: It's the perfect storm of a UFO case'

Nick Pope's research suggests that 5-10% of UFO sightings defy conventional explanations and may indicate extraterrestrial craft.
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fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Researchers try to cut the genetic code from 20 to 19 amino acids

AI tools enabled the engineering of a ribosome that functions with one less essential amino acid, isoleucine.
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fromFuturism
2 days ago

There's a Hidden Shortcut to Mars, Scientific Paper Finds

A new study suggests a route to Mars could reduce travel time to 153 days using asteroid trajectories.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz is a data problem, not just a military one | Fortune

The Strait of Hormuz has become a critical point of global disruption, with commercial traffic severely impacted by recent military actions.
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fromNature
3 days ago

All life runs on 20 amino acids. These cells run key machinery on just 19

Scientists have engineered bacteria to function with only 19 amino acids, offering insights into life's building blocks and potential for advanced cellular capabilities.
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fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

FCC boosts satellite broadband capacity, encourages GSO-NGSO spectrum sharing

NGSO satellite constellations have surpassed outdated regulations, prompting the FCC to update rules for better coordination and increased broadband capacity.
fromNature
3 days ago

Scientists to return to Fukushima - this time to study disaster recovery

Building the institute provides an opportunity for scientists to engage with the local community and get young people interested in radiation and environmental sciences.
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#blue-origin
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Rocket Report: Artemis III rocket getting ready; SpaceX is now an AI company

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a successful launch but lost an orbital payload due to an upper stage failure.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Rocket Report: Artemis III rocket getting ready; SpaceX is now an AI company

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a successful launch but lost an orbital payload due to an upper stage failure.
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fromwww.nature.com
3 days ago

Continuously graded-doped SnO2 for efficient nip perovskite solar cells

A graded n+/n-doped SnO2 ETL improves efficiency in nip perovskite solar cells by minimizing band offset and enhancing electron extraction.
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fromFuturism
3 days ago

Head of NASA Calls for Pluto to Be Made a Planet Again

Jared Isaacman advocates for Pluto's reclassification as a planet, seeking to revisit the debate settled by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.
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fromBig Think
3 days ago

ABRACADABRA, HEART, and FART: The hidden costs of scientists' obsession with acronyms

Most psychological studies are biased towards WEIRD populations, leading to a skewed understanding of global behavior.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center

The largest section of the rocket for the Artemis III mission arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida, on Monday, according to NASA. The 212-foot-long Space Launch System (SLS) core stage was manufactured at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans before traveling 900 miles aboard a barge to the space center, where the complete assembly will take place.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

When Robots Have Their ChatGPT Moment, Remember These Pincers

Eka's robots exhibit lifelike movements and dexterity, showcasing advanced capabilities in handling objects like light bulbs and various knickknacks.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

Robotics scientists in Switzerland are advancing robots' ability to perform complex tasks through new adaptive learning methods.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

When Robots Have Their ChatGPT Moment, Remember These Pincers

Eka's robots exhibit lifelike movements and dexterity, showcasing advanced capabilities in handling objects like light bulbs and various knickknacks.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

Robotics scientists in Switzerland are advancing robots' ability to perform complex tasks through new adaptive learning methods.
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fromNature
4 days ago

Do octopus brains work like humans' - or is there another way to be smart?

Cephalopods possess unique features and high intelligence, making them valuable for neuroscience research on brain function.
fromNature
4 days ago

Recycling of spin-triplet excitons in organic photovoltaics - Nature

Non-geminate recombination in organic photovoltaics forms low-energy spin-triplet excitons that result in irreversible, non-radiative relaxations. This study shows that T1 excitons can be redissociated through the interfacial charge-transfer state to form free carriers.
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fromCornell Chronicle
4 days ago

Ralph, Schlom elected to National Academy of Sciences | Cornell Chronicle

Ralph's research focuses on the electronic, magnetic and optical properties of nanometer-scale samples, particularly revealing the 'spin-transfer torque effect' which manipulates magnetic orientation.
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fromNature
5 days ago

Data centres are controversial: will launching them into space help?

Companies are planning to launch data centres into space to address environmental concerns associated with Earth-based facilities.
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fromBig Think
5 days ago

The challenge of celebrating Artemis II as NASA cuts loom

Humanity returned to the Moon in 2026 after 54 years, achieving unprecedented exploration and inspiring future endeavors despite severe funding cuts to scientific organizations.
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fromNature
5 days ago

Space diplomacy: bridging the operating gaps between myriad missions

Increased space activity requires coordinated efforts to prevent fragmentation and manage risks associated with orbital congestion and resource extraction.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

New video shows a next-gen ring of fire' rocket engine hit a major milestone

The promise of RDREs is that they can move a spacecraft faster and more efficiently, allowing them to carry heavier payloads and travel farther distances than conventional rockets.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Fusion energy could soon be joining the U.S. power grid

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is looking to join a power grid operated by PJM Interconnection, which provides 182,000 megawatts of power to over 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C.
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fromNature
6 days ago

Mitochondria can spawn new 'organelles' - hinting at how modern cells evolved

Mitochondria can form new organelles during parasite infection, aiding the parasite's proliferation.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Neanderthal brains measure up to ours-literally

The results suggest that there's more variation in brain size among modern people than between Neanderthals and Pleistocene Homo sapiens. And because brain size is actually a terrible way to predict cognitive capability, Neanderthals could have been a lot more like us than some previous studies have claimed.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Video Shows NASA Astronaut Struggling to Walk After Journey Around the Moon

Prolonged microgravity exposure causes various health issues for astronauts, including balance problems upon returning to Earth's gravity.
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fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

China Startup Secures $8.4B in Credit Lines for Orbital Data Center Push

China is developing space-based data centers to alleviate pressure on Earth-bound computing infrastructure due to rising AI and cloud demand.
fromTNW | Meta
5 days ago
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Meta signs a deal to beam solar energy from space to its AI data centres

Overview's satellites will beam solar energy to Earth, extending solar farm output through the night without new infrastructure.
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fromNews Center
5 days ago

Printed Neurons Communicate With Living Brain Cells - News Center

Artificial neurons can communicate with real brain cells, paving the way for energy-efficient computing and advanced brain-machine interfaces.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The Pentagon is putting industry on a key 'Golden Dome' weapon that military leaders have said might ultimately be too expensive

The combined award value is up to $3.2 billion, and the industry partners selected include big names like Anduril, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman, along with firms such as Booz Allen Hamilton and Turion Space Corp.
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fromTheregister
5 days ago

Boeing's autonomous Navy refueling drone takes flight

The MQ-25A is the most complex autonomous system ever developed for the carrier environment, and this historic achievement advances us closer to safely integrating the Stingray into the carrier air wing.
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fromTheregister
5 days ago

Golden Dome gets $3.2BN of contractors and an AI sprinkle

The US Space Force awarded contracts worth up to $3.2 billion for space-based interceptors under the Golden Dome program to eleven companies.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

The Navy just tested its new $209 million Stingray refueling drone

The MQ-25A Stingray is the Navy's first carrier-based unmanned aircraft, designed to extend the operational reach of crewed fighters and aircraft.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The tortoise and the hare: will China beat the US in the race back to the moon?

The US and China are in a space race to establish lunar bases and claim resources, with China potentially having the upper hand.
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fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why aircraft carriers are the best (and worst) place for laser weapons

The USS George HW Bush successfully tested a high-energy laser weapon, marking a significant advancement in naval directed energy capabilities.
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fromMail Online
6 days ago

Ex-CIA psychic spy claims humans can tap 'infinite consciousness'

Every person has the hidden ability to tap into the infinite consciousness of the universe.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Pluripotent Ocean of Emerging AI

Human attachments to language model chatbots mirror the uncanny experiences of scientists with the ocean on Solaris, leading to psychological consequences.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists Say They've Tested a Way to Get to Alpha Centauri in Just 20 Years

Lasers may enable spacecraft to reach Alpha Centauri in about 20 years, significantly reducing travel time compared to current methods.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC approves AST SpaceMobile for supplemental coverage from space

Today marks an important step, as we continue scaling our network and moving closer to commercial service. We are accelerating deployment of our constellation, advancing integration with leading mobile network operators, and preparing to deliver seamless, space-based cellular broadband directly to everyday smartphones, bringing us closer to connecting people everywhere.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

Ask Ethan: What's the biggest misconception in astronomy?

When that new knowledge arrives, we inevitably attempt to integrate it into our pre-existing framework, and that isn't always a smooth process. Sometimes, our foundation is riddled with misconceptions, misunderstandings, or prior teaching that were outright wrong; we have to correct and 'unlearn' those ways of thinking before we can progress.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

AI-Designed Drugs by a DeepMind Spinoff Are Headed to Human Trials

"We're gearing up to go into the clinic," Isomorphic Labs president Max Jaderberg said on April 16 at WIRED Health in London. "It's going to be a very exciting moment as we go into clinical trials and start seeing the efficacy of these molecules."
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fromNature
1 week ago

From bats at dusk to asteroid quests: Books in brief

We do not cast our eyes upwards as often as our great-grandparents did, instead looking down at our smartphones' glow. Living on a narrowboat pushes me to learn from looking up.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Cosmic-ray detection heralds era of mega-observatories for neutrinos

Radio sensors at the South Pole can detect ultra-high-energy neutrinos using radio waves in ice.
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fromNature
1 week ago

We need to talk about failure in science

Failure is an integral part of scientific research, yet it is often overlooked in discussions and funding structures.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Solid-state battery discoveries could improve energy storage

Solid-state batteries may revolutionize energy storage, but cracking in ceramic electrolytes poses a significant challenge to their commercial viability.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

Russia is deploying operational anti-satellite weapons targeting US satellites in low-Earth orbit.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Newly Deciphered Sabotage Malware May Have Targeted Iran's Nuclear Program-and Predates Stuxnet

Fast16 was designed to carry out the most subtle form of sabotage ever seen in an in-the-wild malware tool. By automatically spreading across networks and then silently manipulating computation processes, it can alter the results of software applications that perform high-precision mathematical calculations.
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fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Cisco redefines routing for quantum networks

Ramana Kompella explained that traditional routing methods such as TCP/IP are not suitable for quantum networks because they rely on classical physics. Quantum networks utilize entanglement, where endpoints are connected using entangled photon pairs, allowing for instantaneous information transfer once entanglement is established.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

Elon Musk, SpaceX, and the rise of "sovereignty as a service"

Musk's approach to regulation involved challenging laws to gain authority, leading SpaceX to dominate the launch market with minimal government oversight.
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fromTNW | Next-Featured
1 week ago

Pentagon selects three microreactor companies for Air Force bases as military nuclear programme advances toward 2030

The Pentagon has selected three companies for its Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations program to deploy microreactors at military bases by 2030.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

US Air Force names firms to power its bases with mini nukes

The US Air Force is pursuing nuclear microreactor projects to enhance energy resilience at three installations.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Researchers get carbon nanotube wiring to conduct more like copper

Carbon nanotubes come in various forms, including single-walled and multi-walled types. Single-walled nanotubes can be visualized as a rolled-up sheet of graphene, while multi-walled nanotubes consist of multiple layers wrapped around a core. The metallic form of these nanotubes offers minimal resistance to electron flow, but the majority of electrons are bound in chemical bonds, limiting their availability for current conduction.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Field re-entrant superconductivity in Eu-doped infinite-layer nickelates

Eu-doped infinite-layer nickelate exhibits a magnetic-field-induced re-entrant superconducting phase, confirming its superconducting nature across various conditions.
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