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Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

This immutable Linux distro has a killer tool that sets it apart - and makes ditching Windows easy

Aurora is an immutable Fedora-based desktop delivering Flatpak-focused apps, KDE Plasma, atomic updates, sensible defaults, and expanded hardware support.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

An explosion 92 million miles away just grounded Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket

Powerful coronal mass ejections produced widespread auroras and are expected to trigger a possible G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm with a slight G5 risk.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Heavy solar storms could trigger northern lights and more, according to NOAA

Space weather forecasters issued an alert on Tuesday for incoming severe solar storms that could produce colorful northern lights and temporarily disrupt communications.In the past few days, the sun has burped out several bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that could reach Earth Tuesday night and early Wednesday. The potential severe geomagnetic storms could disrupt radio and GPS communications, according to forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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fromWIRED
1 year ago

What Causes the Northern Lights?

Strong solar wind during the solar cycle peak is producing unusually widespread auroras and intensified space weather effects likely to continue into 2026.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

The Northern Lights Might Be Visible in the United States Tonight and Tomorrow

A strong solar eruption and associated CMEs could produce visible northern lights across much of the continental United States, peaking the nights of November 11–12.
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UK news
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Aurora will shine across the UK tonight as a solar storm strikes Earth

The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the UK due to a solar storm.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Former Google driverless car pioneer says his prediction about self-driving cars has finally come true

fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Toronto startup

Aurora co-founder Sterling Anderson is leaving the self-driving truck startup | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Former Google driverless car pioneer says his prediction about self-driving cars has finally come true

fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Toronto startup

Aurora co-founder Sterling Anderson is leaving the self-driving truck startup | TechCrunch

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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

November Has 6 Major Night Sky Events Including the Brightest Supermoon of the Year, Shooting Stars, and Vivid Auroras-Here's When to See Them All

From the beginning of northern lights season to a handful of comets, autumn has been excellent for North American stargazers. The fun will continue into November, with Comet Lemmon continuing to shine after sunset early in the month. Keep an eye on the aurora this November, too. The lights are expected to be exceptionally vivid this fall into winter; visit these aurora getaways to spot them. This is all on top of myriad other interstellar marvels on the horizon, including multiple meteor showers
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Major solar storm bringing Northern Lights and power outages in HOURS

A 'cannibal' solar storm may produce widespread auroras and could disrupt power grids, radio, GPS, and satellites, with possible G3 (and slight G4) intensity.
London music
fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

7 Must-see Astro Events in the Night Sky You Won't Want to Miss This June

June features exciting celestial events, including a moon covering Mars and various planet pairings, viewable from city limits.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 months ago

Trucking Company Deploys Self-Driving 18-Wheeler Where Human Employee Can Chill Out and Watch YouTube Videos in the Back as It Bombs Down the Highway

Aurora's driverless trucks made their first fully autonomous delivery without human oversight, marking a significant step in autonomous vehicle technology.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Google's Gemini is coming to your car, chaos comes for Luminar, and the Amazonification of Uber 2.0 | TechCrunch

Sterling Anderson has transitioned to General Motors as chief product officer, overseeing all vehicle products, following his resignation from Aurora.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla denied 'Robotaxi' trademark, Aurora loses a co-founder, and tariffs start to take a toll | TechCrunch

Aurora's co-founder Sterling Anderson resigns, signaling a leadership shift as the company prepares for expansion in autonomous trucking.
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