A review of humanity"s planned expansion between the Earth and the moon
Between low Earth orbit and the moon, there is a region of space measuring 384,400 km (238,855 mi) wide known as Cislunar space. In the coming decades, multiple space agencies will send missions to this region to support the development of infrastruc.....»»
Seabed seismographs unlock mysteries of longest runout sediment flows
Durham University scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in marine geoscience, revealing unprecedented insights into the dynamics of Earth's longest runout sediment flows......»»
Canon MegaTank Pixma G4280 review: Too many compromises?
I reviewed Canon's MegaTank Pixma G4280, a low-cost inkjet tank printer that can also scan and make copies......»»
Southern states brace for water changes, report finds
Water is everywhere. It falls freely from the sky and flows across the earth. Humans are inextricably connected to water and to forests. Changes in land use, forest conditions, and climate affect water – with consequences for drinking water treatme.....»»
Rising desertification shows we can"t keep farming with fossil fuels
Three-quarters of Earth's land has become drier since 1990. Droughts come and go—more often and more extreme with the incessant rise of greenhouse gas emissions over the last three decades—but burning fossil fuels is transforming our blue planet......»»
Could the ESA"s PLATO mission find Earth 2.0?
Currently, 5,788 exoplanets have been confirmed in 4,326 star systems, while thousands more candidates await confirmation. So far, the vast majority of these planets have been gas giants (3,826) or Super-Earths (1,735), while only 210 have been "Eart.....»»
Early Earth"s oceans of magma may have accelerated the moon"s departure
The Earth and moon have been locked in a gravitational dance for billions of years. Each day, as the Earth turns, the moon tugs upon the oceans of the world, causing the rise and fall of tides. As a result, the Earth's day gets a little bit longer, a.....»»
Virgin Galactic eyes possible expansion into Italy
US space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced Thursday it is exploring the possibility of opening a new base in Italy, potentially bringing crewed launches to Europe for the first time......»»
Panasonic Z95A review: one of the top 5 TVs ever made
Superior sound and a certain something that can be described as Panasonic magic outweighs the built-in Amazon Fire OS, putting this is our top five TVs ever......»»
Intel Arc B580 review: A $249 RTX 4060 killer, one-and-a-half years later
Intel has solved the biggest problems with its Arc GPUs, but not the timing. Intel doesn't have a ton to show for its dedicated GPU efforts yet. After much anticipation, many dela.....»»
NASA"s Lucy spacecraft prepares for second Earth gravity assist
On Dec. 12, at 11:15 p.m. EST, NASA's Lucy spacecraft, currently in a two-year orbit around the sun, will skim Earth's atmosphere, passing only about 220 miles (360 kilometers) above the surface. This close flyby will result in a "gravity assist," pu.....»»
Intel Arc B580 review: a $249 Nvidia killer
Intel just kicked off the next generation of graphics cards with the Arc B580, and it's one heck of an introduction......»»
Shaping effective AI governance is about balancing innovation with humanity
In this Help Net Security interview, Ben de Bont, CISO at ServiceNow, discusses AI governance, focusing on how to foster innovation while ensuring responsible oversight. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between technologists, policymakers, an.....»»
Relive Orion’s historic homecoming exactly two years ago
The mission effectively marked the start of NASA's ambitious Artemis program, which plans to return astronauts to the moon by the end of this decade......»»
Eyes on the sun: Naked thallium-205 ion decay reveals history over millions of years
The sun, the essential engine that sustains life on Earth, generates its tremendous energy through the process of nuclear fusion. At the same time, it releases a continuous stream of neutrinos—particles that serve as messengers of its internal dyna.....»»
Skydance’s Behemoth review: ambitious VR adventure doesn’t quite stand tall
Skydance's Behemoth reaches high heights during its stunning boss battles, but can't keep that momentum up throughout its entire VR adventure......»»
Apple Intelligence second wave arrives today -- what you need to know
Apple's iOS 18.2 arrives on Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know about the update, it's features, and the latest Apple Intelligence expansion.Here's what's new in iOS 18.2.On Thursday, two weeks after the fourth developer beta, Apple deploye.....»»
Apple Pay now available in one more country following recent expansion
After rolling out Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates and Chile, Apple today also introduced Apple Pay in Egypt. The news was confirmed by Apple and comes after the company expanded its payment platform to Uruguay last week......»»
Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: fast, long-lasting, and affordable
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI leverages Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and an attractive price to create a fast, long-lasting laptop that's easy to recommend......»»
Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates
A few weeks after launching Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, Apple on Tuesday announced another expansion of the feature. As of today, merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can accept contactless payments directly on their iPhones, without.....»»
Micron’s $6B CHIPS funding should have more strings attached, critics say
Micron's NY fabs are the only CHIPS projects undergoing full environmental review. Micron Technology will receive more than $6.1 billion after the US Department of Commerce finali.....»»