A small satellite with a solar sail could catch up with an interstellar object
When 'Oumuamua, the first interstellar object ever observed passing through the solar system, was discovered in 2017, it exhibited some unexpected properties that left astronomers scratching their heads. Its elongated shape, lack of a coma, and the f.....»»
Insect and spider biodiversity increases organic nutrient availability across ecosystems, large-scale study shows
Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals is not only becoming scarcer, but also poo.....»»
NASA begins new deployable solar array tech demo on Pathfinder spacecraft
NASA recently evaluated initial flight data and imagery from Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-4 (PTD-4), confirming proper checkout of the spacecraft's systems including its on-board electronics as well as the payload's support systems such as the.....»»
Google’s Pixel phones may finally catch up with the iPhone
New details about the Google Pixel 10's chipset have leaked. If accurate, future Pixel phones could be on par with the iPhone......»»
Get the teeny Dell OptiPlex Desktop PC while it’s $260 off
The Dell OptiPlex Desktop PC is the ideal tiny PC for your small home office. It's on sale now at Dell for $260 off......»»
Overheard: Celebrate milestones big and small to bring service shop together
"Every little thing can be celebrated — a good month [or] a troublesome car that finally leaves. Go out and buy some ice cream bars and say, 'Guys that Bronco's out of here, let's take a minute and celebrate.' When an employee goes through training.....»»
Simplified menus could reduce food waste and save cafes thousands
A new Australian study of small- to medium-sized cafes has found making small changes could prevent hundreds of tons of food waste while saving struggling businesses thousands of dollars......»»
China"s "Thousand Sails" joins Starlink as the latest mega-satellite constellation in orbit
With "Thousand Sails," China joins the race to fill up Low Earth Orbit with mega-satellite constellations......»»
SpaceX already gearing up for Starship’s sixth test flight
Following the first incredible catch of the Super Heavy on its fifth test flight, SpaceX is now prepping the sixth test of the most powerful rocket ever built......»»
Gardens prevent pollinators from starving when farmland nectar is scarce, study finds
Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered. This consistency means that even small patches of gardens in rural areas can sustain.....»»
Large Boeing Satellite Suddenly Explodes Into Pieces
Large Boeing Satellite Suddenly Explodes Into Pieces.....»»
Meet the winners of Nikon’s 2024 photomicrography contest
Nikon Small World photomicrography contest is an annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative. A stunning image of differentiated mouse brain tumor cells h.....»»
A Boeing-built satellite just exploded in orbit
A Boeing-built satellite just exploded in orbit.....»»
First details about Christopher Nolan’s mysterious new Tom Holland movie might’ve leaked
Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Tenet are some of Christopher Nolan’s movies that I keep rewatching. And I’ll buy a ticket to any … The post First details about Christopher Nolan’s mysterious new Tom Holl.....»»
Apple Intelligence to play catch-up to rivals across 2025
While some employees believe Apple is currently lagging behind rivals its Apple Intelligence development, the company expects to gain ground in 2025 by introducing new chips and new models.The rollout of Apple Intelligence promises a wealth of new an.....»»
Anticipating socio-technical tipping points to facilitate positive change
As global climate targets tighten, radical and disruptive changes are becoming inevitable. In this context, the concept of tipping points, by which small changes can trigger rapid systemic transformation, is attracting increasing attention in the soc.....»»
NOAA releases imagery from world"s first operational space-based coronagraph
NOAA today shared the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), a powerful solar telescope onboard the new GOES-19 satellite. CCOR-1, the world's first operational, space-based coronagraph, began observing the sun's corona, the faint outerm.....»»
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
On a warm late-summer evening, a small speedboat motored across a pea-green stretch of Lake Erie past a beach where a child sat splashing and a pair of newlyweds waded for a portrait photographer. On the sand, unseen or ignored, bright red signs warn.....»»
A Boeing-built satellite appears to have exploded in orbit
A satellite designed and built by Boeing appears to have exploded in orbit, for unknown reasons......»»
Scientists find evidence of hellish, volcanic moon orbiting a distant exoplanet
Scientists have not yet found direct evidence of a moon outside our solar system -- but they just found a hint of a hellish one......»»
Hands-on with the 2024 iPad mini: Spot the differences
A quick look at what’s new in Apple’s tiny tablet. The iPad mini is a niche product, that much is clear. But for those who want an extra-small tablet, the launch of the sixth-.....»»