Aeolus reentry: The breakdown
After a remarkable life in orbit, Aeolus is out of fuel and out of time—it's returning to Earth this week. Planned and built before any regulations were put in place on "end-of-life" disposal, the Earth explorer was designed to naturally return thr.....»»
Which "Fall of the House of Usher" episode is based on which Poe short story?
Which Poe short stories inspired each "The Fall of the House of Usher" episode? A breakdown of the Netflix series. As you've probably already noticed, Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher is jam-packed full of Edgar Allen Poe referenc.....»»
Scientists reveal intricate mechanisms cells use to build protein destruction signals
Within the intricate molecular landscape inside of a cell, the orchestration of proteins demands precise control to avoid disease. While some proteins must be synthesized at specific times, others require timely breakdown and recycling. Protein degra.....»»
Permission denied for reentry of Varda’s orbiting experiment capsule
The FAA says Varda launched its vehicle into space without a reentry license. Enlarge / Varda's reentry capsule measures nearly 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter, and will jettison from its Rocket Lab-built carrier spacecraft when the.....»»
Apple announces more iOS 17 features coming later this year: Apple Music updates, Apple ID proximity sign-in, more
iOS 17 is coming on September 18 after three months of beta testing. We already knew that there were some iOS 17 features that wouldn’t launch until later this year, but Apple has now published an in-depth breakdown with more details. According to.....»»
It’s really f—ing hot, and it’s really our fault
The hottest Northern Hemisphere summer on record follows climate-driven heat waves. Enlarge (credit: Marc Bruxelle) "Climate breakdown has begun," declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Guterres is not a climat.....»»
Final images before Aeolus"s demise
International regulations on space debris mitigation set a limit on how long a satellite should linger in orbit once its mission is complete—it mustn't be longer than 25 years......»»
Meta Quest 3: price, design, and everything we know so far
Here's our breakdown of everything you need to know about the Meta Quest 3, from its expected features to potential price......»»
How to get Soul Coins in Baldur’s Gate 3
Soul Coins are mysterious and rare trinkets that serve a very special purpose in Baldur's Gate 3. Here's a breakdown of what they do and where to find them......»»
Who is the Guardian in Baldur’s Gate 3?
What was the point in making that second character before starting Baldur's Gate 3? If you're at a loss for who or what the Guardian is, here's a breakdown......»»
European satellite plunges back to Earth in first-of-its-kind assisted re-entry
"This is quite unique, what we are doing here." Enlarge / Artist's illustration showing the orbital tracks of the European Space Agency's Aeolus satellite. (credit: ESA/ATG medialab) The European Space Agency deftly guid.....»»
Aeolus reentry: The breakdown
After a remarkable life in orbit, Aeolus is out of fuel and out of time—it's returning to Earth this week. Planned and built before any regulations were put in place on "end-of-life" disposal, the Earth explorer was designed to naturally return thr.....»»
Can degrowth save us and the planet?
In response to climate change and environmental breakdown, degrowth has become one of the key concepts in political ecology and related disciplines. Degrowth provides a critique of the ideology of growth measured as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a.....»»
Improving recyclable waste classification with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Managing and classifying waste accurately for reuse is a growing challenge in environmental protection. Addressing this issue, researchers at Hefei University of Technology in China have embarked on a quest to innovate in the realm of waste managemen.....»»
Defunct satellite to get first-ever assist for safe reentry
The European Space Agency is about to perform the first-ever assisted reentry of a defunct satellite in an effort to ensure safety on the ground......»»
NASA"s first new wind tunnel in 40 years will turn science fiction to fact
Flying cars. Space tourism. Safe reentry for astronauts coming back from Mars......»»
How climate change is causing a communication breakdown in the animal world
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Apple and Goldman Sachs: A timeline of the messy partnership that might soon fall apart
Given yesterday’s report that Goldman Sachs is looking to bail on its partnership with Apple, I thought it would be interesting to do a breakdown of the increasingly-messy relationship between the two companies. After forging their partnership in.....»»
Final Fantasy 16 Renown explained: what is Renown and how to earn it
Clive will need the support of everyone in Valisthea to complete his years-long quest. Here's a breakdown of how the Renown system works in Final Fantasy 16......»»
Fortnite Reality Augments: full list and how to use them
The battle royale has changed a lot. Before you get taken by surprise, here's a complete breakdown of how to unlock augments and how they work in Fortnite......»»
Best MacBook trade-in values following the 15-inch MacBook Air launch
The all-new 15-inch MacBook Air has officially arrived. Whether you’re definitely picking one up or are curious about how much you could get for your current laptop, here’s a breakdown of the best MacBook trade-in values. You can also get a 10%.....»»