After 31 cargo missions, NASA finds Dragon still has some new tricks
Typically, most of the ISS propulsion comes from the Russian segment of the space station. A Cargo Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station on Tuesday morning,.....»»
US, China must collaborate on carbon dioxide removal, report finds
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions alone might not be enough to reach climate action goals: The world's two biggest emitters—the United States and China—must cooperate to accelerate the development of methods that actively remove carbon dioxide fr.....»»
It"s been 100 years since we learned the Milky Way is not the only galaxy
On Sunday November 23, 1924, 100 years ago this month, readers perusing page six of the New York Times would have found an intriguing article, amid several large adverts for fur coats. The headline read: Finds Spiral Nebulae are Stellar Systems: "Dr......»»
Study finds CEOs" decisions can be haunted by memories of past recessions
The economy, we're often reminded, is cyclical. But we all hope our careers won't be. That means those of us who make it to the very top—CEOs, for instance—may be unduly influenced by memories of prior economic go-rounds......»»
From Houston to the moon: Johnson"s thermal vacuum chamber tests lunar solar technology
Imagine designing technology that can survive on the moon for up to a decade, providing a continuous energy supply. NASA selected three companies to develop such systems, aimed at providing a power source at the moon's South Pole for Artemis missions.....»»
Employment outcomes study finds women veterans weathered pandemic lockdowns better than men
The U.S. economy took a severe hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered lockdowns that cost many workers their jobs beginning in March 2020......»»
Invasive zebra mussels are associated with elevated mercury levels in fish, study finds
A study found that invasive zebra mussels significantly alter aquatic ecosystems, and are associated with elevated mercury concentrations in fish. Mercury, a potent neurotoxin, poses a serious threat to both aquatic life and human health......»»
Stalker 2: tips and tricks to survive in The Zone
Stalker 2 isn't your typical open-world FPS. You will need to learn the ways of The Zone if you want to survive, and we have the best tips and tricks to learn......»»
Climate adaptation knowledge varies between socioeconomic groups, finds study
Since infrastructure in South Florida is vulnerable to the consequences of climate change, including rising sea levels, voters are tasked with deciding if they are willing to invest public money in strategies designed to mitigate these issues......»»
The space station just had to pull a maneuver to avoid space debris
The space station had to undergo another repositioning maneuver to move it out of the way of approaching space debris, NASA announced......»»
60 Mac Tips for new setups (maOS Sequoia edition) [Video]
If you just picked up or plan on performing a fresh install of macOS, you’ll need to change and configure many settings to meet your needs. In this updated Mac getting started guide, I walk through 60 different tips and tricks to help optimize you.....»»
The space station just had to pull an avoidance maneuver
The space station has had to undergo another repositioning maneuver to move it out of the way of approaching space debris, NASA announced......»»
How to Train Your Dragon teaser trailer: First look at Hiccup and Toothless in live-action movie
In the first teaser trailer for How to Train Your Dragon, Hiccup and Toothless return in the live-action reimagining of the beloved animated movie......»»
Soil ecosystem more resilient when land is managed sustainably, finds study
Compared to intensive land use, sustainable land use allows better control of underground herbivores and soil microbes. As a result, the soil ecosystem is more resilient and better protected from disturbance under sustainable management than under in.....»»
Hackers were caught hiding password-stealing tricks in people’s physical mail
It's not how you're used to hearing about stolen passwords, but hackers are now targeting your physical mailbox to steal your sensitive data and more......»»
Here’s what NASA plans to do with its shiny new SpaceX spacecraft
NASA has big plans for its two new lunar spacecraft, currently under development by SpaceX and Blue Origin......»»
SpaceX will try some new tricks on Starship’s sixth test flight
"An additional objective for this flight will be attempting an in-space burn using a single Raptor engine." The sixth flight of SpaceX's giant Starship rocket, set for takeoff on.....»»
Video: Proba-3"s journey to see the sun"s corona
The double-satellite Proba-3 is the most ambitious member yet of ESA's Proba family of experimental missions. Two spacecraft will fly together as one, maintaining precise formation down to a single millimeter......»»
Shoppers aren"t as motivated by sustainability as they claim, researcher finds
Consumers who consider themselves to be "sustainable practitioners" may not be as well-intentioned towards the environment as they claim, new research shows......»»
Hollywood techniques help NASA visualize supercomputing data
Captivating images and videos can bring data to life. NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS) produces visualizations, animations, and images to help scientists tell stories of their research and make science more approachable and engaging......»»
How humans evolved to be "energetically unique"
Humans, it turns out, possess much higher metabolic rates than other mammals, including our close relatives, apes and chimpanzees, finds a Harvard study. Having both high resting and active metabolism, researchers say, enabled our hunter-gatherer anc.....»»