After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history
"It is bittersweet to see the last one, but there are great things ahead." Enlarge / In this video frame from ULA's live broadcast, three RS-68A engines power the Delta IV Heavy rocket into the sky over Cape Canaveral, Florida. (.....»»
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Researchers find rare organ preservation in Brazilian fossil fishes
Fossils in Brazil indicate a more complex evolutionary history for ray-finned fish brains than previously anticipated, according to new research......»»
Let’s unpack some questions about Russia’s role in North Korea’s rocket program
"It seems very likely that the shift in propellant type is a function of the access to Russia." Enlarge / In this pool photo distributed by Sputnik agency, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un vi.....»»
How much is Spotify Premium, and can you deal?
Spotify Premium costs $12 for an individual, $17 for a two-person plan, and $20 for a family plan. Here's how to get a deal......»»
Coastal research shows flood risk for several Alaska communities
Coastal Alaska communities from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta northward will see more of their buildings exposed to flooding by 2100 if they continue developing at the same location, according to new research......»»
Combined X-ray surveys and supercomputer simulations track 12 billion years of cosmic black-hole growth
By combining forefront X-ray observations with state-of-the-art supercomputer simulations of the buildup of galaxies over cosmic history, researchers have provided the best modeling to date of the growth of the supermassive black holes found in the c.....»»
As NASA watches Starship closely, here’s what the agency wants to see next
"What happens if I don't have a Human Landing System available to execute a mission?" Enlarge / The rocket for SpaceX's fourth full-scale Starship test flight awaits liftoff from Starbase, the company's private launch base in Sou.....»»
American slavery wasn"t just a white man"s business—new research shows how white women profited, too
As the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue to challenge myths about the country's history. One enduring myth is that slavery was a largely male endeavor—that for the most part, the buying, sel.....»»
Bitwarden review: This open-source password manager unlocks choice
I researched Bitwarden's subscription plans and tested the family plan to check how much value it adds to its very competitive free option......»»
Celebrate SpaceX’s fourth Starship flight with these amazing iPhone wallpapers
There’s nothing more photogenic than the world’s most powerful rocket. While conditions made photographing last week’s Starship Flight 4 difficult for the press, to SpaceX’s cameras, it was glorious. Here are five Starship wallpapers taken by.....»»
New veggie piranha-like species named after Tolkien villain
A new vegetarian piranha-like species discovered by scientists in the Brazilian Amazon has been named Sauron after the Lord of the Rings villain, Britain's Natural History Museum said on Tuesday......»»
China announces first astronaut candidates from Hong Kong, Macau
China on Tuesday announced the first astronaut candidates from its special administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong, with the latter calling it a "glorious page" in the city's history......»»
Study suggests disproportionate number of the most innovative CEOs hail from US counties with a frontier history
Biographies of Jeff Bezos don't make much of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Although the founder and executive chairman of Amazon lived there from birth until his teenage years, the Duke City is mainly treated as a humble backdrop for Bezos's early exploit.....»»
iOS 18: Genmoji Lets You Create Your Own Emoji
Apple’s new iOS 18 operating system for iPhone includes a new AI feature for the Messages app that lets you create your own emoji characters to send to friends and family. The feature is called “Genmoji” and it’s part of iOS 1.....»»
DARPA’s planned nuclear rocket would use enough fuel to build a bomb
The US is still regulating some enriched uranium based on an analysis from the 1950s. Enlarge (credit: OLE-CNX) High-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) has been touted as the go-to fuel for powering next-gen nuclear reac.....»»
How BMW has avoided software issues that have stung competitors
Top tech exec Stephan Durach says a key reason for the success is the automaker's long history of developing its own software......»»
Apple is about to make major generative AI news; here’s how I’ve been using AI so far
In a few hours, we’ll learn what Apple has in mind for an AI-infused version of iPhone software. We expect AI to deliver quality-of-life improvements to iOS over the next year. In recent history is any indication, AI will advance such that iOS 19 a.....»»
Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago
The horse transformed human history—and now scientists have a clearer idea of when humans began to transform the horse......»»
Apple blocks PC emulator from being available in iOS App Store and third-party app stores
App Review has rejected a submission from the developers of UTM, a generic PC system emulator for iPhone and iPad. The open source app was submitted to the store, given the recent rule change that allows retro game console emulators, like Delta o.....»»
Neuroscience can explain why voting is so often driven by emotion
The British electorate has been more volatile than ever in recent years. The elections of 2015 and 2017 saw the highest number of voters switching parties in modern history. And current polling suggests we're about to see more of the same......»»
How to delete your entire chat history in ChatGPT
Want to start fresh with ChatGPT? Here's how to delete your entire chat history quickly and easily......»»