Boeing’s Starliner has cost at least twice as much as SpaceX’s Crew Dragon
"Risk remains that we may record additional losses in future periods." Enlarge / A Starliner spacecraft departs Boeing's spacecraft processing facility before the program's first orbital test flight in 2019. Boeing anno.....»»
Low-cost flexible metasurfaces to increase the efficiency of optoelectronic devices
Metasurfaces are two-dimensional counterparts of metamaterials, which are artificial materials that possess unusual characteristics. With a variety of fascinatingly innovative and diverse uses, these specially-prepared surfaces with engineered patter.....»»
Cadillac raises starting price of freshened Escalade SUV by $5,700
The full-size SUV, which was freshened for 2025, will start at $89,590. All but the base model cost six figures when equipped with four-wheel drive......»»
Canadian rail lockout called "highly problematic" for North American auto industry
A weeklong stoppage could cost about $1 billion, according to one forecast. The costs and disruptions for U.S. automakers go up the longer the disruption lasts......»»
Twitch subscriptions rising again, up from $4.99 to $7.99 in four months
The cost of monthly Twitch subscriptions is rising again, with a new announcement just one month after the previous rise back in July … more….....»»
Repurposing pencil lead as an optical material using plasma
Optical materials are essential in many modern applications, but controlling the way a material reflects light on its surface is costly and difficult. Now, in a recent study, researchers from Japan found a simple and low-cost way of tuning the reflec.....»»
SpaceX sets new target date for historic Polaris Dawn mission
SpaceX is delaying the launch of the historic Polaris Dawn mission to give teams more time to complete preflight checkouts......»»
Watch SpaceX’s trailer for highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission
SpaceX has just released a trailer for the Polaris Dawn mission that will involve the first-ever commercial spacewalk......»»
NASA wants clarity on Orion heat shield issue before stacking Artemis II rocket
"We have still a lot of work to do to close out the heat shield investigation." Enlarge / The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, comprising its crew and service modules, was lifted into a vacuum test chamber at NASA's K.....»»
The real price of the "zero-price effect": Study presents evidence from online classified real estate service
Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that there may be a cost to the zero-price effect: statistically identical homes that were published in free service ads on the Israeli "Yad2" online classified service received fewer clicks, sold more slowl.....»»
How a former BMW exec"s advice helped shape a driver-assist specialist"s focus
Provizio CEO Barry Lunn was told early on that cost was king in the automotive sector, which inspired him to try to make advanced driver-assistance systems affordable for every vehicle......»»
RightCrowd introduces Mobile Credential Management feature
RightCrowd introduced Mobile Credential Management feature for RightCrowd SmartAccess. This solution transforms how organizations manage and control access, replacing traditional methods with a more secure, efficient, and cost-effective approach. As.....»»
How a former BMW exec"s advice helped shape an ADAS specialist"s focus
Provizio CEO Barry Lunn was told early on that cost was king in the automotive sector, which inspired him to try to make advanced driver assistance systems affordable for every vehicle......»»
Study shows continuous manufacturing reduces cultivated meat costs
A new study demonstrates the first cost-effective method for producing cultivated meat. The study shows that continuous manufacturing addresses the key challenges of scalability and cost, potentially making cultivated meat accessible to everyday cons.....»»
Achieving effective removal of caffeine and painkillers, scientists turn food waste into water cleaners
Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have achieved a significant breakthrough in water purification by developing low-cost activated carbons derived from biomass waste, specifically artichoke leaves and pomegranate peel.....»»
NASA answers all of your questions on the troubled Starliner mission
With so much speculation surrounding the state of the spacecraft, the FAQ page offers a definitive guide on where the mission is at right now......»»
How to watch SpaceX’s historic Polaris Dawn mission launch next week
SpaceX has revealed a targeted launch time for the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission that's scheduled to lift off next week......»»
SpaceX rolls out new booster for Cape Canaveral launch
SpaceX launches lately have been pushing the record envelope for booster reflight, but a Starlink launch Tuesday morning rolled out a brand new first stage......»»
You can try the new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier for $1
Xbox Insiders will be the first to check out the new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier, and can do it at a very low cost......»»
NASA CubeSats launch as commercial rideshares
A pair of CubeSats from NASA's Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator, or PTD, series lifted off on SpaceX's Transporter-11 rideshare mission at 11:56 a.m. PDT Friday, August 16, from Vandenburg Space Force Base in California......»»
Dragon Age: The Veilguard: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be arriving soon, so here's everything we know about trailers, preorders, gameplay, DLC, multiplayer, and the release date......»»