Chinese astronauts perform record-breaking 9-hour spacewalk
Two Chinese astronauts have performed the longest-ever single spacewalk, from the Tiangong space station......»»
Rapid surge in global warming mainly due to reduced planetary albedo, researchers suggest
2023 set a number of alarming new records. The global mean temperature also rose to nearly 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial level, another record......»»
Study shows chimpanzees perform the same complex behaviors that have brought humans success
A new study suggests that the fundamental abilities underlying human language and technological culture may have evolved before humans and apes diverged millions of years ago. The findings were published 5 December 2024 in the journal PeerJ......»»
NASA"s stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go
Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go......»»
"Exceptional" wildfires across Americas in 2024: EU monitor
Severe drought stoked rampant wildfires across North and South America this year and churned up record carbon pollution in Bolivia, Nicaragua and the Pantanal wetlands, according to new data from Europe's climate monitor......»»
China plans to retrieve Mars samples by 2031
China's growing presence in space has been undeniable since the turn of the century. Between sending the first "taikonaut" to space in 2003 (Yang Liwei), launching the first Chinese robotic mission to the moon (Chang'e-1) in 2007, and the deployment.....»»
Could we use an asteroid to shield astronauts on their way to Mars?
Radiation is a primary concern for long-duration human spaceflight, such as the planned trips to Mars, which are the stated goal of organizations such as NASA and SpaceX. Shielding is the standard way to protect astronauts from radiation during those.....»»
MeerKAT confirms the gravitational wave background of the universe in record time
The universe is a turbulent place. Stars are exploding, neutron stars collide, and supermassive black holes are merging. All of these things and many more create gravitational waves. As a result, the cosmos is filled with a rippling sea of gravitatio.....»»
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket just flew straight into the record books
SpaceX is able to refly its Falcon 9 rockets multiple times, and one of them has just set a new record......»»
US recommends encrypted messaging as Chinese hackers linger in telecom networks
US official: "Impossible for us to predict when we'll have full eviction." A US government security official urged Americans to use encrypted messaging as major telecom companies.....»»
Trump names billionaire private astronaut as next NASA chief
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the online payments billionaire and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA......»»
Personal AI assistants could help astronauts on long missions
How can artificial intelligence (AI) help astronauts on long-term space missions? This is what a recent study presented at the 2024 International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, hopes to address......»»
Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to only $199 for Cyber Week
The Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones feature active noise cancellation and a 24-hour battery life. They're on sale for an affordable $199 from Best Buy......»»
Seeking a new way of life under the sea—and a world record
There are probably easier ways to set a world record, but Rudiger Koch has found his method 11 meters (36 feet) under the sea......»»
Observations detect a new long-period radio transient associated with supernova remnant G22.7-0.2
Using the DAocheng Radio Telescope (DART), Chinese astronomers have detected a long-period transient event. The newfound transient, which received designation DART J1832-0911, has a period of approximately 44 minutes and is associated with a supernov.....»»
Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record
Japan has recorded its warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, delaying the country's popular displays of seasonal foliage into December......»»
Countdown to an ice-free Arctic: Research warns of accelerated timelines
The first summer on record that melts practically all of the Arctic's sea ice, an ominous milestone for the planet, could occur as early as 2027......»»
Amazon Prime members: This electric shovel is 36% off for Cyber Monday
Take all the back-breaking labor out of snow shoveling when you purchase the MZK 20V 13-inch Electric Snow Shovel, now on sale for Cyber Monday......»»
Apple"s M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM plunges to $2,569, record low price
An exclusive deal discounts the upgraded M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro by a staggering $330, with free 2-day shipping in time for the holidays.Save $330 on a premium 16-inch MacBook Pro 2024 with M4 Pro.The lowest price on record is available exclusivel.....»»
Researchers develop hyper-sampling imaging to deliver ultra-high-resolution images
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Ze from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a hyper-sampling imaging (HSI) technology that enhances the image quality and resolution of digital imaging.....»»
Do you care whether the iPhone 17 Pro uses titanium or aluminum? [Poll]
It was recently reported that the iPhone 17 Pro chassis would be aluminum rather than titanium. This would mean Apple dropping something it touted as a major selling point of the Pro models just last year. A leaker with a decent track record is no.....»»