Frank Drake, astronomer famed for contributions to SETI, has died
The equation named after him helps organize our thoughts on extraterrestrial life. Enlarge (credit: Wikimedia Commons) On Friday, the family of astronomer Frank Drake announced that he passed away peacefully at 92 in his Calif.....»»
Intel’s failed 64-bit Itanium CPUs die another death as Linux support ends
Intel stopped selling the last Itanium processors in 2021. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Officially, Intel's Itanium chips and their IA-64 architecture died back in 2021, when the company shipped its last processors. But faile.....»»
The Second Person to Pig Heart Transplant Just Died
Lawrence Faucette died six weeks after undergoing the experimental procedure involving a genetically engineered pig organ......»»
Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly dies aged 87
A NASA astronaut who was removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission but helped bring its crew back home safely thanks to his problem-solving efforts from ground control has died at the age of 87......»»
Daily Telescope: The brilliant remains of a star that died 10,000 years ago
Our ancestors must have watched this in awe. Enlarge / Behold: The Veil Nebula. (credit: Zach1) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light; a little too muc.....»»
My PC died and I nearly lost everything. Here’s what saved me
Backing up your computer can save you from a data destruction disaster. I should know -- I nearly lost everything when my PC died, but my backups rescued me......»»
Civilizations are probably spreading quickly through the universe, researchers claim
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has always been plagued by uncertainty. With only one habitable planet (Earth) and one technologically advanced civilization (humanity) as examples, scientists are still confined to theorizing where.....»»
Marketing research is too narrow: How the field must change to keep producing relevant, timely knowledge
Researchers from TU Dortmund University and RWTH Aachen University published a Journal of Marketing article that examines how specific types of marketing knowledge contributions have developed over the past few decades and suggests ways to move the f.....»»
Research offers novel method to analyze implications of large-scale flood adaptation
During the summer of 2022, the Indus River in Pakistan overflowed its banks and swept through the homes of between 30–40 million people. Eight million were permanently displaced, and at least 1,700 people died. Damages to crops, infrastructure, ind.....»»
Deadly Storm Babet batters Scotland and Scandinavia
Two people died and families were trapped in flooded homes in Scotland Friday as Storm Babet moved east, prompting the cancellation of flights and ferries in Scandinavia......»»
What killed Lolita? Necropsy findings released for the Seaquarium"s beloved orca
The Seaquarium's beloved performing killer whale, Lolita, appears to have died of old age and multiple chronic illnesses, according to the executive summary of her necropsy released Tuesday afternoon to the Miami Herald......»»
Reddit’s blockchain-based “Community Points” tokens crash after sunsetting
Tokens based on subreddit reputation saw dips over 85% after the announcement. Enlarge Reddit's Community Points, a blockchain-based rewards system for quality posts, comments, and other contributions in a subset of sub.....»»
Updated 24-inch iMac expected in 2024, 32-inch iMac in 2025
Apple's next update to the 24-inch iMac will occur in 2024, a famed analyst forecasts, as well as offering the prospect of a 32-inch model one year later.24-inch iMacApple's 24-inch iMac is long overdue for an update, with it languishing on M1 chips.....»»
NASA"s Psyche asteroid mission: A 3.6 billion kilometer "journey to the center of the Earth"
Psyche was the Greek goddess of the soul, born a mere mortal and later married to Eros, the God of love. Who knows why the Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis gave her name to a celestial object he observed one night in 1852?.....»»
Record-breaking NASA astronaut reveals what he’ll miss most about ISS life
Record-breaking NASA astronaut Frank Rubio recently revealed what he’ll miss most about life in orbit after spending 371 days aboard the space station......»»
US astronaut gets used to Earth after record-setting 371 days in space
After spending more than a year in space, Frank Rubio now has to get used to that pesky thing Earthlings call gravity......»»
A comprehensive blueprint for the settlement of Mars
Throughout the 20th century, multiple proposals have been made for the crewed exploration of Mars. These include the famed "Mars Project" by Werner von Braun, the "Mars Direct" mission architecture by Robert Zubrin and David Baker, NASA's Mars Design.....»»
Senators draft policy aimed at deep fakes of Drake, Tom Hanks and noncelebrities
Late last month, Tom Hanks warned fans that a video in which he appeared to shill for dental care was in fact an AI-generated fake......»»
A new mineral, kanatzidisite, recognizes scientist"s decades of contributions to chalcogenide chemistry
What do Mozart, Christopher Columbus and J.P. Morgan have in common? It turns out they all have minerals named after them. A new member of this exclusive club has recently been inducted: Mercouri Kanatzidis, materials scientist at the U.S. Department.....»»
Commemorating Life’s Journey: Funerals, Cemeteries, and Headstones
Funerals, cemeteries, and headstones are essential parts of the human experience because they provide a profound yet meaningful way to commemorate and respect our loved ones who have died. These aspects not only serve as a final farewell but also off.....»»
Survival of the newest: The mammals that survive mass extinctions aren"t as "boring" as scientists thought
When an asteroid hit the Earth 66 million years ago, it set off a devastating mass extinction. The dinosaurs (except for a few birds) all died out, along with lots of the mammals. But some small mammals survived, laying the groundwork for all the mam.....»»