How much snow does Mars receive?
The red planet has white ice caps that retreat and expand with the seasons. Enlarge / Some of the ice near the South Pole of Mars stays around all year long. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona) Mars is a vast, fr.....»»
Study finds pumpkin pathogen not evolving, which could make a difference for management
The pathogen that causes bacterial spot is very good at what it does. Forming small lesions on the rinds of pumpkins, melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits, it mars the fruits' appearance and ushers in secondary pathogens that lead to rot and severe.....»»
How to cancel your Photoshop subscription
Ready to try something other than Adobe Photoshop? We’ll explain how to cancel your Photoshop subscription and whether you’ll receive a refund or not......»»
These are the new features coming to Apple TV with tvOS 18
We’ve been talking a lot about iOS 18 and macOS Sonoma, but Apple also announced a new version of tvOS at WWDC. With the tvOS 18 update, users will also receive new features and enhancements – and we’ve put together a list of everything new in.....»»
Apple probably isn"t taking a seat on OpenAI"s board after all
Microsoft has resigned its observer seat on ChatGPT maker OpenAI's board, and Apple is expected to pull out too, despite incorporating the AI technology in Apple Intelligence.Apple will no longer receive a board observer role at ChatGPT maker OpenAIA.....»»
Crew of NASA"s earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
The crew of a NASA mission to Mars emerged from their craft after a yearlong voyage that never left Earth......»»
Alaska’s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point
As the plateau of the icefield thins, ice and snow reserves at higher altitudes are lost. Enlarge / Taku Glacier is one of many that begin in the Juneau Icefield. (credit: Mauricio Handler / Getty Images) The melting of.....»»
Repurposed technology used to probe new regions of Mars" atmosphere
Using the repurposed equipment, a team including Imperial College London researchers have measured parts of the Martian atmosphere that were previously impossible to probe. This includes areas that can block radio signals if not properly accounted fo.....»»
This crew is leaving their simulated ‘Martian’ habitat after 378 days
Four volunteers for a NASA experiment have spent more than a year confined to a simulated version of a Mars habitat -- and now they're being let out......»»
Engineers send 3D printer into space
Imagine a crew of astronauts headed to Mars. About 140 million miles away from Earth, they discover their spacecraft has a cracked O-ring. But instead of relying on a dwindling cache of spare parts, what if they could simply fabricate any part they n.....»»
Scientists found a nearly indestructible moss that may survive on Mars
A nearly indestructible moss that can survive bursts of gamma rays and liquid nitrogen may be one of the keys to Mars colonization, scientists have … The post Scientists found a nearly indestructible moss that may survive on Mars appeared first.....»»
Apple to receive new board observer role at OpenAI as part of partnership
Apple is set to receive a new board observer role at OpenAI as a part of its partnership that was announced during WWDC 2024.Apple will receive a board observer role at OpenAI, as part of the agreement between the two companiesThe company's current h.....»»
Could we replace Ingenuity with a swarm of robotic bees?
Humans finally achieved controlled flight on another planet for the first time just a few years ago. Ingenuity, the helicopter NASA sent to Mars, performed that difficult task admirably. It is now taking a well-deserved rest until some intrepid human.....»»
Fly over the trenches of Mars in stunning video of Nili Fossae
A new video from the European Space Agency (ESA) was constructed using data from the Mars Express mission and shows a flyover of Mars's Nili Fossae trenches......»»
Martian meteorites deliver a trove of information on red planet"s structure
Mars has a distinct structure in its mantle and crust with discernible reservoirs, and this is known thanks to meteorites that scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and colleagues have analyzed on Earth......»»
Scientists make gains in mystery of missing snow
A major field project high in Colorado's Rocky Mountains has enabled scientists to produce the most comprehensive examination to date of how snow sublimates in a mountain environment......»»
iOS 18 Freeform app getting giant navigation & object positioning upgrades
In iOS 18 and macOS 15, Apple's Freeform app will receive an entirely new navigation feature called Scenes, as well as new options for object alignment. Here's what to expect.Freeform will receive a new navigation feature called Scenes with iOS 18 an.....»»
Scientists predict high groundwater depletion risk in South Korea by 2080
Groundwater forms when precipitation such as rain and snow seeps into the soil, replenishing rivers and lakes. This resource supplies drinking water. However, a recent study has alarmed the scientific community by predicting that approximately three.....»»
Daily Telescope: See carbon dioxide sublimating on Mars
An amazing photo from an aging spacecraft. A field of sand dunes in the Martian springtime. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this.....»»
Researchers investigate changes in surface heat fluxes on sensitive areas for the slopes of Mt Everest
Under the background of global warming, the Mount Everest region has experienced evident climate changes. Glaciers and snow have been rapidly retreating in this region. These changes increase the rate of warming and water scarcity in downstream areas.....»»
Italy could be the next country to receive a billion-dollar AWS boost
Amazon Web Services could invest billions into Italy’s tech sector to expand its data center and cloud footprint......»»