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Independent reviewers find NASA Mars Sample Return plans are seriously flawed

"MSR was established with unrealistic budget and schedule expectations from the beginning." Enlarge / The fate of a mission to return samples from Mars hangs in the balance. (credit: NASA) An independent review of NASA's.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekSep 21st, 2023

This massive upgrade to ChatGPT is coming in January — and it’s not GPT-5

OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it plans to release a new AI agent feature that will be able to act on a user's behalf......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News6 hr. 4 min. ago

Trump’s Administration Will Attack Health Care from Multiple Angles

The new Trump administration is likely to reduce subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans and roll back Medicaid coverage. Public health authorities worry that antivaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will be empowered.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News10 hr. 35 min. ago

Let African Communities Manage Their Climate Adaptation Plans

Outside groups often offer their solutions for climate adaptation in Africa. But the best people to manage the climate crisis are the people in those communities themselves. For climate adaptation to succeed in Africa, let communities and local leade.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News10 hr. 35 min. ago

Jonny Kim’s Third Act: NASA Astronaut

Jonny Kim—a former Navy SEAL and ER doctor—is now a NASA astronaut who will soon launch to the International Space Station as flight engineer for the crew of Expedition 72/73.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News10 hr. 35 min. ago

Dreading your RTO commute? Spare a thought for workers in these states

By Amanda Kavanagh As Amazon staff prepare for a full return-to-office on January 2nd, and Bezos-owned The Washington Post begins phasing in its own RTO … The post Dreading your RTO commute? Spare a thought for workers in these states appeared.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News10 hr. 35 min. ago

Snapchat rolling out Find My Friends style feature for families

Snapchat is rolling out a new feature which will work in a similar way to Apple’s Find My app, but will be limited to family members. Parents will be able to request the location of the teens, and vice-versa, with some automated location reporti.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News11 hr. 35 min. ago

AirPods Pro lawsuit says Apple didn’t fix the crackles and ANC faults

Back in 2020, Apple admitted that some AirPods Pro units suffered from both crackling sounds, and faults in the Active Noise Cancellation feature. The company launched a recall program which allowed customers to return their AirPods and have them rep.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News11 hr. 35 min. ago

Deals: M4 iMac $149 off from $1,150, M2 MacBook Air $550 off original price, Apple Find My wallet, and more

Alongside ongoing all-time low pricing across the entire Apple Watch Series 10 lineup, today we are moving back over to the new M4 iMac lineup, Apple’s M2 iPad Air at up to $200 off, and more. Amazon is now offering the best price to date on the mo.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News11 hr. 35 min. ago

Telescope for NASA"s Roman mission complete, delivered to Goddard

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is one giant step closer to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. The mission has now received its final major delivery: the Optical Telescope Assembly, which includes a 7.9-foot (2.4-meter) primary mirror,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 35 min. ago

To move or not to move: Is it cheaper to find a new place or stay when your rent increases by 10%?

Your landlord has just raised your rent by 10% and your mind starts running the numbers—should you cop it sweet or look to move?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 35 min. ago

I tried a new Android phone that puts some of the best smartphone cameras to shame

It's been a while since a smartphone camera surprised me. However, after a quick test with the Oppo Find X8, we may have a new smartphone camera zoom champion......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 36 min. ago

Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers

San Francisco–based Ossium Health has carried out three transplants for cancer patients using stem cells from deceased donors’ bone marrow in recent months......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Swift Observatory studies a pair of gas-churning monster black holes

Scientists using observations from NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have discovered, for the first time, the signal from a pair of monster black holes disrupting a cloud of gas in the center of a galaxy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Meteorite contains evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago

An asteroid struck Mars 11 million years ago and sent pieces of the red planet hurtling through space. One of these chunks of Mars eventually crashed into the Earth somewhere near Purdue University and is one of the few meteorites that can be traced.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Metal-organic framework materials to remove dye contaminants for cleaner water

The future of MOFs, metal-organic framework materials, looks bright. A review in the International Journal of Environment and Waste Management has looked at how a specific class of these sponge-like materials might find increasing use in removing dye.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Astronomers defy the zone of avoidance to find hundreds of new galaxies

There is a region of the sky where astronomers fear to look. Filled with dark clouds of dust, it hides an unseen mass. A mass so large it is pulling the Milky Way and other galaxies toward it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

When does Netflix’s The Night Agent season 2 start streaming? It’s closer than you think

The Night Agent, one of Netflix's most popular shows, returns in 2025 with season 2. Find out when the second season premieres and watch the all-new teaser. .....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The best VR headsets for 2024

Check out our list of the best VR headsets from Meta, Apple, Sony, HTC, and Pimax to help you find the perfect system for VR and mixed reality gaming......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

This Oscar-winning musician is joining the cast of Wednesday season 2

According to reports, Lady Gaga is joining the cast of Wednesday season 2. Find out which character she will play in the hit Netflix show......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Denzel Washington will eventually retire, but not before appearing in this MCU movie

Is Denzel Washington joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe? The two-time Oscar winner plans to join one of the MCU's most popular franchises......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024