Japanese spacecraft"s gifts: Asteroid chips like charcoal
They resemble small fragments of charcoal, but the soil samples collected from an asteroid and returned to Earth by a Japanese spacecraft were hardly disappointing......»»
NASA nears decision on what to do with Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft
Boeing won't start flying operational crew missions with Starliner until a year from now. Enlarge / Boeing's Strainer spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station in this picture taken July 3. (credit: NASA).....»»
Exploring the effects of initial microbiota on microbial succession during eggplant fermentation
Shibazuke is a traditional Japanese eggplant pickle produced by the process of fermentation using lactic acid bacteria (LAB). LAB which are commonly present in vegetables cause the spontaneous fermentation of vegetables, resulting in the distinctive.....»»
Toyota to replace 100,000-plus engines in recalled Tundra, Lexus LX
The Japanese automaker will notify customers this month of the fix, which involves uncleaned debris from potentially damaging the engine......»»
Kuo: Apple set to replace Qualcomm with in-house 5G chips in two 2025 iPhones
Apple has been working on its own cellular modems for years, with little to show for it. But according to Ming-Chi Kuo, it seems the company is finally ready to move its 5G chips in-house in 2025. more….....»»
Mitsubishi pivots to North America as new profit engine as earnings dip
TOKYO — Mitsubishi, one of the smallest mass-market brands in the U.S., is getting bullish about North America with plans to enhance the local lineup with vehicle updates annually through 2030. The Japanese carmaker will introduce these new or u.....»»
Sustainable management and regeneration of endangered Senegalia venosa needed in Ethiopia, says study
A research team has identified the distribution and regeneration status of the endangered Senegalia venosa in Tigray and Gonder drylands. They found it has a poor regeneration rate due to factors like charcoal production and grazing......»»
We’re building nuclear spaceships again—this time for real
The military and NASA seem serious about building demonstration hardware. Enlarge / Artist concept of the Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft. (credit: DARPA) Phoebus 2A, the most pow.....»»
We’re building thermonuclear spaceships again—this time for real
The military and NASA seem serious about building demonstration hardware. Enlarge / Artist concept of the Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft. (credit: DARPA) Phoebus 2A, the most pow.....»»
Apple TV+ gifts PlayStation owners a three-month trial offer
Sony PlayStation 4 or 5 model users who have a PlayStation Network account and have or create an Apple ID can get a three-month free trial of Apple TV+, the company's on-demand video service.PlayStation 4 and 5 owners can enjoy Apple TV+ through thei.....»»
AI-powered optical detection to thwart counterfeit chips
The semiconductor industry has grown into a $500 billion global market over the last 60 years. However, it is grappling with dual challenges: a profound shortage of new chips and a surge of counterfeit chips, introducing substantial risks of malfunct.....»»
Armada to Apophis—scientists recycle old ideas for rare asteroid encounter
Armada to Apophis—scientists recycle old ideas for rare asteroid encounter.....»»
Introducing Ramses, ESA"s 2029 mission to asteroid Apophis
Thirty years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defense as people asked:.....»»
Satellite to follow Empire State Building-sized asteroid as it zips by Earth
There’s a huge asteroid coming our way in 2029 and the European Space Agency (ESA) wants to track it every step of the way. Don’t worry, you can look up with confidence, as the 1,230-feet-long (about 375 meters) Apophis asteroid is not on a colli.....»»
Double trouble: Gaia hit by micrometeoroid and solar storm
Launched in December 2013, ESA's Gaia spacecraft is on a mission to map the locations and motions of more than a billion stars in the Milky Way with extreme precision......»»
Lunar leap: GNSS-powered autonomous navigation for moon-bound spacecraft
As lunar missions gain momentum, the demand for advanced navigation technologies that exceed traditional Earth-based systems grows. A new study addresses the challenges of weak Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals and spacecraft maneuver.....»»
Japanese honeybees slap nest-invading ants with their wings to knock them away
A trio of environmental specialists at the National Institute for Environmental Studies, in Japan, has found that Japanese honeybees sometimes resort to slapping ants with their wings to prevent their entry into their nest......»»
Why American Honda expects to grow faster in the U.S. than the industry this year
The Japanese automaker expects U.S. growth on returning brand loyalists and consumers sidelined during the pandemic......»»
This workhorse ISS spacecraft has never looked so beautiful
NASA has shared some stunning images of the Cygnus spacecraft ahead of its recent release from the International Space Station......»»
Bennu asteroid samples unveiled
In a discreet vacuumed-packed container inside a FedEx box lies a piece of ancient history; extremely ancient history......»»
Here"s how AI Is changing NASA"s Mars rover science
Some scientists dream of exploring planets with "smart" spacecraft that know exactly what data to look for, where to find it, and how to analyze it. Although making that dream a reality will take time, advances made with NASA's Perseverance Mars rove.....»»