NASA"s instruments capture sharpest image of Earth"s radiation belts
From Aug. 19–20, ESA's (European Space Agency's) Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission made history with a daring lunar-Earth flyby and double gravity assist maneuver, a spaceflight first. As the spacecraft zipped past our moon and home planet.....»»
Recycling human and animal excreta could help meet nutrient supply for global crops
It might not be a pleasant image, but recycling all the human and livestock feces and urine on the planet would contribute substantially to meeting the nutrient supply for all crops worldwide, thereby reducing the need to mine fertilizers such as pho.....»»
New set of human rights principles aims to end displacement and abuse of Indigenous people
For more than a century, conservationists have worked to preserve natural ecosystems by creating national parks and protected areas. Today the Earth faces a global biodiversity crisis, with more than 1 million species at risk of extinction. This make.....»»
NASA eyes launching SPHEREx sky-mapping mission in early 2025
NASA and SpaceX are targeting late February 2025 for the launch of the agency's next astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx. Short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, SPHEREx will launch aboard.....»»
Sentinel-1C captures first radar images of Earth
Less than a week after its launch, the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite has delivered its first radar images of Earth—offering a glimpse into its capabilities for environmental monitoring. These initial images feature regions of interest, including.....»»
Box integrates Adobe Express image editor directly into its cloud platform
Adobe and Box on Tuesday announced a new partnership that will integrate services from both companies. Starting today, Box users will have access to the Adobe Express image editor directly from the cloud platform, so that they can create and edit vis.....»»
Half of Apple developers have doubts about making Apple Vision Pro apps
In its latest annual developer survey, Setapp reports that almost 50% of developers are uncertain about whether to support the Apple Vision Pro, but 60% are adding AI features.Apple's visionOS menu system — image credit: AppleIn its 2023 survey, Se.....»»
Box users gain Adobe Express AI image editing features with new partnership
Adobe and Box have partnered to simplify business workflows for users by providing Firefly AI image editing within the Box content management environment.Adobe teams up with BoxUsers already had the option to access Box files from Adobe Creative Clou.....»»
Apple Music Radio taps big talent for three new stations
Apple Music continues to expand its live-hosted radio stations with three new offerings: Apple Musica Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill.Image Credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple announced that music fans can tune into a handful of new live-host.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to the United Arab Emirates
Apple has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone feature in the UAE, continuing the slow rollout that began in the US in 2022.Tap to Pay on iPhone — image credit: AppleTap to Pay on iPhone means that merchants can take payments without a separate contac.....»»
MacWeb cloud firm adds M4 Mac mini options for developers
Cloud service MacWeb has launched new options for developers to use its M4 Mac mini configurations, using the new device on demand for building and testing apps.Racks of M4 Mac mini devices — image credit: MacWebMacWeb allows developers to effectiv.....»»
NASA astronaut Don Pettit talks photography from the space station
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is an exceptional space photographer, and he's just been talking about his work......»»
Save up to $300 on Apple"s M4 iPad Pro during this week"s holiday sale
Apple's M4 iPad Pro is in high demand, and despite Christmas being more than two weeks away, ship times are slipping. We've rounded up the top markdowns, with savings up to $300 off.Save up to $300 on Apple's M4 iPad Pro - Image credit: PeanutsApple'.....»»
"Slow Horses" and "Disclaimer" lead Apple"s Golden Globes nominations
Apple TV+ has scored seven nominations in the major categories of the Golden Globes, with "Slow Horses" and "Disclaimer" getting multiple nods.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" — image credit: Apple TV+It's a dramatic drop from its fortunes in 2023 when.....»»
Here"s where to get Apple"s M3 MacBook Air 16GB for $899 with delivery by Christmas
Delivery dates are already slipping on Apple's popular M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM. Here's where to pick it up for as low as $899, with delivery by Christmas.Get an M3 MacBook Air for just $899 with delivery by Christmas - Image credit: AppleAmazon.....»»
Apple Stores coming to Saudi Arabia for the first time
Apple has announced a massive retail expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including flagship stores, as well as an Apple Developer Academy.Saudi Arabia — image credit: US Department of State"We're excited to be expanding here in Saudi Arabia w.....»»
Norway gets world"s first Apple Pay alternative for iPhone
A Norwegian firm has become the first to take advantage of the EU law that required Apple to allow Apple Pay rivals to use its iPhone NFC technology.Tap to Vipps works exactly the same way that Apple Pay does — image credit: Vipps MobilePayAs per t.....»»
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket is getting ready to fly again
SpaceX has shared an image of its Super Heavy booster standing tall on the launchpad ahead of the Starship's seventh test flight......»»
Astronaut’s photos from ISS make clouds look otherworldly
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has posted another set of stunning shots, this time showing clouds as you’ve never seen them before......»»
Plans to stabilize Earth"s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology—we need to get moving, say researchers
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels continue to rise and 2024 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record......»»
Saturday citations: The "donut effect"; basically immortal batteries; Neanderthals and H. sapiens
This week, researchers studying data from NASA's Dawn mission reported the identification of 11 sites on Ceres that suggest an internal reservoir of organic materials. A multidisciplinary team published an analysis of the dazzle camouflage patterns d.....»»