No further investments in Virgin Galactic, says Richard Branson
Branson's business empire "no longer has the deepest pockets." Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson. (credit: Eric Berger) Sir Richard Branson has ruled out putting more money into his lossmaking space travel company.....»»
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Get an investment education with a lifetime subscription to Tykr stock screener for an extra 20% off through April 16 with code ENJOY20. TL;DR: Through April 16, get a better handle on your investments with a premium lifetime subscription to Ty.....»»
Toyota Ventures raises $300 million more for early-stage investments
Two new funds, Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund II and Toyota Ventures Climate Fund II, will help the firm deepen its global investing footprint......»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (April 5-7)
Need some good streaming recommendations this weekend? Try watching these great Hulu movies starring Heath Ledger, Richard Gere, Alice Eve, and more......»»
James Webb images capture the galactic winds of newborn stars
A stunning new pair of images from the James Webb Space Telescope show a new view of a familiar galaxy: Messier 82......»»
Astronomers find 10 new millisecond pulsars in globular cluster Terzan 5
Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, an international team of astronomers has detected 10 new millisecond pulsars in a Galactic globular cluster known as Terzan 5. The finding, which makes Terzan 5 the most pulsar-rich globular cluster, was reported in.....»»
Mapping the best route for a spacecraft traveling beyond the sun"s sphere of influence
The heliosphere—made of solar wind, solar transients, and the interplanetary magnetic field—acts as our solar system's personal shield, protecting the planets from galactic cosmic rays. These extremely energetic particles accelerated outwards fro.....»»
Automakers, Tier 1 companies ask suppliers for parts payment delays as investment costs mount
Some automakers and Tier 1 parts companies, on the hook for billions of dollars in EV and software-related investments, are asking their supply chains for longer payment terms or to defer payments entirely......»»
Hot post-asymptotic giant branch star discovered in globular cluster ESO 37-1
Astronomers have discovered a new post-asymptotic giant branch (PAGB) star in a Galactic globular cluster known as ESO 37-1 (or E3 for short) and derived its fundamental parameters. The finding is reported in a research paper published March 19 on th.....»»
UK sports-car maker McLaren now fully controlled by Bahraini wealth fund
The move will allow McLaren to seek new technical partnerships and investments in electric powertrains......»»
How comparison options affect stock buys
Should I invest my money with a small chance of big returns? Or is it better to pick investments that promise a series of modest returns? A psychologist from the University of Basel conducted a scientific experiment to study when people prefer certai.....»»
Researchers explore how beluga whale melon changes shape during social interaction
A trio of animal science researchers at the University of Rhode Island, in the U.S., has identified five major shapes displayed by the beluga whale melon. For their study published in the journal Animal Cognition, Justin Richard, Isabelle Pellegrini,.....»»
Apple expands Restore Fund with new investments from TSMC and Murata
Apple today announced that it is expanding its Restore Fund, a project that it first launched in 2021 with a $200 million investment. Through the Restore Fund, Apple backs new financially-viable initiatives to restore forest woodland areas, which rem.....»»
Mining helium-3 on the Moon has been talked about forever—now a company will try
"There are so many investments that we could be making, but there are also Moonshots." Enlarge / That's no spice harvester. It's an extractor pulling helium-3 from the lunar surface. (credit: Interlune) Two of Blue Origi.....»»
Nozomi Networks raises $100 million to help secure critical infrastructure
Nozomi Networks announced a $100 million Series E funding round to help accelerate innovative cyber defenses and expand cost-efficient go-to-market expansion globally. This latest round includes investments from Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Elec.....»»
Climate policies to reduce motor vehicle emissions can improve children"s health and save money, finds study
A new study finds that policies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from motor vehicles combined with investments in electric vehicles and public transportation would reduce air pollution and bring large benefits to children's health. They would.....»»
Bitcoin price hits record $69K after SEC approvals fueled $7B in investments
SEC chair warns bitcoin is still "volatile" and linked to "illicit activity." Enlarge (credit: peshkov | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Bitcoin's price hit a record high Tuesday, surging above $69,000 and notching past its.....»»
For Virgin Galactic, becoming profitable means a pause in flying to space
Virgin Galactic has just one more flight planned for its only operational spaceship. Enlarge / Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity rocket plane ignites its rocket motor moments after release from a jet-powered carrier aircraft high above.....»»
Legato Security Ensemble helps organizations prevent breaches
Legato Security launched Ensemble, a security operations platform that is poised to redefine how organizations detect, manage, and respond to threats. Ensemble empowers organizations to optimize their security investments by unifying threat detection.....»»
All Stellaris cheats and console commands
The universe is an unrelenting force to build an empire in when playing Stellaris. Give yourself the edge in galactic conquest with these cheats and commands......»»
Ridding Macquarie Island of pests pays off as seabirds come back from the brink—but recovery has just begun
One of the largest publicly funded conservation investments in history is starting to pay off on Macquarie Island, our newly published study shows......»»