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.....»»
Galaxy mergers shed light on galactic evolution model
An Australian astronomer has solved a century-old mystery regarding how galaxies evolve from one type to another. The same study shows that the Milky Way, the galaxy we live in, was not always a spiral......»»
This iced tea wants to be the better-for-you, no-plastic, go-to drink for Gen Z
Inside Saint James Tea’s strategy to blend coastal elite branding and product signifiers with mass-market availability. Legend has it that iced tea was the invention of British tea merchant Richard Blechynden, who at the 1904 World’s F.....»»
How healthcare organizations should measure their device security success
In this Help Net Security video, Chris Westphal, Head of Product Marketing at Ordr, discusses how healthcare organizations should measure their device security success and where they should be concentrating their future security investments. The post.....»»
Image: Hubble views a galactic monster
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a monster in the making in this observation of the exceptional galaxy cluster eMACS J1353.7+4329, which lies about eight billion light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. This collect.....»»
Hubble views a galactic monster
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a monster in the making in this observation of the exceptional galaxy cluster eMACS J1353.7+4329, which lies about eight billion light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. This collect.....»»
Virgin Galactic sets date for first tourism flight with fee-paying civilians
Virgin Galactic has announced a date for its first space tourism flight involving civilians who've paid upward of $250,000 for the experience......»»
Virgin Galactic plans its next commercial flight to the edge of space for August
Virgin Galactic is aiming for early August for its next flight to the edge of space, a trip that is expected to include the first of many ticket holders who have been waiting years for their chance at weightlessness aboard the company's rocket-powere.....»»
When the stars align: Astronomers find answers to mysterious action of ghost stars in our galaxy
A collaboration of scientists from The University of Manchester and the University of Hong Kong have found a source for the mysterious alignment of stars near the Galactic Center......»»
Virgin Media investigated over contract cancellations
Regulator Ofcom says it will open an investigation after customers said it was too difficult to cancel services......»»
Virgin Media investigated by Ofcom over contract cancelling issues
Ofcom says it will open an investigation after customers said it was too difficult to cancel services......»»
Wipro announces Wipro ai360 and the $1 billion investment in AI
Wipro launched Wipro ai360, a comprehensive, AI-first innovation ecosystem that builds on Wipro’s decade-long investments in AI with the goal of integrating AI into every platform, every tool, and every solution used internally and offered to clien.....»»
Researchers explain how mushrooms can live for hundreds of years without getting cancer
The risk of cancer increases with every cell division. As such, you would expect long-lived species like elephants to get cancer more often than short-lived species like mice. In 1975, however, Richard Peto discovered that this is not the case, and t.....»»
The manufacturing backlash: No factory in my backyard
Many of the new factories now going involve multiple billion-dollar investments and promise thousands of jobs. But, not everyone wants giant projects, even in places that would seem ripe for a factory renaissance......»»
Study shows how accounting practices distort economic reality
Accounting standards don't properly reflect the difference between losses driven by investments and actual business performance shortfalls, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research......»»
Southern states reaping EV investments lack purchase incentives
Charging infrastructure's return on investment is uncertain without EV volume, and without adequate charging options, consumers are unlikely to buy EVs, economists say......»»
Massive peak collapses may reshape Himalayas
23 cubic kilometers of mountain plunged into the valley below. Enlarge / Annapurna IV, at left here, might have once been half a kilometer taller. (credit: Richard I'Anson) The Earth's mountains are engaged in a constant.....»»
Who decides what ESG is and how to make investments greener?
More than 30 US states have proposed or implemented legislation in recent years to stop the government and its pension funds from investing in environmental social and governance (ESG) funds. These products integrate ESG issues into their investment.....»»
Virgin Media customers worry emails gone for good
Some have lost access to their inboxes, and the firm cannot say when it will be fixed......»»
Watch highlights of Virgin Galactic’s first commercial trip to edge of space
Virgin Galactic has shared a video showing highlights from its first commercial flight to the edge of space on Thursday......»»
Branson’s Virgin Galactic flies its first commercial mission
It hasn't been an easy road for Virgin Galactic, and more hurdles are ahead. Enlarge / A camera aboard Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity rocket plane captured this view from the edge of space Thursday. (credit: Virgin Galactic).....»»