Rescuing the Integral spacecraft: No thrust? No problem
A year ago tomorrow, a failure on the Integral spacecraft meant it fired its thrusters for likely the last time. In the days since, the spacecraft in Earth orbit has continued to shed light on the violent gamma ray universe, and it should soon be wor.....»»
Finding pearls in the mud: Eco-friendly tungsten recovery from semiconductor waste
Semiconductor industry waste is typically seen as a costly disposal problem and an environmental hazard. But what if this waste could be transformed into a valuable resource?.....»»
Auto suppliers are slashing R&D. That could turn into a big problem.
Some of the world’s largest, most tech-savvy parts producers have hit the brakes on spending due in part to electric vehicle launch delays and a dim outlook for returns on investment......»»
NASA Retires Asteroid-Hunting Telescope
NASA’s NEOWISE telescope has searched for asteroids, brown dwarfs and luminous galaxies. The spacecraft will soon burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.....»»
Mathematicians Reinvent the Wheel in Higher Dimensions to Solve Decades-Old Geometry Problem
A new mathematical technique shows how to build small objects in any dimension that roll like a wheel, expanding our understanding of higher dimensional space.....»»
‘A serious problem’: Minnesota woman’s car make and model dropped by State Farm — you might not be covered either
‘A serious problem’: Minnesota woman’s car make and model dropped by State Farm — you might not be covered either.....»»
South Florida estuaries warming faster than Gulf of Mexico, global ocean, research shows
Sea surface temperatures are on the rise around the world, but the problem is pronounced in South Florida, according to a series of studies published by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science......»»
Charging station status is inaccurate more than a quarter of the time, study says
The findings demonstrate that station reliability is often an information problem......»»
Apple Voice Control solves a huge accessibility problem in iOS 18 and macOS 15
A disability campaigner has highlighted what he says is a huge accessibility breakthrough with Voice Control in the latest iPhone and Mac betas. He said that what may sound like a small improvement is a massive improvement to those who, like him,.....»»
NASA is about to offer an update on the troubled Starliner mission
NASA is set to offer an update on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which has been stuck at the International Space Station since early June......»»
Anker’s new desktop charger solved a problem I didn’t know I had
When I tried out one of Anker's new Prime charging products, I didn't expect it to so quickly become an integral part of my life......»»
How to test RAM: troubleshooting to find bad RAM
RAM is one of the key components of any computer. If you're diagnosing a problem with your PC, it's a good idea to check your RAM......»»
NASA chief will make the final decision on how Starliner crew flies home
"I especially have confidence since I have the final decision." Enlarge / SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Cargo Dragon spacecraft, seen here with the new launch tower and access arm at SLC-40. (credit: SpaceX) NASA on Tuesd.....»»
Machine learning and better radar solve the "cloud cover" problem
Clouds have for decades been a bugbear for remote sensing of land surface temperature—one of the most important earth system metrics, used in everything from tracking climate change to predicting wildfires. A new approach incorporating machine lear.....»»
How to watch Cygnus dock at the ISS early on Tuesday
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft is about to dock with the International Space Station on its 21st resupply mission......»»
Man suffers heart problem after rapid weight loss: A GLP-1 cautionary tale
The man developed atrial fibrillation and required hospitalization. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Spauln) The dose makes the medicine—and for many critical prescription drugs, the dose depends on a patient's body weight. Us.....»»
Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?
"Sustainability" and "resilience" have become buzzwords in recent years, but many people don't know what either term really means. As an economist who studies environmental issues, I believe an important first step to solving any problem is to define.....»»
NASA likely to significantly delay the launch of Crew 9 due to Starliner issues
The primary reason for the delay is rather surprising. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is lifted to be placed atop an Atlas V rocket for its first crewed launch. (credit: United Launch Alliance) NASA is planning.....»»
UK beekeepers and scientists tackle sticky problem of honey fraud
Lynne Ingram cuts a peaceful figure as she tends to a row of humming beehives in a leafy corner of Somerset, southwest England......»»
Cygnus spacecraft suffers issue on the way to the space station
NASA had an issue with the Cygnus spaceship shortly after it launched for the ISS on Sunday, but engineers are still aiming to achieve the planned docking time......»»
NASA Is ‘Evaluating All Options’ to Get the Boeing Starliner Crew Home
Eight weeks after the Starliner spacecraft launched, NASA is still looking for possible answers to its technical issues—including the possibility of SpaceX lending a hand......»»