Rocket Report: Firefly delivers for NASA; Polaris Dawn launching this month
The all-private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set for launch no earlier than July 31. Enlarge / Four kerosene-fueled Reaver engines power Firefly's Alpha rocket off the pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. (credit:.....»»
Report: Ecological crises are interconnected and must be tackled in a coordinated way
Maria J. Santos, a professor at the University of Zurich, is one of the main authors of the comprehensive scientific analysis published this week by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). At a pr.....»»
Animal welfare group says bacterial infection killed Sonia the elephant in Pakistan
Pakistani veterinary surgeons found that a bacterial infection killed an elephant at a safari park in the city of Karachi earlier this month, a veterinarian with a global animal welfare organization said Wednesday......»»
Apple Maps for web adds Look Around, its new Street View-like feature
Five months after launching Apple Maps for the web, the tech company has just added Look Around, its Street View-like feature......»»
Japanese startup"s space rocket launch fails
A space rocket built by a Japanese startup blasted off on Wednesday but was later seen spiraling downwards in the distance as the company said the launch had to be terminated......»»
NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station
Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said Tuesday as it announced another delay in the mission to bring them home......»»
Consumers wrongly attribute all data breaches to cybercriminals
Breaches in 2024 had less impact on consumers’ trust in brands compared to the previous year (a 6.5% decrease from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024), according to a recent Vercara report. Most consumers also remain unaware of the role they may play in cy.....»»
Apple Maps for web adds Look Around, its Street View-like feature
Five months after launching Apple Maps for the web, the tech company has just added Look Around, its Street View-like feature......»»
Report: Elon Musk failed to report movement required by security clearance
No federal agencies have accused Musk of disclosing classified information. A new investigation from The New York Times suggests that SpaceX founder Elon Musk has not been reporti.....»»
Apple Intelligence isn’t changing lives yet, but just you wait
Apple Intelligence was first announced this June to much fanfare, and now it’s finally available via iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. But at least one early report say it’s not really changing the world. Here’s why that’s not a surprise, and it’s als.....»»
SpaceX aims for 3 rocket launches, 1 Dragon landing in 20 hours
In a span of about 20 hours, SpaceX could manage three rocket launches and one landing of a Dragon spacecraft......»»
Nvidia’s new app is causing large frame rate dips in many games
Fully disabling optional, AI-powered filters seems to fix the problem. When Nvidia replaced the longstanding GeForce Experience App with a new, unified Nvidia App last month, most.....»»
OnePlus 13 confirmed to arrive in 2025
OnePlus has confirmed that they will be launching their next-gen flagship phone, the OnePlus 13, in January 2025. The post OnePlus 13 confirmed to arrive in 2025 appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus 12 launched earlier this year. If yo.....»»
Facing ban next month, TikTok begs SCOTUS for help
Will TikTok shut down next month? SCOTUS may intervene. TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to step in before it's forced to shut down the app in the US next month. In a petition r.....»»
ChatGPT Plus vs. Pro: Is it worth the upgrade?
OpenAI's Pro subscription tier costs a jaw-dropping $200 per month. This guide will help you decide if that much generative compute power is really necessary......»»
NASA sees progress on Starlab commercial space station development
A NASA-funded commercial space station, Starlab, recently completed four key developmental milestones, marking substantial progress in the station's design and operational readiness......»»
Climate neutrality: OECD and EU countries best equipped to lead the way, says report
Under the Paris Climate Agreement, nations around the globe committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. But how determined are OECD and EU countries in pursuing this goal? A recent monitoring report by the Bertelsmann Stiftung reveals that Swe.....»»
NASA missions spot cosmic "wreath" displaying stellar circle of life
Since antiquity, wreaths have symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It is fitting then that one of the best places for astronomers to learn more about the stellar lifecycle resembles a giant holiday wreath itself......»»
We might see a new version of DLSS next month
A press release from Nvidia board partner Inno3D suggests we'll see new AI-accelerated capabilities on GPUs next month......»»
NASA telescopes capture a cosmic wreath for the holidays
Two NASA telescopes have worked together to capture a stunning view of a star cluster......»»
Were Neanderthals cold-adapted or were they just ready for anything? Ribcage reconstruction may hold the answer
Researchers at the Department of Paleobiology, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales in Madrid report that analysis of a Neanderthal ribcage from a cave in Iraq exhibits a "bell-shaped" thorax configuration typical of Neanderthals elsewhere, differing.....»»