Sentinel-2C joins the Copernicus family in orbit
Sentinel-2C launched into orbit on 5 September at 03:50 CEST (4 September 22:50 local time) and separated from the Vega rocket at approximately 04:48 CEST......»»
Your AI clone could target your family, but there’s a simple defense
The FBI now recommends choosing a secret password to thwart AI voice clones from tricking people. On Tuesday, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation advised Americans to share a s.....»»
Booking.com says typos giving strangers access to private trip info is not a bug
Popular trip site confirmed it can't stop typos after user flagged privacy issue. You may want to be extra careful if you're booking holiday travel for family and friends this yea.....»»
Entrepreneurs who take funding from close family and friends are more likely to pursue lower-risk growth options
Entrepreneurs often lack resources and funding needed to launch a venture and reach out to family and friends for initial support. But is it always good for a startup when individuals close to the founder are asked if they want to "be on the ground f.....»»
Iran launches heaviest space payload into orbit: media
Iran successfully launched on Friday its heaviest space payload, which includes a satellite and a space tug, using a domestically developed satellite carrier, official media reported......»»
Europe"s Vega-C rocket launches satellite into orbit after delays
Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana and put a satellite into orbit in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago......»»
European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo
A pair of European satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through fancy formation flying in space......»»
Q&A: Financial tips to save money, stay happy during the holiday season
The holiday season is often seen as a time of celebration, focused on connecting with family and friends, gift-giving and festive activities. It can bring joy and warmth, with home decorations, special meals and community events. However, it can also.....»»
Amazon unveils its new family of Nova foundational models
Amazon Web Services showed off a half-dozen new multimodal generative AI models, which it has dubbed Nova......»»
Watch Europe’s Vega-C rocket return to flight after two years
Europe's Vega-C rocket is back in action after a failure in 2022. It will launch the Sentinel-1C satellite tomorrow - here's how to watch......»»
Team links comet water to Earth"s oceans
Researchers have found that water on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko has a similar molecular signature to the water in Earth's oceans. Contradicting some recent results, this finding reopens the case that Jupiter-family comets like 67P could have h.....»»
Researcher: Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics
If you talked to friends or family about politics over Thanksgiving, you might not have changed each other's minds. But don't be discouraged—and consider talking with them again as the holiday season continues......»»
A survey of hundreds of vacationers confirms this ancient wisdom: The journey matters as much as the destination
Americans spent more than US$850 billion on domestic leisure travel in 2023, a sum that looks likely to rise in future years. Whether it's a weekend getaway to a Taylor Swift concert, a long-anticipated holiday visit with family, or a monthlong tour.....»»
Apple Vision Pro global rollout continues with Taiwan on December 17
Taiwan joins the short list of countries with Apple Vision Pro on December 17 after a round of pre-orders starting on December 5.Apple Vision Pro coming to TaiwanApple's first foray into spatial computing has seen a slow rollout since its launch in F.....»»
Cyber Monday Ember deals: Save up to 34% on our favorite smart mugs
Ember mugs are one of the best gifts you can give to your friends and family. Here are some great Cyber Monday Ember Mug deals from Best Buy and Amazon......»»
Best Cyber Monday generator deals: Gas and solar generators at up to 62% off
Every family needs a generator, whether as a backup power source or for outdoor adventures. Check out the amazing discounts from Cyber Monday generator deals......»»
Researchers finally identify the ocean’s “mystery mollusk”
It's a nudibranch, but so distantly related that it gets its own phylogenetic family. Some of the most bizarre lifeforms on Earth lurk in the deeper realms of the ocean. There was.....»»
Proba-3: Flying two spacecraft is harder than one
What's harder than flying a single satellite in Earth orbit? Flying two—right beside each other, at proximities that would normally trigger collision avoidance maneuvers......»»
The 15 best gifts you can still buy at a Cyber Monday discount
What should you get your friends, family, and S.O. this year? If you don't know, take a look at this guide. Its got everything from vinyl albums to tablets......»»
BepiColombo"s fifth Mercury flyby
On Sunday 1 December 2024, BepiColombo flew past the planet Mercury for the fifth time, readying itself for entering orbit around the solar system's mysterious innermost planet in 2026......»»
Six years on, has Screen Time made a difference to you and your family? [Poll]
It’s been six years since Apple first introduced Screen Time in iOS 12, allowing us to see just how much time we spend using our phones, while also allowing parents to set limits for their kids. The feature was extended to Macs a year later. App.....»»