SpaceX loses record-setting rocket booster, but not in the way you think
It turns out that for SpaceX, landing a rocket booster upright on a droneship in the ocean upright is the easy part. It’s getting it back to land that’s tricky......»»
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 lifts its 7,000th Starlink; ABL cuts deep
"Branson was determined to be the first billionaire in space." Enlarge / The second stage of the New Glenn rocket rolls to the launch pad on Tuesday. (credit: Blue Origin) Welcome to Edition 7.10 of the Rocket Report! It.....»»
Feeling the heat as Earth breaks yet another record for hottest summer
Summer 2024 sweltered to Earth's hottest on record, making it even more likely that this year will end up as the warmest humanity has measured, European climate service Copernicus reported Friday......»»
After another Boeing letdown, NASA isn’t ready to buy more Starliner missions
Boeing could earn nearly $2 billion more from NASA if it fully executes on the Starliner contract. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket before liftoff in June to begin the Crew.....»»
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......»»
Blogger claims changing one hidden iPhone setting ‘almost doubled’ his battery life
My two-year-old iPhone 14 Pro could easily make it another year if I wanted it to. I say that as I’m about to upgrade to … The post Blogger claims changing one hidden iPhone setting ‘almost doubled’ his battery life appeared first on.....»»
Do women candidates have a harder time being elected? A political scientist explains
In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?.....»»
Blue Origin set to test fire New Glenn stage at Canaveral launch pad
Blue Origin has only 40 days to go to be ready for its first launch of its heavy lift New Glenn rocket, but has a lot of boxes to tick before liftoff......»»
South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record
South Korea experienced its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago, nearly two degrees higher than the historic average, the weather agency said Thursday......»»
Europe"s Vega rocket launches in French Guiana
Europe's Vega rocket launched Wednesday from French Guiana, an AFP journalist said, carrying a satellite which will help combat natural disasters......»»
The Vega rocket never found its commercial niche. After tonight, it’s gone.
The larger Vega-C will take over, primarily to launch European government satellites. Enlarge / The final Vega rocket on its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: European Space Agency) The final flight of Europe.....»»
Record measles outbreak in Oregon blamed on vaccine exemptions
Vaccine exemptions at nearly 9% in the state, enabling sustained transmission. Enlarge / A US child infected with measles during a 2024 outbreak. The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with this viral infect.....»»
Amazon extends its popular $199 iPad deal into September, but supply may be limited
Amazon's $199 iPad 9th Generation deal has been extended into September, delivering the lowest price on record on remaining inventory.Snap up an iPad for just $199.The $199 iPad special is classified as a "limited-time deal" on Amazon, so it could en.....»»
Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?
"I would rather make that decision than pathologically hold on to something." Enlarge / The Terran 1 rocket made its only flight (a beautiful one) in March 2023. (credit: Relativity Space/John Kraus) A splashy California.....»»
SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission set to launch early Friday
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a multiday orbital expedition set to feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is now scheduled to launch on Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration......»»
Amazon crushes it with this $1,499 M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch deal
The lowest price on record is back at Amazon, as the retailer slashes the M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch down to $1,499. Supplies may be limited with the month-end blowout deal.Snap up the lowest price on record for this 14-inch MacBook Pro.To grab the a.....»»
4-pack of Apple AirTags for only $74.99 at Amazon
Apple AirTags are back down to nearly record low prices, with the 4-pack dropping to $74.99 at Amazon (within $2 of the all-time cheapest price).Grab 4 Apple AirTags for $74.99.With holiday traveling starting up soon, having a pack of Apple AirTags o.....»»
India launches flood warning systems at Himalayan glacial lakes
India is setting up high-tech warning systems at nearly 200 Himalayan glacial lakes at risk of bursting their banks, a deadly threat exacerbated by climate change, disaster officials said Tuesday......»»
Sunken village emerges as Greek drought bites
Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought in Greece have exposed a sunken village in Athens' main reservoir for the first time in 30 years......»»
How to add audio to PowerPoint
Add some flair with music or sound effects, or record your own voice. We’ll show you how to add audio to PowerPoint for enhancing your next slideshow......»»
The New Glenn rocket’s second stage set to roll to the launch pad on Monday
The large rocket will attempt to land on its debut flight. Enlarge / Image of the New Glenn second stage on its mobile test stand. (credit: Blue Origin) Blue Origin plans to enter the final phase of its launch preparati.....»»