Starlink dishes go into “thermal shutdown” once they hit 122° Fahrenheit
Man watered dish to cool it down but overheating knocked it offline for 7 hours. Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish and equipment in the Idaho panhandle's Coeur d'Alene National Forest. (credit: Wandering-coder) A Starlink beta user in Arizona.....»»
Record electron temperatures for a small-scale, sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion device achieved
In the nine decades since humans first produced fusion reactions, only a few fusion technologies have demonstrated the ability to make a thermal fusion plasma with electron temperatures hotter than 10 million degrees Celsius, roughly the temperature.....»»
SpaceX and Northrop are working on a constellation of spy satellites
First launch of these operational vehicles may occur next month from California. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches a Starlink mission in January 2020. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is reportedly working with at least one ma.....»»
SpaceX tallies 1st of two launches over two days from Space Coast
SpaceX launched Wednesday evening the first of a pair of Space Coast rockets in two days, both carrying batches of the company's Starlink satellites......»»
Thermal properties of new 2D materials for microchips can now be measured well
Making ever smaller and more powerful chips requires new ultrathin materials: 2D materials that are only 1 atom thick, or even just a couple of atoms. Think about graphene or ultra-thin silicon membrane for instance......»»
Team is first ever to measure qubits with ultrasensitive thermal detectors, evading Heisenberg uncertainty principle
Chasing ever-higher qubit counts in near-term quantum computers constantly demands new feats of engineering......»»
Report details how Russia obtains Starlink terminals for war in Ukraine
Russians buy from middlemen and "deliver SpaceX hardware to the front line." Enlarge / A Starlink terminal at the Everything Electric London conference on March 28, 2024 in England. (credit: Getty Images | John Keeble ).....»»
Mazda may move auto shipments temporarily to another port from Baltimore
CEO Masahiro Moro said Mazda does not currently expect a big impact from the port shutdown......»»
Nintendo 3DS & Wii U Online Services will Shutdown Soon: Here’s What You Should Know
Users will no longer be able to access online play and other related functionality for their consoles. The post Nintendo 3DS & Wii U Online Services will Shutdown Soon: Here’s What You Should Know appeared first on Phandroid. We supp.....»»
Will Apple’s personal robot investment pay off or end just like its car? [Poll]
We learned this week that Apple is pointing some attention at personal robotics following the shutdown of its Apple Car efforts. It’s early for the skunkworks robotics project but what’s your gut reaction, could the investment pay off? Or is it m.....»»
Climate engineering carries serious national security risks—countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway
The historic Paris climate agreement started a mantra from developing countries: "1.5 to stay alive." It refers to the international aim to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) compared with preindustrial times. But the worl.....»»
What is thermal throttling and how does it affect frame rates?
Thermal throttling is what happens if your PC gets too hot. It slows itself down to prevent permanent damage. Here's how you can prevent both......»»
Google has Shutdown its Podcasts App
The app joins the likes of Google Stadia and Pixel Pass. The post Google has Shutdown its Podcasts App appeared first on Phandroid. Several months back, Google announced that it was killing off its Podcasts app, with podcast content transi.....»»
Starlink mobile plans hit snag as FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum application
SpaceX application tossed but firm will get another shot in spectrum rulemaking. Enlarge / A Starlink user terminal during winter. (credit: Getty Images | AntaresNS) Starlink's mobile ambitions were dealt at least a temp.....»»
Watch a real-time map of Starlink satellites orbiting Earth
In an effort to enhance the educational outreach of their Starlink constellation, SpaceX has an interactive global map of their Starlink internet satellites, which provides live coverage of every satellite in orbit around the Earth......»»
Nutritional rewards and risks revealed for edible seaweed around Hawaii
From sushi to soups, seaweed is a popular food around the world because it adds delicious flavors and beneficial nutrients to dishes. However, it might also expose consumers to heavy metals that accumulate in the fronds before they're harvested. Give.....»»
Cocoa beans are in short supply: What this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers
A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With chocolate makers around the world reliant on west Africa for cocoa, there is signi.....»»
New model clarifies why water freezes at a range of temperatures
From abstract-looking cloud formations to roars of snow machines on ski slopes, the transformation of liquid water into solid ice touches many facets of life. Water's freezing point is generally accepted to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit. But that is due t.....»»
It’s official: Europe turns to the Falcon 9 to launch its navigation satellites
The European Union agreed to pay a 30 percent premium for Falcon 9 launches. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink satellites launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on January 29, 2020. (credit: Getty I.....»»
The heat index—how hot it feels—is rising faster than temperature: Study
Texans have long endured scorching summer temperatures, so a global warming increase of about 3 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 Celsius) might not sound like much to worry about......»»
Tastes like chicken? Think again—edible ants have distinctive flavor profiles.
Go ahead, eat some ants. We triple-dog dare you. Enlarge / Chicatana ants have a nutty, fatty flavor. They are consumed in parts of Mexico to add texture and flavor to dishes. (credit: Changqi Liu) Edible insects, like a.....»»