Starlink Has Been Approved in Nigeria and Mozambique
Elon Musk has announced that Starlink, the satellite internet service launched by SpaceX, has been approved in Nigeria and Mozambique. From a report: This news is coming three days after Musk answered a tweet about the service launch in Africa. "Yes,.....»»
Waymo"s massive self-driving expansion gets green light
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo's ambitious expansion plans Friday afternoon......»»
SpaceX delays Crew-8 launch, but lines up Starlink launch instead
Bad weather conditions on the launch corridor for a human spaceflight from Kennedy Space Center have prompted a two-day delay, so SpaceX took the opportunity to roll out and try and shoehorn a launch without humans from nearby Cape Canaveral Space Fo.....»»
Argentina authorizes Starlink, rival Amazon Kuiper
Argentina on Monday gave authorization for the deployment of Starlink, the satellite internet service of Elon Musk—a fan of the South American country's self-styled new "anarcho-capitalist" President Javier Milei......»»
Satellites are burning up in the upper atmosphere—what impact could this have on the Earth"s climate?
Elon Musk's SpaceX has announced it will dispose of 100 Starlink satellites over the next six months, after it discovered a design flaw that may cause them to fail. Rather than risk posing a threat to other spacecraft, SpaceX will "de-orbit" these sa.....»»
New FDA-approved drug makes severe food allergies less life-threatening
Injections over several months allowed people to tolerate larger doses of trigger foods. Enlarge / Peanuts (credit: Getty | CFOTO/Future Publishing) Living with food allergies can be a fraught existence. There is no cure.....»»
SpaceX takes a proactive step toward responsible behavior in orbit
"We commend this commitment as a first step." Enlarge / SpaceX's V2 Mini Starlink satellites awaiting launch. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX announced this week that it will voluntarily bring down about 100 of its first-generat.....»»
Musk’s Starlink Used by Sudan Paramilitary Group Amid Internet Blackout
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have used Musk's satellite internet service amid a nationwide internet blackout. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is being used by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Sup.....»»
"Iwájú" trailer: Disney"s enticing limited series is set in a futuristic Nigeria
Disney limited series "Iwájú" will blend the spirit of Lagos, Nigeria with comic-book style storytelling. Disney has teamed up with storytelling collective Kugali for limited series, Iwájú: a thrilling new limited series that bl.....»»
Russian forces now using Musk’s Starlink on Ukraine front line
Russian volunteer group brags about devices it said it had purchased for Russian forces. Enlarge / Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence unit made its claim following multiple reports in recent days that Russian forces are using.....»»
Indiana wetlands bill garners praise, criticism as it heads to governor"s desk
Supporters of wetland legislation approved 6 Feb. by the Indiana legislature say the regulations are fair to residents, property owners, agriculture and developers while those against it say the state has already weakened wetland protections and this.....»»
Nigeria vs Cameroon live stream: Can you watch AFCON for free?
Nigeria and Cameroon meet in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 on Saturday, and here's how you can watch a free live stream in the United States......»»
Lagos styrofoam, plastics ban brings applause and concern
From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital and the continent's most populous city......»»
How to watch Nigeria vs. Cameroon online for free
Live stream Nigeria vs. Cameroon in AFCON for free. Watch the Africa Cup of Nations for free from anywhere in the world. TL;DR: Stream Nigeria vs. Cameroon in AFCON for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in t.....»»
Nigerian Police Bust Pirate Site Operators After Actress Suffers Panic Attacks
The Criminal Investigations Department of Nigeria's police has arrested five suspects in one of the largest online piracy actions ever carried out in the country. The suspects were identified following complaints from filmmakers, including actress To.....»»
Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to-smartphone service
AST SpaceMobile gets $206.5 million and is partnering with Google and AT&T. Enlarge / Illustration of AST SpaceMobile's cellular satellite. (credit: AST SpaceMobile) Google, AT&T, and Vodafone are investing $206.5 millio.....»»
Nigeria"s polluted economic hub Lagos bans styrofoam, plastics
Nigeria's Lagos State, which includes the country's sprawling economic capital of more than 20 million people, has announced a ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics to curb pollution......»»
CRISPR off-switches: A path towards safer genome engineering?
Using CRISPR, an immune system bacteria use to protect themselves from viruses, scientists have harnessed the power to edit genetic information within cells. In fact, the first CRISPR-based therapeutic was recently approved by the FDA to treat sickle.....»»
Starlink Community Gateways boast 10 Gbps speeds from space – but it costs millions
Starlink is obviously the leading company in the world when it comes to providing reliable internet connectivity from space. The SpaceX company is now moving … The post Starlink Community Gateways boast 10 Gbps speeds from space – but it.....»»
Urban Kenyans mistrust police even more than rural residents do—study sets out why it matters
Across the African continent—from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa—widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows very low trust in the poli.....»»
“Such signal, much wow”: Starlink’s first texts via “cellphone towers in space”
Starlink's Direct to Cell satellites to fill in dead spots in T-Mobile network. Enlarge / Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is showing off the first text messages sent between T.....»»