Stonks, flying burritos and my boss’s boss’s boss’s boss
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A NASA astronaut will finally spend a full year in space
"I'm really excited to see how my body does when I return." Enlarge / NASA astronaut Frank Rubio observes the behavior of a free-flying water bubble inside the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module. (credit: NASA).....»»
Bees and other flying insects at greater risk of extinction as they migrate to higher elevations in changing climate
In response to rising global temperatures, many plants and animals are moving to higher elevations to survive in cooler temperatures. But a new study from the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech.....»»
A new LED design for next-level realism in immersive displays
From pterodactyls flying overhead in a game to virtually applying cosmetics prior to making a purchase, augmented reality and other immersive technologies are transforming how we play, observe, and learn. Cheap and ultra-small light-emitting diodes (.....»»
How managers can encourage employees to share their best ideas
You had a really great idea to share with your boss that would save your employer money. The boss agreed and assigned the project to you. Which gives you yet another thing to do in your already busy schedule......»»
Elon Musk declares SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket ready for launch
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has said that after a series of tests and the installation of a more robust launchpad, the mighty Starship rocket is ready to fly again......»»
When the gig is up: Gig workers don"t always trust their boss and that might be a good thing
As the so-called 'gig economy' continues to grow, so do questions about how this type of non-traditional work compares to full-time work arrangements and how these new relationships differ and impact performance and commitment......»»
How to beat IB-01:CEL 240 in Armored Core 6
IB-01:CEL 240 will melt your health bar in seconds at the end of Armored Core 6 chapter 4. Here are the tips you need to overcome the toughest boss in the game......»»
How to beat Sea Spider in Armored Core 6
The Sea Spider is deceptively agile and aggressive in Armored Core 6. If you want to escape its web, here's how to take down the chapter 2 boss in no time......»»
How to beat Balteus in Armored Core 6
Your first true test as an AC pilot in Armored Core 6 is at the end of chapter 1. Balteus is a tough customer, but here's how to beat this roadblock of a boss......»»
Virgin Galactic’s president explains how VSS Unity is now flying frequently
"I don't think I'll run out of people who are willing to fly the spaceship any time soon." Enlarge / In February 2019, Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo reached space for the second time in 10 weeks. (credit: Virgin Galactic).....»»
New "Ted Lasso" shortbread cookies let fans experience biscuits with the boss
Gourmet food company Mackenzie Limited has created limited-time shortbread cookies for fans of the iconic Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso."Image Credit: Mackenzie Limited and WBEI & UTMackenzie Limited describes the cookies as "a touch salty, a touch swe.....»»
Proba-3 satellite: Seeing in the dark
One of the precision formation flying Proba-3 satellites as seen from the other during ground testing. The pair will fly in orbit relative to one another down to millimeter scale precision, but in order to do this must keep continuous track of each o.....»»
The strange, secretive world of North Korean science fiction
Unusual and often breathtaking, the genre is relatively unknown in the West. Enlarge / Inside the Submarine by Kim Kwang Nam, from the series "The Future is Bright." (credit: Koryo Studio) A plane is flying to the Philip.....»»
This absurd PC with 7 RTX 4090s costs an eye-watering $31,600
There’s power, and then there’s the power of seven RTX 4090s inside one PC. That’s what one company is offering in its Big Boss PC, all for a hefty $31,600......»»
A dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago—100 generations have kept the story alive
Can you imagine a scientist who could neither read nor write, who spoke their wisdom in riddles, in tales of fantastic beings flying through the sky, fighting each another furiously and noisily, drinking the ocean dry, and throwing giant spears with.....»»
Thick ones, pointy ones—how albatross beaks evolved to match their prey
Albatross are among the world's largest flying birds, with wingspans that can stretch beyond a remarkable three meters. These majestic animals harness ocean winds to travel thousands of kilometers in search of food while barely flapping their wings......»»
New Triassic fossil features sharp claws and a nasty beak
A non-flying precursor to pterosaurs shared the Earth with the first dinosaurs. Enlarge / Artist's conception of the newly found species. (credit: Matheus Fernandes) It was relatively small in comparison to the giants th.....»»
It’s finally time—Virgin Galactic is flying private astronauts into space
It must be a magical moment to float freely above the world. Enlarge / Anastatia Mayers, Jon Goodwin, and Keisha Schahaff are the private customers on board Galactic 02. (credit: Virgin Galactic) SPACEPORT AMERICA, New M.....»»
Lyft says it’s trying to get rid of surge pricing
Lyft's boss says he knows how much riders hate surge pricing and claims his ridesharing company is trying to get rid of the system......»»
Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?
Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?.....»»