The new Mars landing approach: How we"ll land large payloads on the Red Planet
Back in 2007, I talked with Rob Manning, engineer extraordinaire at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and he told me something shocking. Even though he had successfully led the entry, descent, and landing (EDL) teams for three Mars rover missions, he sa.....»»
Rethinking the quantum chip: Engineers present new design for superconducting quantum processor
Researchers at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) have realized a new design for a superconducting quantum processor, aiming at a potential architecture for the large-scale, durable devices the quantum revolution dem.....»»
Recycling human and animal excreta could help meet nutrient supply for global crops
It might not be a pleasant image, but recycling all the human and livestock feces and urine on the planet would contribute substantially to meeting the nutrient supply for all crops worldwide, thereby reducing the need to mine fertilizers such as pho.....»»
Predicting atomic structures proves useful in energy and sustainability
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new approach that combines generative artificial intelligence (AI) and first-principles simulations to predict three-dimensional atomic structures of highly complex materia.....»»
Scientists develop cost-effective lasers for extended short-wave infrared applications
Current laser technologies for the extended short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectral range rely on expensive and complex materials, limiting their scalability and affordability. To address these challenges, ICFO researchers have presented a novel approach.....»»
How to find the Storm King in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
The Storm King is the biggest, baddest boss in Lego Fortnite Odyssey. If you want to test your skills against this monster, we'll show you how to find it......»»
Security Bite: Jamf uncovers TCC bypass vulnerability allowing stealthy access to iCloud data
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
The death of a robot designed for autistic children proves Apple"s on-device AI is the right path
The Moxie robot that used cloud processing for a large language model was designed to be a companion and education tool for autistic children, and it's being unceremoniously shut down by the owners. This absolutely insensitive and destructive move pr.....»»
Lego flowers are up to 30% off, and they make great holiday gifts
Lego flowers are an excellent gift for the holidays because, unlike real flowers, they'll last forever. With these deals that we've gathered, get up to 30% off......»»
MagSafe Monday: The Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 charging station is a silver bullet for desk clutter
If your desk is a battlefield of cables and chargers fighting for outlets, you’ll want to check out the Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station. With plenty of USB ports, a retractable USB-C cable to charge your laptop, and a MagSafe dock, it might be.....»»
The Shark FlexFusion — the perfect gift and now 15% off
The Shark FlexFusion is the perfect way to style your hair and it's currently 15% off when you use a specific code at Sharkclean. Here's why you'll love it......»»
The Game Awards 2024: How to watch and what to expect
This year's Game Awards show is happening on December 12 and it'll feature fresh looks at Borderlands 3, Mafia: The Old Country and more......»»
A new global carbon trading market could be held hostage by speculators
Our planet's future hangs in the balance due to the unabated greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. Treating these emissions as something that can be owned and exchanged in a market has been touted as a solution since the early 1990s, wh.....»»
Innie rebellion is brewing in trippy Severance S2 trailer
"There'll be no honeymoon ending for you." Severance returns to Apple TV in January for its sophomore season. Severance was one of the most talked.....»»
How the iPhone 16 won the battle of the camera button
Two new smartphones approach secondary camera controls in very different ways, forcing me to choose between a futuristic option or the luxury of a button......»»
Path of Exile 2 bugs making you feel exiled? Fixes are on the way
Path of Exile 2 is now out in early access, but it was a bumpy start. The team at Grinding Gear Games have laid out their approach to fixing the bugs......»»
Brian Cox still isn’t sure about Jeremy Strong’s method acting approach
The actor has maintained that he thinks his former co-star would be a better actor if he ditched the method approach......»»
After critics decry Orion heat shield decision, NASA reviewer says agency is correct
"If this isn’t raising red flags out there, I don’t know what will." Within hours of NASA announcing its decision to fly the Artemis II mission aboard an Orion spacecraft with.....»»
Former flight director who reviewed Orion heat shield data says there was no dissent
"If this isn’t raising red flags out there, I don’t know what will." Within hours of NASA announcing its decision to fly the Artemis II mission aboard an Orion spacecraft with.....»»
Hybrid model links micro and macro scales in complex systems
In fields ranging from immunology and ecology to economics and thermodynamics, multi-scale complex systems are ubiquitous. They are also notoriously difficult to model. Conventional approaches take either a bottom-up or top-down approach. But in dist.....»»
How to watch the 2024 MLS Cup for free – LA Galaxy vs New York Redbulls
LA Galaxy hosts New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final and you can stream it for free......»»