The Polaris Dawn Spaceflight Was More Than Just a Billionaire Joyride
The most ambitious private spaceflight to date was a total success—and it blazed a trail for others to follow......»»
Blue Origin Helps Humanity Set a New Record for Spaceflight
Blue Origin successfully completed a 10-minute suborbital spaceflight this morning. But with SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and the space agencies of Russia and China, Blue Origin also helped humanity achieve another milestone Saturday. The Washington Po.....»»
First space station tourist in ten years docks at ISS
Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese billionaire, arrived at the International Space Station this morning after soaring into outer space aboard a Russian-built Soyuz capsule, kicking off the first self-funded tourism mission to the International Space Station.....»»
Spaceflight wreaks havoc on liver metabolism
Researchers have demonstrated that microgravity and other environmental factors in space play different roles in inducing oxidative stress, which, in turn, alters the metabolism of sulfur-containing compounds in the liver of mice. The study highlight.....»»
Sony publishes God of War PC system requirements, adds DLSS to Horizon Zero Dawn
When Sony announced God of War for PC in October, it confirmed the port would support Nvidia DLSS, Nvidia Reflex, higher resolution shadows, Ground Truth Ambient Occlusion, Screen Space Directional Occlusion, and 21:9 aspect ratio. The new trailer co.....»»
Horizon Zero Dawn PC Update 1.11 Out Now, Adds Support For Nvidia & AMD Upscaling Tech
The Horizon Zero Dawn PC update 1.11 patch notes have been announced, with upscaling tech from Nvidia and AMD now supported. The post Horizon Zero Dawn PC Update 1.11 Out Now, Adds Support For Nvidia & AMD Upscaling Tech appeared first on PlayStation.....»»
Russian rocket blasts off carrying Japanese billionaire to the ISS
A Russian rocket lifted off on Wednesday carrying a Japanese billionaire to the International Space Station, marking the country's return to space tourism after a decade-long pause that saw the rise of competition from privately held US companies......»»
Japanese billionaire soars into space
Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese billionaire, soared into outer space aboard a Russian-built Soyuz capsule and rocket Wednesday morning, kicking off the first self-funded tourism mission to the International Space Station in a decade......»»
Yet another billionaire heads to space tonight
Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese billionaire, will strap into a Russian-built Soyuz capsule and rocket into outer space early Wednesday morning, kicking off the first self-funded tourism mission to the International Space Station in a decade......»»
Japanese tycoon "excited" ahead of trip to ISS
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said Tuesday he was feeling "excited" ahead of his mission to the International Space Station, which marks Russia's return to space tourism......»»
Yusaku Maezawa: irreverent billionaire fascinated by space
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who blasts off for the International Space Station this week, is an irreverent space enthusiast who has made headlines for splashing the cash on modern art......»»
Russia to send Japanese tycoon to ISS in return to space tourism
Russia on Wednesday will send Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to the International Space Station in a move marking Moscow's return to the now booming space tourism business after a decade-long break......»»
Space tourist reveals ‘unusual training’ for this week’s mission to ISS
A billionaire businessman heading to the International Space Station this week has revealed some unusual training routines for his upcoming mission......»»
Polaris introduces its first all-electric UTV, the Ranger XP Kinetic
The Ranger XP Kinetic features a new electric powertrain born from a partnership between Polaris and Zero Motorcycles that generates 110 horsepower and 140lb-ft of instant torque. It's capable of towing up to 2,500 pounds and can haul an industry-lea.....»»
Comet A1 Leonard brightens in December
Now is the time to start tracking Comet C/2021 A1 Leonard, as it starts its dawn dive sunward......»»
Caviar"s Visionaries collection includes an Elon Musk bust and iPhone made from a melted Tesla
Caviar’s Visionaries collection pays tribute to tech luminaries Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and Alibaba Group co-founder/former executive chairman Jack Ma. In the case of the SpaceX billionaire, the company has created 27 Musk busts......»»
Activision Blizzard creates "Workplace Responsibility Committee" in response to harassment claims
Activision Blizzard announced it appointed two independent directors—Dawn Ostroff and Reveta Bowers—to the new committee. The company is also looking for a third "diverse director" to add to the board. The press release adds that CEO Bobby Kotick.....»»
Study: COVID tech took a toll on work-from-home moms
It's no secret that being a work-from-home mom during the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic was a drag. And those tech tools—video meetings and texting—designed to make remote work easier? They just added to the stress and exacerbated the mental heal.....»»
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin Outbid a Group of Crypto Investors for Copy of US Constitution
Chicago hedge-fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin said he won a $43.2 million first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution at a Sotheby' s auction on Thursday -- and now he intends to lend it to a free Arkansas art museum. From a report: The 53-year old.....»»
NATEA US Taiwan High-Tech Forum: Dawn of new blockchain era
New trends and tech advances are emerging from the horizon of blockchain technology. On the second day (Nov.13th, Taipei time) of the 2021 U.S. Taiwan High-Tech Forum (UTHF) hosted by the North America Taiwanese Engineering and Science Association (N.....»»
William Shatner"s Crewmate on Blue Origin Spaceflight Died Thursday in a Plane Crash
Last month 49-year-old Glen de Vries travelled with William Shatner into space with two other crewmembers on Blue Origin's sub-orbital capsule. Today NBC News announced de Vries "was one of two men killed Thursday in a plane crash in New Jersey, of.....»»