This robotic gripper can lift delicate objects without breaking them
Humans have built cranes capable of lifting ridiculously heavy objects and moving them around with ease. We have also designed massive ships to transport large, heavy cargo across thousands of miles without breaking a sweat. But what if we wanted to.....»»
Watch first launch of Europe’s next-gen rocket in ESA animation
Arianespace has shared an animation showing what the first launch of Europe's next-generation heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket will look like......»»
Rocket Report: A mysterious explosion in China; Firefly tests new engine
Firefly Aerospace has announced a major milestone for its new medium-lift rocket. Enlarge / Imagery from Europe's Sentinel-2 satellite shows the aftermath of an explosion on a test stand at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in.....»»
Brace for a potentially record-breaking winter after sweltering summer and autumn, say researchers
The scorching heat waves of 2023's summer and autumn shook the world, raising a pertinent question: Will this lead to the warmest winter the globe has ever witnessed?.....»»
Researchers extend non-line-of-sight imaging towards longer wavelengths
Emerging technologies for non-line-of-sight imaging can detect objects even if they are around a corner or behind a wall. In new work, researchers use a new type of detector to extend this method from visible light into near and mid-infrared waveleng.....»»
Some states act to protect residents from extreme heat, with a new focus on young people
After two years of record-breaking heat that brought a surge of deaths and health emergencies, several states have enacted or are considering measures designed to protect residents—with a new focus on younger people whose vulnerability is rising wi.....»»
Why don"t we see robotic civilizations rapidly expanding across the universe?
In 1950, while sitting down to lunch with colleagues at the Los Alamos Laboratory, famed physicist and nuclear scientist Enrico Fermi asked his famous question: "Where is everybody?" In short, Fermi was addressing the all-important question that has.....»»
Report: Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card
Goldman Sachs has lost billions of dollars on its consumer-focused businesses. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple has repeatedly trumpeted the success of its financial services, a product lineup that now encompasses the Apple.....»»
Webb captures a prominent protostar in Perseus
This new Picture of the Month from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate details of the Herbig Haro object 797 (HH 797). Herbig-Haro objects are luminous regions surrounding newborn stars (known as protostars), and are formed.....»»
Next-generation space telescopes could use deformable mirrors to image Earth-sized worlds
Observing distant objects is no easy task, thanks to our planet's thick and fluffy atmosphere. As light passes through the upper reaches of our atmosphere, it is refracted and distorted, making it much harder to discern objects at cosmological distan.....»»
Groundbreaking method to match celestial objects across telescopes
A team of Johns Hopkins researchers has developed a cutting-edge data science approach capable of matching observations of celestial objects taken across multiple telescope surveys, overcoming a significant challenge in modern astronomy......»»
Lifetime Babbel subscription plunges to $139.97, ends Cyber Monday
The lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is $460 off with this holiday deal, dropping the cost to $139.97 now through Cyber Monday.Enjoy learning a new language without breaking the bank with this Babbel deal that cuts the price of a lifeti.....»»
Black Friday Deal Zone: 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD drops to $2,799
B&H Photo is offering a record-breaking discount of $2,100 off Apple's M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM and ample storage space.Power users looking to upgrade their MacBook can snag the 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring Apple's M1 Max chip with.....»»
free $40 gift card with this Costco Black Friday membership deal
Get a free $40 digital Costco Shop Card with a 1-year Costco Gold Star membership with this record-breaking Black Friday deal.Get a free gift card with Costco membership.Costco membership deals don't come around often, but AppleInsider readers can ta.....»»
Rocket Report: Beyond Gravity to study fairing reuse; North Korea launches satellite
"I conclude the objects are the spy satellite and the rocket upper stage." Enlarge / Thirty-three engines fired to power the Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket into the sky. (credit: Stephen Clark / Ars Technica) We.....»»
Team discovers rules for breaking into Pseudomonas
Researchers report in the journal Nature that they have found a way to get antibacterial drugs through the nearly impenetrable outer membrane of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that—once it infects a person—is notoriously difficult to treat......»»
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $22.97
Record-breaking Black Friday savings are in effect on Windows 11 Pro, with an 88% discount driving the price down to $22.97.Users looking for the best Black Friday deal on Microsoft Windows can save 88% instantly this week, with a Windows 11 Pro lice.....»»
10 best modern miniseries of all time, ranked
From horror shows like The Haunting of Hill House to heart-pounding thrillers like Sharp Objects, these 10 miniseries are the best ever in the last 25 years......»»
Denial is over: Climate change is happening, but why do we still act like it"s not?
Climate-fueled disaster is now front-page news, as record-breaking floods, fires, droughts and storms keep arriving......»»
"Triple star" discovery could revolutionize understanding of stellar evolution
A ground-breaking new discovery by University of Leeds scientists could transform the way astronomers understand some of the biggest and most common stars in the universe. The paper, "Gaia uncovers difference in B and Be star binarity at small scales.....»»
GM riding the bench for 2024 Super Bowl, breaking 4-year commercial streak
The automaker had used the game to promote its EV ambitions, often using celebrities such as Will Ferrell......»»