Why The U.S. Air Force Wants To Retire The F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet
The Air Force is requesting that Congress retire 32 of the Block 20 F-22 Rapter aircraft citing costs. The Air Force is requesting that Congress retire 32 of the Blo.....»»
Top Europe rights court to issue landmark climate verdicts
Europe's top rights court will on Tuesday issue unprecedented verdicts in three separate cases on the responsibility of states in the face of global warming, rulings that could force governments to adopt more ambitious climate policies......»»
Rocket Report: Blue Origin to resume human flights; progress for Polaris Dawn
"The pacing item in our supply chain is the BE-4." Enlarge / Ed Dwight stands in front of an F-104 jet fighter in 1963. (credit: Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) Welcome to Edition 6.38 of the Rocket Report! Ed Dwight was.....»»
With payload questions, it’s likely Vulcan will not launch again until fall
United Launch Alliance may seek certification from the Space Force after one flight. Enlarge / The first Vulcan rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. (credit: United Launch Alliance).....»»
Study reports that age is the driving force in changing how stars move within galaxies
Galaxies start life with their stars rotating in an orderly pattern but in some the motion of stars is more random. Until now, scientists have been uncertain about what causes this—possibly the surrounding environment or the mass of the galaxy itse.....»»
How to force quit on a Mac
If an app gets stuck on MacOS, you can always force it to quit so you can get back to what you were doing. Follow these steps to fix the problem in no time......»»
Leader of counterfeit Apple crime ring sentenced to more than four years
The head of an international gang behind return fraud of 10,000 counterfeit iPhones and iPads, has been sentenced to prison for 51 months.Apple UTC in San Deigo, whose local police force worked on the international caseSome 14 people were involved in.....»»
Watch SpaceX fire Starship’s Raptor engines ahead of 4th test flight
SpaceX performed a full-duration static fire of the Starship spacecraft's Raptor engines on Monday, and shared a video of the dramatic test on social media......»»
Watch SpaceX fire Starship’s Raptor engines ahead of fourth test flight
SpaceX performed a full-duration static fire of the Starship spacecraft's Raptor engines on Monday, and shared a video of the dramatic test on social media......»»
Mumpreneurs: A growing entrepreneurial force in Chinese society
While much ink has been poured over China's economic growth in recent decades, the contributions of Chinese women often receive less attention. With the pressure of the "three-child policy", being a mother isn't a mere personal choice, it's a part of.....»»
It’s official: Europe turns to the Falcon 9 to launch its navigation satellites
The European Union agreed to pay a 30 percent premium for Falcon 9 launches. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink satellites launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on January 29, 2020. (credit: Getty I.....»»
DOJ aiming to persuade senators to force sale of TikTok to US company, instead of ban
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly holding a series of closed-door briefings intended to persuade senators to force the sale of TikTok to a US company, rather than ban it outright. This follows Congress voting overwhelmingly in favor of.....»»
Thomas Stafford, who flew to the Moon and docked with Soyuz, dies at 93
Stafford and his Apollo 10 shipmates still hold the speed record on a crew spacecraft. Former NASA astronaut Thomas Stafford, a three-star Air Force general known for a historic handshake in space with a Soviet cosmonaut nearly 50 ye.....»»
New technique in tiny tool tuning: Making microscopic measurements more accurate
Fluidic force microscopy (FluidFM) combines the sensitivity of atomic force microscopy with microfluidics' capabilities, necessitating precise calibration of its cantilevers for reliable data. Traditional methods, however, struggle with the unique in.....»»
SpaceX celebrates major progress on the third flight of Starship
Starship's third launch appeared flawless, but SpaceX has more work to do on recovery. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship soars through the sky over South Texas, powered by 33 methane-burning Raptor engines. (credit: Stephen Clark/Ars T.....»»
Eroding bluffs could send California homes tumbling into the ocean. What can be done?
Over the past 30 years, Tony and Marilee Hyman have enjoyed the fruits of what they describe as "10 years of doing three jobs" to retire in their Shell Beach dream home......»»
TikTok CEO mobilizes users to defend their constitutional rights against looming ban
Yesterday, the US House of Representatives swiftly voted on a bill that would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or risk being banned in the US. In light of the bill moving onto the Senate, TikTok CEO Shou Chew has tapped int.....»»
2XKO: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more
Are you ready to go from a MOBA to a fighter with 2XKO? This is a new genre for Riot Games, so let's see if it can pack a punch as we cover everything we know......»»
These DXOMARK Scores Show that Oppo’s Still a Force to be Reckoned With
Smartphone benchmarking authority DXOMARK published its scores on the Find X7 Ultra's camera performance. The post These DXOMARK Scores Show that Oppo’s Still a Force to be Reckoned With appeared first on Phandroid. When talking abou.....»»
Bald eagles eat prairie dogs? Researchers underscore relationship between raptors and rodents in the Great Plains
We all know that bald eagles like fish. Few of us, however, picture them soaring over grasslands seeking out prairie dog snacks. In a paper published in the Journal of Raptor Research, lead author Courtney Duchardt and co-authors make the case that p.....»»
Devs left with tough choices as Warner Bros. ends all Adult Swim Games downloads
Some can relist games on Steam or consoles—but without reviews or fan content. Enlarge / A plucky, likable creature under the looming threat of consumption by an interconnected menacing force of nature in one of Adult Swim Game.....»»