Zimbabwe launches first nano-satellite
Zimbabwe on Monday announced the launch of its first nano-satellite into space in a bid to help collect data to monitor disasters, boost agriculture and enhance mineral mapping......»»
Caught on camera: Satellite tracker photographs secret spacecraft
Caught on camera: Satellite tracker photographs secret spacecraft.....»»
October will be big for Apple products, here’s what’s coming next
September is always Apple’s most packed month for product launches. This year, the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 were joined by key software updates like iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, visionOS 2, and more. But October is comin.....»»
Apple teases four new partners for IDs in Wallet as California support officially launches
After announcing its plans last month, Apple is now formally rolling out support for adding IDs to Apple Wallet in California. Additionally, the company has announced that Montana, New Mexico, and West Virginia have now committed to supporting IDs.....»»
Report: M4 MacBook Air and base iPad display panels ship soon, early 2025 release likely
Tomorrow Apple celebrates its most biggest product launches of the year as the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 arrive in stores. The company still has plenty yet to announce for this year though. And today, a key analyst reports on so.....»»
Two Point Museum will let players create a Sonic-themed museum next March
Two Point Museum launches in March 2025, and those who pre-order the game will be able to customize their museum with Sonic the Hedgehog themed items......»»
KeyBudz launches new AirTag mount built for extreme conditions
The for AirTag offers a simple yet useful solution for those looking to track their valuables, even in extreme environments. Here’s a closer look at its key at the mount and how I have used it! more….....»»
South Africa"s Gauteng province launches water data hub, so residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues
South Africa is a water-scarce country. In other words, it has an excess of demand over available supply. It also has low water security—the ability to ensure sustainable access to good quality water. The country's economic hub and biggest populati.....»»
Geoscientists confirm "dripping" of Earth"s crust beneath Türkiye"s Central Anatolian Plateau
Recent satellite data reveal that the Konya Basin in the Central Anatolian Plateau of Türkiye is continually being reshaped over millions of years, according to a new analysis led by Earth scientists at the University of Toronto......»»
Reinventing the clock: NASA"s new tech for space timekeeping
Here on Earth, it might not matter if your wristwatch runs a few seconds slow. But crucial spacecraft functions need accuracy down to one billionth of a second or less. Navigating with GPS, for example, relies on precise timing signals from satellite.....»»
Rapid7 launches Vector Command for continuous red teaming and security gap identification
Rapid7 has unveiled Vector Command, a fully-managed offensive security service. Vector Command combines the external attack surface assessment capabilities of Rapid7’s recently launched Command Platform with continuous Red Teaming services by its i.....»»
See the first images from Europe’s Sentinel-2C satellite looking down on Earth
Earlier this month, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched its newest Earth-observation satellite, known as Copernicus Sentinel-2C......»»
Pollen affects cloud formation and precipitation patterns, researchers find
Ground-based and satellite observations in the United States show that increased pollen concentrations in spring lead to more cloud ice and more precipitation—even at temperatures between minus 15 and minus 25 degrees Celsius......»»
Low-noise amplifiers aboard the Arctic Weather Satellite
The Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) of the European Space Agency (ESA) was sent on its journey to a polar orbit 600 km above the Earth on August 16, 2024. On board: four low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State.....»»
Google backs privately funded satellite constellation for wildfire detection
"Authorities will have high-resolution imagery that is updated globally every 20 minutes." Enlarge / The Windy Fire blazes through the Long Meadow Grove of giant sequoia trees near The Trail of 100 Giants overnight in Sequoia Nat.....»»
Apple software leaks new Mac mini with five USB-C ports ahead of rumored event
Apple often launches Macs and iPads in October, after the iPhone dust settles. Enlarge / Apple's M3 Max-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro. New Pro laptops and some desktops could be on tap for later this fall. (credit: Andrew Cunningha.....»»
Atmospheric lidar instrument on climate satellite enhances understanding of aerosols and clouds
The atmospheric lidar ATLID, the last of four instruments on board the EarthCARE satellite launched in May, has now been successfully put into operation. The joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) is des.....»»
Modified nano-sized cell particles found to boost cancer immunotherapy, reduce side effects
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to help fight cancer. This is by stimulating the immune response to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. The treatment involves using substances that bo.....»»
Unveiling soil moisture patterns with advanced navigation tech
A pioneering method for soil moisture retrieval using satellite navigation systems has been introduced, significantly boosting the accuracy and efficiency of global data collection. The research, published in the journal Satellite Navigation, tackles.....»»
Researchers use training model to map planted and natural forests via satellite image
While planting trees may seem like an easy win to combat climate change, planted forests often encroach on natural forests, wetlands, and grasslands. This can reduce biodiversity, disturb the natural environment, and disrupt carbon and water cycling......»»
Iran says new research satellite launched into orbit
Iran on Saturday blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace program that has long faced Western criticism......»»