The first private spacewalk led by a tech billionaire gets underway
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first private spacewalk led by a tech billionaire gets underway.
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FuturismMysterious "Fifth Force" of Physics Could Be Influencing Asteroids Near Earth
Rocky Foundations There may be a fifth fundamental force of the universe that we haven't documented yet — and, according to new research, our best bet of uncovering it may not lie in deep space, but in objects relatively close to home. As detailed in a study published in the journal Communications Physics, astronomers propose […]
- Yahoo News Australia
Incredibly rare outback discovery stumps Aussie farmer: ‘Spooked’
A farmer has been unable to stop the problem, after the ground spontaneously combusted on the weekend. Find out more.
- Futurism
Jupiter's Great Red Spot Is Acting Very Strangely, Puzzling Scientists
Great Ball of Fire Jupiter's Giant Red Spot (GRS) is large enough to swallow Earth — and as new imagery from Hubble suggests, it's a lot weirder than previously thought. Between December 2023 and March 2024, the Hubble Space Telescope took a closer look at the massive and mysterious "anticyclone" that has long fascinated astronomers […]
- South China Morning Post
Tech war: China boosts quantum computer production with self-developed chips amid US sanctions
A US-sanctioned Chinese company is upgrading its production line of superconducting quantum computers - the first in the country - after finding initial success with a self-developed chip, a move that state media said can elevate the nation's ability to independently manufacture those cutting-edge machines. Origin Quantum - a research firm based in Hefei, capital of eastern Anhui province - has kept its 72-qubit quantum computing chip running in "stable operation" on its Origin Wukong supercondu
- BuzzFeed
A Scientist's Ashes Were Dropped In The Eye Of Hurricane Milton, And It's Being Called The Most Metal Thing Ever
"What a spectacular way to send off one of their own."
- Futurism
A Massive Space Junk Disaster in Orbit Is Inevitable Now, Scientists Warn
Low-Earth Warning Some of the world's leading space experts are warning that the current orbital junk crisis surrounding our planet is soon to reach a fever pitch. As Forbes reports, researchers from the orbital mapping firm LeoLabs are raising alarm bells about the dangerous ring of space crap that will inevitably create a catastrophe. Between the […]
- South China Morning Post
China's Mars exploration battery, US ecologist on 'kill list': 7 science highlights
Scientists in China say they have developed a lightweight, rechargeable battery for Mars exploration that could be powered by the Martian atmosphere while withstanding the planet's extreme temperatures. A state-funded semiconductor lab in China said it has achieved a "milestone" in the development of silicon photonics, which could help the country overcome current technical barriers in chip design and achieve self-sufficiency amid US sanctions. China will overtake the United States in hi-tech and advanced military manufacturing within a decade, according to a prominent Chinese strategist.
- The Independent
Nasa catches black hole tearing star apart, then using its energy to destroy another
Discovery solves two cosmic mysteries that have baffled astronomers for years
- Futurism
Startup Unveils Luxurious Final Design for Its Planned Commercial Space Station
Space startup Vast has shown off the final design of what it claims will be the "world's first commercial space station." The structure dubbed Haven-1 is a stunningly sleek, cylindrical outpost designed house "state-of-the-art facilities for scientific research" while "prioritizing the well-being and experience of its astronauts and its vision for making space accessible to […]
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Cosmic discovery solves black hole mystery that had perplexed scientists
The new evidence helps astronomers conclusively link two mysteries where there had previously only been hints of a connection.
- Futurism
Our Climate Is So Screwed Up, It Rained in the Sahara Desert
Ironic Remix When How messed up is planet Earth's climate? It's rain-in-the-Sahara-level messed up, apparently. As The Associated Press reports, a region of the Sahara Desert in southeastern Morocco last month experienced a surprise deluge of rainstorms, which has transformed some parts of the arid North African landscape into lake-filled oases. Rain is exceptionally uncommon […]
- HowStuffWorks
Pluto in Aquarius: Innovations and Breakthroughs You Can Expect
Pluto in Aquarius signals radical change, innovation, and transformation. Discover its astrological impact and how it will shape society and personal growth.
- Euronews
Trash to treasure: NASA to pay €2.7 million for innovative recycling projects in space
NASA is challenging the public to come up with ways to recycle the material waste created in deep space.View on euronews
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Wild cattle could be introduced in Scotland in bid to resurrect extinct species
Tauros have been bred to be genetically similar to the ancient aurochs, which became extinct 400 years ago.
- Futurism
Researchers Create Real-Life "Spider-Man" Web-Slinging Tech
Heroic Act Researchers say they've created real-life web-slinging technology like something straight out of "Spider-Man." Their prototype won't have you swinging from buildings anytime soon, but it does nail the gist of Peter Parker's nifty gizmo. As detailed in a new study published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, when the researchers' specialized fluid is […]
- Futurism
Murderous Black Hole Goes on Rampage, Leaves Path of Wrecked Stars in Its Wake
Get Wrecked New NASA data shows a supermassive black hole on a ______ killing spree, destroying one star before hunting down another. The discovery, made with the help of NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory, Hubble Space Telescope “Imagine a diver repeatedly going into a pool and creating a splash every time she enters the water,” […]
- Yasmin Boland
Capricorn Daily Horoscope – 10 October 2024
At the moment, it looks like the focus is going to be very much on your brilliant career. What you can achieve, how you going to leave your mark on the world, and so on. However, know this. There is a Full Moon building, which is going to be taking place in about ten days […] The post Capricorn Daily Horoscope – 10 October 2024 appeared first on Yasmin Boland.
- Euronews
The climate crisis may cause more whale shark collisions with ships - here’s why
A new study predicts that collisions between whale sharks and ships could increase by 15,000 times by 2100.View on euronews
- BBC
How is climate change affecting hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
- The Daily Beast
Donald Trump Goes to Detroit and Insults the Entire City
Donald Trump on Thursday addressed business leaders in Detroit, where he insulted their city and big companies.“You want to know the truth?” Trump told members of the Detroit Economic Club as he painted a picture of what his opponent would do to America. “It’ll be like Detroit. Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s your president. You’re going to have a mess on your hands.”Audience members clapped when Trump said he wouldn’t allow Kamala Harris to make the rest of the country