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Scarce Shelter On Mars Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2009
Extremophile bacteria can tough it out in the Siberian permafrost, but the environment of Mars may still be too hostile for such hardy life. That's the finding of a recent study conducted by Andrew C. Schuerger, a microbiologist at the University of Florida and the Space Life Sciences Lab at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and colleagues. "Very seldom have microbes that grow ... read moreVisit The ESA Pavilion At Le Bourget 2009
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 05, 2009The 48th International Paris Air Show will open its doors on Monday 15 June, until Sunday 21 June. Almost 2,000 exhibitors will be present and over 200,000 visitors are expected to attend this traditional event which this year has special significance as it celebrates its 100th anniversary (the first Paris Air Show was held in 1909 in the city's Grand Palais). Space provides indispensable ... more
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Apple blocking Dalai Lama, Kadeer, iPhone apps: report
US telecom company fined for bribing Chinese officials Apple blocking Dalai Lama iPhone applications: report Detroit flight plot may prove boon for security firms AT&T wants out of landline business Apple wins iPod hearing loss lawsuit Nuance buys British voice-to-text company SpinVox Facebook, Twitter to face more sophisticated attacks: McAfee Google plans Android event in January Hacker pleads guilty in huge credit card theft case
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New robotic marine vehicle dives 6.8 miles
Woods Hole, Mass. (UPI) Jun 4, 2009 A new deep-sea U.S. robotic vehicle called Nereus has become the world's deepest-diving vehicle and the first to explore the Mariana Trench since 1998. The remotely-controlled vehicle developed at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute dived 6.8 miles May 31 in the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean. "The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of the ocean. Reaching ... more Historic Paris Air Show planned
Paris (UPI) Jun 4, 2009 This month's 48th International Paris Air Show will celebrate its 100th anniversary -- the first Paris Air Show was held in 1909 at the city's Grand Palace. The 2009 event at Le Bourget Airport runs June 15-21, with more than 200 000 visitors expected to attend, the European Space Agency said. The ESA said it will participate with a 5,382-square-foot pavilion located between full ... more The Search For Life In The Universe
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2009Four hundred years ago, the Italian scientist Galileo revolutionized the science of astronomy by inventing the first telescope. People began to consider the possibility of discovering other worlds like Earth - fantastic worlds inhabited by weird and wonderful civilizations. As technology continued to improve our telescopic vision, we sadly learned that the other planets in our solar system ... more Successful Mission Leaves Hubble Better Than Ever
Houston TX (SPX) May 29, 2009Take one space shuttle, seven highly trained astronauts, tons of equipment, and one legendary orbiting telescope and you have the 5.3 million-mile odyssey that was the final servicing mission for NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. After months of training and a seven-month postponement, the STS-125 crew's mission got under way with an on-time launch into a brilliant-blue Florida sky. The May ... more |
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Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill as emissions soar in 2025San Francisco, United States (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Microsoft said Tuesday it will shoulder the full electricity costs of its US data centers to prevent American households from facing higher power bills driven by surging AI energy demand. ... more
France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow againParis, France Jan 13, 2026 France's cuts to greenhouse gas emissions slowed for a second straight year in 2025 and remain well off track to meeting its climate goals, according to provisional government-commissioned estimates published on Tuesday. ... more
Understanding ammonia energy's tradeoffs around the worldBoston MA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Many people are optimistic about ammonia's potential as an energy source and carrier of hydrogen, and though large-scale adoption would require major changes to the way it is currently manufactured, ... more
Nullspace speeds antenna and radar simulations with new EM software toolsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Nullspace Inc. has released a new version of its electromagnetic simulation suite that targets large-scale antenna and radar applications with faster frequency analysis and streamlined CAD preparati ... more
Quantum camera startup plans satellite and telescope constellationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Diffraqtion, a space startup spun out of MIT and the University of Maryland, has closed a pre-seed funding round to advance satellite constellations and telescope systems powered by a novel quantum ... more
How IVRT Testing Ensures Consistent Product QualityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 Stringent quality control is essential in the pharmaceutical industry, as both cosmetics and pharmaceutical products must maintain a high standard of quality. Any deviation from these standards poses a significant threat to their market survival. ... more
Musk vs OpenAI trial set for April 27San Francisco, United States (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 A trial in the lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Samuel Altman and other defendants - including tech giant Microsoft - is scheduled to begin April 27, according to a federal court order issued Tuesday. ... more
From sci-fi to sidewalk: exoskeletons go mainstreamLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that manufacturers hope will become as commonplace as smartwatches, targeting everyone from hikers to seniors seeking to stay active. ... more
Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 AI took over CES 2026, powering coffee machines to brew the perfect espresso, a device to create your perfect scent, and ball-hitting tennis robots that make you forget it's human against machine. ... more |
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Opportunity Images Belly Pan To Help Spirit
Pasadena CA (JPL) May 25, 2009This week, Opportunity completed in-situ (contact) science with her robotic arm (IDD) on small pebbles located on an exposed rock outcrop. On Sol 1886 (May 14, 2009), Opportunity collected a 5-stack of Microscopic Imager pictures then placed the Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer on the target "Kasos." On the next sol, the rover placed the Mossbauer spectrometer on the same target for a mul ... more Baltimore Students Demonstrate First Seaperch Underwater Robotics
Baltimore, MD (SPX) May 26, 2009Engineers from Lockheed Martin's Baltimore facility have joined approximately 40 Baltimore City high school students when they demonstrated, for the first time, the SeaPerch Remotely Operated Vehicles that the employees helped the students build. The event, held at the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, included teams of students from the Institute and the Maritime Industries Academy and was ... more Astronauts get 'Hubble hug' from US lawmakers
Houston, Texas (AFP) May 21, 2009Astronauts on the shuttle Atlantis beamed live into Congress talks Thursday after winning praise from US President Barack Obama for helping to renew wonder in the mysteries of space. The seven-strong crew, preparing to return to Earth Friday after a successful mission to repair the Hubble space telescope, addressed lawmakers live from space via a video-link from the shuttle. "Thank you ... more Refurbished Hubble Ready To Resume Mission Of Exploration
Greenbelt MD (SPX) May 22, 2009The Hubble Space Telescope has been with us for nearly two decades. In that time, its breathtaking images have captured people's imaginations and its groundbreaking science has revealed some of the many secrets of our universe. This morning, at precisely 8:57 a.m. ET, a carefully orchestrated maneuver was carried out 350 miles above the Atlantic coastline of Africa, marking the successful ... more |
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The Perception War: How Artemis II Could Win the Race Without Landing
NASA Heat Shield Technology Enables Space Industry Growth
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