Video Space-flight researchers are ready to test a prototype drag sail that could one day be used to prevent spacecraft turning into hazardous junk stuck for years in Earth's orbit.
Here's the gist: academics at Purdue University in the US have built a device they called Spinnaker3 that will be attached to a rocket developed by startup Firefly Aerospace and launched into space this week.
Tour Russia's new Nauka space station module with these astronaut home movies | Space
Home movies from a Russian cosmonaut on the International Space Station have revealed the first glimpses inside the orbiting laboratory's newest expansion: a science lab called Nauka.
Nauka , also known as the Multipurpose Laboratory Module, launched to the station in late July after years of delay and a dramatic arrival on July 29 .
How is the distance between the Earth and the sun measured? | WGN-TV
Dear Tom: Astronomer Dan Joyce tells us, “Nowadays, it’s rather simple: Just bounce radar off it (the sun).” The original determination by researchers in the late 1700s was a value of 87.5 million miles.
CHICAGO — A 4-year-old boy was shot by a stray bullet in the city's Woodlawn neighborhood Friday night, according to Chicago fire officials.
Elon Musk's 'Full-Time Job' Tweet Was Funny, But It Revealed a Brutal Truth Most
Our story begins with something Musk tweeted in response to a journalist's report on the legal battle between SpaceX and Amazon over efforts to build and launch satellites providing broadband Internet connectivity.
All of which brings us to the three most recent FCC filings in this ongoing battle, which in turn prompted Musk's tweet:
‘Oumuamua , the first interstellar object discovered near the Earth, left us with more questions than answers. The visitor was first observed during its exit from the solar system, and the limited data that astronomical observatories were able to collect have proved challenging to explain.
The solar system : It's big, it's heliocentric, and it's got space junk to spare.
At its center is a 4.5 billion-year-old star, a.k.a. our sun , that is orbited by eight planets, over 150 moons, and millions of meteoroids, comets, and asteroids, plus a few dwarf planets.
If you combined the mass of everything in the solar system, the sun would account for more than 99 percent of that mass.
Scientists Find Strong Clues Of 'Ninth Planet' In Our Solar System, Not Pluto
When Pluto was stripped of its planethood and declared a "dwarf planet" in August 2006, nobody expected a replacement to appear in 15 years. But scientists have found preliminary evidence of a ninth planet in our solar system.
The initial theories about "Planet 9" were based on its alleged gravitational pull on nearby objects. But no proof of the planet itself was found . Now, a fresh estimate posits that the so-called ninth planet in our solar system is closer and more observable than previously thought .
What young stars teach us about the birth of our solar system
A new research paper published in Nature by Espaillat and collaborators finally provides new clues as to what forces were at play when our sun was in its infancy, detecting, for the first time, a uniquely shaped spot on a baby star that reveals new information about how young stars grow.
Are you considering a solar system for your island home? | Block Island Times
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The case of the missing mantle: How impact debris may have disappeared from the solar system
Two researchers from Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration, former NewSpace Postdoctoral Fellow Travis Gabriel and doctoral student Harrison Allen-Sutter, were curious about this discrepancy and set about creating high-end computer simulations of the collisions, with
If Planet Nine Is Lurking in Our Solar System, We Finally Know Where It Is
Our solar system has had just eight known planets since Pluto was demoted, but evidence pointing to another contender for Planet Nine status has furrowed astronomers' brows for years, suspecting that it's out there, lurking in the edges of our solar system.
All evidence for Planet Nine stems from the gravitational pull it appears to have on other bodies in the outer solar system.
Dartmouth Engineering to study solar system's icy planets - Granite Geek
An engineering lab at Dartmouth has been awarded two grants totaling $1.25 million to conduct planetary science research relating to the geophysics and astrobiology of icy planets in our solar system.
“The ubiquity of icy worlds in our solar system is becoming increasingly apparent,” said Colin Meyer , assistant professor of engineering at Dartmouth.
Planet 9 may be closer and easier to find than thought—if it exists
The unseen planet is predicted to exist based on its apparent gravitational influence on a group of small objects with odd, clustered orbits. But so far, searches for it have come up empty, and critics contend that the hints of its presence are just ghosts in the data.
Now, a new analysis predicts that if it's out there, that skulking planet could be closer, brighter, and easier to spot than previously estimated.
Exploding Stars Likely Shaped the Destiny of Planet Earth | KQED
Scientists are investigating the origin of our planet and solar system by examining other, younger stars and planetary systems currently being formed.
They are looking at a star-forming region in the constellation Ophiuchus. The area is a window into the origins of other solar systems, and the vast cloud of dust and molecules in which they form.
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Cold Planets Exist Throughout Our Galaxy, Even in the Galactic Bulge, Scientists Discover
Although thousands of planets have been discovered in the Milky Way, most reside less than a few thousand light years from Earth. Yet our Galaxy is more than 100,000 light years across, making it difficult to investigate the Galactic distribution of planets.
Researchers led by Osaka University and NASA have used a combination of observations and modeling to determine how the planet-hosting probability varies with the distance from the Galactic center.
How planets help you grow your money - Hindustan Times
Ever wondered what billionaires have in common? Well, getting rich is no fluke. A host of factors conspire to make one wealthy. Of all the planets, it is the Moon that must be analysed to check the wealth quotient of an individual. Moon denotes our mind, attitude, perception and thinking.
Planets cannot be generalised to explain the inflow of wealth. Every planet can take on the role of a wealth-giver based on one's birth chart. Similarly, any planet can become a wealth destroyer.
Sun-like stars eat planets surprisingly often | Popular Science
While all the planets in our solar system orbit our star in peace, the same is not true for all planets. New research shows that about a quarter of all sun-like stars eat their planets in acts of "planetary ingestion."
An international team of astronomers looked at 107 pairs of binary stars that resemble our sun, and found 33 individual stars had chemical signatures that were different from their twin's.
Watch the Sky—September 2021: Catch Dazzling Spectacle of Stars and Planets This Month | The
The last month of southwest monsoon is here and most parts of the country are likely to continue witnessing cloudy skies. Those fortunate to have a clear horizon can catch the dazzling spectacle of several stars and planets shining brightly in the night sky.
What's more, individuals can catch a stunning view of the Milky Way galaxy on darker nights, if the sky is clear. For the best view, watch around 8.30 pm in the first fortnight in the southwest sky and you will see the star-studded belt of our galaxy.
Terrawatch: supercontinents and the search for habitable planets | Science | The Guardian
I t's unlikely humans will be around to see it, but in about 250m years Earth's land masses will have moved together to form the next supercontinent. By this time the sun will be a little brighter and the Earth's rotation will have slowed down, making a day about 30 minutes longer than now.
Publisher: the Guardian
Date: 2021-09-01T05:00:22.000Z
Author: https www theguardian com profile kate ravilious
Astronomers identify a new class of habitable planet | Astronomy.com
In the search for potentially habitable worlds, astronomers have focused on Earth-like planets orbiting Sun-like stars. These rocky worlds have a similar radius and mass to Earth and must be warm enough to allow liquid water to exist on the surface.
But although astronomers have found a number of promising candidates—for example Trappist-1d or Proxima Centauri b, which both orbit nearby stars-- the necessary conditions are stringent and this significantly limits their number.
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Recently, I took a day trip to Hartford, CT and saw the same symbols spray painted on buildings all over the city.
When I say these are everywhere in Hartford, I mean every single utility pole, every building, every stop sign, at least in the 20 blocks I saw. But, seriously that 20 blocks was impressive. It was here...
SolarWinds hackers targeted Autodesk in latest confirmed fallout from cyber-espionage campaign -
Autodesk, an American software and security company, said in a recent filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that hackers had targeted the firm with the Sunburst malicious software.
In a 10-Q filing to the SEC , Autodesk said it discovered that one of its servers had been compromised, and that it had taken steps to remediate the fallout.
Advanced Monitoring and Security Automation Keep Businesses a Step Ahead of Hackers | BizTech
A hack of Gem Shopping Network's guest network prompted it to deploy more robust security, says Head of Technology and Systems Andy Drooker.
The event spurred the Duluth, Ga.-based company to upgrade its network to improve its cyber resilience , and it's not alone. A combination of factors has lately highlighted the need for network security upgrades across a range of organizations.
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Hackers Obtain Personal Information Of 600,000 DuPage Medical Group Patients – CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — DuPage Medical Group on Monday said hackers were able to gather personal information of about 600,000 patients.
That information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnosis codes, medical procedure information and treatment dates. In a small number of cases, social security numbers may be been obtained, officials said in a news release.
FIN7 Hackers Using Windows 11 Themed Documents to Drop Javascript Backdoor
The attacks, which are believed to have taken place between late June to late July 2021, have been attributed with "moderate confidence" to a financially motivated threat actor dubbed FIN7, according to researchers from cybersecurity firm Anomali.
Although multiple members of the collective have been imprisoned for their roles in different campaigns since the start of the year, FIN7's activities have also been tied to another group called Carbanak, given its similar TTPs, with the main distinction being that while FIN7 focuses on
Neither the banking infrastructure - such as the online banking platform - nor other sensitive systems were affected by the attack on August 4 and 5, the bank added.
BCN said the attack was «contained quickly». There was also no attempt at extortion or ransom demands as in ransomware attacks.
Crazy Warzone cheat is making hackers invincible even when downed - Charlie INTEL
Hackers in Warzone remain one of the game’s biggest issues, and one of the reasons that some big streamers have left it behind. So much so, that anti-cheat has been announced to be coming into the battle royale alongside the release of Call of Duty: Vanguard .
Hackers are increasingly targeting Apple products. Here's how to protect your device ::
Raleigh, N.C. — Apple has marketed its computers and phones as devices invincible to malware.
But hackers are finding ways around Apple's built-in protection and breaking into Mac computers and iPhones.
Earlier this year, Apple found significant vulnerabilities in its security system. A recent Apple update hopes to make its iOS software better at protecting users from malware.
Hackers increasingly relying on dropper-as-a-service platforms to distribute malware | TechRadar
Malware authors are increasingly relying on dropper-as-a-service (DaaS) platforms to distribute their malicious creations, according to cybersecurity researchers.
"During our recent investigation into an ongoing Raccoon Stealer (an information stealing malware) campaign, we found that the malware was being distributed by a network of websites acting as a "dropper as a service,” serving up a variety of other malware packages,” Sophos researchers
Publisher: TechRadar
Date: 2021-09-02T15:04:46Z
Author: Malware authors outsource distribution of their malicious creations to as a service platforms that do the leg work for them
The Pittsburgh Steelers made the unusual decision to keep eight defensive linemen on their initial 53 man roster Tuesday. And we have one explanation as to why. Which at this point, shouldn’t come as a major surprise.
Steelers considering putting Stephon Tuitt (knee) on injured reserve to start the season, which is why they kept 8 defensive linemen, one more than usual. Tuitt has not practiced this year.
Rome, Sep 2 (EFE).- Artificial intelligence and robotics are for the first time being used to piece together fragments and frescos from the doomed Ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
Machines equipped with robotic arms are able to scan archaeological fragments, create a 3D digital model and organize the thousands of pieces into place, like a jigsaw puzzle, to reveal a complete picture of the Roman art blanketed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD, the archaeological park said
Tuscaloosa looks to robots for park lawn maintenance
Pending final approval by the full City Council, the robotic mowers, called "goats," will be deployed in Annette Shelby Park at first, with aspirations of moving them to other city-maintained areas, within reason.
"We would never put these mowers on the side of McFarland (Boulevard) or anything like that," said Jarrod Milligan, acting director of the city's Infrastructure and Public Services, "but we do have some areas we could strategically put them and there wouldn't be any issues."
These cute electric robots may soon deliver your dinner - Electrek
Kiwibot is a last-mile delivery service that has completed over 150,000 food deliveries using electric semi-autonomous robots. Yesterday, the company announced its official expansion into San Jose, Miami-Dade County, Pittsburgh, and Detroit.
Kiwibot delivers food using electric semi-autonomous robots. They look like cute lunchboxes on wheels with a cheeky little flag. (Come to think of it, I guess they are lunchboxes on wheels.
Robots can trick us into thinking we are socially interacting and slow our reactions, scientists
It has long been known that making eye contact with a robot can be an unsettling experience. Scientists even have a name for the queasy feeling: the "uncanny valley".
A team at the Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa has shown how a robot's gaze can trick us into thinking we are socially interacting and slow our ability to make decisions.
New food delivery robots at University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — No, you're not imagining them. This fall, a fleet of small robots are rolling out at the University of Kentucky.
"I thought they were kinda cute," said sophomore Sophia Dal Pra. "I mean, they're, like, tiny, and they deliver you food. Kinda like a little servant."
Latest Robots in Space Agencies to Know and Watch About
Do you know? According to the latest report from 2020 to 2027, the global space robotics market is likely to surge at a growth rate of 5.2%.
Vyommitra is a humanoid robot made in India. This robot is designed for an ambitious project of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Gaganyaan mission. This first human spaceflight program is scheduled for 2022.
Better technology and rising wages are leading an increase in sales of robots to big companies all across America. But smaller factories have shown less interest in the devices. Robots are costly purchases.
Now, some investors are supporting a financial plan for a robot pay-by-use plan. This means smaller factories could pay to use a robot when they want its service, but they would not own the device.
In competition with humanoid robots, humans delay their decisions when robots see them - Florida
Belkaid et al. Illustrations of humans and humanoid robots engaged in competitive games, as reported in. “Human gaze with robots affects human neural activity and slows down the decision-making process.” Science robotics ).
This project, called InStance, addresses the question of when and under what conditions people treat robots as intentional beings.That is, to explain and interpret robot Behavior, people refer to mental states such as beliefs and desires.
We're Getting Closer to Flying Humanoid Robots - IEEE Spectrum
A couple of years ago, we wrote about a bipedal robot called Jet-HR1 under development at the Guangdong University of Technology. With little foot-mounted ducted fans, Jet-HR1 could step across very wide gaps by using the thrust created by the fans to futz with its center of gravity.
This is obviously just the first tentative little airborne hop, but by the end of the video, you can see that the stabilization works pretty well. I wouldn't call it completely controllable yet, but it's tangible progress.
Server robots: Austin restaurant’s investment helps with contactless service and staffing |
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — Are you on the fence about sitting down in a restaurant and making direct contact with your server or others because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine Restaurant says, ‘No problem.’ It has robot staffers to help with that.
