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SLAC makes 'electron camera,' a world-class tool for ultrafast science, available to scientists worldwide
Phys.org - 11 Jul 2019 18:29
Over the past few years, the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has developed a new tool to visualize physical and chemical processes with outstanding clarity: an ultra-high-speed "electron camer...
This supersonic car will try to hit a ridiculous 500mph in October
BGR - 11 Jul 2019 02:08
Hard as it might be to imagine a car that can travel at supersonic speeds of up to 1,000 miles per hour, one such project is working to get closer to that goal -- the Bloodhound supersonic car project, which has a major ...
'Robot umpires' make independent league baseball debut
TechCrunch - 11 Jul 2019 11:19
Four months after being announced, so-called "robotic umpires" have made their debut in baseball's Atlantic League. The addition is one of several tweaks currently being piloted in the independent league in an attempt to...
More support needed for young carers of parents with mental illness
EurekAlert! - 11 Jul 2019 06:00
(University of East Anglia) New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) says there is a 'clear need' for more support for young carers of parents with a mental illness as they move into adulthood. The study arg...
Scientists think they've found all the 'missing' iron in the universe
BGR - 11 Jul 2019 05:07
These days, scientists think they have a pretty good idea of what the universe is made of. By detecting the telltale signatures of various elements in celestial bodies like stars, asteroids, and other planets, scientists...
US to probe French plan to tax tech companies - CNET
CNET - 11 Jul 2019 01:42
The proposal would levy a 3% tax on revenue that large tech companies earn providing services in France. Some of the companies mentioned include Amazon, Apple and Google.
Why We're Challenging the 2020 Democrats to a Climate Summit
Gizmodo - 11 Jul 2019 19:15
It's been said before, but it bears repeating: The first round of Democratic presidential debates failed the planet. In a combined 240 minutes of discussion--at an event held in city poised to sink into the ocean--the mo...
Skylum releases Luminar Flex 1.1 with Accent AI 2.0, custom workspaces and more
DP Review - 11 Jul 2019 19:10
Skylum has just released Luminar Flex version 1.1.0. This marks the first update to the original Luminar Flex plugin, released this past April. The free update allows users to work in programs like Photoshop, Lightroom C...
Vega Flight VV15 failure: Arianespace and ESA appoint an independent inquiry commission
ESA - 11 Jul 2019 17:58
Arianespace announced today, 11 July, 2019, the failure of Flight VV15 carrying the FalconEye1 satellite. This was the first Vega failure after 14 successful launches in a row since being introduced at the Guiana Space C...
Amazon slashes price on Samsung smartwatches before Prime Day 2019
Digital Trends - 11 Jul 2019 16:46
Amazon sneaks early Prime Day 2019 treats before July 15. Our predictions of the best deals are coming through as we see discounts for smartwatches and other tech. Check these deals to save on wearables from Samsung.
Something is seriously wrong with our understanding of the cosmos
New Scientist - 11 Jul 2019 16:45
Our two ways of measuring the universe's expansion disagree, and a third method is intensifying that clash - which may mean big changes in how we view the universe
This Lidar Is So Cheap It Could Make Self-Driving a Reality
Wired - 11 Jul 2019 12:00
Luminar says its new lidar sensor will sell for as little as $500, compared with $75,000 for the industry leader.
The Moon now has hundreds of artifacts. Should they be protected?
Phys.org - 11 Jul 2019 09:40
Three rovers, six US flags, dozens of probes that either landed successfully or crashed, tools, cameras and trash: the Moon is dotted with hundreds of objects as a result of space exploration.
Vega Rocket Suffers 'Major Anomaly' During Launch of UAE Satellite
SPACE.com - 11 Jul 2019 04:35
A European Vega rocket suffered a "major anomaly" while launching a satellite United Arab Emirates late Wednesday (July 10).
Beats Solo3 and Powerbeats3 wireless headphones get big Amazon discounts
Digital Trends - 11 Jul 2019 04:28
If you're looking to snag a pair of Beats, now's a great time as Amazon is dropping early Prime Day sales on Beats by Dre products, including the Powerbeats3 and the Beats Solo3. Order yours today.
Boop! Japanese Spacecraft Grabs Second Sample from Asteroid Ryugu
SPACE.com - 11 Jul 2019 04:15
It looks like Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has snagged its second souvenir from asteroid Ryugu, marking one of the last major milestones of the probe's visit.
Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft just completed a historic asteroid landing - CNET
CNET - 11 Jul 2019 04:04
The asteroid-chasing spacecraft pulled off another daring heist, scooping up samples from near-Earth asteroid Ryugu.
German Lunar Lander Company Files for Bankruptcy Protection
SPACE.com - 11 Jul 2019 03:06
A German company that is developing a lunar lander has filed for insolvency, citing a shortfall in funding, but vows to continue development of its spacecraft.
Japan's asteroid probe is about to attempt its second daring asteroid touchdown
BGR - 11 Jul 2019 00:35
Japan is doing some incredible things with its Hayabusa2 asteroid probe. The spacecraft has now spent several months in orbit around the space rock known as Ryugu, and it's blown not one but two holes into its side. Now,...
This tiny robot follows you around with your smartphone camera while you video chat
BGR - 11 Jul 2019 23:36
If you want to take your video conferences, chats, lectures, or even YouTube videos to the next level, there’s a little gadget that you definitely have to check out. It’s called the Swivl C Series SW3322-C1 Robot, an...
No evidence of added benefit for most new drugs entering German healthcare system
Science Daily - 11 Jul 2019 23:11
More than half of new drugs entering the German healthcare system have not been shown to add benefit, argue researchers.
New alternate cell growth pathway could lead to better treatments for metastatic cancers
Science Daily - 11 Jul 2019 22:17
A new study has found that the gene, mEAK-7, which they discovered last year, may play a key role in cancer metastasis. By comparing mEAK-7 expression levels in normal and cancer cells, they found that the gene was highl...