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Apollo 11 ascent stage may still be orbiting the moon
Phys.org - 30 Jul 2021 14:12
James Meador, an independent researcher at the California Institute of Technology, has found evidence that suggests the Apollo 11 ascent stage may still be orbiting the moon. He has written a paper outlining his research...
Station loses attitude control after Nauka docking, Starliner launch delayed
Space News - 30 Jul 2021 01:19
A Russian module that docked to the International Space Station July 29 started firing its thrusters hours later, briefly knocking the station out of its normal attitude and forcing NASA to delay a commercial crew test f...
New bank-fraud malware called Vultur infects thousands of devices
Ars Technica - 30 Jul 2021 13:30
Screen sharing courtesy of VNC mirrors device screens to attacker-controlled servers.
Here's how you can back up iPhone contacts to a Google account
Android Central - 30 Jul 2021 14:00
We know this is Android Central, but it's hard to ignore such a large segment of users (even if they do end up changing sides more often than not). So if you're an iPhone user looking to save your contacts on your Google...
Rocket Lab is back in business, with launch of US military satellite
Live Science - 30 Jul 2021 13:29
The company's Electron rocket launched a small satellite for the U.S. military early Thursday morning (July 29), acing its first mission since a failure in mid-May.
Google Pay is becoming ubiquitous -- unless you live in a small town
Android Central - 30 Jul 2021 13:15
Mobile payment solutions like Google Pay have multiple benefits to consumers and businesses, but small towns are behind in adding it to their businesses. Google has been providing a digital wallet option since 2011 with ...
McCormick recalls some spices and ranch seasoning: Here's the full list
Slash Gear - 30 Jul 2021 02:15
Popular spice brand McCormick has recalled some of its spices, as well as a Frank’s RedHot product, over potential contamination with salmonella. The recall was first published on Monday, advising consumers to stop usi...
IBM's AI can predict how Parkinson's disease may progress in individuals
Engadget - 30 Jul 2021 00:30
In the past, we've seen doctors use AI software to detect brain tumors, kidney illness and various cancers. Now, researchers from IBM and Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) say they've developed a program that can predict ...
Amazon handed record $888 million fine from EU data privacy watchdog
Engadget - 30 Jul 2021 15:04
Amazon has been handed its largest ever privacy fine in the EU by Luxembourg's data watchdog. The CNPD fined the company €746 million ($888 million) on July 16th for violating the bloc's strict data privacy laws, known...
Buried 'lakes' on Mars may just be frozen clay
Live Science - 30 Jul 2021 13:37
Bright reflections that radar detected beneath the south pole of Mars may not be underground lakes as previously thought but deposits of clay instead, a new study finds.
New Russian lab briefly knocks space station out of position
Phys.org - 30 Jul 2021 09:45
A newly arrived Russian science lab briefly knocked the International Space Station out of position Thursday when it accidentally fired its thrusters.
Tesla software update adds Disney Plus, Car Wash mode and more - Roadshow
CNET - 30 Jul 2021 03:20
The 2021.24 infotainment update for Tesla's electric cars adds a new streaming entertainment option and a host of feature improvements.
ISS scare as new module's thrusters suddenly fire up
Digital Trends - 30 Jul 2021 02:00
When Russia's new Nauka module docked with the ISS on Thursday, everything seemed fine. But three hours later, its thrusters suddenly fired up.
Russia blames space station lab incident on software failure
Phys.org - 30 Jul 2021 16:59
A Russian space official on Friday blamed a software problem on a newly docked science lab that briefly knocked the International Space Station out of position.
The bipartisan infrastructure bill is good for EVs, bad for the climate
The Verge - 30 Jul 2021 15:00
If it's approved, the bipartisan infrastructure deal announced this week will make it easier for Americans to buy and own an electric car. But it won't help meet President Joe Biden's ambitious goal to cut carbon emissio...
Astronomers observe gas re-accretion using ALMA data
Slash Gear - 30 Jul 2021 14:49
Scientists have leveraged data gathered using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in a new study. The information gathered suggests that previously displaced gases can re-accrete onto galaxies. That p...
Elon Musk shows off wild plumbing for 29-engine Super Heavy booster (photo)
SPACE.com - 30 Jul 2021 13:02
SpaceX chief Elon Musk just gave us an inside look at the engine section of a Super Heavy rocket that's coming together at the company's South Texas site. There's a lot of plumbing involved.
Scientists transform water into shiny, golden metal
Live Science - 30 Jul 2021 13:00
In a new experiment, scientists turned water into a shiny, yellowish metal.
Amazon brings in more than $113B thanks to its most successful Prime Day
Android Central - 30 Jul 2021 02:28
Amazon posted strong sales but missed expectations. What you need to know Amazon announced its Q2 2021 earnings on Thursday. The company's revenue grew to more than $113 billion, just missing sales estimates. Prime Day a...
Snapchat experiencing global service outage - CNET
CNET - 30 Jul 2021 01:51
Users around the world report being unable to sign in to the app.
Snapchat experiencing global service disruption - CNET
CNET - 30 Jul 2021 01:51
Users around the world report being unable to sign in to the app.
Everything AMD's new AM5 socket reveals about Zen 4
Digital Trends - 30 Jul 2021 01:46
Renders of the upcoming next generation of AMD processors have been revealed. The images show a retention socket that resembles Intel's mainstream LGA.