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Deployable antenna could provide more powerful communications on smaller space satellites
Phys.org - 5 May 2022 17:03
As the space industry evolves its focus from large satellites to smaller ones with the same functionality, there is a growing need for the hardware on board to shrink as well.
Hungry worms will risk being hurt if it helps them reach a meal
New Scientist - 5 May 2022 21:20
When enticed by the smell of buttered popcorn, food-deprived nematodes are more willing to cross a toxic copper barrier to reach the smell of a snack compared to their well-fed counterparts
'Giant MRI of Antarctica' reveals 'fossil seawater' under ice sheet
Live Science - 5 May 2022 20:01
Fossil seawater can be found in the depths of the aquifer.
AMD doubles the number of CPU cores it offers to Chromebooks
Ars Technica - 5 May 2022 22:03
HP, Acer announce first Chrome OS devices with up to eight x86 cores.
Xbox Cloud Gaming brings Fortnite back to iPhone and Android for free
BGR - 5 May 2022 19:51
Playing Fortnite on the go has been virtually impossible for the past two years. Epic Games is still fighting with Apple and Google, which means the publisher’s most important game isn’t available on the App Store or...
Why Charging Your EV To 100% Isn't Always A Good Thing
Slash Gear - 5 May 2022 21:02
It may seem logical to fully charge an EV to get the max range, but doing so could result in a large battery replacement bill much sooner than expected.
Huge Groundwater System Discovered Under Antarctica
Gizmodo - 5 May 2022 20:27
Antarctica, far from just a sprawling mass of ice, is a geologically complex continent made of expansive glaciers, jagged bedrock, and, as new research finds, large amounts of groundwater. A study published today in the ...
Transform any text into lifelike speech with this app
Cult of Mac - 5 May 2022 23:00
A few years ago, it was shocking when a computer-generated voice didn't sound like an underwater answering machine. These days, social media like TikTok practically runs on synthesized voices. Now you can generate your o...
Vladimir Putin Explains Why State Media Is Better Than Wikipedia
Motherboard - 5 May 2022 20:00
In the latest salvo in Putin's long running crackdown against the free encyclopedia, Russia's president explained why his own experts are better sources of information.
James Webb Space Telescope to feature on new U.S. stamps
Digital Trends - 5 May 2022 05:15
A new stamp celebrating the most powerful space telescope ever built will be issued by the United States Postal Service later this year.
Google Revamps Employee Review System Following Criticism - CNET
CNET - 5 May 2022 01:35
Reduction in the number of reviews each year aims to boost morale and reduce time preparing for assessments.
5G home internet comparison: How T-Mobile and Verizon stack up with price, speed, incentives
9 to 5 Mac - 5 May 2022 22:32
5G home internet competition in the US is heating up and providers like T-Mobile and Verizon are offering some big incentives to attract customers. Follow along for speed, pricing, and fine details for each provider in o...
A Third of Americans Use Easy-to-Guess Pet Passwords
Dark Reading - 5 May 2022 21:27
Far too many turn to Jingles, Mittens, or Bella for password inspiration, given that these are some of the easiest passwords to crack.
'Metalens' could disrupt vacuum UV market
Phys.org - 5 May 2022 19:30
Rice University photonics researchers have created a potentially disruptive technology for the ultraviolet optics market.
How to use KDE Plasma's Konsole SSH plugin
TechRepublic - 5 May 2022 18:26
Looking for an incredibly easy tool to manage your SSH connections? KDE's terminal application has a handy trick up its sleeve. The post How to use KDE Plasma’s Konsole SSH plugin appeared first on TechRepublic.
Researchers Disclose Vulnerabilities in Avast and AVG Antivirus
The Hacker News - 5 May 2022 15:15
Two high-severity security vulnerabilities, which went undetected for several years, have been discovered in a legitimate driver that's part of Avast and AVG antivirus solutions. "These vulnerabilities allow attackers to...
Researchers investigate 'the Goose' pulsar wind nebula
Phys.org - 5 May 2022 14:50
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory and Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), astronomers have investigated a pulsar wind nebula, dubbed "the Goose," powered by a young pulsar known as PSR J1016-5857. Results of t...
China launches new batches of Jilin-1 commercial remote sensing satellites
Space News - 5 May 2022 14:05
A Long March rocket launched eight Jilin-1 remote sensing satellites late Wednesday, days after an earlier batch rode to orbit via launch from a sea platform. The post China launches new batches of Jilin-1 commercial rem...
Apple, Google, Microsoft Back 'FIDO' Tech to Dump Passwords on Websites and Apps - CNET
CNET - 5 May 2022 14:00
Get ready to start hearing a lot more about FIDO, or Fast Identity Online, for login instead of passwords.
'Spot the difference' to help reveal Rosetta image secrets
ESA - 5 May 2022 13:55
Today, ESA and the Zooniverse launch Rosetta Zoo, a citizen science project that invites volunteers to engage in a cosmic game of 'spot the difference'. By browsing through pictures collected by ESA's Rosetta mission, yo...
'Massive' Facebook hiring freeze and 40% decline in stock price is partly Apple's fault, says CFO
9 to 5 Mac - 5 May 2022 13:33
A "massive" Facebook hiring freeze has been announced, which the company says will affect "almost every team across the company." Parent company Meta told employees that four factors were behind the decision, and that Ap...
Senate rejects effort to strip NASA lunar lander provision from authorization bill
Space News - 5 May 2022 13:29
Senators overwhelmingly voted against a motion May 4 that would have dealt a setback in NASA's efforts to select a second company to develop an Artemis lunar lander. The post Senate rejects effort to strip NASA lunar lan...