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Space rocks and asteroid dust are pricey, but these aren't the most expensive materials used in science
SPACE.com - 29 Oct 2023 15:00
I use Moon and Mars rocks in my teaching and have a modest collection of meteorites. I marvel at the fact that I can hold in my hand something that is billions of years old from billions of miles away.
'A full investigation has been launched.' Boss Tells Employee To Stop Taking On Work That's Not Their Job And It Backfires Spectacularly
Twisted Sifter - 29 Oct 2023 11:39
I'm glad this has a happy ending.
Google researchers use off-the-shelf headphones to measure heart rate
The Verge - 29 Oct 2023 01:58
Illustration: The Verge Typical heart rate monitoring in wearable tech, like smart watches or wireless earbuds, relies at least partially on photoplethysmography (PPG), which uses light pulses to measure blood activity. ...
Fantastic Beasts Is Probably Dead, As It Should Be
Gizmodo - 29 Oct 2023 21:15
Though the original Harry Potter films managed to make it all the way to the finish line without a hitch, its theatrical follow-up wasn't so lucky. The Fantastic Beasts movies have had a rough go of it--mostly of series ...
Sci-fi inspired tractor beams are real, and could solve a major space junk problem
Live Science - 29 Oct 2023 13:00
Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem.
Mouse embryos grown in space for first time: Japan researchers
Phys.org - 29 Oct 2023 12:30
Mouse embryos have been grown on the International Space Station and developed normally in the first study indicating it could be possible for humans to reproduce in space, a group of Japanese scientists said.
World's smallest particle accelerator is 54 million times smaller than the Large Hadron Collider -- and it works
SPACE.com - 29 Oct 2023 11:36
Scientists have created the world's first nanophotonic electron accelerator, which speeds negatively charged particles with mini laser pulses and is small enough to fit on a coin.
New map of ice on Mars could help NASA decide where to send future astronauts
SPACE.com - 29 Oct 2023 11:34
The NASA-funded SWIM project aims to detect where there's most likely water ice beneath Martian ground. Here's why.
Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 29, 2023
Life Hacker - 29 Oct 2023 03:00
I STEWed over this one for a bit, but ultimately I was up to the CHALLENGE, and I'm sure you will be, too. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 29, 2023,
Blue Origin reveals mockup of Blue Moon lunar lander prototype
Space News - 29 Oct 2023 01:06
Blue Origin has unveiled a full-sized mockup of an uncrewed version of its Blue Moon lunar lander that will test technologies intended for a crewed version it is developing for NASA's Artemis effort. The post Blue Origin...
Maybe Microsoft should make Windows 11 smartphones
BGR - 29 Oct 2023 00:15
If you want a new smartphone, you really only have two options: iPhone or Android. These are the only two mobile operating systems in development, … The post Maybe Microsoft should make Windows 11 smartphones appeared ...
Full Hunter's Moon lunar eclipse, last eclipse of 2023, an early Halloween treat for stargazers (photos)
SPACE.com - 29 Oct 2023 00:11
A lunar eclipse visible to potentially millions of stargazers across the Eastern Hemisphere on Saturday offered an early skywatching treat before Halloween.
ChatGPT Plus members can upload and analyze files in the latest beta
The Verge - 29 Oct 2023 23:55
Illustration: The Verge OpenAI is rolling out new beta features for ChatGPT Plus members right now. Subscribers have reported that the update includes the ability to upload files and work with them, as well as multimodal...
Does the OnePlus Open include stylus support?
Android Central - 29 Oct 2023 22:31
The OnePlus Open has a generously sized 7.82-inch main display when unfolded, which opens up so many possibilities for how you can use it.
How to watch the delayed ISS maintenance spacewalk this week
Digital Trends - 29 Oct 2023 22:30
This Wednesday will see NASA astronauts Loral O'Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli head out from the ISS on a spacewalk to work on station maintenance.
New report reveals details on the three M3 chips Apple may launch Monday night
Engadget - 29 Oct 2023 22:24My iPhone 14 Pro shut down for three hours overnight, and I think I know why
BGR - 29 Oct 2023 22:18
I have not upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, as my iPhone 14 Pro is in tip-top shape after one year … The post My iPhone 14 Pro shut down for three hours overnight, and I think I know why appeared first on B...
HIDEit Mounts PS5 wall mount creates a free-floating look for your PlayStation 5
The Gadget Flow - 29 Oct 2023 22:00
Lift your PS5 off the floor and mount it to the wall with the HIDEit Mounts Sony PS5 Mount. This innovative gaming gadget helps tidy your gaming console. - Turn your PS5 into wall art: Give your PS5 a..
Five Nights at Freddy's Scares Up a Massive Box Office
Gizmodo - 29 Oct 2023 22:00
Horror movies usually hit big no matter when you release them, but October can help them do especially well. Almost every year, there's a particular movie that outpaces all the rest, and for 2023, that distinction goes t...
Bilingual Boost: Preterm Children Thrive with Two Languages
Neuroscience News - 29 Oct 2023 21:51
Researchers discovered that bilingualism benefits children born prematurely, contradicting some health care professionals' advice. The study found bilingual preterm children outperformed monolingual peers in cognitive te...
YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket streams are failing today
The Verge - 29 Oct 2023 21:48
Image: The Verge YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket streams have been plagued with buffering and pixelation, making afternoon games today unwatchable, according to many, many posts. The @TeamYouTube account acknowledged the iss...
'I watched the doors until you came out.' Creeper Tells Woman Who Came Out Of A Supermarket He's Been Waiting For Her For An Hour
Twisted Sifter - 29 Oct 2023 21:43
Wow... this was such a creepy story.