Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024
El Nino, a significant warm-water event in the tropical Pacific that influences global weather patterns, has a history that stretches back at least 250 million years, according to a new modeling study conducted by researchers at Duke University. The study found that the oscillation between El Nino and its colder counterpart, La Nina, existed during the time when Earth's continents were in

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
The collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence (AI) is establishing a new cognitive framework that operates outside the traditional boundaries of human thought. This development, referred to as System 0, functions alongside the intuitive System 1 and the analytical System 2 models of thinking. Unlike these, System 0 offers an external processing system that enhances cognitive abili

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leader in Earth observation, has introduced its new product, Analysis-Ready PlanetScope (ARPS). The ARPS product uses an advanced proprietary algorithm to deliver near-daily, spatially consistent image stacks optimized for time-series analysis and machine learning models. ARPS works by harmonizing PlanetScope's daily 3m resolution imagery, reducing inconsisten

Boston MA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
Many black holes detected to date appear to be part of a pair. These binary systems comprise a black hole and a secondary object - such as a star, a much denser neutron star, or another black hole - that spiral around each other, drawn together by the black hole's gravity to form a tight orbital pair. Now a surprising discovery is expanding the picture of black holes, the objects they can

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
In early October 2024, instruments from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) on three sun-orbiting observatories captured remarkable images of comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, as it passed between the Earth and the Sun. The comet, first discovered in 2023, was observed by NRL's Large Angle and Spectrometric Coronagraph (LASCO) aboard the joint NASA and European Space A

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leader in space robotics, has announced that its Inchworm-type Robotic Arm has successfully completed testing and achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6). The tests were conducted in a thermal vacuum chamber designed to replicate the harsh environment of the lunar South Pole. GITAI is working to significantly reduce space operation costs by developing advance

Washington DC (UPI) Oct 23, 2024
Four SpaceX Crew-8 members climbed aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour on Wednesday, closed the hatch and successfully undocked from the International Space Station to begin their 34-hour journey back to Earth. The trip home follows weather delays, scheduling conflicts and more than seven months in space. The three NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barrett and Jeanette Epps, along with

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
LandSpace, one of China's leading private aerospace companies, has successfully completed a static fire test for the second stage of its Zhuque-2E (ZQ-2E) carrier rocket. The test, conducted on Monday, marks a significant milestone in the development of the ZQ-2E rocket, positioning LandSpace closer to future launch missions. The static fire test was designed to simulate typical flight con

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
NASA has released its third comprehensive review of the role of nutrition in astronaut health, building on previous works published in 2009 and 2014. The latest book, *Human Adaptation to Spaceflight: The Role of Food and Nutrition - 2nd Edition*, updates and expands on the physiological and nutritional challenges that astronauts face during space exploration. The first edition, published

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
NASA researchers have developed a Quiet Space Fan aimed at reducing noise in crewed spacecraft, with plans to share the advancements with industry for possible use in future commercial space stations. Reducing noise in spacecraft is crucial for effective communication, clear alarms, restful sleep, and reducing the risk of hearing loss. Most noise comes from ventilation systems and equipmen