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Sunday, 10 December 2023 10:22
More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Dec 05, 2023
What wiped out the dinosaurs? A meteorite plummeting to Earth is only part of the story, a new study suggests. Climate change triggered by massive volcanic eruptions may have ultimately set the stage for the dinosaur extinction, challenging the traditional narrative that a meteorite alone delivered the final blow to the ancient giants.
That's according to a study published in Science Advan

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 10:22
Tekniam and Rivada Collaborate to Enhance Emergency Communications and Disaster Recovery
Munich, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
In a strategic alliance aimed at bolstering emergency communications and disaster recovery efforts, Tekniam, a US-based company specializing in emergency connectivity solutions, is joining forces with Rivada Space Networks to use the company's OuterNET system to create a resilient and swiftly deployable network in the face of catastrophic events.
Natural and man-made disasters such as hurr

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 10:22
Satellogic and Uzma Join Forces to Revolutionize Geospatial Services in Southeast Asia
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
Uzma (BURSA:7250.KL), a Malaysian-based energy and technology firm, has joined forces with Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a pioneer in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation ("EO") data collection, in a momentous partnership aimed at revolutionizing satellite imagery capabilities and geospatial services in Southeast Asia.
This collaboration includes the deployment of a cutting-edge EO sat

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 10:22
Magnetization by laser pulse
Dresden, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
In the world of materials science, discoveries that challenge established norms often lead to groundbreaking innovations. Such is the case with a fascinating development involving laser-induced magnetization, a technique that was initially uncovered in 2018 by researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). In a recent collaboration with the Laserinstitut Hochschule Mittweida (LH

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 10:22
Artificial Intelligence and NASA's First Robotic Lunar Rover
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2023
When NASA's VIPER (short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) lands on the surface of the Moon on a mission to better understand the environment where NASA plans to send astronauts as part of the increasingly complex Artemis missions, its journey will be guided by the human ingenuity of its human team - and several key tools that use artificial intelligence. From helping the scie

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 06:46
Advanced Botany, Biology Promoting Health on Earth and in Space
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
Space botany, human research, and bioprinting were the dominant science topics aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 70 septet also focused on lab hardware and cargo operations throughout the day.
Growing plants in space is critical as astronauts prepare for longer missions farther away from Earth. Space agriculture may help feed crews and provide a cleaner bre

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 06:46
AWE Project Achieves Milestone with First Light Images from Space
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) has successfully obtained its initial images of the mesosphere, marking a major milestone for the project. Installed on the International Space Station (ISS) on November 18, AWE commenced operations shortly thereafter, with the first commands being transmitted to the instrument on November 20. The recent acquisition of these "first light" images is a cru

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 06:46
Ovzon 3 Satellite Launch with SpaceX Set for December 15, 2023
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
Ovzon, a prominent player in mobile satellite communication, is on the cusp of a significant milestone with its latest project, Ovzon 3. This satellite, poised for launch no earlier than December 15, 2023, represents a critical advancement in the field of space technology. In partnership with SpaceX, Ovzon 3 will be launched from the historic Cape Canaveral, Florida, using the renowned Falcon 9

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 06:46
NASA Laser Reflecting Instruments to Help Pinpoint Earth Measurements
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
The best known use of GPS satellites is to help people know their location whether driving a car, navigating a ship or plane, or trekking across remote territory. Another important, but lesser-known, use is to distribute information to other Earth-viewing satellites to help them pinpoint measurements of our planet.
NASA and several other federal agencies, including the U.S. Space Force, U.

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Sunday, 10 December 2023 06:46
When is an aurora not an aurora
Berkeley CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
The shimmering green, red and purple curtains of the northern and southern lights - the auroras - may be the best-known phenomena lighting up the nighttime sky, but the most mysterious are the mauve and white streaks called Steve and their frequent companion, a glowing green "picket fence."
First recognized in 2018 as distinct from the common auroras, Steve - a tongue-in-cheek reference to

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