Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
Physik Instrumente (PI) has announced the release of the S-335 fast steering mirror (FSM), a two-axis tip-tilt platform designed for high-resolution and fast-motion applications. The S-335 utilizes solid-state piezo drives, making it ideal for tasks such as precise laser beam control and high-resolution imaging. The innovative design of the S-335 enables extensive angular travel by employi

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a leader in precision space infrastructure solutions, has secured a contract with Xiomas Technologies to provide its FeatherEdge onboard computing system for a high-altitude fire detection initiative. This project, involving Sidus Space, Xiomas Technologies, NASA, and Harvard University, aims to enhance rapid fire detection using stratospheric balloon platforms equipp

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 In the United States, the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is underway at Fermilab, where the world's most comprehensive neutrino research is being conducted. The University of Bern plays a crucial role in this project through the development of the "ND-LAr" detector, a device featuring cutting-edge technology and an innovative design to observe neu

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
A group of scientists has made significant progress in unraveling the origins of massif-type anorthosites, a type of igneous rock composed largely of plagioclase that formed exclusively during Earth's middle history. These vast rock formations, some of which cover up to 42,000 square kilometers and are associated with titanium ore deposits, have long puzzled researchers due to varying theories a

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
Chinese scientists, in collaboration with colleagues from France, Germany, and Ireland, have revealed that from 650 million to 280 million years ago, the Earth-Moon distance expanded by approximately 20,000 kilometers, while the length of a day increased by about 2.2 hours, according to a report from the Science and Technology Daily on Tuesday. The gradual slowdown of Earth's rotation over

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
EagleView, a top provider of aerial imagery and analytics, has partnered with Aurora Solar, the leading solar sales and design platform, to introduce EagleView PoweredTM models through Aurora's platform. This collaboration is set to enhance solar professionals' ability to achieve greater design accuracy, accelerate project timelines, and offer a more refined experience for homeowners. The integr

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
bp America has entered into an agreement with NASA to collaborate on enhancing energy production and advancing space exploration. Through this partnership, both organizations will exchange digital technologies and technical expertise, drawing on their extensive experience in challenging environments. This collaboration, formalized through a Space Act Agreement, will focus on the developmen