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Archive for October 5th, 2023

NASA’s Mars rovers could inspire a more ethical future for AI

October 5th, 2023 by

There is a better way to bring artificial intelligence into workplaces. I know, because I’ve seen it, as a sociologist who works with NASA’s robotic spacecraft teams.

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Pulsar surprises astronomers with record-breaking gamma-rays

October 5th, 2023 by

The well-known Vela Pulsar just smashed a record for the highest-energy radiation ever detected from one of these highly magnetized spinning neutron stars.

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New wristwatch bridges Apollo to Artemis with touch of real moon dust

October 5th, 2023 by

There is an allure to moon dust. Just like its unique adhesive properties, causing it to stick to everything it touches, it tends to draw the attention of everyone who sees it.

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Orbital ‘parking spots’ could help prevent satellite traffic jams

October 5th, 2023 by

Engineers suggest giving satellites launched into space a designated ‘parking spot’ to prevent accidents and make space more equitable.

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‘Ring of fire’ eclipse Oct. 14 will be practice run for total solar eclipse next year

October 5th, 2023 by

U.S. scientists have a rare chance to practice for totality. On Oct. 14, researchers across the country will test their projects during a “ring of fire” annular eclipse ahead of the U.S. total solar eclipse in April 2024.

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Virgin Galactic to launch Galactic 04 space tourist flight Oct. 6. Here’s what to expect

October 5th, 2023 by

Virgin Galactic’s reusable spaceplane, VSS Unity, will launch its fourth commercial spaceflight mission Oct. 6. Here’s how to follow the action.

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SpaceX’s Elon Musk to give big Starship update today: Watch it live

October 5th, 2023 by

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk will give an update about the company’s Starship vehicle today (Oct. 5), and you can watch it live.

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Mars Society conference happening online Oct. 5 through Oct. 8

October 5th, 2023 by

The 26th Annual International Mars Society Convention will start Oct. 5. Here’s how you can watch online.

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