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Archive for September 3rd, 2024

NASA science mission spacecraft are at risk from hackers, but a new law could help protect them

September 3rd, 2024 by

NASA missions are some of the most technologically advanced and critically important endeavors but they are at risk from hackers.

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Supercharged ‘cocoon of energy’ may power the brightest supernovas in the universe

September 3rd, 2024 by

Every so often, astronomers detect a supernova explosion that’s 100 times brighter than it should be. A new paper may reveal the strange source of these “superluminous” supernovas.

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Some black holes have a ‘heartbeat’ — and astronomers may finally know why

September 3rd, 2024 by

A tiny fraction of known black holes emit X-ray signals that resemble a human “heartbeat.” Now, new research may finally explain the strange phenomenon.

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‘A lot has changed’: NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms

September 3rd, 2024 by

NOAA is researching how to update its Space Weather Scales and how it can better communicate its space weather forecasts with the public and government agencies.

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Artemis 3 astronauts will walk on the moon with 4G-equipped spacesuits

September 3rd, 2024 by

Artemis 3’s astronauts will wear spacesuits equipped with 4G connectivity — the same 4G that makes up the majority of Earth’s mobile phone networks today.

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Satellites are making the night sky brighter — as a launch site, New Zealand has a duty to combat light pollution

September 3rd, 2024 by

New Zealand’s rapidly growing space industry, driven by private ventures, faces challenges with light pollution affecting Indigenous astronomy. Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is crucial.

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Stick to the shade in new extended ‘Dune: Awakening’ gameplay trailer (video)

September 3rd, 2024 by

A new gameplay trailer for Funcom’s open-world survival video game, “Dune: Awakening”

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‘Unbreakable’ quantum communication closer to reality thanks to new, exceptionally bright photons

September 3rd, 2024 by

Scientists build a new light source for quantum communications by combining existing technologies together to create a stronger and more robust quantum signal.

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