Rangers target Albanian star Bajrami and Hoffenheim defender Nsoki as Cantwell closes in on Blackburn move
Rangers were last night chasing a deal to sign Albanian international midfielder Nedim Bajrami from Italian side Sassuolo.
Rangers were last night chasing a deal to sign Albanian international midfielder Nedim Bajrami from Italian side Sassuolo.
When we think of the rich and famous, we imagine they enjoy all the perks that come with being a celebrity. Having a personal chef certainly tops the list — but some stars love getting busy in the kitchen with their own hands. So why not take some cooking inspiration from your favorite celebrities and […]
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 22, 2024
While recent reports about Earth's changing climate have often highlighted extreme weather events, a new study led by Dartmouth College offers a glimmer of hope regarding one of the most alarming predictions about sea-level rise. The research suggests that a dire projection of polar ice sheet collapse leading to a dramatic rise in global sea levels is highly unlikely, though the ongoing ice loss
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Physicists at Aalto University in Finland, in collaboration with an international team, have both theoretically and experimentally demonstrated that the loss of coherence in superconducting qubits can be directly attributed to thermal dissipation within the electrical circuits housing the qubits.
Superconducting Josephson junctions are the fundamental components of qubits-the essential uni
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
The last decade's swift advancements in artificial intelligence have significantly bolstered the capabilities of wearable devices in handling intricate data. Machine learning, a key subset of AI algorithms, and specifically deep learning, have been central to this technological surge. Machine learning reduces the need for manual data feature extraction, while deep learning excels at identifying
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Researchers from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, in collaboration with institutions from Poland, Italy, Iceland, and Australia, have successfully created perovskite crystals with precise shapes suitable for nonlinear photonics. These structures, which include waveguides, couplers, splitters, and modulators, are notable for their ability to operate at room temperature and coul
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 28, 2024
In dryland regions, where vegetation is scarce, scientists have developed advanced "external eyes" to monitor these vital ecosystems. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have introduced a new method that integrates high-frequency near-surface camera data with satellite imagery. This approach offers an improved way to monitor and manage dry
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 28, 2024
Launched in May, ESA's EarthCARE satellite has quickly demonstrated its capabilities, delivering initial images from three of its four scientific instruments. Attention is now focused on the atmospheric lidar, the most sophisticated instrument aboard the satellite.
This advanced lidar has successfully captured intricate 20 km-high vertical profiles of atmospheric aerosols-tiny particles an
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 28, 2024
Finnish company Kuva Space has successfully launched its first commercial microsatellite, Hyperfield-1, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 smallsat rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The satellite has established initial contact, marking the beginning of Kuva Space's expansive constellation plan. This network is set to deliver daily Earth observation by 2027 and achieve unin
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 28, 2024
EarthDaily Analytics ("EDA") has entered into a $1.7 million contract with MySpatial, a prominent geospatial mapping company in Malaysia that serves both government and private sectors. The agreement, which started in July 2024 and spans an initial term of four years, will grant MySpatial and its clients access to EDA's data and analytics capabilities. These resources will support various applic
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
NASA is reaching out to American companies for insights on the operation and enhancement of its free-flying robotic system aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This initiative is part of NASA's ongoing efforts to promote scientific, educational, and technological advancements in low Earth orbit for broad benefit.
The Astrobee system, which includes the robots "Bumble," "Honey," an
London, UK (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Researchers at Imperial College London and Google DeepMind have harnessed neural networks, a form of AI modeled after the human brain, to address one of quantum chemistry's most challenging problems: modeling the states of molecules. Their findings could pave the way for new approaches to designing materials and chemical processes via computer simulations, potentially streamlining experimental e
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 28, 2024
CropX Ltd., a leading provider of digital agriculture solutions, and CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNH), a major player in agricultural machinery and technology, have introduced a new application programming interface (API) that integrates the CropX agronomic farm management system with equipment from Case IH and New Holland Agriculture. This new API facilitates the automated transfer of data from
Berkeley CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
Figuring out the nature of dark matter, the invisible substance that makes up most of the mass in our universe, is one of the greatest puzzles in physics. New results from the world's most sensitive dark matter detector, LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ), have narrowed down possibilities for one of the leading dark matter candidates: weakly interacting massive particles, or WIMPs.
LZ, led by the Department
Prague (AFP) Aug 27, 2024
France's EDF and the US's Westinghouse have appealed the Czech Republic's decision to award a multi-billion-dollar nuclear tender to South Korea's KHNP, the Czech antitrust watchdog said Tuesday.
Last month, the Czech authorities announced KHNP beat EDF to win a tender to build two nuclear units at the Dukovany power plant, after Westinghouse's bid was ruled out in January.
The Czech com
United Nations, United States (AFP) Aug 27, 2024
They might look like pebbles strewn across the seafloor, but to the unique animals of the ocean deep, polymetallic nodules are a crucial habitat.
To the mining firms vying to extract them, on the other hand, they promise to be a "battery in a rock".
This month at a week-long meeting of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), those opposed to mining the nodules suffered a serious setba
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
As the countdown to the launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite on September 4th progresses, the team at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, has completed a crucial step by sealing the satellite within the Vega rocket's fairing.
Once deployed into orbit, Sentinel-2C will continue the mission of delivering high-resolution imagery for diverse applications in land, water, and
London, UK (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
The UK Space Agency has awarded grants of up to GBP 400,000 each to several pilot projects aimed at exploring new ways to use satellite data and services in industries such as transport, logistics, and financial services. These projects will combine satellite data with terrestrial technologies like AI, quantum computing, machine learning, and geospatial data to deliver innovative solutions for U
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
In early 2024, the European Space Agency approved the launch of LISA, the first gravitational-wave observatory in space, set for 2034. Unlike ground-based detectors, LISA will observe a distinct part of the gravitational-wave spectrum, revealing new types of signals.
This advancement presents significant challenges for scientists, who must now develop theoretical frameworks and data-analys
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
Chinese scientists have recently developed a novel technique to extract water from lunar soil, a breakthrough that could play a critical role in the future establishment of permanent human settlements on the moon. While some media outlets have sensationalized the discovery, the research itself is a significant step forward in the quest for sustainable lunar habitation.
Over the course of t
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
NASA has committed funding to 11 new research projects aimed at improving the health and performance of astronauts during long-duration space missions. These studies will be conducted on Earth and do not require direct data or samples from astronauts in space.
The research will explore various physiological and psychological responses to the unique challenges of space travel, including tea
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
The solar array sun shield for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully passed a series of crucial tests, ensuring that the assembly remains on track for timely completion. These solar panels are essential for powering and shading the observatory, enabling mission-critical observations while maintaining optimal instrument temperatures.
The Roman team has developed two sets
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 26, 2024
Scientists have been exploring the potential of injecting sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere as a method to reflect solar heat and mitigate the effects of global warming. However, there is a growing need to ensure that these solar geoengineering strategies are assessed not only for their cooling potential but also for their technical viability and possible ecological and societal impacts.
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
Scientists have introduced a new technique to measure forest heights using advanced satellite technology, reducing the reliance on traditional, labor-intensive fieldwork. A recent study, published on July 29 in the 'Journal of Remote Sensing', involved an international team of researchers who used high-resolution satellite imagery from China's GF-7 satellite and historical images from Google Ear