Новости за 05.10.2024

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Researchers have uncovered living microbes sealed within a 2-billion-year-old rock sample from the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) in South Africa, marking the oldest example of microbial life discovered in ancient rock. The sample was retrieved from 15 meters belowground, with the microbes found tightly packed into fractures, isolated from the outside environment by clay-filled gaps. The r

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
A new analysis from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission reveals that lunar ice deposits are more widespread than previously believed. These ice reserves could serve as critical resources for future lunar missions, providing water for radiation protection, human consumption, and for producing fuel and breathable air. Earlier studies had detected ice in the permanently shadowed

Paris, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
The newly redesigned Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, serving as the second stage of the Vega-C rocket, successfully underwent its second firing today. The test was conducted by Avio, the prime contractor, at the Salto di Quirra test site in Sardinia, Italy. This marks the final qualification test for the Zefiro-40's upgraded engine nozzle, following an initial test in May 2024. Engineers are

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Sierra Space, a prominent player in commercial space and defense technology, announced it has been awarded a competitive contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the Rocket Experimentation for Global Agile Logistics (REGAL) program. This contract will enable Sierra Space to advance logistics and material retrieval from space, setting new standards in global logistics innovation.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
United Launch Alliance's second Vulcan rocket successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:25 a.m. EDT on Friday, following a short delay due to a countdown sequence issue. The launch, originally set for 6.30 a.m., was rescheduled to 7:25 am after adjusting the countdown sequence. This mission is part of a critical certification process with the

San Francisco (AFP) Oct 3, 2024
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has become an AI powerhouse after securing Silicon Valley's largest-ever funding round. The company now faces the challenge of delivering on its promise to become the next Apple or Google. - The funding - OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in cash and secured a $4 billion credit line, catapulting the company to a staggering $157 billion valuation. There is no question th

Paris, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Satellites are crucial for achieving global connectivity, especially in areas where traditional ground networks are unreachable. Through the Sunrise Partnership Project with Eutelsat OneWeb, supported by the UK Space Agency, ESA is extending advanced 5G connectivity across the globe. The OneWeb constellation consists of over 600 satellites orbiting at 1200 km above Earth in low Earth orbit

Vaasa, Finland (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
In Finland, frequent disruptions caused by GPS jamming have impacted daily civilian life, creating significant challenges for navigation. A new approach, utilizing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites combined with massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antennas, offers a solution for these challenges. This method, which ensures accurate navigation even when traditional global navigation sate

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Sougata Roy, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Iowa State University, is working on advanced manufacturing techniques to support clean energy efforts through 3D printing. Roy's research is backed by a new $1 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore additive manufacturing techniques for developing shields and components for nuclear reactors. "

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
As demand grows for more powerful computers, especially in fields like artificial intelligence, traditional electronic computing systems are beginning to show their limitations in terms of speed and energy efficiency. A novel optical computing method, known as diffraction casting, offers a potential solution to these challenges. This innovative design could pave the way for next-generation compu

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
ICEYE, a global leader in SAR satellite operations for Earth Observation, has launched Dwell Precise, a new imaging mode that delivers an impressive 25-centimeter resolution. This new capability builds on the earlier release of Dwell Fine in March 2024 and is based on ICEYE's 1200 MHz radar bandwidth, currently the maximum permitted for commercial satellites. The Dwell Precise mode combine

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
A research team led by Professor Jongmin Choi from the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST, in collaboration with Gyeongsang National University's Professor Tae Kyung Lee and Kookmin University's Professor Younghoon Kim, has developed a new method that significantly boosts the performance and longevity of perovskite quantum dot solar cells. Their innovative approach addresses a

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
Fleet Space Technologies, Australia's leading space exploration company, has announced its collaboration with Gold Fields to deploy the ExoSphere solution for advanced mineral exploration at the Salares Norte project in Northern Chile. ExoSphere will provide 3D subsurface imaging of the Brecha Principal and Agua Amarga resource areas, aiming to uncover new insights into the site's mineral system

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
AeroVironment (AV) recently completed a successful flight test of its updated Sunglider, showcasing advancements in its High-Altitude Platform-Station (HAPS) capabilities for both commercial and government markets. The new version, Horus A, is designed specifically for government applications, offering enhanced stratospheric performance as a solar-powered UAS. It is capable of carrying payloads

Bogota (AFP) Oct 3, 2024
Petroleum giant Petrobras announced Thursday the discovery of natural gas deposits in Colombia that could double the South American country's known reserves even as it seeks to transition away from hydrocarbons. The discovery, the largest since the 1990s, comes as Colombia faces pressure on its energy supplies, derived mainly from hydroelectric power, amid a severe drought impacting much of

Paris, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Unveiling the nature of dark matter remains one of cosmology's most pressing challenges. Though we know dark matter makes up more than 85% of the universe's matter, its true composition remains elusive. A recent study published in the 'Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (JCAP)' explores antimatter traces in space that may point to a new class of particles, known as WIMPs (Weakly Inte

London (AFP) Oct 3, 2024
The UK government on Friday announced investment of nearly GBP22 billion ($28.8 billion) in projects to capture and store carbon emissions created by industry and energy production. The money will fund "carbon capture clusters" in Merseyside, northwest England, and Teesside, northeast England. The new Labour government has launched a new public-owned body, Great British Energy, to spur inv

San Francisco (AFP) Sept 30, 2024
A new California law extends consumer privacy protection to brainwave data gathered by implants or wearable devices. Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend signed into law a bill amending the California Consumer Privacy Act, the state's spin on the GDPR in Europe, to classify "neural data" as protected personal information along the lines of precise geolocation, genetics and biometrics.

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3. Ramsdale reveals Raya’s class act when he left Arsenal  Just Arsenal
4. Arsenal plan for Aaron Ramsdale return revealed after Mikel Arteta admission  Football.London
5. Aaron Ramsdale reveals why he left Arsenal  The Independent

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