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It took four years of negotiations for Canada to get a seat on NASA’s upcoming moon mission. That mission, Artemis 2will send a Canadian and three Americans around the moon no sooner than November 2024. The Canadian seat comes courtesy of a big contribution to NASA’s Artemis program: Canadarm3, a robotic arm that will service … Read more
A new lunar rover has been unveiled for an upcoming mission to the moon aboard a SpaceX Starship. Hawthorne, California-based Astrolab has reached an agreement with SpaceX to launch its Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover on an upcoming star ship mission to the moon, The mission is currently scheduled for as soon as the … Read more
A new map of Mars shows the Red Planet in stunning detail, revealing a wealth of fascinating geological features as seen from orbit. The high-resolution map could help scientists answer a number of pressing questions about Mars including how it came to be a dry, arid, and barren landscape despite once being abundant with liquid … Read more
Last Updated on March 31, 2023 When you buy a product, do you want the packaging, or what’s inside the package? Not sure about you but when I buy a bag of chips – I want the chips, not the plastic bag. So why do we pay for packaging, pay to get rid of it, … Read more
One of NASA’s commercial cargo spacecraft will delay its first launch by nearly half a year, a media report states. Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser will see its first mission to the International Space Station no earlier than December, a five-month delay from August, according to Ars Technica (opens in new tab), The shuttle-shaped Dream Chaser’s … Read more
The demand for sustainable and energy-efficient alternatives has never been higher. With the effects of climate change and resource depletion becoming more apparent, the time is ripe for entrepreneurs and businesses to make the switch to renewable energy equipment. But how do you capitalize on this opportunity and sell solar panels and other renewable energy … Read more
It’s taken seven years (or 57, depending on how you count), but now it’s official: one of NASA’s Apollo-era rocket movers is the heaviest self-powered vehicle in the world. Guinness World Records on Wednesday (March 29) presented the space agency with a certificate confirming that Crawler-Transporter 2 tipped the scale (opens in new tab) at … Read more
If you take a peek into a typical student’s space, you will rarely notice plants there. Whether living in a dorm or renting an apartment, only a few students buy plants to decorate their place. The majority of them just don’t think of it. But that’s in vain. Despite a common belief, plants are more … Read more
I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of ethical wellies lately. After daily wear all through the winter, walking over 3 miles each day, my old trusty pair of wellies has come a cropper. They’ve sadly developed an un-mendable hole in the heel that’s letting in water. Even the wonder that is Sugar isn’t … Read more
Virgin Orbit is ceasing operations “for the foreseeable future” and laying off about 90% of its workforce, according to CNBC. Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart announced the news during an all-hands meeting of the company on Thursday afternoon (March 30), CNBC’s Michael Sheetz reported (opens in new tab), “Unfortunately, we’ve not been able to secure … Read more
The new sci-fi series Extrapolations takes a look at the world in 2038 depicting how humanity adapts and survives climate change. The show features “urban mining” as a main industry in a world over-consumed and warmed to the limits of its survival. What can we extract from our past once all the resources are used … Read more
Did you know that some food items contain microplastic? Worryingly, here are eight key food and drink items that have been found to contain microplastics. Nobody would willingly chow down on a bowlful of plastic. However, over the past few years, scientists have horrifyingly been finding microplastics in some of the most common food that … Read more
The future of driving is electric, but if you’re still holding back from getting behind the wheel of an EV, you’re not alone. Change can take time, and while EVs offer a cleaner, low-emissions way to drivethey’re still a long way away from universal adoption, and that means there can still be some pain points … Read more
One of Apple TV+’s most intriguing offerings this year has been the retro sci-fi series, “Hello tomorrow!,” which launched Feb. 17, 2023. It delivers a slightly more sinister look at an alternative post-war America in the 1950s, where technology advanced at a far more rapid rate and unethical peddlers sell scam lunar timeshares. Check out … Read more
Nearly two years after the pandemic, we are all thinking about home decor and related things. We think about change in our homes, from cozy bedrooms to conformable chairs and sofas. The new furniture can act as an energizer or help keep your interior fresh. Big stylish sofas can give you a comfortable seat at … Read more
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