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Watch the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope—the most powerful space telescope ever made. This mission is scheduled to lift off at 7:20 a.m. EST (12:20 UTC), Dec. 25, 2021, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

With revolutionary technology, Webb will observe a part of space and time never seen before, providing a wealth of amazing views into an era when the very first stars and galaxies formed–over 13.5 billion years ago.

Continue reading “James Webb Space Telescope Launch — Official NASA Broadcast” »

Toyota Research Institute has put what looks like little puffy oven mitts on its robots’ grippers so they can handle and identify things by touch the way we naturally do. We got an exclusive early peek.

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Russian state TV is increasingly hysterical in its forecasts of an upcoming war, warning domestic audiences that the conflict could even become nuclear.

“All options” are being considered in Moscow, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said on Tuesday.

Spot could be under your tree right now.

Boston Dynamics has released a holiday video of its Spot robot dog disguised as a present, and it gives us serious Metal Gear vibes. Perhaps that’s not a great idea if you have a slightly dystopian robot.

Continue reading “Merry Christmas: The Boston Dynamics dog has learned how to be Solid Snake” »

The chile peppers thrived in a controlled microgravity environment. But to develop agriculture away from Earth, NASA will have to think outside the box.

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A levitating vehicle might someday explore the moon, asteroids, and other airless planetary surfaces.

Aerospace engineers at MIT

Continue reading “Electrostatic Levitation: MIT Engineers Test an Idea for a New Hovering Moon Rover” »

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Now, scientists are on a quest to find a superconductor that can operate at room temperature and ambient pressure.

Scientists are using computer calculations to guide their search. These calculations help determine the structure and properties of the material they’re looking for, according to ScienceNews.

A new Joker malware app on the Play Store infected more than 500,000 Android users.