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Chandrayaan 3 makes strong case for blockchain technology

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Chandrayaan 3 makes strong case for blockchain technology CHENNAI: The successful Chandrayaan 3 landing on Aug 23 made headlines and rightfully so as we, as a nation stood in unison to salute the pathbreaking achievement that stamped the nation's authority in space technology. This event could herald a new revolution for India. A quick preview into blockchain's applications for the space economy, will support this line of thinking. Date: 2023-08-28T04:00:16 05:30 Author: Raj Kapoor Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

NASA Completes Last OSIRIS-REx Test Before Asteroid Sample Delivery | NASA

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Publisher: NASA Date: 2023-08-30T16:08-04:00 Twitter: @NASA Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Space Station Shuffle: Crew Swap and Stellar Science Activities Unfold

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By NASA August 31, 2023 Hurricane Idalia is pictured in the Gulf of Mexico as the International Space Station orbited 261 miles above on August 29, 2023. Credit: NASA The Earth-bound foursome has been handing over its responsibilities to the newly arrived crew while preparing for the return to Earth's gravity environment. Publisher: SciTechDaily Date: 2023-08-31T00:11:57-07:00 Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Human-following robots have potential to promote healthy aging, study shows

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Mars' Olympus Mons, largest volcano in Solar System, was once surrounded by water - India Today

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The European Space Agency's Mars Express has captured stunning images of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the Solar System revealing the dramatic surroundings and turbulent past of this Martian giant. Olympus Mons, first identified by Nasa's Mariner 9 spacecraft in 1971, is a shield volcano towering at a height of 21.9 km, making it two and a half times taller than Mount Everest. It is the largest volcano in the entire Solar System. Publisher: India Today Date: 2023-08-30T13:14:15 05:30 Twitter: @indiatoday Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Starfield Developers Can Expand the Game by Adding New Planets - COGconnected

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The upcoming action RPG Starfield allows the game developers to include new planets in their star system. Only 10% of the planets in Starfield’s default experience will be livable, but hundreds will still be. These non-livable planets will offer unique environments, resources, and challenges for players to explore and discover. From barren wastelands to toxic atmospheres, each planet will have distinct characteristics that add depth and variety to the game’s universe. Publisher: COGconnected Date: 2023-08-27T14:35:53 00:00 Author: Janki Sharma Twitter: @COGconnected Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Mystery meteorite came from alien solar system, UFO expert claims | Tech News | Metro News

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Mystery meteorite came from alien solar system, UFO expert claims | Tech News | Metro News During two weeks in June, Professor Loeb led a team of scientists on an expedition in the Pacific Ocean to find the spherules, formed when the meteorite IM1 passed through Earth's atmosphere and crashed into the sea on January 8, 2014. Hundreds of spherules were collected from the crash site and analysed alongside control materials to determine whether the materials were of local origin. Publisher: Metro Date: 2023-08-30T13:30:00 0000 Twitter: @MetroUK Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Isro should organise national hackathons on space tech in governance: PM Modi to scientists | ...

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Russian hackers attack Polish websites, try to influence elections: gov’t official

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Russian hackers attack Polish websites, try to influence elections: gov’t official Author: Telewizja Polska S A Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Asteroid 2023 QD2 speeding toward Earth at terrifying speed! | Tech News

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Asteroid 2023 QD2 speeding toward Earth at terrifying speed! | Tech News Are you aware that there are various space objects existing in our solar system that can be a potential threat to Earth? Asteroids are the most worrisome of them all. Asteroids are the space rocks that orbit around the Sun. Because of their erratic orbits, they can threaten Earth. According to NASA, asteroid 2023 QD is not a potential threat to the Earth even though it will come very close to Earth. NASA terms asteroids as 'Potentially Hazardous' if they come within 7.5 million kilometers of Earth and have a size bigger than 150 meters. Publisher: HT Tech Date: 2023-08-27T20:06:49 05:30 Twitter: @HTTech Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

ESA - Huginn flies as Andreas arrives at the Space Station

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ESA - Huginn flies as Andreas arrives at the Space Station The SpaceX Crew Dragon  Endurance  carrying ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen and Crew-7's NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and Roscosmos astronaut Konstantin Borisov, docked to the International Space Station at 15:16 CEST today, marking the official start ... Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Newly discovered planet has longest orbit yet detected by the TESS mission | MIT News | ...

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Of the more than 5,000 planets known to exist beyond our solar system, most orbit their stars at surprisingly close range. Astronomers are starting to get a general picture of these planets' formation, evolution, and composition. But the picture is much fuzzier for planets with longer orbital periods. Publisher: MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Author: Jennifer Chu MIT News Twitter: @mit Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Care robots: Ethical perceptions and acceptance | ScienceDaily

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Countries like Japan are experiencing declining birth rates and an aging population. The increased burden of care for this aging population may lead to a shortage of caregivers in a decade's time. Thus, the recruitment and allocation of resources must be planned in advance. Although care robots are being developed and improved at a rapid pace, their social acceptance has been limited. It is suspected that the ethical issues surrounding the use of such robots may be obstructing the implementation of this technology. Publisher: ScienceDaily Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

There Are 6 Planets In Retrograde — What It Means For You | YourTango

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Retrograde planets embody a period of personal and spiritual transformations. Depending on where they're placed in the chart, they show us where we need to take a step back and analyze the themes relating to the story in our natal chart. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto and Neptune are currently retrograde and Jupiter will station retrograde soon. Publisher: YourTango Date: 2023-08-29T10:00:04 Author: https www yourtango com users nunez Twitter: @yourtango Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

'See-through four-foot' alien spotted walking down river near 'inter-dimensional portal' - Daily ...

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The "grey being" was pictured with long limbs and a peculiar walk near the Pilcomayo River in Tarija, Bolivia. "It looks like a transparent being with long limbs, typical of a grey being," ufologist Javier Carlos Cordero said. "But we must determine the veracity of it." Publisher: Dailystar.co.uk Date: 2023-08-29T10:55:44Z Author: James Liddell Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Post Chandrayaan-3's Success, PM Modi Highlights Impact of Space Technology | Weather.com

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Post Chandrayaan-3's Success, PM Modi Highlights Impact of Space Technology | Weather.com Highlighting the efforts invested in the success of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) had constructed an artificial Moon at the worksite for experimentation. Addressing a gathering of scientists at a programme organised to commend them for Chandrayaan-3's successful soft landing on the Moon's South Pole, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of people understanding the tremendous efforts invested by scientists to achieve success. Publisher: The Weather Channel Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Reading a Skype message could reveal your location to hackers | PCWorld

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Further details about how the vulnerability works aren’t yet available—404 Media is currently withholding them, as Microsoft has yet to patch the flaw. But though the flaw may not be a high priority for Microsoft—the company reportedly classified it as failing to meet the definition of a security vulnerability when Yossi first shared his findings—this privacy issue is still problematic for security. Publisher: PCWorld Date: August 28 2023 Twitter: @PCWorld Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

‘Asteroid City’ movie review: Step into Wes Anderson’s latest hall of mirrors for an excursion ...

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'Asteroid City' movie review: Step into Wes Anderson's latest hall of mirrors for an excursion ... A still from director Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' | Photo Credit: Courtesy of Pop. 87 Productions/Focus Features There is a moment in Asteroid City when an actor tells his director that he does not understand the play and wonders if he is playing the character right. The director says it does not matter whether or not he understands the play, and to continue to play the character as he is doing. Publisher: The Hindu Date: 2023-08-26T12:21:11.000Z Author: Mini Anthikad Chhibber Twitter: @The_Hindu Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

ISSRDC 2023 Women in Science

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This summer, as blockbuster movies encourage women to be anything they choose, women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) played key roles at the 12 th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference ( ISSRDC ). NASA astronaut Megan McArthur currently serves as the astronaut representative for the space station program at NASA's Johnson Space Center and as the chief science officer at Space Center Houston. Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Hubble sees evaporating planet getting the hiccups

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Hubble sees evaporating planet getting the hiccups This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Use this form if you have come across a typo, inaccuracy or would like to send an edit request for the content on this page. For general inquiries, please use our contact form . For general feedback, use the public comments section below (please adhere to guidelines ). Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

AI Researchers Are Teaching Robots to Mimic Human Dexterity - Decrypt

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Researchers are making monumental strides in enhancing robotic dexterity and tactile sensing. The goal? Robots that can manipulate objects with the finesse and precision of human hands. At the forefront of this research field is a groundbreaking study from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL). The team tackled the intricate challenge of contact-rich manipulation, a domain where robots interact with objects in complex ways. Publisher: Decrypt Date: 2023-08-24T21:05:31 Author: Decrypt Jose Antonio Lanz Twitter: @decryptmedia Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Solar Orbiter observes jets of material escaping the sun | CNN

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Editor's Note: Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The Solar Orbiter mission has discovered jets of material rapidly releasing from the sun's outer atmosphere. Publisher: CNN Date: 2023-08-24T19:44:19.179Z Author: Ashley Strickland Twitter: @CNN Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Exeter UFO Festival 2023: What you need to know before you go

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"Last year, we had a huge crowd because we hadn't had a festival in two years because of COVID," Cox said. "But with all the interest now in UFOs, I think we are going to see even more people this year." In the early morning of Sept. 3, the Exeter Police Department began getting reports of flying objects chasing people.One woman reported being chased by a red-lighted flying object while driving on Route 101. Publisher: Yahoo News Twitter: @YahooNews Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

China-based hackers target dozens of Taiwanese organizations in espionage operation, Microsoft warns

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Microsoft on Thursday attributed the campaign to a previously unidentified group it named Flax Typhoon. "Flax Typhoon gains and maintains long-term access to Taiwanese organizations' networks with minimal use of malware, relying on tools built into the operating system, along with some normally benign software to quietly remain in these networks," the company said in a blog post on Thursday. Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

The Geek’s Guide To Wes Anderson's Asteroid City

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Bryan Cranston's character, the unnamed host of a black-and-white television series, bears some resemblance to Rod Serling, host of the American sci-fi anthology, The Twilight Zone . War photographer Augie Steenbeck shares a name with the Steenbeck suite, a machine used to edit 16 mm and 35 mm film. Author: Team FC Twitter: @FilmCompanion Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Russia declares new space race but China's not competing

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Russia declares new space race but China's not competing The Conversation is an independent, not-for-profit media outlet that uses content sourced from the academic and research community. This week, the Russian space agency Roscosmos had hoped to return to the Moon after an absence of nearly 50 years. Instead, on Saturday it lost control of its Luna-25 lander. Publisher: Cosmos Date: 2023-08-27T22:00:00 09:30 Twitter: @cosmosmagazine Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of ...

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Now MIT researchers found a way to simplify this process, known as contact-rich manipulation planning. While still in its early days, this method could potentially enable factories to use smaller, mobile robots that can manipulate objects with their entire arms or bodies, rather than large robotic arms that can only grasp using fingertips. Publisher: MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Author: Adam Zewe MIT News Twitter: @mit Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

ESA - Solar Orbiter discovers tiny jets that could power the solar wind

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The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has discovered a multitude of tiny jets of material escaping from the Sun's outer atmosphere. Each jet lasts between 20 and 100 seconds, and expels plasma at around 100 km/s. These jets could be the long-sought-after source of the solar wind. Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Uranus Retrograde 2023 Is Here. What Does It Mean?

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Photo of alien humanoid 'Mona Lisa' found in a 'UFO' on moon is unbelievable

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TikTok users' minds are blown by photos depicting an alien humanoid called "Mona Lisa" supposedly found in a crashed " UFO" on the moon . The theories to explain the supposed alien sighting on the moon are just an addition to the unexplainable aerial phenomena and alleged UFO sightings worldwide. Publisher: HITC Date: 2023-08-26T04:54:21 00:00 Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

india: India becoming a force to be reckoned with in space technology; Chandrayaan-3 will attract ...

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Reliance Industries is likely to sell another 8-10% stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) to fund expansion, retire debt and prepare for the initial public offering of the conglomerate's retail business, two senior industry executives aware of the plans said. Brics is set to add heft to the grouping of emerging economies as it announced on Thursday the inclusion of six new members, including India's key partners in the Gulf and North Africa, a development that Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as a message that "all global institutions need to ... Publisher: The Economic Times Date: The Economic Times Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

FBI Flags $40M Crypto Cash-Out Plot By North Korean Hackers - Infosecurity Magazine

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The DPRK’s TraderTraitor group, also known as Lazarus Group and APT38, is suspected of orchestrating the heists. Between Monday and Tuesday, the FBI has traced approximately 1580 stolen Bitcoins, valued at over $40m, which may soon be cashed out by North Korean actors. The hackers were reportedly responsible for major crypto heists, including a $60m hit on Alphapo, a $37m breach of CoinsPaid and a $100m theft from Atomic Wallet.  Publisher: Infosecurity Magazine Date: 2023-08-24T17:00:00 Author: Alessandro Mascellino Twitter: @InfosecurityMag Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Asteroid City Review: Playful And Profound, A Wes Anderson Film In Every Respect - 4 Stars

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Asteroid City Review: Playful And Profound, A Wes Anderson Film In Every Respect - 4 Stars With its complement of zany characters, three-layered narrative framing and a headily heightened palette, it translates into a veritable smorgasbord of riches, if you care to stay with, and respond to, the rhythms of the ceaselessly inventive film all the way through. To naysayers, the brilliantly vivid world building that Anderson does - Asteroid City was filmed on a ruddy location off Madrid where the camera had an uninterrupted view of the environs - might seem way too curated and immaculately designed to be emotionally engaging. Publisher: NDTV.com Twitter: @ndtv Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Russia has declared a new space race, hoping to join forces with China. Here's why that's unlikely

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Russia has declared a new space race, hoping to join forces with China. Here's why that's unlikely This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article . Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

NASA partner unveils the “iPhone” of humanoid robots

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Apptronik, a NASA-backed robotics company, has unveiled Apollo, a humanoid robot that could revolutionize the workforce — because there’s virtually no limit to the number of jobs it can do. “The focus for Apptronik is to build one robot that can do thousands of different things,” Jeff Cardenas, the company’s co-founder and CEO, told Freethink. “The best way to think of it is kind of like the iPhone of robots.” Publisher: Freethink Date: 2023-08-24T12:58:50 00:00 Reference: (Read more) Visit Source

Solar Cycle May Trigger Clouds on Neptune - Sky & Telescope - Sky & Telescope

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Solar Cycle May Trigger Clouds on Neptune - Sky & Telescope - Sky & Telescope Nearly 30 years of observations indicate that Neptune's clouds and brightness vary with the Sun's activity. Deep in the cold reaches of our solar system, some 4.5 billion kilometers from the Sun, the ice giant Neptune is an unexpectedly happening place. Its atmosphere is chaotic, with clouds that rapidly appear and disappear and supersonic winds that blow faster than any in the solar system. Publisher: Sky & Telescope Date: 2023-08-24T15:16:22 00:00 Twitter: @skyandtelescope Reference: (Read more) Visit Source