Edinburgh UK (SPX) Nov 28, 2019
The search for evidence of life on Mars could be helped by fresh insights into ancient rocks on Earth.
Research which suggests that structures previously thought to be fossils may, in fact, be mineral deposits could save future Mars missions valuable time and resources.
Microscopic tubes and filaments that resemble the remains of tiny creatures may have been formed by chemical reacti
Kobe, Japan (SPX) Nov 28, 2019
Analysis of the impact craters on Ryugu using the spacecraft Hayabusa 2's remote sensing image data has illuminated the geological history of the Near-Earth asteroid.
A research group led by Assistant Professor Naoyuki Hirata of the Department of Planetology at Kobe University's Graduate School of Science revealed 77 craters on Ryugu. Through analyzing the location patterns and characteris
Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 28, 2019
Aviation Week and Space Technology is bestowing a prestigious Laureate award on NASA's pair of briefcase-size Mars Cube One spacecraft. Known as MarCO, they're the first CubeSats - compact spacecraft made up of cube-shaped units - to travel into deep space.
Designed and built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, as a technology demonstration, MarCO launched to the R
Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) Nov 26, 2019
Volkswagen on Tuesday defended its car plant in Xinjiang, after leaked documents shed light on Chinese detention camps in the region holding over a million Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.
Volkswagen said in a statement it was "aware of the situation in the region" and was closely monitoring developments.
It said the decision to open the plant in Xinjiang's capital city of Urumqi in
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 27, 2019
5G testing at Hill Air Force Base in Ogsen, Utah, will focus on using the technology in congested environments with high-power, mid-band radars, the base announced Tuesday.
The Air Force base was selected for its ability to provide streamlined access to site spectrum bands, mature fiber and wireless infrastructure, as well as support for new infrastructure requirements and the ability t
New York (AFP) Nov 26, 2019
Xerox said Tuesday it would take its hostile takeover offer for HP to shareholders after the computer and printer maker rejected the $33 billion offer.
The copy machine pioneer said it would make its case to shareholders because the HP board "continues to obfuscate and make misleading statements" about the proposed tie-up.
"The potential benefits of a combination between HP and Xerox are
Beijing (AFP) Nov 27, 2019
A TikTok post by a young woman, pretending to give eyelash curling advice while actually condemning China's crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang, has gone viral on the Chinese-owned app that has been accused of censoring anti-Beijing content.
The clip by US teen Feroza Aziz, who describes herself as "17 Just a Muslim", had millions of views across several social media platforms by Wednesday.
Newark DE (SPX) Nov 27, 2019
Many of the technologies we rely on, from smartphones to wearable devices and more, utilize fast wireless communications. What might we accomplish if those devices transmitted information even faster?
That's what Yuping Zeng, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Delaware, aims to discover. She and a team of researchers recently created a high-elec
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 27, 2019
Wind energy holds great promise as a source of renewable energy, but some have wondered if measures taken to address climate change have taken precedence over conservation of biodiversity. Wind turbines, for example, kill some birds, and the fatality rate for bats is even higher. Since bats are a crucial part of the ecosystem, helping with pollination, insect management, plant seed dispersal, et
Manila (AFP) Nov 26, 2019
A Philippines legislator said Tuesday she has asked the senate to conduct an inquiry into the potential threat of China shutting off the country's electricity supply.
A Chinese state firm has a substantial stake in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, which has been operating power transmission facilities since 2009.
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros, the sponsor of the res
Paris (AFP) Nov 25, 2019
Global coal-fired power, a key driver of climate change, is set to fall a record 3.0 percent this year, largely led by developed countries although much-criticised China and India play their part too, analysis showed Monday.
This "historic" drop would be equal to 300 Terawatt hours (TWh), or more than the combined coal-based electricity output of Germany, Spain and Britain last year, the UK-
Munich, Germany (SPX) Nov 27, 2019
The ISS telerobotics experiment Analog-1 was conducted on 25 November 2019, using DLR robotics technology. Astronaut Luca Parmitano controlled the European Space Agency (ESA) 'Interact' rover from the International Space Station (ISS). The rover was located on a test site in Valkenburg, the Netherlands, which is representative of the lunar surface. During the experiment, Parmitano successfully c
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Nov 28, 2019
Producing glass objects using 3D printing is not easy. Only a few groups of researchers around the world have attempted to produce glass using additive methods. Some have made objects by printing molten glass, but the disadvantage is that this requires extremely high temperatures and heat-resistant equipment. Others have used powdered ceramic particles that can be printed at room temperature and
Police intercepted the 20-metre (65-foot) submarine -- thought to be the first of its kind captured in Europe on Saturday.
The Indian Army has successfully test-fired two newly-acquired Spike LR (long-range) anti-tank missiles at the Infantry School at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
Super Liga Srbije 2019/2020 - Matchday 14 - Played 30-Oct-19 - Posted by salerijeka
Just seen his tweet. Think he's referring to RW, heard from 'bloke down the pub' that his re-involvement with this whole situation has ruffled some feathers at the club over the ground again. Just rumor, so read into that what you will.
Statistics: Posted by Jizzer — Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:16 am
Her Majesty will turn 95 in 18 months – the same age at which her husband Prince Philip withdrew from his public duties. There is talk among courtiers that she may use the milestone to allow her son to become Prince Regent.
“Once upon a time” is the phrase that begins fairy tales and fabulous stories set in some unspecified moment in the past. Except the story you are about to read. There is nothing “fairy” or “fabulous” about this real life experience of mine.
SEB believes there is no need to take further action after the bank was accused of having links to suspected money laundering in Estonia. Earlier this month, the bank revealed that it had been contacted by the Swedish public broadcaster SVT about “suspected money laundering in the Baltics.” SVT has accused Swedbank of a similar offense. […]
These are the road closures which are planned to take place across Horsham, Crawley, Mid Sussex and the rest of West Sussex between November 28 and December 12.
The quest to find the best Black Friday graphics card deal continues this week, as I’ve been wading through even more Black Friday deals from across the web to bring you the best GPUs at the best and lowest prices in both the UK and the US. If you’ve been eyeing up that all-important PC […]
