The Earth exists in a dangerous environment. Cosmic bodies, like asteroids and comets, are constantly zooming through space and often crash into our planet. Most of these are too small to pose a threat, but some can be cause for concern. As a scholar who studies space and international security, it is my job to ask what the likelihood of an object crashing into the planet really is â and... Read more âș
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On Feb. 4, 2022, SpaceX launched 49 satellites as part of Elon Muskâs Starlink internet project, most of which burned up in the atmosphere days later. The cause of this more than US$50 million failure was a geomagnetic storm caused by the Sun. Geomagnetic storms occur when space weather hits and interacts with the Earth. Space weather is caused by fluctuations within the Sun that blast electrons, protons and other... Read more âș
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War is expensive. The United States spent about US$1.1 trillion (ÂŁ830 billion) on the 2003 Iraq war in todayâs money, while the Falklands war cost the UK the equivalent of about ÂŁ2.6 billion. Funding is, therefore, an important resource in any conflict, similar to that of artillery, fuel and boots on the ground. The burden of finance traditionally falls to governments, often in the form of issuing war bonds. Ukraine... Read more âș
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This article was originally published by Sarah Wray on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates, follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. A new shared ebike scheme in the UK will recruit and train unemployed and vulnerable people, paying them a Living Wage and... Read more âș
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You know times are finally changing in Australia, when a mining company run by the countryâs second-richest person, Dr. Andrew âTwiggyâ Forrest, opens a green hydrogen and renewables business. And when they acquire a bunch of engineers doing something amazing with trains, thatâs when things start to get really interesting. This week, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), the green arm of Forrestâs ââFortescue Metals Group, acquired UK company Williams Advanced Engineering... Read more âș
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Governments and authorities all around the world are trying to control the information flow by putting restrictions or blocking websites in a particular region. So people are searching for tools like VPN to jump these fences and access the open internet. One of the effective ways to do this is to use Tor Browser. How does Tor browser work? In its simplest form, Tor uses a set of nodes â... Read more âș
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It seems straight out of an action movie: As the capital city becomes a war zone, the defiant president looks into the camera and delivers a clear and compelling message: âI am here. We will not lay down any weapons.â Thatâs exactly what Ukrainian President and onetime actor Volodymyr Zelenskyy did on Feb. 25, 2022, in a selfie-style video viewed 3 million times within an hour â part of an... Read more âș
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Driving is much more than switching pedals and steering the wheel. Itâs about experiences and memory-making. Imagine driving with speed on the open road, the view of the sea or mountains around you, and a companion with you in the car to share the feeling of adventure. Naturally, youâd like to savor the moment, but also save it. You could take a photo or video with your phone, but what... Read more âș
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Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Signal is considered one of the most privacy-focused chat apps out there with end-to-end encryption protection. A lot of journalists and activists use it to talk to people without fear of snooping. However, you have to currently give your phone number to someone to... Read more âș
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There is a scene in Huluâs new series, âThe Dropout,â where Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, wearing a white blouse, stands in front of a mirror and practices saying, âThis is an inspiring step forward.â With each iteration, her voice deepens. As the world has learned about Theranosâ web of deception â whether through John Carreyrouâs bestselling book, âBad Blood,â Appleâs podcast series âThe Dropoutâ or Huluâs streaming series of the... Read more âș
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3D printed concrete may lead to a shift in architecture and construction. Because it can be used to produce new shapes and forms that current technologies struggle with, it may change the centuries-old processes and procedures that are still used to construct buildings, resulting in lower costs and saved time. However, concrete has a significant environmental impact. Vast quantities of natural sand are currently used to meet the worldâs insatiable... Read more âș
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Itâs tough being a college student in the US these days. The stresses of studying, pandemic rules, exorbitant fees, and douchebags with guitars can make for trying times. But donât worry, fellow kidz: AI has arrived to alleviate your worries. Meet the new digital university president: Image: UNLV The system is a digital twin of Keith Whitfield, the human president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. âI had this... Read more âș
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Whenever I mention ebikes to the kind of people who wear a lot of lycra, the most common response is an eye roll. They might not say it, but they equate a motor-assisted bike with âcheating.â In other words, itâs not proper exercise. But if we look at an ebike in terms of fitness compared to a regular bike, is it cheating? Can it get you â and keep â... Read more âș
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If youâre impressed by Martian rovers and helicopters, wait till you see whatâs on the horizon. NASA has unveiled a range of visionary tech that could be used in future space missions. The projects are the latest members of the Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which funds early-stage studies to evaluate their potential. The new cohort joins an array of innovations that were already in the program. Hereâs our pick... Read more âș
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Jeepâs current eco-friendly vehicles are plug-in hybrids, but the American brand is now ready to take the next step towards electrification. Yes, folks, I present to you Jeepâs very first EV, theâŠÂ Okay, it doesnât even have a name yet. But here it is: Image: Stellantis Image: Stellantis If you donât feel wowed, I feel you. Itâs a slick-looking car, yet rather ordinary, and I expected something more from the... Read more âș
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Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine is horrifying. Western leaders, fearing a broader war, are responding primarily with economic sanctions. A prominent economic sanction has been Russiaâs exclusion from the international payments messaging system SWIFT, presented as a powerful means of undermining its economy. But for a payments expert such as myself, this is something of a myth. Yes, SWIFT messaging systems are a critical part of international economic activity. They provide... Read more âș
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The U.S.tech sector is growing 10 times faster and has wages twice as high as the rest of the economy. This industry also wins the race for high profits and stock returns. At the same time, the tech sectorâs professional, managerial and executive labor forces are overwhelmingly white and male. It is not surprising, then, that the field is under a great deal of pressure to diversify its labor force.... Read more âș
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By Dara Kerr Uber has quietly changed the way it pays drivers in several major cities across the U.S., using a new feature itâs calling âUpfront Fares.â Instead of paying drivers for trips based on just time and distance, itâs now using an algorithm âbased on several factorsâ to calculate the fare. What all of those factors are is unclear. Uber has long used an upfront pricing algorithm to determine... Read more âș
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Earlier this month, hundreds of motorists were stuck in a winter storm on Interstate 95 in Virginia, U.S., some without food or water for more than 24 hours. As many vehicles reportedly ran out of gas and had to be towed, the now-popular question of how an electric vehicle would have fared in the same situation was raised. An opinion piece in The Washington Post brought up valid concerns about... Read more âș
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The past two years have provided some extreme dynamics for technology and innovation. Business and industries were shaken up and some were forced to adapt to digitization faster than planned. 2021 was the year to refine goals and adapt to a new reality. However, 2022 has the potential to become a year of even bigger changes. When experts discuss fast-growing trends in technology, eCommerce is one of the leading examples.... Read more âș
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