Day: May 11, 2024

The stormy sun erupts with its biggest solar flare yet from a massive sunspot — and it’s still crackling (video)

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• Science & Astronomy

The stormy sun erupts with its biggest solar flare yet from a massive sunspot — and it’s still crackling (video)

Space.com May 11, 2024

Just when we thought we’d seen the most powerful flares from a colossal sunspot, the sun unleashed...

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NASA’s Chandra spacecraft spots supermassive black hole erupting in the Milky Way’s heart

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• Science & Astronomy

NASA’s Chandra spacecraft spots supermassive black hole erupting in the Milky Way’s heart

Space.com May 11, 2024

Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray space telescope, scientists have discovered a new cosmic “exhaust vent” funneling hot gas...

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‘World’s purest silicon’ could lead to 1st million-qubit quantum computing chips

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• Technology

‘World’s purest silicon’ could lead to 1st million-qubit quantum computing chips

Space.com May 11, 2024

Scientists have created an enhanced, ultra-pure form of silicon that could one day be the foundation for...

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DARPA’s autonomous ‘Manta Ray’ drone can glide through ocean depths undetected

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• Featured
• Technology

DARPA’s autonomous ‘Manta Ray’ drone can glide through ocean depths undetected

Space.com May 11, 2024

Engineers have assembled an autonomous underwater drone that the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) plans...

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Houston, we have an encore: ISS virtual reality experience ‘The Infinite’ returns

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• Commercial

Houston, we have an encore: ISS virtual reality experience ‘The Infinite’ returns

Space.com May 11, 2024

What do you do for an encore after you have virtually transported thousands of Houstonians to the...

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The Latest in Boeing’s Starliner Fiasco Is a Feud Over That ‘Buzzing’ Valve

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• Launch

The Latest in Boeing’s Starliner Fiasco Is a Feud Over That ‘Buzzing’ Valve

Gizmodo-com May 11, 2024

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What Kinds of Jobs Can Part-Time Guardians Expect?

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• Military

What Kinds of Jobs Can Part-Time Guardians Expect?

airandspaceforces May 11, 2024

May 10, 2024 | By David Roza Share Article Those hoping to join the Space Force on...

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New Report: Space Force Should Develop Its Own Targeting Satellites

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• Military

New Report: Space Force Should Develop Its Own Targeting Satellites

airandspaceforces May 11, 2024

May 10, 2024 | By Greg Hadley Share Article A new study argues the Space Force should...

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