Technology

NASA, known for its astronomical explorations, is also actively involved in developing and testing new engines and space vehicles. A recent breakthrough occurred on Wednesday (Dec 20), when NASA successfully tested a 3D-printed engine known as the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). This test was conducted in fall 2023 at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. During the …

In the U.S. state of North Dakota, coal miners have made a remarkable discovery – a rare and ancient mammoth fossil. The significant find occurred earlier this year when they unearthed a well-preserved, seven-foot-long tusk. This discovery is noteworthy in North Dakota, a region historically inhabited by mammoths since the Ice Age. However, this particular find is unique due to …

A recent scientific survey utilizing ground-penetrating radar and satellite images has revealed surprising signs of volcanic activity on Mars, indicating eruptions far more recent than previously thought. This new information suggests that beneath its desolate exterior, Mars is more geologically active than it appears. Conducted over the Elysium Planitia region, the study revealed potential volcanic events as recent as 120 …

For weeks, scientists had been closely monitoring signs of volcanic activity in southwestern Iceland, so the eruption that occurred on Monday evening was expected. This area had been seismically active for over two years, with a recent surge of small earthquakes signaling the impending eruption. Here’s a breakdown of what transpired and potential future developments: **Details of the Eruption:** The …

China’s reusable space plane, known as Shenlong or “Divine Dragon,” has deepened its aura of mystery during its third mission, just four days after launch. Amateur astronomers and spacecraft trackers globally have been keenly observing the spacecraft since its takeoff and have recently reported that the Chinese spacecraft has discharged six unidentified objects into Earth’s orbit. Their purpose remains unknown. …

The Oversight Board, an independent entity associated with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has recommended that Meta reverse its earlier decisions to remove two posts related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. These posts, one depicting Palestinian casualties and another an Israeli hostage, were initially removed by Meta for violating content policies on violence, but were later reinstated with warning screens. …

The European Union has initiated an investigation to determine if Elon Musk’s online platform, X (previously known as Twitter), has violated the newly implemented, stringent social media regulations aimed at reducing harmful online content. This marks the first investigation of its kind under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as announced by European Commissioner Thierry Breton via a post on the …

SpaceX has announced the new launch date for the United States military’s secretive X-37B robotic space plane, set for its seventh mission into orbit. The launch is now scheduled for December 28, following the postponement of the original launch plan on December 17 due to poor weather at Cape Canaveral. The X-37B, designated USSF-52, will be launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon …