NASA’s solar sail successfully spreads its wings in space

An artist’s depiction of a solar sail in orbit around Earth. (Image credit: NASA) More than four months after launching to space, a solar-sailing spacecraft has successfully spread its wings above our planet. NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) caught a ride to space on April 24 on Rocket Lab’s Electron vehicle and, atContinue Reading

While companies like Starbucks, Home Depot, Amazon, and Macy’s cope with shrinking customer bases, some standout consumer-facing enterprises are thriving despite inflationary pressures, recession fears, and generational shifts. Three that are flourishing and warrant a closer look are Ross (“Dress for Less”) Stores, eyewear brand Warby Parker, and Cava Grill, a fast-growing chain of Greek-themedContinue Reading

Co-creating authentic STEM learning experiences with Latino communities

Led by Arizona State University, the NASA Science Activation Program’s “Engaging Hispanic Communities in Authentic NASA Science” project advances NASA’s vision for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by co-creating learning experiences with Latino communities in six locations in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas…Continue Reading

security-homelab-talk-q&a-//-live

Join me for an engaging tech talk where I explore the latest news, trends, and innovations in the tech space. From cutting-edge advancements to practical HomeLab setups, this livestream is a must-attend for tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead in the digital world. Tune in to join me for insightfulContinue Reading

a-simple-guide-to-the-west-bank

The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967, but not everyone understands what that means., Israel’s assault on refugee camps in the occupied West Bank has dominated headlines. Israel has killed at least 20 people since it launched its attacks on the towns and refugee camps at Jenin,Continue Reading

this-week-in-techdirt-history:-august-25th-–-31st

Five Years Ago This week in 2019, the Ninth Circuit was putting at least some limits on warrantless device searches at the border, while the EFF sued CBP and ICE for refusing to hand over GPS tracking device policies. The judge in one of Devin Nunes’s lawsuits asked for theContinue Reading

fifa-delays-again-review-of-palestinian-call-to-suspend-israel

The FIFA Council has delayed making a decision on a bid to suspend Israel from international football until October., The FIFA Council has delayed making a decision on a Palestinian bid to suspend Israel from international football until October. World football’s governing body FIFA has again delayed its review onContinue Reading