SpaceX says it is targeting thousands of Starship flights a year. We are seeing progress to recovery and reuse of Starship. The booster has been recovered 3 times and reused twice. The new booster needs engine software improvements and the upper stage starship catch will be attempted in the next flight (14). If booster andContinue Reading
The hardest remaining barrier to rapid Starship reuse is no longer engines, tanks, or even catching the vehicle. It is the heat shield. Three specific problems still dominate: Mechanical loads during ascent (vibration combined with higher dynamic pressure) Coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch — stainless steel expands far more than the silica-based tiles Plasma intrusionContinue Reading
The words “Made in the USA” mean something. It’s not just about flag waving and nationalism; the term tells us that the ideas and ingenuity behind a product originate nearby and serve the needs of people in our extended community. In today’s global economy, however, it doesn’t always mean that every part comes from America…Continue Reading
In a new review paper, Dr. Gregory Marcus from the University of California, San Francisco and colleagues analyzed decades of research on how caffeine — most often consumed as coffee — affects the heart and its risk factors. The post Moderate Coffee and Caffeine Intake Poses Little Heart Risk…Continue Reading
There are 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…Continue Reading
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya., NewsFeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya during the first visit by a serving UN chief to Syria since 2009. Known as the Assad regime’s flagship prison, Sednaya was dubbed Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’Continue Reading
The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its retaliatory attacks., The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its regional retaliatory attacks. This screenshot from an undated handout video released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on JulyContinue Reading
You can now install an official Google Chrome build on Arm64 Linux devices, including the Raspberry Pi. Back in March, Google promised Chrome for Arm64 Linux in “Q2 2026” so users on SBCs, AI desktops and the growing-fleet of Snapdragon laptops out there, could use the flagship browser and benefit from the handfulContinue Reading
ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine., ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine. United States President Traitor 47’s border czar says the vetting of an immigration officer involved inContinue Reading
Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip., Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza NewsFeed Displaced Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the territory under the US-backed ceasefire plan. Residents hope theContinue Reading
Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed last year’s totals to reach a new 35-year high, and we’re only in July. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that there have been 2,318 measles cases in 2026 so far, more than the 2,289 cases reported in 2025 andContinue Reading
Elizabeth Waddell, 44, of Cary, North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, the Royal Grenada Police Force said in a missing person alert issued Thursday., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Berliners laid flowers and candles at a memorial near the Brandenburg Gate as crews dismantled stages and cleaned up following Saturday’s deadly attack near the city’s Pride festival.Continue Reading