What we can learn from watching 100,000 animals in unbelievable detail—from space

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A satellite recently ferried into space by a SpaceX rocket marks a crucial step toward tracking wildlife in unprecedented detail. Project ICARUS (International Cooperation for Animal Research Using Space) will monitor thousands of animals, from mammals to insects, in real time. The November launch will be a test phase for a new, more nimble satelliteContinue Reading

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The recalled baby loungers violate the mandatory safety standard for Infant Sleep Products. The sides are too low to contain an infant and the enclosed openings at the foot of the loungers are wider than allowed, posing serious risks of fall and entrapment hazards to infants…Read MoreContinue Reading

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A growing number of Linux desktop environments (DEs) are moving towards Wayland, the modern display protocol designed to replace the aging X11 window system. X11 has been the foundation of Linux graphical interfaces for over three decades now, but it carries significant technical debt and security limitations that Wayland aimsContinue Reading

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Clarios, a supplier of low-voltage energy storage solutions, has announced the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies, a manufacturer of supercapacitor cells and modules. Clarios says this acquisition will enhance its position in high-performance, short-duration energy storage. Specific terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Maxwell Technologies’ supercapacitors are engineered toContinue Reading