NASA’s Bennu Samples Reveal Complex Origins, Dramatic Transformation

Asteroid Bennu, sampled by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission in 2020, is a mixture of dust that formed in our solar system, organic matter from interstellar space, and pre-solar system stardust. Its unique and varied contents were dramatically transformed over time by interactions with water and exposure to the harsh space environment. These insights come from aContinue Reading

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Aviation fans, mark your calendars! On Wednesday, August 27th, Simple Flying’s Managing Editors, Tom Boon and Sumit Singh, will go live for a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, hosted directly on the Simple Flying website using our new threads functionality.Continue Reading

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Privacy-focused services like encrypted email, secure messaging, and VPNs are growing in importance with each passing day. We live in an era where dissent is crushed and corporations treat user data like chips on a poker table. Your browsing habits, location data, and online communications have become valuable commodities toContinue Reading

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Noveon Magnetics has announced a multi-year supply agreement to deliver rare earth magnets to General Motors. Production has begun and initial magnet deliveries started in July 2025, according to Noveon. The agreement supports a wide range of GM vehicle components, with an explicit focus on the company’s full-size SUVs andContinue Reading