Space radiation can produce some organic molecules detected on icy moons

Finding organic molecules in space has big implications when looking for life beyond our planet. (Image credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/L. Calçada (ESO), CC BY 4.0) This article was originally published at Eos. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights . New laboratory research suggests that some organic molecules previously detected inContinue Reading

Could we blast space debris out of harm’s way with ion beams?

A rendering of a spacecraft moving a piece of space debris using an ion beam. (Image credit: ALBATOR) A new space debris removal project aims to blast hazardous junk out of harm’s way from a distance, without the need for physical contact. Called ALBATOR, the 3.9 million Euro ($4.6 million USD) early-stage concept is examiningContinue Reading

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Ubuntu’s decision to switch to Rust-based coreutils in 25.10 hasn’t been the smoothest ride, as the latest — albeit now resolved — bug underscores. The distro’s developers are bullish on the security and stability benefits that “oxidising” Ubuntu’s package set with Rust-based tools provide. In 25.10, it plumbed in Rust-basedContinue Reading

is-ai-really-coming-after-your-job?

For now, AI has likely not come for your job. That’s not to say people aren’t worried., (NerdWallet) – Since ChatGPT’s late-2022 release, countless headlines have prophesized an apocalyptic future for workers: “We asked ChatGPT which jobs it thinks it will replace — and it’s not good news for dataContinue Reading

Keep everything safe & accessible with this 2TB drive for $65

Image: StackCommerce TL;DR: The Western Digital Elements Portable 2TB External Hard Drive is on sale for $64.99 (MSRP $79.99). Running out of space on your device, or just need a simple way to keep everything backed up? The Western Digital Elements Portable 2TB External Hard Drive is here to give you peace of mind. And right now, you can pick oneContinue Reading

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Five Years Ago This week in 2020, hypocrisy was on full display as the GOP went from whining about net neutrality to supporting The Traitor’s attack on social media (which the FCC was too afraid to go on record in support of while also rejecting its own legal arguments about netContinue Reading