Bringing Signals to NASA

Growing up on the central California coast, watching rocket launches with his father was part of Eric Fernandez’s childhood routine. Fernandez had posters of rockets on the wall, but despite being fascinated by them, he never imagined one day this would be his career. Because both of his grandparents had served at Vandenberg Air ForceContinue Reading

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Mexican fans gathered outside Ecuador’s team hotel using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to disturb their rest., NewsFeed Mexican fans gathered outside Ecuador’s team hotel using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to disturb their rest, ahead of their round of 32 knockout match. The Ecuadorian soccer federation said it has filed aContinue Reading

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Europe is trying to turn higher defense spending into something more concrete, with Germany moving to secure a major tank maker and Britain shifting its armed forces toward drones, AI and autonomous systems. Germany’s parliament Budget Committee approved the state’s acquisition of a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German makerContinue Reading

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WhatsApp is rolling out usernames to keep phone numbers private., NewsFeed WhatsApp is rolling out usernames to keep phone numbers private. The feature gets installed later this year, however, users are able to start reserving their usernames now. This change marks a new level of privacy for WhatsApp users whoContinue Reading

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Exclusives EU sends Ukraine $3.9 bn for drones — and explains the holdup. Contract vetting delayed the defense portion of the loan Polish-Ukrainian diplomatic spat hasn’t touched its memorial work in Lviv. A journalist is still tracking down the families of Ukraine’s Polish-descent dead, with consulate help. 1.7 million tonsContinue Reading