SpaceX Has Successful Starfall Demo
Home » Energy » SpaceX Has Successful Starfall Demo Today SpaceX deployed and demonstrated the Starfall low cost capsule return system. This a demo of a new vehicle that will enable affordable, routine access to the microgravity environment for scientific research and in-space manufacturing. After demonstrating controlled flight, the spacecraft will splash down in theContinue Reading
NASA Testing Advanced Capabilities for Moon, Mars Rovers
On a bleak stretch of the Colorado Desert in Southern California, a compact four-wheeled rover recently trundled about 16 miles (26 kilometers) with minimal intervention from the team of engineers trailing it. Called ERNEST (Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain), this prototype is being used by NASA to advance both robotic autonomy and theContinue Reading
Is political polarization dangerous? Study provides clearer answers
In recent years, political polarization has received considerable attention, not least as an explanation for developments in the United States…Continue Reading
Spain’s Internet Blocks Have A Flimsy Legal Basis, While Lacking Both Oversight & Accountability
Afew weeks ago, Walled Culture wrote about Hadopi, France’s infamous copyright enforcement mechanism. The so-called “graduated response” – aka “three strikes and you are out” – has been around for over 15 years now, has cost French taxpayers a fortune, and has never achieved any of its aims. As the WalledContinue Reading
Mohammad Sabaaneh’s Desperate and Defiant Vision
The cartoonist’s new book ‘Welcome To Hell’ is a gripping exploration of life in Israeli detention facilities., Read MoreContinue Reading
When a Bullet Enters an Ordinary Moment
Despite the ceasefire in Gaza, attacks from the Israeli military persist, leaving Palestinians in constant fear., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor’s Deal with Iran Is Good Enough
Do Congressional Democrats care more about discrediting The Traitor than they do about ending the war?, Read MoreContinue Reading
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: Best New Features
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS codenamed “Resolute Raccoon” brings exciting improvements in desktop experience, security, and hardware support for the next five years. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS codenamed “Resolute Raccoon” released on April 23, 2026. This is the latest long-term support release that brings solid improvements in security, desktop experience, and hardware support.Continue Reading
PINE64's Smart Speaker is a Home Assistant Powered Alternative to Amazon Echo
PINE64 has been building budget-friendly ARM and RISC-V hardware since 2015, when the original PINE A64 single-board computer launched on Kickstarter. The community-driven outfit has since put out devices like the PinePhone, the ROCK series of SBCs, and the Ox64 RISC-V board. And now with the PineVoice, they are steppingContinue Reading
Scientists finally solved how H5N1 bird flu hid in dairy cows
Researchers uncovered why H5N1 bird flu attacks cows’ udders instead of their lungs: the virus’s preferred receptors are concentrated in mammary tissue. The breakthrough could help scientists predict future bird flu jumps and spot unusual infections before they spread widely., Read MoreContinue Reading
Federal appellate court okays Planned Parenthood funding halt
A three-judge panel overturned an injunction stopping the The Traitor administration from halting Medicaid funding for abortion provider Planned Parenthood., Read MoreContinue Reading
Controversial CDC panel to review aluminum salts used in many vaccines
A controversial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel is gearing up to review the “safety” of a common additive used in many vaccines., Read MoreContinue Reading