Month: September 2022

Space, Technology

NASA Invites Media to Witness World’s First Planetary Defense Test

Illustration of NASA’s DART spacecraft and the Italian Space Agency’s (ASI) LICIACube prior to impact at the Didymos binary system. Credits: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Steve Gribben Editor’s note: This advisory was updated Sept. 22 to include details about the Sept. 26 DART post-impact briefing, including streaming details, and information to request media credentials for remote participation. Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection … Continue reading NASA Invites Media to Witness World’s First Planetary Defense Test

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Europe, War in Ukraine, World

“Nobody knows where tomorrow will fly to.” What caused concern at the Zaporizhzhia NPP in the IAEA – BBC News Ukraine

This week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published a report on the results of its mission’s visit to the Zaporizhia NPP. And although the experts did not record any critical damage near the station that could lead to the release of radiation, they recommended that the shelling of the ZNPP be stopped immediately. The BBC says that the IAEA inspectors are most worried at … Continue reading “Nobody knows where tomorrow will fly to.” What caused concern at the Zaporizhzhia NPP in the IAEA – BBC News Ukraine

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World

US gov’t appeals halt of Trump’s classified files review

Justice Department asks a court to lift an order barring it from reviewing secret documents seized from ex-president’s Florida home The US Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to let it resume reviewing classified materials seized in an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate. In the filing before the US court of appeals on Friday, the Justice Department said it should halt an … Continue reading US gov’t appeals halt of Trump’s classified files review

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War in Ukraine

Putin warns of ‘serious response’ to Ukraine ‘terror acts’

After repeated military gains by Ukrainian forces, the Russian leader pledges to ‘end restraint’ and intensify ‘special military operation’. Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to stay the course in his campaign against Ukraine, warning if counterattacks continue a “more serious” military response will be unleashed. Putin remained steadfast despite strong evidence that his forces incurred heavy losses in the Ukraine counteroffensive this month. The Russian … Continue reading Putin warns of ‘serious response’ to Ukraine ‘terror acts’

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Technology

Apple is too strict with copy and paste in iOS 16

In my time using iOS 16 so far, I’ve generally been very pleased with the new features and improvements. The customizable lock screen is fun. Removing the background of images just by holding down on a picture’s subject still hasn’t gotten old. But only a few days after the new software rolled out, I’ve already found my biggest frustration: iOS now asks if it’s okay to paste an … Continue reading Apple is too strict with copy and paste in iOS 16

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Technology

Google closes half of the projects in its startup incubator Area 120 – now it will focus only on the field of AI

Speaking at the Code Conference last week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company needs to become 20% more efficient. This statement was perceived in the industry as an announcement of a reduction in the number of personnel. Now these assumptions began to be confirmed. It has become known that Google is cutting projects in its research unit known as Area 120. The company informed … Continue reading Google closes half of the projects in its startup incubator Area 120 – now it will focus only on the field of AI

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Space

Scientists have found out how the dangerous journey of the Earth through the Milky Way affects the planet

New research shows that Earth’s geology is influenced by comets that fall every 200 million years as the planet passes through the spiral arms of our galaxy. Scientists believe that Earth’s journey through the Milky Way may have greatly affected the planet’s geology. Scientists have come to the conclusion that during the passage of the planet through the spiral arms of the Milky Way, every … Continue reading Scientists have found out how the dangerous journey of the Earth through the Milky Way affects the planet

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World

Queen Elizabeth II has died

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a “moment of … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II has died

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War in Ukraine, World

IAEA Director General proposes to the UN Security Council to create a zone of nuclear safety and protection at ZNPP

The IAEA is ready to begin immediately consultations that will lead to the establishment of a nuclear safety and protection zone at nuclear power plants. Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi proposes to the United Nations Security Council to create a nuclear safety and protection zone at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, occupied by the Russian military. Grossi announced this … Continue reading IAEA Director General proposes to the UN Security Council to create a zone of nuclear safety and protection at ZNPP

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World

The bodies of 74 victims of a powerful earthquake have already been found in China (video)

On September 6, 22, an aftershock was recorded at the epicenter of the earthquake. Search and rescue efforts continue in China after a powerful earthquake that rocked Sichuan province on September 5. Meanwhile, the death toll from the disaster has risen to 74, according to Reuters. According to the latest data, 259 people were injured in the disaster. Another 26 people are missing. According to … Continue reading The bodies of 74 victims of a powerful earthquake have already been found in China (video)

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