NPR’s Adrian Florido speaks with retired astronaut Terry Virts about what Boeing Starliner astronauts experience when they’re in space longer than they thought. ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: In early June, NASA launched its Starliner spacecraft into space. It was a test run for Boeing’s new spacecraft. The plan was to dock with the International Space Station … Read more
A recent study shows that the extraordinary lifespan of the Greenland shark, the oldest living vertebrate species, may be significantly influenced by muscle metabolic activity. These insights could be crucial for protecting this species, which is facing threats from climate change, and could even provide new opportunities to improve cardiovascular health in humans. “Aging is … Read more
The return to Earth of Boeing’s Starliner capsule is on hold indefinitely pending the results of new thruster tests and continued analysis of helium leaks that emerged during the ship’s rendezvous with the International Space Station, NASA said Friday. But agency officials continued to insist that Starliner commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams … Read more
The return to Earth of Boeing’s Starliner capsule has been put on hold indefinitely pending the results of new thrust tests and ongoing analysis of helium leaks that occurred during the ship’s rendezvous with the International Space Station, NASA said Friday. But agency officials insisted that Starliner commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams … Read more
A look back at this week’s Apple news and headlines, including new iPhone 16 features, iPhone 16 design leaks, a long wait for the M4 MacBook, the launch of the iPhone’s Mac Mirror, the success of the sales of the iPad Pro, the EU’s challenges to the App Store and the failure of iPhone AAA … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The US has demanded that the EU delay a ban on cocoa, timber and sanitary products potentially linked to deforestation, arguing it would hurt US producers. The request, made in a letter to the European … Read more
A satellite image shows an overview of the International Space Station with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, June 7, 2024. Maxar Technologies | Via Reuters Boeing’s Starliner capsule “Calypso” will remain at the International Space Station twice as long as the mission was originally planned, NASA announced Friday. This developmental nature of the mission, known as … Read more
Holidaymakers who suffered a nightmare 40-hour delay for TWO nights on a flight from Turkey to Manchester Airport claim there were ‘multiple faults’ with the original plane. One said there was an ‘engine bang’ which resulted in an ’emergency stop just as the nose tipped off the ground’ – with holiday giants TUI later confirming … Read more
All products are independently selected by our experts. To help us provide free, unbiased advice, we earn an affiliate commission when you purchase something. Click here to learn more The launch of a next-generation security camera from Ring has been postponed in Britain. The delay was apparently caused by an issue in the manufacturing process, … Read more
Thursday May 23, 2024 2:33 PM Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email Royal Mail owner IDS failed to publish its results on time Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) has failed to publish its full year trading update … Read more