The International Space Station is the largest, most complex and most important element of space infrastructure ever deployed, and one of the most incredible engineering feats in human history. It is the result of an international, diplomatic initiative that reconciles the Western and Eastern worlds in space by combining the two space stations that had … Read more
The path to quantum supremacy is complicated by a fairy tale challenge: how do you carry a cloud without changing its shape? The possible solution sounds almost as fantastic as the problem. You could make the cloud dance as it travels, to the beat of a unique material known as a time crystal. Krzysztof Giergiel … Read more
Following the excitement of Ubisoft Forward earlier in June, we had a brief opportunity to chat with CEO Yves Guillemot, who was feeling reflective after June’s whirlwind showcase season. Among other things, Guillemot discussed the future of Ubisoft’s video game portfolio, gave us a hint at what’s to come for the Assassin’s Creed series, and … Read more
The Antarctic ice sheet is melting in a new, worrying way that scientific models used to project future sea level rise have not taken into account. This suggests that current projections could significantly underestimate the problem, according to a new study. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey found that warm ocean water seeps under the … Read more
Robert Larter Thwaites Glacier in western Antarctica in 2019. New study suggests it’s warm CNN — The Antarctic ice sheet is melting in a new, worrying way that scientific models used to project future sea level rise have not taken into account. This suggests that current projections could significantly underestimate the problem, according to a … Read more
Resume: Researchers discovered how the brain prioritizes immediate and distant goals. Their research showed that the hippocampus processes urgent goals faster and differently than future goals. This insight can help understand psychiatric disorders such as depression, which affect the ability to set goals. The findings reveal crucial differences in brain activity and behavior related to … Read more
close your eyes and you might have thought Ocado was announcing good news. Both partners in North America, Kroger in the US and Sobeys in Canada, announced “strong growth in digital sales” in their latest quarterly updates, the British company enthused. But oh dear. What Thursday’s statement really made clear was that Sobeys, like Kroger … Read more
Science and exploration 20/06/2024 618 views 3 holds When hypersonic aviation meets space exploration, European engineers dream of a future fast-track return ticket to space. Momentum is growing for a new generation of aircraft that will fly faster than the speed of sound and fly passengers from Brussels to Sydney in just three hours. However, … Read more
Secret documents show a battle is underway to protect crucial public services from the possible collapse of tech giant Atos, which handles billions in government contracts. Files have been accessed by the BBC show since January. Consultants are being worked with, with the aim of limiting the “serious implications” for essential services by identifying alternative … Read more
Item information Secret documents show a battle is underway to protect crucial public services from the possible collapse of tech giant Atos, which handles billions in government contracts. Consultants have been working on the files seen by the BBC show since January, with the aim of limiting “serious implications” for essential services by lining up … Read more