NASA Is Making Big Changes to Speed Up the Artemis Program
America’s journey back to the moon has run into a few missteps. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman is banking on a new approach.
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Hacked Prayer App Sends ‘Surrender’ Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli and US Strikes
As Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran this morning, Iranians received mysterious push notifications saying that “help is on the way,” promising amnesty if they surrender.
Startup Plans April Launch for a Satellite Reflect Sunlight to Earth at Night
A start-up called Reflect Orbital “proposes to use large, mirrored satellites to redirect sunlight to Earth at night,” reports the Washington Post, “with plans to bathe solar farms, industrial sites and even entire cities in light that could, if desired, reach the intensity of daylight….” Slashdot noted their idea in 2022 — but Reflect Orbital now expects to launch its first satellite in...
Startup Plans April Launch for a Satellite to Reflect Sunlight to Earth at Night
A start-up called Reflect Orbital “proposes to use large, mirrored satellites to redirect sunlight to Earth at night,” reports the Washington Post, “with plans to bathe solar farms, industrial sites and even entire cities in light that could, if desired, reach the intensity of daylight….” Slashdot noted their idea in 2022 — but Reflect Orbital now expects to launch its first satellite in...
This Is the System That Intercepted Iran’s Missiles Over the UAE
As Iranian missiles targeted US-linked sites across the Gulf, the UAE’s missile shield was activated in real-time.
Review: Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leitzphone Pack Leica Magic Into a Flagship Phone
The latest Xiaomi flagship is a beast and comes in a specially co-designed Leica edition that’s picture-perfect.
Google Quantum-Proofs HTTPS
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Google on Friday unveiled its plan for its Chrome browser to secure HTTPS certificates against quantum computer attacks without breaking the Internet. The objective is a tall order. The quantum-resistant cryptographic data needed to transparently publish TLS certificates is roughly 40 times bigger than the classical cryptographic material...
14 Best Travel Toiletry Bags, Tested Over Many Miles (2026)
Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.
‘I clicked on a button – and everything changed’: how a DNA test turned my life upside-down
When I found out my father had been adopted, I was curious to know more about his side of the family. Nothing could have prepared me for what I would discover …
Above my grandma’s bed hung a framed black‑and-white photograph of my dad. As a small child I quietly admired it; his luminous eyes, dark hair and gentle smile. He embodied a tender yet spirited early adulthood, staring into the...
The Best MicroSD Cards for Your Camera, Switch, and More
Everything you need to know about memory cards for cameras, video game systems, and more.
The Best Laptop Cooling Pad and Why You Should Buy One
Most laptop cooling pads are useless, but if you get the right one, it can make a huge impact on how long your gaming laptop lasts.
Area Man Accidentally Hacks 6,700 Camera-Enabled Robot Vacuums
Plus: The top US cyber agency falls into shambles, AI models develop an upsetting penchant for nuclear weapons, and more.
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EveryPlate’s Meal Kit Offers Affordable Vegetarian Options
HelloFresh’s budget subsidiary surprised me with its basic but tasty vegetarian meal selection.
Which Water Filter Pitchers Filter PFAS? How to Check
Checking up on the claims of water filter makers can be a discomfiting maze. Here’s how to verify independent water filter certifications.
The British Watch Brand Apiar Goes Beyond Traditional Constraints
The tech-focused leaders of the British brand Apiar aim to stretch beyond watchmaking’s traditional material and manufacturing constraints.
Rubin Observatory Has Started Paging Astronomers 800,000 Times a Night
On February 24th, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory activated its automated alert system, sending out roughly 800,000 real-time notifications flagging asteroids, supernovae, flaring black holes and “other transient celestial events,” reports Scientific American. And this is only the beginning — that number is projected to climb into the millions as it continues scanning the ever-changing sky. From...
This Ruroc Helmet Ruined My Ski Holiday
Branded intimidating and scary, this full-face Ruroc headgear for the slopes made me a pariah on the piste.
US and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran
US president Donald Trump said a “major combat operation” against Iran had begun as he called for the country’s government to be overthrown.
‘Who’d guess they’re the same species?’ What Italy’s wall lizards reveal about genetic diversity and why it matters
Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers
Words and photographs by Roberto García-Roa
Twelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his sunglasses and points. To his right, perched on a rocky wall, sits a beautiful lizard. Its body is coated in charcoal-black tones speckled with...
Southern California Air Board Rejects Pollution Rules After AI-Generated Flood of Comments
Southern California’s air quality board rejected proposed rules to phase out gas-powered appliances after receiving more than 20,000 opposition comments generated through CiviClick, “the first and best AI-powered grassroots advocacy platform.” Phys.org reports: A Southern California-based public affairs consultant, Matt Klink, has taken credit for using CiviClick to wage the opposition...
Researchers praise ‘stunning’ results of new prostate cancer treatment
Early trials of the drug VIR-5500 showed it shrinking tumours in some patients
A new drug for advanced prostate cancer has shown promise in early trials experts have said, with the medication shrinking tumours in some patients.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in many countries, including the US and UK. About 1.5 million men are diagnosed worldwide each year.
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