Astronomy can often give us clues to the past that are otherwise lost to history. In one case, an Italian astronomer has proposed that a dramatic total solar eclipse triggered a religious crisis in ancient Egypt and led the last pharaoh of the 4th dynasty to abandon the pyramid-building of […]
35 Years Ago: STS-32 Returns the Long Duration Exposure Facility
On Jan. 9, 1990, space shuttle Columbia took off on its ninth flight, STS-32, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Its five-person crew of Commander Daniel Brandenstein, Pilot James Wetherbee, and Mission Specialists Bonnie Dunbar, Marsha Ivins, and David Low flew a then record-breaking 11-day mission to deploy […]
Humans will soon be able to mine on the moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider
By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the Moon.
Seeing Green: A Hi-Vis ’74 Rickman CR900 Selling at Mecum
An old saying in aviation says ‘If it looks right, it flies right,’ summarizing the idea that the most ideal mechanical designs are often the most visually pleasing. While beauty is decidedly in the eye of the beholder, there’s no debating the Rickman brothers’ performance chops, and not a single […]
Here’s how hucksters are manipulating Google to promote shady Chrome extensions
How do you stash 18,000 keywords into a description? Turns out it’s easy.
The Download: what’s next for AI, and stem-cell therapies
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What’s next for AI in 2025 For the last couple of years we’ve had a go at predicting what’s coming next in AI. A fool’s game given how […]
Microsoft is reverting to an older version of the DALL-E 3 model for Bing Image Creator, after the latest version faced a wave of complaints on X and Reddit (Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch)
Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch: Microsoft is reverting to an older version of the DALL-E 3 model for Bing Image Creator, after the latest version faced a wave of complaints on X and Reddit — Ahead of the holidays, Microsoft said it was upgrading the AI model behind Bing Image Creator, […]
Asus Zenbook Duo (2025) hands on: the new king of on-the-go functionality
The new Asus Zenbook Duo (2025) features two stunning displays – we just wish it had a bit more battery life.
Wolf Tooth Expands ENVE IN-Route Headset Options w/ IS52
Slam that stem and hide those cables with the newest ENVE IN-Route compatible headset from Wolf Tooth Components The post Wolf Tooth Expands ENVE IN-Route Headset Options w/ IS52 appeared first on Bikerumor.
First Ride: Commencal Tempo Power – A Fan Favorite Goes Electric
The electric Tempo uses Bosch’s SX motor and a 400 Wh battery.( Photos: 12, Comments: 32 )