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NASA partners with four companies to expand Near Space Network capabilities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 NASA has selected four commercial companies to enhance the Near Space Network's direct-to-Earth communication capabilities, a vital system that facilitates the transmission of spacecraft data to ground stations on Earth. The new contracts, structured as firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreements, will span February 2025 through September 2029. An optional five-year extension could carry the contracts to September 30, 2034, with a maximum cumulative value of $4.82 billion. ... read more |
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Astroscale's ADRAS-J demonstrates key 15-meter proximity to space debrisTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 Astroscale Japan Inc. (Astroscale Japan), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has announced a major achievement as its debris inspection demonstration satellite, Active Debris Removal by Astro ... more 
University of Texas at San Antonio establishes center for advancing space technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has announced the launch of the Center for Space Technology and Operations Research (CSTOR), a new initiative aimed at advancing research, technology, a ... more 
Hyperspectral Raman lidar enables remote plastic detection and analysisTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 A new hyperspectral Raman imaging lidar system capable of remotely detecting and identifying various plastic types has been unveiled by researchers. Designed to help address the global issue of plas ... more 
New type of quasiparticle discovered in magnetic materialsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Missouri has unveiled a new type of quasiparticle present in all magnetic materials, regardless of their strength or temperature. Thi ... more |
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NTU Singapore develops 3D concrete printing process that stores carbon dioxideSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have created a 3D concrete printing method that captures and stores carbon dioxide, offering a significant step toward lowe ... more 
Researchers uncover strong light-matter interactions in quantum spin liquidsHouston, TX (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Physicists have long theorized the existence of a unique state of matter known as a quantum spin liquid. In this state, magnetic particles do not settle into an orderly pattern, even at absolute zer ... more 
Stretchable, flexible, recyclable. This plastic is fantasticPrinceton NJ (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Princeton engineers have developed an easily scalable 3D printing technique to manufacture soft plastics with programmed stretchiness and flexibility that are also recyclable and inexpensive - quali ... more 
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplasticsBoston MA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging. Another significant source of microplastics is tiny b ... more 
Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 mnTokyo (AFP) Dec 19, 2024 Japanese electronics titan Sony said Thursday it had paid more than $300 million for a 10 percent stake in the media conglomerate behind the smash-hit game 'Elden Ring'. ... more |
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AI startup Databricks raises $10 bn as value soars
San Francisco (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 Young startup Databricks, which specializes in scaling and building artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it raised $10 billion, bringing the company's valuation to $62 billion. The blockbuster funding round is yet another signal of the unrelenting appetite from investors for potential AI stars. Investors listed as taking part in the funding round included tech sector powerhouses Andreessen Horowitz and Thrive Capital. "This round of financing was heavily oversubscribed, and we are delighted ... read more 
Metal scrap upcycled into high-value alloys with solid phase manufacturingRichland WA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Metal scrap can be directly transformed and upgraded into high-performance, high-value alloys without the need for conventional melting processes, according to a new study from researchers at the De ... more |
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Innovative vest aims to protect astronauts from space radiationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The AstroRad vest, a cutting-edge wearable designed to shield astronauts from harmful solar radiation, has taken center stage in the latest issue of *Upward*, the official magazine of the Internatio ... more 
China launches Long March 2D rocket carrying five experimental satellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 China has successfully launched a Long March 2D rocket, deploying five experimental satellites into orbit, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The rocke ... more 
Blue Origin partners with Nimbus Power Systems to develop space-optimized fuel cell technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Blue Origin has entered a licensing agreement with Nimbus Power Systems, Inc. to integrate Nimbus' advanced fuel cell technology into its space power systems. This collaboration aims to enhance elec ... more 
Speaking crystal AI predicts atomic arrangements to aid material discoveryLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Researchers at the University of Reading and University College London have unveiled CrystaLLM, a new AI tool capable of predicting atomic arrangements in crystal structures. This innovative approac ... more 
Advancing two-dimensional gold monolayer researchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Researchers have achieved a significant milestone in nanomaterials by synthesizing nearly freestanding nanostructured two-dimensional (2D) gold monolayers. These advanced materials exhibit potential ... more |
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