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Democrats and Republicans Unite in Last-Ditch Effort to Save NASA

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-28 23:10:56

Earlier this year, the Trump administration revealed its proposed 2026 budget for NASA, a horrifying plan to chop up dozens of important science missions alongside thousands of jobs. The proposal suggested slicing the space agency's science budget in almost half, in "nothing short of an extinction-level event for space science and exploration in the United States," as Planetary Society chief of space policy Casey Dreier told Ars Technica in March. Just as predicted, the proposed cuts are provi

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A Bold Mission to Hunt for Aliens on Venus Is Actually Happening

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2026-01-29 05:15:31

A UK-based mission is aiming to settle, once and for all, whether life exists on Venus. The mission plans to send a probe to the planet in search of microbial life, not on the surface, of course, but in the Venusian clouds. Over the past half-decade, scientists have detected the presence of phosphine and ammonia—two potential signs of biological activity—in Venus’s clouds. On Earth, both gases are produced only by biological activity and industrial processes, and scientists are unsure of their

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Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are still available and nearly half off for Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-29 15:30:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . There’s a lot to expect from this year's Prime Day, since it's twice as long as usual. One thing is for sure, though: you won't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get good tech this time around. Right now, you can grab a pair of Anker Soundcore Space wireless earbuds for only $45, wh

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With Varda Space, leading Silicon Valley players make big bet on making drugs in space

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-29 15:14:09

Pharmaceutical scientists come up against a hard limitations here on Earth: gravity. Varda Space wants to change that. The company has raised a massive new round to turn space into the “ultimate high ground” for the production of critical pharmaceutical components that can be brought back to Earth and used to make finished drugs. The company’s $187 million Series C funding round announced Thursday will be used to build out a new laboratory facility that could transform Varda’s orbital manufact

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Trump taps Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as acting NASA chief

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-29 14:00:28

Amidst unprecedented budget cuts and looming layoffs, U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA administrator. The appointment is temporary, and Duffy will continue leading the Department of Transportation while assuming the NASA role, Trump said in a post on his social media site, Truth Social. “Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country’s Transportation Affairs, including creating a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control systems

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Space Ice Is Actually Really Weird, Scientists Say

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-30 00:45:43

For astronomers, probing the mysteries of “space ice”—its molecular makeup and how it formed—could be the key to understanding not just extraterrestrial geology but also the potential for alien life. In a study published Monday in Physical Review B, researchers in England report that “space ice” likely contains countless tiny crystals inside and is less liquid-like than astronomers previously believed. At least, that’s according to computer simulations and experimental replications. The discove

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Investors appear to like a company with big space manufacturing ambitions

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-30 00:43:13

After flying three missions into low-Earth orbit this year, Varda Space Industries appears to be making credible progress toward developing the nascent manufacturing-in-space industry. Investors seem to think the same, as the California-based company announced an impressive $187 million Series C round of funding on Thursday. This brings the company's total amount of money raised since its founding in 2021 to $325 million. "A decent chunk of the capital is going to go toward scaling up our prod

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More Than 2,100 NASA Staff Are Getting Gutted

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-30 10:10:14

Elon Musk might have been deposed from DOGE, but the government cuts are still coming. As reported by Politico, some 2,145 high-level NASA employees are about to be launched out of the agency as efforts to cut US government spending continues. The employees represent those with G-13, G-14, and G-15 status — typically specialized or managerial roles which start around the six-figure salary range. The workers are part of a group of nearly 2,700 civilian employees who've agreed to leave NASA volu

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The best headphones for watching movies received a huge upgrade right before Prime Day sales

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-01-30 10:52:30

Jada Jones/ZDNET The Sonos Ace headphones are currently discounted to $299, $150 off their original price of $450. You can find this deal at Amazon, Best Buy, Sonos, and Walmart. It's been one year since Sonos released its first pair of consumer headphones, and although they made waves when they first dropped, how have they fared after the hype has died down? You can often find the Ace discounted, and if you're interested in them, that's the best time to buy them. Also: The best headphones of

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Trump taps transportation secretary Sean Duffy as acting NASA chief

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-30 20:00:28

Amidst unprecedented budget cuts and looming layoffs, U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA Administrator. The appointment is temporary, and Duffy will continue leading the Department of Transportation while assuming the NASA role, Trump said in a post on his social media site, Truth Social. “Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country’s Transportation Affairs, including creating a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control systems

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NASA will lose over 2,000 senior staff due to proposed Trump budget cuts

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-31 20:01:09

NASA is set to lose at least 2,145 senior staff members as part of the Trump administration's push for budget cuts, Politico reports. The brain drain could severely impact future research and missions, and is happening not long before the organization plans to send a new crew of astronauts to the Moon in 2026. Of the over 2,000 departing staff members, nearly all of them are in senior positions, requiring specialized skills or management experience. "Those leaving include 1,818 staff serving in

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The Bezos-funded climate satellite is lost in space

theverge.com Justine Calma 2026-02-01 10:03:47

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. A satellite tracking global methane pollution has gone dark, imperiling a mission that garnered enormous support from Jeff Bezos and other big names in tech. Methane is the primary ingredient of so-called “natural gas” that is even more potent than carbon dioxide when it come

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Northwood Space successfully tests second-generation phased array antenna

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-01 15:00:37

Northwood Space has completed initial testing of the second generation of its phased array antenna technology, which can simultaneously communicate with spacecraft across a range of orbits, from near Earth all the way out to geostationary space. The prototype gateway was able to connect with several satellites in space during recent testing, said Bridgit Mendler, co-founder and chief executive of Northwood Space. This successful demonstration has given Northwood confidence to move into commerci

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You can now pre-order Hugging Face's Reachy Mini robots

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-02 04:59:25

Hugging Face has launched a new AI-powered robot called the Reachy Mini. Described by its maker in a new blog as an "expressive, open-source robot designed for human-robot interaction, creative coding, and AI experimentation," the Reachy Mini is targeted at anyone with an interest in this growing field of robotics. Its various functions and behaviors can be coded in Python, with support for JavaScript and Scratch due to be added later. As you might have guessed from the name, the Reachy Mini is

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A fast 3D collision detection algorithm

news.ycombinator.com Cairn O 2026-02-02 05:12:16

This article will assume some familiarity with narrow phase collision detection methods and associated geometric concepts such as the Minkowski sum. A few years ago I was watching Dirk’s great presentation, The Separating Axis Test between Convex Polyhedra (video, slides). Around the 18 minute mark (slide 29) he starts talking about overlaying Gauss maps of convex polyhedra to find the faces of their Minkowski difference. Figure 1: A gauss map for two convex hulls The upshot is that all faces

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Hugging Face just launched a $299 robot that could disrupt the robotics industry

news.ycombinator.com Michael Nuñez 2026-02-02 05:14:46

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Hugging Face, the $4.5 billion artificial intelligence platform that has become the GitHub of machine learning, announced Tuesday the launch of Reachy Mini, a $299 desktop robot designed to bring AI-powered robotics to millions of developers worldwide. The 11-inch humanoid companion represents the company’s boldest move yet to democratize r

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Heavy AI use makes you more likely to burn out and quit your job, new study finds

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-02-02 15:00:14

Boris Zhitkov/Getty The adoption of AI tools in the workplace is making employees more productive, but new research from freelance hiring firm Upwork suggests it might also be hurting their mental health. Following a survey of 2,500 workers (including executives, full-time employees, and freelancers) across multiple countries, the research showed that the most devoted users of AI tools, including agents, are also 88% more likely to experience burnout and twice as likely to quit, compared to th

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China Has Attempted What Might Be the First-Ever Orbital Refueling of a Satellite

wired.com Stephen Clark 2026-02-03 02:30:00

Two Chinese satellites have rendezvoused with one another more than 20,000 miles above the Earth in what analysts believe is the first high-altitude attempt at orbital refueling. China’s Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites, known as SJ-21 and SJ-25 for short, likely docked together in geosynchronous orbit sometime last week. This is the conclusion of multiple civilian satellite trackers using open source imagery showing the two satellites coming together, then becoming indistinguishable as a s

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Hugging Face just launched a $299 robot that could disrupt the entire robotics industry

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-02-03 03:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Hugging Face, the $4.5 billion artificial intelligence platform that has become the GitHub of machine learning, announced Tuesday the launch of Reachy Mini, a $299 desktop robot designed to bring AI-powered robotics to millions of developers worldwide. The 11-inch humanoid companion represents the company’s boldest move yet to democratize r

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Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro improves on its best traits - and it's already on sale

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-03 03:15:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The 12-inch Microsoft Surface Pro is on sale now at Amazon for $699 for the 256GB option, and $799 for the 512GB. The 12-inch version is exceedingly thin and light with a fast-charging battery, and the refreshed form factor looks more premium. The 256GB of storage is not enough for a device at this price point, and the cost adds up quickly, as the keyboard, mouse, and even the power adapter are sold separately. View now at Amazon The Microsoft Surface 12-inch Surface Pro

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Hugging Face opens up orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-02-03 03:00:00

Hugging Face is ready for developers to start tinkering and testing its latest robotics release. The AI development platform announced Wednesday that it’s now accepting orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots. The company initially unveiled the prototypes of these devices back in May, alongside a larger humanoid robot named HopeJR. Hugging Face said it plans to release two versions of the Reachy Mini. The first, called the Reachy Mini Wireless, is wireless and costs $449 and runs on a Raspbe

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Microsoft Surface Laptop (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Hits a Price That Makes Old Tags Look Silly Thanks to Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-03 15:25:36

Happy Prime Day to all who celebrate. This week you can all sorts of excellent deals across every product category at Amazon from laptops to treadmills to food processors to other laptops. If that happens to be exactly what you’re in the market for, you should pay attention to this Microsoft Surface deal. This 2024 touchscreen laptop is part of this week of savings and you can chop off 34% from the price. It’s normally $1,200, but for a limited time you can grab it for just $790. That’s bring it

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Prime Day pick: Save a record 33% on the Sonos Ace headphones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 20:30:03

Audiophiles, listen up — there’s a fantastic deal on the Sonos Ace headphones that’s perfect for enhancing your listening experience. Right now, you can grab the Sonos Ace for just $299, a significant drop from its usual price of $449. That’s a 33% discount, and it brings the headphones to their lowest price of all time. Sonos Ace Headphones for $299 (33% off) These headphones pack several impressive features. With plush vegan leather ear cushions and a stainless steel headband, the Sonos Ace p

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Radium Music Editor

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 16:44:35

About Radium Radium is a music editor with a new type of interface. Compared to the piano roll interface, editing is quicker and more musical data fits on the screen . (Radium has a piano roll as well.) and . Compared to the tracker interface, note positions and effects can be edited graphically . Graphical editing provides more vertical space and gives a better visualization of musical data . (Everything can also be edited by text, like in a normal tracker, combining the best of two worlds.)

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I love Microsoft’s new 12-inch Surface Pro and it’s $685 for Prime Day

theverge.com Todd Haselton 2026-02-03 20:12:45

is a deputy editor with 18 years of experience writing and editing product reviews, gadgets and business news. Previously, he was a deputy editor covering technology companies at CNBC. Microsoft’s new 12-inch Surface Pro is awesome, and at $115 off at Best Buy, it’s a fantastic deal to jump on during Amazon Prime Day. Both Amazon and Microsoft are selling it for $699.99. No matter where you buy it, you can use the discount to cover most of the cost of the $150 keyboard, which anyone who’s inter

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Radium – The Music Editor

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 22:44:35

About Radium Radium is a music editor with a new type of interface. Compared to the piano roll interface, editing is quicker and more musical data fits on the screen . (Radium has a piano roll as well.) and . Compared to the tracker interface, note positions and effects can be edited graphically . Graphical editing provides more vertical space and gives a better visualization of musical data . (Everything can also be edited by text, like in a normal tracker, combining the best of two worlds.)

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Sorry If You Already Own One, but the Surface Pro Is Going for Peanuts This Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-04 00:25:13

The Microsoft Surface Pro has long been famed as the ultimate hybrid PC, quickly switching from a tablet to a full-fledged laptop in seconds. What truly sets it apart is that it’s able to run Windows 11 Copilot+, which gives you all of the usual productivity and multitasking features of an actual desktop experience. Right now, thanks to Prime Day, you can get the latest (and most powerful) model (Snapdragon X Elite, 256GB storage, 16GM RAM) at its all-time best price on Amazon. Exclusive to Pri

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SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-02-04 00:52:07

In Brief SpaceX is looking to raise fresh capital by selling new shares to insiders in a deal that would boost its valuation to around $400 billion, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The company’s strategy is to raise money via a fundraising round and separately hold a tender offer to allow employees to sell some of their shares to a select group of investors, anonymous sources told Bloomberg. SpaceX typically holds tender offers twice per year. SpaceX’s valuation has steadily climbed si

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Check Out the Coolest Space Photos of 2025: Pink Clouds and Hot Blue Stars

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-04 04:48:00

There's always something happening in space, and humanity is documenting it more quickly and clearly than ever before. Orbiting telescopes, astronauts and spacecraft are sending back a stream of photos that show off the diversity and wonder of the universe. Here are some of the best space photos of the year, so far. Los Angeles wildfires Enlarge Image ESA's Sentinel-2 satellite spotted smoke from the Palisades Fire shortly after it started on Jan. 7. NASA Earth Observatory/Wanmei Liang/ESA/Cop

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This Acer Laptop Costs $249 on Prime Day, but It Should Actually Cost Four Times More

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-04 10:55:23

Acer has proven itself to be a reliable brand, especially when it comes to mid-range WIndows laptops. This 15-inch laptop on sale at Amazon is an example, and it is currently one of the top five best-sellers on Amazon during Prime Day. The official discount is 17%, which brings the price down to just $249 but in reality, this is a product that feels like it should cost much more. The Acer Aspire Go 15 is now available for $249, a significant drop from its typical price of $299. For this amount,

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Latest Tech News

Democrats and Republicans Unite in Last-Ditch Effort to Save NASA

A Bold Mission to Hunt for Aliens on Venus Is Actually Happening

Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are still available and nearly half off for Prime Day

With Varda Space, leading Silicon Valley players make big bet on making drugs in space

Trump taps Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as acting NASA chief

Space Ice Is Actually Really Weird, Scientists Say

Investors appear to like a company with big space manufacturing ambitions

More Than 2,100 NASA Staff Are Getting Gutted

The best headphones for watching movies received a huge upgrade right before Prime Day sales

Trump taps transportation secretary Sean Duffy as acting NASA chief

NASA will lose over 2,000 senior staff due to proposed Trump budget cuts

The Bezos-funded climate satellite is lost in space

Northwood Space successfully tests second-generation phased array antenna

You can now pre-order Hugging Face's Reachy Mini robots

A fast 3D collision detection algorithm

Hugging Face just launched a $299 robot that could disrupt the robotics industry

Heavy AI use makes you more likely to burn out and quit your job, new study finds

China Has Attempted What Might Be the First-Ever Orbital Refueling of a Satellite

Hugging Face just launched a $299 robot that could disrupt the entire robotics industry

Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro improves on its best traits - and it's already on sale

Hugging Face opens up orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots

Microsoft Surface Laptop (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Hits a Price That Makes Old Tags Look Silly Thanks to Prime Day

Prime Day pick: Save a record 33% on the Sonos Ace headphones

Radium Music Editor

I love Microsoft’s new 12-inch Surface Pro and it’s $685 for Prime Day

Radium – The Music Editor

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SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation

Check Out the Coolest Space Photos of 2025: Pink Clouds and Hot Blue Stars

This Acer Laptop Costs $249 on Prime Day, but It Should Actually Cost Four Times More

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