"River Seine Fails Water Quality Test, May Affect Paris Olympics Swimming Events"
Latest tests for the River Seine showed the water quality was slightly below the standards needed to authorize swimming. The tests were carried out as the Paris Olympics start.
"Skip Announces Collaboration with Arc’teryx for First Market Launch of 'Powered Pants'"
Skip exited stealth this week to announce a partnership with outdoor clothing specialist Arc’teryx. The deal is the first to bring Skip’s MO/GO technology to market.
Triad of Meteor Showers Set to Light Up Nebraska Sky in Coming Weeks
Nebraska will get the chance to see not one, not two, but three meteor showers in the next few weeks.
"New Government Program Aims to Lower Internet Rates for Low-Income Customers Amid Federal Funding Obstacles"
A new government program is trying to encourage Internet service providers (ISPs) to offer lower rates for lower income customers by distributing federal funds through states.
NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Potential Ancient Microbial Life on Mars in Leopard-Spotted Rock
The Perseverance rover has found evidence in a leopard-spotted rock. It could suggest microbial life once existed on Mars billions of years ago.
"NASA's Mars Rover Discovers Intriguing Rock Formation on the Red Planet"
NASA announced that one of its Mars rovers had sampled a very, very intriguing rock. At first glance, the rock looks much like the rest of the red planet.
"Company Plans to Restrict Third-Party Access to Windows Kernel Following CrowdStrike-Triggered Outage"
CrowdStrike says it wants to clamp down on third-party access to the Windows kernel. The move is meant to prevent a repeat of last Friday's outage.
AI Companies Grapple with Scarcity of Free Internet Data for Training Models
Free data on the internet is running out to train AI models. Many AI companies run into the pervasive data issue.
"Apple Joins OpenAI, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta in Adopting AI Safeguards in Compliance with Biden's Request"
Apple will voluntarily adopt safeguards for artificial intelligence. Apple joins other tech giants including OpenAI, Amazon, Google parent Alphabet and Meta.
NASA's Mars Rover Discovers Intriguing Rock Sample on Red Planet
NASA announced that one of its Mars rovers had sampled a very, very intriguing rock. At first glance, the rock looks much like the rest of the red planet.
"Ross Brockwell Completes Year in NASA's Mars Simulation, Expresses Readiness to Make the Red Planet Home"
Ross Brockwell spent a year in NASA's CHAPEA Mars simulation. He missed Earth but would live on the other planet for real if he could.
"Surge in Waterborne Diseases Predicted by Researchers: Water, a Vital Ingredient for Life, May Also Harbor Deadly Threats"
Water is life. But it can also be the vehicle for bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms. Unfortunately, researchers expect waterborne illnesses to become more common.
"Life Thrives 12,000 Feet Underwater in World of Eternal Midnight, Despite Lack of Photosynthesizing Plants"
No sunlight can penetrate to this depth to promote photosynthesis, so no plants are producing oxygen there. Yet, the life continues.
"Future Satellite Changes May Be Prompted by New Space Development Agency Study"
The study could drive changes to future tranches of Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command satellites.
Endangered Shark Off Irish Coast Captured on Camera Being Struck, a First-Ever Accomplishment by Researchers Using FitBit-Like Device
An endangered shark off the coast of Ireland was tagged with a FitBit-like device and a camera. Researchers captured, what they believe, is the first-ever images of a shark being struck.
FAA Clears SpaceX to Launch 23 Starlink Broadband Satellites Just Two Weeks After Rocket Anomaly
SpaceX has FAA clearance to launch 23 of its Starlink broadband satellites Saturday. The company suffered an anomaly to one of its rockets two weeks ago.
X14-Class Solar Flare: The Most Powerful of This Solar Cycle Yet Erupts on Sun's Far Side
The X14-class solar flare erupted from the opposite side of the sun. It was the most powerful of this solar cycle so far.
"Vibe Pixie String Lights Impress with USB Power Bank Compatibility and Reliability"
Vibe Pixie String Lights are fantastic when combined with a USB power bank. They're reliable, too -- only one of my power banks shut off the lights prematurely.
Apple Cuts iPhone Prices Across Multiple Models in India
Apple is officially slashing the prices of multiple iPhone models in India. You'll be able to buy the smartphone for less.
Water Scarcity Stokes Unrest, Migration and Gender Inequality: Threatens Urban Resource Security
Water scarcity can fuel unrest and migration while also disproportionately impacting women and compromising security. The increased pressure on available resources caused by urban.