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In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of land

In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of land. The submarine volcano has repeatedly created and lost islands since the 19th century. Recent eruptions have expanded the island. Satellite…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

In 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst wore SpaceTex shirts on the ISS for six months; their fabric data helped inform clothes for future Mars crews

Innovative space experiments have focused on how fabrics can effectively manage astronaut sweat and heat during missions. These studies revealed distinct challenges unique to microgravity. Findings from the SpaceTex experiment are paving the way for next-generation astronaut apparel. Furthermore, this cutting-edge fabric technology is inspiring new designs in athletic wear,…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

In 2014, NASA astronauts used an ordinary tape measure during six-month ISS missions; the Body Measures data later entered requirements for NASA's xEMU spacesuit

In 2014, astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted body measurements to study the impact of microgravity on human physiology. This research provided NASA critical insights that shaped the design of future spacesuits. Utilizing basic tools such as tape measures was instrumental in making significant engineering improvements. Ultimately, this work…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Who is BloodHound Q50? Chicago rapper’s real name, age, music career and everything you need to know after he was killed in deadly shooting

BloodHound Q50, whose real name was Mikquale Cooper, was a 22-year-old Chicago rapper whose reported killing has drawn attention to his short music career and final Instagram Story. Here’s what to know about BloodHound Q50, his age, real name, music, Chicago drill career and the social media post he shared…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

BloodHound Q50 last Instagram story goes viral after Chicago rapper is killed at 22; what he posted hours before deadly Fuller Park shooting

BloodHound Q50’s last Instagram Story has drawn fresh attention after the 22-year-old Chicago rapper was reportedly killed in a deadly Fuller Park gas station shooting. In his last social media, the rapper extended support for EST Gee's release of the new album Bigger Than The Devil and enjoying Gee's latest…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

A NASA intern Gary George paid $217 for 1,150 NASA tapes; 43 years later, 3 Apollo 11 recordings showing Neil Armstrong sold for $1.82 million

Former NASA intern Gary George spent just $217.77 on 1,150 surplus NASA videotapes in 1976, unaware that three reels contained rare first-generation footage of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon. Around 43 years later, the Apollo 11 tapes sold at Sotheby’s for $1.82 million, making Gary George…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

How to Play IBM Stock as It Teams Up with NASA to Launch a New Open-Source Model

IBM’s NASA-backed lunar AI launch broadens its commercial AI runway and could strengthen its long-term prospects.

Barchart · Sep 13

In 1983, three pregnant guppies flew on Cosmos 1514 for five days; one later gave birth to 25 healthy fry and produced six more healthy broods after returning to Earth

In 1983, three expectant guppies journeyed aboard the Cosmos 1514 biosatellite as part of a Soviet experiment exploring the effects of microgravity on reproduction. Remarkably, one guppy gave birth to 25 healthy fry following the mission, demonstrating that later generations also thrived without any developmental issues. This groundbreaking research offered…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

In 2009, NASA started conducting the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice under Operation IceBridge to bridge the observational gap between ICESat and ICESat-2

In 2009, NASA started conducting the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice under Operation IceBridge to bridge the observational gap between the ICESat and ICESat-2 satellite missions. The campaign used research aircraft, laser altimeters, radar and imaging systems to track changes in Greenland, Antarctica, the Arctic and Alaskan glaciers.…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Ancient Alien Tech Fragments Could Be Hidden on the Moon, New Lunar Regolith Study Suggests

A new preprint argues that the moon's regolith could preserve microscopic alien technosignatures and outlines how future lunar missions might search for them.

International Business Times UK · Sep 12