SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites with Falcon 9 Rocket
On January 7, 2024, a Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch took place at 5:35 p.m. EST, following a four-hour launch window that opened at 4 p.m. EST….
Architect wins €10,000 prize for innovative space elevator design
An architect from Cumbria, Jordan William Hughes, has recently been awarded a €10,000 prize for his innovative design of a space elevator, marking a significant leap in space travel technology. The futuristic concept, designed to transport passengers into space, won…
Amazon’s New Year’s Apple Deals
Even though the holidays are over for another year, there are still plenty of not-to-be-missed sales happening. And right now, Amazon is packed with New Year’s deals, and you’ll want to keep scrolling — especially if you’re on the hunt…
2024: The Year of AI Glasses Revolutionizing Technology
2024 is predicted to be the year of AI glasses, with the rise of AI-powered smart glasses expected to revolutionize the way people interact with technology. The launch of Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta glasses in September 2023 initially received a lukewarm…
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Inspires Changes in Mars Sample Return Plans
As the Ingenuity Mars helicopter continues to exceed expectations, NASA is incorporating the lessons learned from its operations into the evolving plans for Mars Sample Return. The helicopter, which was initially expected to perform only five flights, has now completed…
Wizards of the Coast Accused of Using AI-Generated Art in Promotional Image
Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons, has found itself embroiled in controversy after fans accused it of using AI-generated art in a recent promotional image. Despite the company’s denial, the accusations have…
The Ongoing Popularity of Call of Duty: How Many People Are Playing in 2024?
Call of Duty has been a beloved shooter franchise for over twenty years, securing hundreds of millions of players and topping sales charts with each new game. As we approach 2024, the question arises: how many people are currently playing…
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Tokyo Reveals New Pictomancer Job and More
The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Tokyo has given us our first look at the Pictomancer, the second of the two new Dawntrail jobs arriving with the next FF14 expansion in summer 2024. Game director Naoki Yoshida, best known…
Costa Rica’s Seismic Faults Show Increased Activity in Response to Distant Earthquakes, Study Finds
A new study has revealed that Costa Rica’s seismic faults experienced increased activity in response to distant earthquakes, shedding light on the country’s complex geology. The research, presented at AGU’s Annual Meeting 2023, indicates that weak fault zones in Costa…
Researchers Simulate Iron Snow to Shed Light on Planetary Magnetic Fields
Scientists have long believed in the occurrence of a phenomenon known as iron snow in the molten iron cores of certain planetary bodies. Similar to the formation of snow crystals in the upper atmosphere, iron snow is thought to occur…