With repairs complete and the rocket in place at its designated launch pad, NASA is ready to once again attempt a critical fueling test of its next-generation Space Launch System. Per Space.com, the Artemis 1 “wet dress rehearsal” will begin at 5PM ET today with a call to stations for ground personnel at Kennedy Space… Continue reading NASA begins fourth Artemis 1 rocket ‘wet dress rehearsal’ fueling test today
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Former Amazon engineer convicted in 2019 Capital One data breach
A Seattle jury has found Paige Thompson, a former Amazon software engineer accused of stealing data from Capital One in 2019, guilty of wire fraud and five counts of unauthorized access to a protected computer. The Capital One hack was one of the biggest security breaches in the US and compromised the data of 100… Continue reading Former Amazon engineer convicted in 2019 Capital One data breach
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering people seeking abortion to anti-abortion sites
A group of Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin is urging Google to “crack down on manipulative search results” that lead people seeking abortions to anti-abortion clinics. In a letter addressed to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, the lawmakers reference a study conducted by US nonprofit group Center for Countering… Continue reading Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering people seeking abortion to anti-abortion sites
Lego’s original spaceship, the Galaxy Explorer, is back and better than ever
Last January, Lego promised its 90th anniversary would be one to remember: the company agreed to revive one of its classic Lego themes (like Space, Castle, and Pirates) with a new, adult-grade Lego set. But it turns out we’re not just getting one nostalgia bomb today — the company has decided to bring back classic… Continue reading Lego’s original spaceship, the Galaxy Explorer, is back and better than ever
The 5 best camping gear and tools of 2022
What works for me may not work for you. Your needs may be different from mine, especially if you are hiking more or only going out for a weekend. Also remember: If you are car camping, you have a portable charger on wheels, so you might not need hardcore stuff like solar power stations. Start… Continue reading The 5 best camping gear and tools of 2022
Clean Technica: Fiat 500e Shines In 21% Plugin Share Market Of France002054
Plugin vehicles continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 26,517 units, divided between 15,247 BEVs (or 12% share of the overall auto market) and 11,270 PHEVs (9% share of the overall auto market). The former jumped 38% year over year (YoY) while the latter was actually down by 13%.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Fiat 500e Shines In 21% Plugin Share Market Of France002054
Scientists Invent Wheel That Can Roll Uphill
It’s runnin’ up that hill. Reinventing the Wheel An international team of researchers have created a wriggly “odd wheel” robot that can spontaneously roll up an incline, a playful and seemingly gravity-defying take on biology-inspired mechanics. The invention isn’t, however, actually breaking any laws of physics. The fine-tuned oscillations of each of its individual segments… Continue reading Scientists Invent Wheel That Can Roll Uphill
Police Say Dudes Hacked Gas Station Pumps to Make Prices Lower
“First of all: praise be to those boys.” Price of Gas Police in Virginia Beach, Virginia arrested two men for an allegedly Robin Hoodesque crime: they say the suspects somehow hacked a local gas station while it was closed to get cheap fuel, then re-sold it at a discount to other people in the community.… Continue reading Police Say Dudes Hacked Gas Station Pumps to Make Prices Lower
Best Roku TVs of 2022
Roku TVs feature a built-in interface so you don’t need an additional device to enjoy your favorite Roku channels, which include all of your favorite streaming services and more. The best Roku TVs have 4K resolution and HDR support for brighter colors, deeper darks, and higher contrast that make images pop. There are a few… Continue reading Best Roku TVs of 2022
Doctors Puzzled by Two-Year-Old Boy Who Already Hit Puberty
Image by Getty Content warning: This story involves frank discussion of a strange medical case involving a child. A UK toddler started puberty at just two years old after being exposed to his dad’s testosterone gel, Insider reported this week. The toddler had the bone density of a child more than twice his age, according… Continue reading Doctors Puzzled by Two-Year-Old Boy Who Already Hit Puberty