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Earn $500 Weekly by Launching Your AI Service
- Leveraging artificial intelligence can be a source of revenue.
- An all-in-one cloud-based AI platform offers cost-saving tools.
- Launching your own AI subscription service can earn you $500 weekly.
- With commercial licenses included, you can create and sell unlimited assets.
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11 vibrant images from the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year awards
- The Northern Lights Photographer of the Year, presented by Capture the Atlas, awards the photographers who captured the aurora images of the year.
- The 2024 solar maximum led to stunning aurora displays globally, some of which had never been recorded in certain locations.
- Adrian Cormie’s winning photograph was taken in Crater Lake National Park in Oregon during a historic geomagnetic storm, which he drove to after receiving a text from a friend in Nepal.
- Other winning photographs were taken in Spain, Russia, Namibia, New Zealand, Croatia, Chile, Iceland, Wyoming, and Australia.
- Baillie Farley's winning photograph captured a massive solar storm illuminating the sky with bursts of red, orange and pink, reflected onto Lake Toolondo in Victoria. creating a surreal effect.
- Capture The Atlas said the Northern and Southern Lights have been more active in 2024 than ever, illuminating unexpected skies.
- Many photographers adapted to unforeseen border closures or challenges such as deep snow conditions.
- The winning photographs reflect the unique experiences of the photographers as they chased the auroras' ever-changing displays.
- The annual competition honours not only the photographs themselves, but also the stories behind them.
- Uroš Fink, whose photograph was taken in Istria, Croatia captures the Milky Way arch with Orion, Zodiacal light, and Perseid meteors adding stunning greenish airglows.
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James Webb telescope solves 20-year-old Hubble conundrum — and it could finally explain why the universe's oldest planets exist
- The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has solved a 20-year-old mystery about how ancient stars could host massive planets.
- Astronomers believed that the lack of heavy elements in the early universe should have prevented the formation of planets around ancient stars.
- However, the JWST observed modern-day stars with few heavy, metallic elements and found that planetary disks can last longer than previously believed.
- This discovery implies that planets have more time to form and grow around these stars than in nearby star-forming regions.
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The universe might actually contain 3 time dimensions and only 1 space dimension
- Researchers have proposed an extension to Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity to accommodate superluminal observers.
- Superluminal observers experience a different reality where particles travel along multiple trajectories simultaneously.
- This extension requires three time dimensions, one spatial dimension, and is based on the framework of field theory.
- The research has implications for understanding the Higgs mechanism and the fundamental nature of matter.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission on Falcon 9 rocket from California
- SpaceX is preparing for its second mid-inclination rideshare mission, launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
- The Falcon 9 rocket will launch at 3:34 a.m. PST from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E).
- The rocket's first stage booster, B1071, will make its 21st launch and attempt a landing at Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4).
- There are 30 payloads, including satellites for Sidus Space, Maverick Space Systems, Exolaunch, and HawkEye 360, on board the Bandwagon-2 mission.
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Purple diamonds could unlock secrets of deep space signals
- Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a maser device using a lab-grown purple diamond to amplify weak microwave signals.
- The maser works at room temperature, eliminating the need for costly cooling equipment.
- The diamond's unique properties amplify weak signals without adding much noise.
- This breakthrough could improve space exploration and defense systems' ability to detect faint signals.
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Can Entangled Particles Communicate Faster than Light?
- Entanglement allows particles to communicate over vast distances instantly, apparently violating the speed of light.
- Entangled particles share a quantum state, so measuring one particle gives knowledge of the other.
- However, the revelation of entanglement does not happen instantaneously, and communication still occurs at the speed of light or slower.
- The process of entanglement is instantaneous, but the information transfer requires traditional communication methods.
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NASA Ames Astrogram – December 2024
- NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley highlighted its 2024 achievements including Ames Arc Jet's role in Artemis I Orion spacecraft heat shield findings and Starling Swarm's completion of its primary mission objectives while demonstrating significant achievement in swarm configurations. The fuel saving tool developed by Ames assisted in reducing commercial flight delays and promoting important discoveries such as exploring different features of Mars and the Moon. Ames also collaborated with UC Berkeley to exchange on their areas of technical expertise including helping to develop a precedent-setting air traffic management concept that could allow aircraft to safely operate at higher altitudes.
- NASA's BioNutrients entered its fifth year documenting how microorganisms can produce on-demand nutrients in space missions. Advanced Composite Solar Sail System represented the future of solar sailing, while new Tactic Radio and Tactical Overwatch technology used high-altitude balloons for real-time communication among firefighters fighting wildland fires.
- Earlier in the year, NASA announced David Salvagnini as its first-ever chief artificial intelligence officer. CAPSTONE continued to fly in a cis-lunar near rectilinear halo orbit, paving the way for future spacecraft and Gateway, a Moon-orbiting outpost part of NASA's Artemis campaign, as the team continues to collect data. The mission team continues to work towards launching HelioSwarm's swarm of nine spacecraft to help protect astronauts, satellites, and communications signals including GPS, offering deeper insights into our universe.
- A fully reimagined NASA Ames Visitor Center at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California included a fully interactive exhibit that puts visitors in the shoes of a NASA Ames scientist. The NASA Ames Research Center also celebrated its 85 years of innovations, highlighting its commitment to 'an atmosphere of freedom of thought and put them into practice for the benefit of all'. The Astrogram Newsletter, which began publishing in October 1958, has officially come to an end.
- NASA researchers used a series of supercomputer simulations to reveal a potential new explanation for how the moons of Mars may have formed. Ed Balaban, a researcher at Ames specializing in artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced mission concepts, talked about his career at Ames and his work on various projects including experimenting with different ways to create super-sized space telescopes in space.
- Ames and the University of California, Berkeley, expanded their partnership, organizing workshops to develop ideas for the Berkeley Space Center. NASA also hosted supercomputing resources for UC Berkeley and continued to develop airspace management technologies to enable remotely-piloted aircraft to fight and monitor wildland fires 24 hours per day.
- Ames researchers also studied Earth’s oceans and waterways from multiple angles, supported NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem mission and also partnered with other stakeholders to join satellite measurements of Earth with animal tracking data which helped inform ecosystem management. Ames was also proud to have contributed to BioSentinel project – a small satellite orbiting our Sun, more than 30 million miles from Earth, that continues to collect valuable information to understand how solar radiation storms move through space.
- The Astrogram, which began in October 1958, has officially come to an end. For 66 years, The Astrogram documented hundreds of missions led by Ames Research Center, including the safe return of spacecraft through Earth’s atmosphere, the progression of Hangar One’s reclamation, space shuttle launches, and countless VIP visits.
- NASA moves drone package closer to reality as the agency's uncrewed aircraft system traffic management concepts were instrumental in newly-approved package delivery drone flights in the Dallas area. The Aerostar Thunderhead balloon also carried the STRATO payload into the sky to reach the stratosphere for flight testing as part of the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations project ensuring communication technology improvements for wildland firefighting activities.
- Lastly, Joseph Sweetman Ames laid out his hopes for his graduates that they have learned, or are learning, a love of freedom of thought and are convinced that life is worthwhile in such an atmosphere - a sentiment that has guided the decades of innovation, research and breakthroughs that enabled humanity’s first steps on the Moon.
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NASA Exhibit Puts Visitors in Test Conductor Seat
- NASA's Stennis Space Center has unveiled an interactive exhibit at INFINITY Science Center that allows visitors to experience being a NASA engineer.
- The exhibit is a simulator of an RS-25 engine hot fire test, where users can learn to manage propellants and other elements.
- Visitors can view real hot fires conducted at NASA Stennis and gain a deeper understanding of rocket propulsion testing and NASA's Artemis missions.
- The exhibit is a collaboration effort and visitors can repeat the simulation as many times as they like.
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NASA Selects Four Commercial Companies to Support Near Space Network
- NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services.
- The contracts have a cumulative maximum value of $4.82 billion and run until September 2034.
- Intuitive Machines, Kongsberg Satellite Services, SSC Space U.S. Inc., and Viasat, Inc. are among the companies receiving task order awards.
- The Near Space Network's direct-to-Earth capability is crucial for NASA's missions, including the Artemis campaign for long-term Moon exploration.
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Scientists discover 2 stars orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole in lockstep — and they could point to a type of planet never seen before
- Astronomers have discovered a pair of young stars near the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy.
- The stars, named D9, are estimated to be 2.7 million years old and are locked in a gravitational dance around the black hole, Sagittarius A*.
- The discovery suggests that black holes may not be as destructive as previously thought.
- This finding also raises the possibility of finding planets near black holes in the future.
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Boost Your Earnings: $653/Day with AI Tools
- The Multi-AI Model App is a revolutionary tool that can boost your earnings and elevate your content creation game.
- With access to over 75 advanced AI systems, including top-tier models like ChatGPT-4, Claude, and DALL-E 3, you can create unique and engaging content in over 40 languages.
- The app incorporates '3C Tech' to enhance your input and optimize the final output, reducing your workload significantly.
- Early adopters have reported earnings of up to $653 a day by integrating this tool into their marketing strategy.
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NASA Welcomes Liechtenstein as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
- Liechtenstein signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 52nd nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity.
- Liechtenstein's commitment strengthens the vision of exploring space with peace, transparency, and sustainability as guiding principles.
- The Artemis Accords, established in 2020, promote the beneficial use of space and have now been signed by 52 countries.
- The signatories have made progress in implementing the principles, including discussions on non-interference, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
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NASA’s Ames Research Center Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation
- Ames Research Center has been a part of NASA, before it existed. The center pre-dates a lot of things. It has an enduring commitment to what’s known by some on-center simply as, “an atmosphere of freedom.”
- Joseph Sweetman Ames, the center’s namesake, described a sentiment that would guide decades of innovation and research, “My hope is that you have learned or are learning a love of freedom of thought and are convinced that life is worthwhile only in such an atmosphere”.
- The spirit and the people it attracted and retained are a crucial part of how Ames, along with other N.A.C.A. research centers, ultimately made technological breakthroughs that enabled humanity’s first steps on the Moon.
- Edward Balaban, a researcher at Ames specializing in artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced mission concepts shared, an atmosphere of freedom means the freedom to pursue high-risk, high-reward, innovative ideas that may take time to fully develop and the opportunity to put them into practice for the benefit of all.
- Balaban’s career at Ames has involved a variety of projects at different stages of development-including experimenting with different ways to create super-sized space telescopes in space.
- Ames researchers over the years, collaborated across science and engineering disciplines with colleagues all over the center, as well as commercial and academic partners in Silicon Valley where Ames is nestled and beyond. This has led to entirely new fields of study and seeded many companies and spinoffs.
- Many researches reflected Ross Beyer believe, There’s not much of a commercial incentive to study other planets but maybe there will be soon. Only with government funding, leading to new scientific discoveries that can broadly benefit all.
- As NASA and private companies send missions to the Moon, they need to plan landing sites and understand the local environment.
- When looking forward to what the next 85 years might bring, researchers shared a belief that advancements can be as expansive as space itself, but like all living things, they need a healthy atmosphere to thrive.
- Balaban offered, “This freedom to innovate is precious and absolutely critical to retain it going forward, to ensure our nation’s continuing vitality and the strength of the other freedoms we enjoy.”
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 4 Astranis MicroGEO satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX will launch four MicroGEO satellites for Astranis to a geosynchronous transfer orbit, including the company's UtilitySat which is designed to relocate within the Earth's orbit over its life to respond to different mission objectives.
- Named 'Astranis: From One to Many', the mission will also involve the NuView Alpha and NuView Bravo satellites for Anuvu, one satellite for Orbits Corp and another for Apco Networks.
- The Falcon 9 will lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:39 p.m. EST with the 45th Weather Squadron forecasting a greater than 95% chance of favourable weather for either launch window.
- It will be the 17th launch for the Falcon 9 first stage booster which will then land on the SpaceX droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after roughly 8.5 minutes.
- The four MicroGEO washing machine-sized satellites were built in Astranis' facilities in San Francisco, California, and are designed to operate for about 8-10 years.
- The satellites will expand the connectivity network in a scalable and agile manner for Anuvu's aviation and marine customers across North America and the Caribbean.
- Launching UtilitySat in service of Apco Networks in Mexico, it is designed to adjust its orbital position and provide support for different missions from its original one at launch.
- UtilitySat is the world's first multi-mission geostationary satellite, capable of conducting fully operational broadband connectivity missions in Ka, Ku, and Q/V bands.
- Astranis plans to launch 'a fleet of UtilitySat satellites in the coming years'.
- Orbits Corp estimates its two-satellite programme with the AGILA satellite will bring up to 10,000 direct and indirect jobs to the Philippines, accelerating economic growth and development in the smallest and most remote communities in the fast-growing nation.
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