Virgin Galactic pulls back curtain on "Gateway to Space"

After spending years baking in the New Mexico desert, Virgin Galactic has declared its Gateway to Space building at Spaceport America “operationally functional.” In a media event on Thursday, company officials unveiled the interior of the fac… Continue reading Virgin Galactic pulls back curtain on "Gateway to Space"→

The "first" James Bond Rolex Submariner is up for auction

The Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 is the same as that worn by Sean Connery in Dr ...

A true horological rarity is up for sale as a sibling of the first Rolex Submariner watch worn in the 007 thriller films is being auctioned by Sotheby’s. The “James Bond” Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 is not only the same model as that first worn by actor Sean Connery in Dr No, it’s also a much sought after collectible in its own right.

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AI mobile app to tackle banana disease and pest outbreaks

A new artificial intelligence (AI) app developed by researchers from Africa’s Bioversity International led by Michael Selvaraj allows banana farmers to identify and combat outbreaks of pests and diseases. Designed to be used with a smartphone… Continue reading AI mobile app to tackle banana disease and pest outbreaks→

Automatic chlorine dispenser reduces diarrhea in developing countries

A new international study indicates that a simple, automatic chlorine dispenser can have a major impact on childhood diarrhea in the developing world. By applying water disinfectant that doesn’t adversely affect taste at the point of dispensa… Continue reading Automatic chlorine dispenser reduces diarrhea in developing countries→

Robot to study the marine twilight region completes sea trials

A new type of underwater robot has completed sea trials in Monterey Bay, California. Developed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), and partners, the Mesobot is a semi-auton… Continue reading Robot to study the marine twilight region completes sea trials→

Mars 2020 spacecraft gets new landing sensor package for greater safety

With an eye to making future unmanned and manned planetary landing missions safer, NASA has installed the first components of an advanced instrument package aboard the Mars 2020 entry vehicle. Parts of the Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Inst… Continue reading Mars 2020 spacecraft gets new landing sensor package for greater safety→