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Artist’s depiction of OSAM-1 docking with a satellite.Image: NASAAn ambitious NASA project designed to test satellite refueling in space, known as OSAM-1, has been discontinued after significant technical, cost, and scheduling difficulties. The cancellation comes in the wake of an October 2023 report from NASA’s Office of Inspector General that cited “poor performance” by Maxar, the primary contractor for the project. - George Dvorsky Read More Artist’s depiction of OSAM-1 docking with a satellite.Image: NASAAn…

After successful pilot programs, UCLA has partnered with Singapore’s national water agency and others to build the world’s largest ocean-based carbon dioxide removal plant capable of removing 3,650 metric tons (8,046,873 lb) of the greenhouse gas per year while producing 105 metric tons (231,000 lb) of carbon-negative hydrogen.According to the World Bank, average global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2020 were 4.3 metric tons (9,500 lb) per capita. With this figure in mind, researchers from the UCLA Samueli School of…

iMore's iPhone Photography Week 2024 is the perfect themed week to sharpen up your photo-capturing skills with your smartphone. With expert tutorials from professional photographers, fun features, and reviews, iPhone Photography Week is the perfect place to kickstart your journey to becoming a better photographer.iPhone Photography Week 2024(Image credit: Future / Apple)Take better photos with the camera in your pocket. iMore's iPhone Photography Week 2024 is filled with great content that will take your iPhone…

The next expansion for Hearthstone is coming right alongside the game's 10th anniversary, and Blizzard has outlined its plans for both special occasions. The game will host a ton of in-game events on and around the official anniversary on March 11. Then, on March 19, the new Whizbang's Workshop expansion will add another new set of cards and mechanics, with a particular focus on paying homage to Hearthstone history.Hearthstone's 10th AnniversaryTo start, you can log in now to claim a special Harth…

The H2 Barge 2 is a hydrogen fuel-cell powered ship designed to transport containers on the Rhine between Rotterdam (NL) and Duisburg (DE) with zero emissions that could represent a massive reduction in carbon emissions. Developed by Dutch shipowner Future Proof Shipping (FPS) and funded by the EU Flagships project and the Interreg ZEM Ports NS project, the H2 Barge 2 (formerly Fenny 1 and FPS Waal) was built as a conventionally powered containership before being converted to electric drive – with…

Bottom trawling significantly contributes to atmospheric carbon emissions by disturbing ocean sediments, a study finds. This method not only harms marine ecosystems but also releases vast amounts of carbon dioxide, doubling the emissions from the global fishing fleet’s fuel use. Immediate policy action is urged to address this overlooked source of carbon pollution and mitigate its impact on climate change and ocean health.A landmark study has uncovered that bottom trawling contributes to the release of as much as 370…

A couple of controversial multimillion-dollar Christian advertisement campaigns featuring foot-washing scenes faced a holy mess during the 2024 Super Bowl, officially known as the Super Bowl LVIII.Foot washing is a symbolic act often associated with humility, service, and purification in various religious traditions, particularly Christianity. But the complex biblical reference may have gone right over some National Football League (NFL) supporters’ heads.Appearing on Sunday night, February 11, 2024, from the Allegiant…

2024 might only be less than three weeks old but we've already seen one company announce a whole new lineup of phones. Samsung, arguably Apple's biggest competitor, yesterday announced the new Galaxy S24 lineup. At the very top of that lineup is the Galaxy S24 Ultra, a huge angular slab of a phone that is sure to be popular among Android power users — especially those who want to take notes with a stylus and still mourn the loss of the Galaxy Note line of handsets.The Galaxy S24 Ultra is here to take on the iPhone 15 Pro…

Conventional Cat 777 shown; via Caterpillar. Heavy equipment giant Caterpillar will work with aggregates producer CRH to put its 70- to 100-ton battery electric off-highway mining trucks to the test — marking the first time a truck like this has been evaluated by the aggregate industry. In addition to ensuring that the next-generation electric trucks from Caterpillar can address safety, performance, operational, and compliance needs of CRH’s $20 billion aggregates business, the test…

The latest Global Carbon Project report reveals that global CO2 emissions, hitting a record 36.8 billion metric tons in 2023, are far from the reductions required for meeting the Paris Agreement climate goals. Significant disparities in regional trends and the pressing need for increased emissions reduction efforts and carbon removal technologies are highlighted.The latest carbon budget report from the Global Carbon Project reveals that global CO2 emissions remain significantly higher than the reductions required to…