Scientists have developed a cutting-edge, flexible sensor capable of detecting ammonia gas at room temperature, overcoming the limitations of earlier models that required high temperatures and were often expensive and cumbersome. This novel sensor, constructed from a unique nanocomposite material which includes nitrogen-doped carbon nano-onions and polypyrrole (NCNO-PPy), has been identified as both highly sensitive…
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Tai riiigi arveldus- ja telekommunikatsioonikomisjon (NBTC) murdis kosmose poolel teed, kui regulaator viis hiljuti läbi riigi esimese oksjoni satelliidi orbiidikohtadele. Riigi kosmosektori strateegilise laiendamise eesmärgil pakkus NBTC välja viis erinevat paketti, millele tehti pakkumisi, suunates need strateegilistele globaalsetele positsioonidele. Oksjon ei toimunud kohese hinnastamisega – NTBC otsustas pikendada satelliidi startimisakna edukatele pakkujatele, kes on litsentsid…
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SpaceX, the parent company of the innovative space-based internet service Starlink, has recently taken steps to enforce its use policies in territories where the service is not officially sanctioned. A number of users in various African nations such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Sudan have been notified via email that their service will be discontinued…
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Renowned trainer Charlie Appleby is broadening his horizons across the Atlantic by establishing a stable of about a dozen thoroughbreds to compete in prominent American horse racing events throughout the summer months. Among the elite equine athletes headed stateside is the victorious Sheema Classic champion, Rebel’s Romance, who may make a pitstop in Hong Kong…
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Imagine a world where your Node-Red flows and the cutting-edge algorithms from OpenAI converged seamlessly, crafting a technological symphony. Yet, sometimes, in the midst of coding euphoria, an unexpected intruder crashes the party: “TypeError: Configuration is not a constructor.” Suddenly, the smooth operation comes to a jarring halt. But fear not, fellow developer, for you…
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Satellites orbiting Earth have become the silent chroniclers of our evolving planet. An exquisite image from NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite, featuring central Pennsylvania’s mountainous landscape adorned with autumn foliage, speaks of the seamless blend of the natural world and the marks of human progress. This vantage point from space not only captures the seasonal beauty…
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Google Maps reaches a milestone with the introduction of engaging 3D views for Android users worldwide and integrates innovative tools to promote environmentally conscious transportation options. Now, drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) can benefit from a new update, as Google Maps makes it easier to spot and navigate to EV charging stations, perfect for planning…
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In an exciting development for the tech industry, a multinational team of scientists has pioneered a method to cultivate exceptionally slender and elongated graphene strips, potentially revolutionizing semiconductor applications. A key participant, Tel Aviv University’s School of Chemistry, has contributed significantly with the expertise of Prof. Michael Urbakh and Prof. Oded Hod, alongside colleagues from…
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North Korea is on the brink of propelling its second reconnaissance satellite into orbit, signaling a notable uptick in its space capabilities. The U.S.-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies has analyzed recent satellite imagery and South Korean official statements to arrive at this conclusion. While the exact motives behind a brief halt…
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Satellite operators have traditionally toiled in isolation when it comes to safeguarding their assets in the jam-packed low Earth orbit (LEO) zone. However, recognizing the strength in numbers, a collective of LEO satellite operators under the banner of Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) have converged to create a forum for the exchange…
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