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  Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2024 Boeing's Starliner manned Crew Flight test has been indefinitely delayed after a string of issues, NASA officials said. The launch has been scheduled for no earlier than Saturday, and no new date has been announced. "The team has been in meetings for two consecutive days, assessing flight rationale, system performance and redundancy. There is still forward work in these areas, and the next possible launch opportunity is still being discussed," NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance said ... read more |
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MIT scientists learn how to control muscles with lightBoston MA (SPX) May 23, 2024 For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain limb function. However, despite many year ... more 
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites in second mission of the dayWashington DC (UPI) May 23, 2024 SpaceX launched another 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, the same day the space company launched a group of U.S. spy satellites from California. ... more 
First crewed Boeing Starliner flight delayed againWashington (AFP) May 23, 2024 The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station has again been delayed, and June 1 is now a possible new liftoff date, NASA said Wednesday. ... more 
NASA's Psyche Thrusters Propel Spacecraft Toward AsteroidLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 The Psyche spacecraft, now beyond Mars, is using ion propulsion to reach a metal-rich asteroid for orbit and data collection. NASA's Psyche spacecraft, launched on Oct. 13, 2023, from Kennedy ... more |
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  Zebrafish on China's space station reported to be in good condition Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 Orbex has announced a partnership with MSP to enhance the automation of component production for its orbital launch services from the UK. MSP will supply technology to automate the production ... more |
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Ariane 6 will launch 3D Printing technology into spaceParis, France (SPX) May 20, 2024 Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch, carrying multiple space missions. One notable mission is Replicator, a project by Orbital Matter, which will demonstrate new 3D printing technolog ... more  
Poland, Greece call for EU to create 'air defence shield'Brussels, Belgium (AFP) May 23, 2024 Poland and Greece on Thursday called for the European Union to create an "air defence shield" to better protect the bloc in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine. ... more  
Australian court says ex-US Marine pilot 'eligible' for extraditionSydney (AFP) May 24, 2024 An ex-US Marine pilot accused of illegally training China's military is "eligible" for surrender to the United States, an Australian magistrate ruled on Friday. ... more  
Greek-owned ship targeted by missile off Yemen: security firmsDubai (AFP) May 23, 2024 A missile attack targeted a Greek-owned cargo vessel off Yemen Thursday without causing any casualties or damage, maritime security agencies said. ... more |
  Govts, tech firms vow to cooperate against AI risks at Seoul summit 
AI relies on mass surveillance warns Signal bossParis (AFP) May 23, 2024 The AI tools that crunch numbers, generate text and videos and find patterns in data rely on mass surveillance and exercise concerning control over our lives, the boss of encrypted messaging app Signal told AFP on Thursday. ... more |
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Ukraine says allies can down Russian missiles over its territoryKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 21, 2024 Ukraine said Tuesday that its allies could shoot down Russian missiles from their own territory, an apparent appeal stemming from the war-torn country's critical lack of air defence systems. ... more  
UCF develops algorithms for space and sea explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 Cislunar space, extending from the Earth to just beyond the moon's orbit, is poised for increased activity in the next decade. NASA's Artemis missions and international participation in the cislunar ... more 
AI to dominate Paris VivaTech as firms pledge 'responsible' developmentParis (AFP) May 22, 2024 Thousands of tech enthusiasts are expected to start filing into Europe's self-declared biggest startup event VivaTech in Paris on Wednesday, which this year will focus on artificial intelligence. ... more  
Cyprus says Gaza maritime aid 'on track' as US details problems onshoreNicosia (AFP) May 21, 2024 Four ships from the United States and France are transporting aid from Larnaca port in Cyprus to the Gaza Strip amid the spiralling humanitarian crisis there, the Cyprus presidency said on Tuesday. ... more |
Office of Space Commerce Extends TraCSS ProjectLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has announced a one-month extension of the Consolidated Pathfinder project supporting the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Launched in January ... more 
Pac-3 MSE launched With Aegis Weapon System hits targetLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 In collaboration with multiple Department of Defense Services and Components, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) launched a PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor from an MK-70 containerized l ... more 
US Army awards $756M contract to Lockheed Martin for hypersonic weaponsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a $756 million contract to enhance the ground-based hypersonic weapon system, the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW). The contract includ ... more 
Ecuador declares state of emergency in 7 provincesQuito (AFP) May 22, 2024 Ecuador declared a state of emergency in nearly a third of its provinces Wednesday after a surge in violence amid the government's ongoing "war" on drug gangs. ... more |
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Natural disasters hit 1 in 5 US adults' finances in 2023: FedWashington (AFP) May 21, 2024 Almost 20 percent of adults in the United States were financially impacted by natural disasters last year, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday, marking a nearly 50-percent rise from 2022. ... more 
South Korea, Britain host AI summit with safety top of agendaSeoul (AFP) May 20, 2024 South Korea and Britain kick off a major international summit on artificial intelligence in Seoul this week, where governments plan to press tech firms on AI safety. ... more 
OpenAI disbands team devoted to artificial intelligence risksSan Francisco (AFP) May 18, 2024 OpenAI on Friday confirmed that it has disbanded a team devoted to mitigating the long-term dangers of super-smart artificial intelligence. ... more 
AI systems are already deceiving us -- and that's a problem, experts warnWashington (AFP) May 10, 2024 Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue - but a new research paper suggests it's already happening. ... more |
 
Flower or power? Campaigners fear lithium mine could kill rare plantRhyolite Ridge, United States (AFP) May 23, 2024 Delicate pink buds sway in the desert breeze, pregnant with yellow pompoms whose explosion will carpet the dusty corner of Nevada that is the only place on Earth where they exist. ... more 
Tesla breaks ground on huge Shanghai battery plantShanghai (AFP) May 23, 2024 Tesla broke ground on a massive battery factory in Shanghai on Thursday, Chinese state media reported, making it the US electric car giant's second plant in the financial hub. ... more 
Europe's AI stars step out of US shadowParis (AFP) May 23, 2024 Europe's artificial intelligence companies are dwarfed in wealth and cachet by US giants like OpenAI and Anthropic and their charismatic leaders. ... more 
German AI translation start-up DeepL valued at $2 bnBerlin (AFP) May 22, 2024 The German translation firm DeepL said Wednesday that it had attracted $300 million of investment in a deal valuing it at $2 billion, as interest surges in generative artificial intelligence tools. ... more |
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Sanofi allies with OpenAI, Formation Bio for AI use in drug development Paris (AFP) May 21, 2024 French pharmaceutical company Sanofi announced Tuesday a partnership with ChatGPT-founder OpenAI and US biotech firm Formation Bio to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in developing drugs. ... more  
US freight company to pay $310 mn over East Palestine derailmentWashington (AFP) May 23, 2024 The freight company responsible for a large toxical chemical spill in Ohio last year has reached a $310 million settlement with US authorities, officials said Thursday. ... more  
Avoid trade war with China, says France's finance minister at G7Stresa, Italy (AFP) May 24, 2024 France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Friday the G7 must provide a "united front" against Chinese unfair trade and industrial overcapacity, without sparking a trade war. ... more 
Markets sink after US data deal blow to rate cut hopesHong Kong (AFP) May 24, 2024 Markets fell in Asia and Europe on Friday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street sparked by a string of better-than-expected US data that added to worries the Federal Reserve will hold off on cutting interest rates this year. ... more |
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