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Does the nearby exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e support life? New James Webb Space Telescope data could help us find out

Astronomers have investigated the atmosphere and potential habitability of a famous “Goldilocks zone” planet using NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The planet in question is TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized rocky exoplanet that’s located around 40 light-years away from our planet. TRAPPIST-1e is the fourth planet in orbit around a red dwarf star called…
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NewsPhotography

"I began by flying close to the rock and focusing on capturing the crashing waves" – shot with the DJI Mavic Pro

Mike Zalewski wasn’t always sold on drones. “I was the stubborn old man when it came to the popularity of drones,” he admits. But once he finally gave it a try, he was hooked. The unique, high-up perspective drones offer opened up a whole new world for his photography. Mike captured Rhode Island’s Favourite Drive in August 2017, using settings of f/2.2, ISO 100, and a 1/20…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Alibaba delivers again with this crazy octuple (8x) suspension e-bike for $350

I’m going to start this off by immediately begging you not to buy this ridiculous contraption you’ll see in the article below. You’ve been warned. Ok, now feast your eyes on this monstrosity! A $350 e-bike from Alibaba that comes with not just a suspension fork, not just full-suspension, but at least five more shocks than any bike should ever conceivably possess, seemingly randomly sprinkled…
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DefenseNews

MBDA to show tank gun-launched missile, cheap cruise missile at DSEI

LONDON — MBDA, Europe’s largest missile maker, is developing a non-line-of-sight missile for tanks that crews can load like a regular shell and launch from their 120 millimeter cannon, giving them a way to hit adversaries hiding behind buildings, tree cover or a hill using the main gun. The new munition allows tanks to fight “in a completely different way,” boosting survivability by…
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