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Uncontrolled firing from Russian module causes brief ‘tug of war’ on International Space Station

The International Space Station unexpectedly shifted in orbit on Thursday when thrusters on a newly docked Russian module began firing uncontrollably. The thrusters reoriented the football-field-sized laboratory’s position by as much as 45 degrees, NASA said. The station is back under control, a NASA spokesperson said, and its seven-person crew of astronauts, including three US astronauts, are…
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This ‘Video’ Was Shot with the Canon R3’s 30FPS Photo Burst

One of several photographers who are currently testing the unreleased Canon EOS R3 at the Tokyo Olympics has shared a burst from Canon’s forthcoming sports-focused camera that shows what its 30 frames per second capture looks like. Atiba Jefferson is a photographer and skateboarder who has been taking part in the sport for over 20 years and has worked for several skate magazines like Slap…
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Clays, Not Water, Are Likely Source of Mars ‘Lakes’

. Clays, Not Water, Are Likely Source of Mars ‘Lakes’ Three studies published in the past month have cast doubt on the premise of subsurface lakes below the Martian south pole. Where there’s water, there’s life. That’s the case on Earth, at least, and also why scientists remain tantalized by any evidence suggesting there’s liquid water on…
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GarageBand for iPhone and iPad updated with new ‘Sound Packs’ from top artists and producers

In a press release today, Apple announced that it’s expanding GarageBand for iPhone and iPad with new “Sound Packs” from some of the world’s top artists and producers. With these new Sound Packs, GarageBand users can learn to remix and create songs with help from artists such as Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga. The expansion to GarageBand includes new Remix Sessions, Producer Packs, and Sound…
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