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Netflix has canceled Space Force after two seasons

April 30, 2022

After initially debuting in 2020 as a somewhat timely lampooning of the United States Space Force, Netflix’s Space Force workplace sitcom is being canceled. Deadline reports that Netflix has decided to scuttle the Jeff Daniels and Steve Carell-created series, likely in response to Space Force netting somewhat less-than-stellar ratings over the course of its short run. Space Force’s second…

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 (15-inch) review: a light and bright convertible

April 28, 2022

Light chassis, great screen. That’s the entirety of what you sign up for when you buy a Samsung Galaxy Book. They are not the most powerful laptops out there, and they’re not what I’d recommend people be issued for, say, work. But for those looking for a great…

NASA’s Mars Helicopter Spots Gear That Helped Perseverance Rover Land

April 28, 2022

. NASA’s Mars Helicopter Spots Gear That Helped Perseverance Rover Land Eyeing some of the components that enabled the rover to get safely to the Martian surface could provide valuable insights for future missions. …

NASA Wins 3 Webby Awards, 5 People’s Voice Awards for 2022

April 28, 2022

. NASA Wins 3 Webby Awards, 5 People’s Voice Awards for 2022 The JPL-managed NASA’s Global Climate Change and Solar System Exploration sites, along with JPL’s virtual tour, are among the winners. NASA has earned three Webby awards and five People’s Voice awards in the 26th annual Webby Awards Competition, recognizing excellence in online…

Clusters of Weather Extremes Will Increase Risks to Corn Crops, Society

April 27, 2022

. Clusters of Weather Extremes Will Increase Risks to Corn Crops, Society To assess how climate warming will change risks such as crop failures and wildfires, it’s necessary to look at how the risks are likely to interact. …

Watch SpaceX launch its latest crew of astronauts to the space station for NASA

April 26, 2022

In the early morning hours, SpaceX is set to launch its seventh crewed mission to orbit, this time sending three NASA astronauts and an Italian astronaut to the International Space Station. Their launch will spark the beginning of a six-month stay on board the ISS, part of…

NASA Extends Exploration for 8 Planetary Science Missions

April 26, 2022

. NASA Extends Exploration for 8 Planetary Science Missions Among the missions are InSight, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Odyssey, and Curiosity, all of which have been critical to expanding our understanding of the Red Planet. Following a thorough evaluation, NASA has extended the planetary science missions of eight of its spacecraft due to their…

Greenland Ice, Jupiter Moon Share Similar Feature

April 26, 2022

. Greenland Ice, Jupiter Moon Share Similar Feature Parallel ice ridges, a common feature on Jupiter’s moon Europa, are found on Greenland’s ice sheet – and could bode well for Europa’s potential habitability. Parallel ice…

Google Assistant is not rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 4 today

April 21, 2022

There was one notable omission when the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 lineup launched last year: Google Assistant. As for when it would arrive, Google and Samsung have avoided giving firm dates, but there was reason to hope the digital assistant might arrive sooner than expected.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Video of Solar Eclipse on Mars

April 21, 2022

. NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Video of Solar Eclipse on Mars The Mastcam-Z camera recorded video of Phobos, one of the Red Planet’s two moons, to study how its orbit is changing over time. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has captured dramatic footage of Phobos, Mars’ potato-shaped moon, crossing the face of the Sun. These observations can…