Spanish scientists investigated sending a spacecraft to Mars using electric propulsion methods instead of chemical rockets. Electric Propulsion Systems for Mars: Efficiency vs. Speed While not ideal for transporting huge payloads into orbit, electric propulsion methods are efficient in space. Electric propulsion systems need 10-40% of launch mass as fuel, unlike chemical rockets, which use…
The value of uncommon £20 banknotes with unique serial numbers. Tens of thousands of pounds have been paid for some of these notes. Detecting Serial Numbers on £20 Banknotes Worth Hundreds A unique serial number helps identify a rare £20 note. Early serial number banknotes, especially those with unusual patterns, are prized, according to the…
eBay will pay $3 million to settle criminal charges for cyberstalking involving former workers. The US Justice Department charged eBay with stalking and witness tampering after several ex-executives stalked a couple who had criticized the firm in a newsletter. The deferred prosecution deal requires eBay to improve its compliance program and hire an independent corporate…
House Republicans continue to oppose a short-term funding resolution as the January 19 deadline approaches, threatening a government shutdown. Pressure from inside his party makes House Speaker Mike Johnson unwilling to compromise his commitment to extended temporary funding. With four annual bills due on January 19 and eight on February 2, the situation is complicated….
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to play a pivotal role in NASA’s Artemis moon program by contributing to the lunar Gateway space station. In a groundbreaking agreement announced on January 7, the UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will construct the Crew and Science Airlock module for the Gateway, marking the nation’s…
The USDA will implement the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program in the summer of 2024. The program promises grocery benefits to roughly 21 million eligible children in 44 states, five territories, and four Tribes. The Biden-Harris Administration wants to improve food and nutrition security. Summer EBT Program: $120 Grocery Benefits for Eligible Children In…
Michael Anthony Holland, 36, was found unresponsive during normal security inspections early Wednesday morning at Fulton County Jail and confirmed dead. The correctional staff tried to save lives until advanced medical personnel came but failed. Holland was then pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital. Death of Fulton County Jail Inmate Sparks Investigation Holland’s legal difficulties…
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has been ordered by New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella to stop calling the primary “meaningless.” The letter to DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) co-chairs Minyon Moore and James Roosevelt Jr. disputed an earlier DNC directive to the NHDP. New Hampshire Attorney General Challenges DNC’s ‘Meaningless’ Label for Primary…
The Vulcan Centaur rocket launched Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander, but its propulsion system failed shortly after. The January 8 issue is predicted to derail Peregrine’s moon mission. Astrobotic admitted the propulsion system failure and attempted propellant stabilization. After attempts to ameliorate the problem, the mission prioritized scientific data collection and is considering alternative mission profiles….
A Walmart customer published a contentious “hack” to get locked up things without waiting for an employee, which could be illegal. Walmart Shopper Reveals Controversial TikTok ‘Hack’ for Bypassing Security Measures TikToker junior_cuh showed how to remove things locked with a red plastic piece without assistance, finding a Walmart security flaw. He proposes taking up…