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15 of the weirdest things we have launched into space

3 weeks ago from Live Science

From a dummy-driven Tesla, to a giant disco ball, to U.S. presidents' hair, here are some of the weirdest things humans have put into space.

JP Morgan expects interest income boost from First Republic

3 weeks ago from UPI

The acquisition of First Republic Bank could lead to $85 billion in net interest income for 2023, JP Morgan Chase said in an investor presentation on Monday.

Look: Enhypen release 'Dark Blood' EP, 'Bite Me' music video

3 weeks ago from UPI

K-pop group Enhypen released the mini album "Dark Blood" and a music video for the song "Bite Me."

Meta fined record $1.3 billion for not meeting EU data privacy standards

3 weeks ago from PopSci

Ireland’s DPC has determined Facebook’s data transfer protocols to the US do not “address the risks to the fundamental rights and freedoms” of EU residents. Deposit Photos Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped...

Fighting off pests with deep learning and drones

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Early detection of pest infestation is an important first step in the adoption of control measures that can be tailored to specific local conditions. Remote sensing technology can be a...

'Power Book IV: Force' Season 2 coming to Starz in September

3 weeks ago from UPI

Starz shared a teaser and September premiere date for "Power Book IV: Force" starring Joseph Sikora.

More effort is needed to bring salt-tolerant crops to the farmers who need them, argue researchers

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Despite years of effort and advances in understanding how salinity tolerance works in plants, very few salt-tolerant crops have been released for commercial use.

Google Doodle celebrates Barbara May Cameron

3 weeks ago from UPI

Barbara May Cameron was a Native American human rights activist who advocated for and supported the LGBTQ+ community. Monday would be her 69th birthday and Google pays tribute to her...

Idris and Sabrina Elba to co-produce 'Paid In Full' music documentary

3 weeks ago from UPI

Sabrina and Idris Elba to co-produce "Paid in Full" documentary on racism in the music industry.

Belarus pardons opposition journalist Roman Protasevich

3 weeks ago from UPI

An imprisoned Belarusian journalist had his 8-year prison sentence pardoned, the country's state-run media reported Monday.

A giant leap forward in wireless ultrasound monitoring for subjects in motion

3 weeks ago from Physorg

A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed the first fully integrated wearable ultrasound system for deep-tissue monitoring, including for subjects on the go. It...

How to remove malware from your suffering computer

3 weeks ago from PopSci

All is not lost if you've been hit by malware. Alejandro Escamilla / Unsplash; Geralt / Pixabay Disaster has struck—a nasty piece of malware has taken root on your computer, and you...

ETRI lays the groundwork for convenient and safe drone flight

3 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

The Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that four contributions related to the 'Unmanned Aircraft Area Network' were established as international standards at the International Organization for Standardization...

Google Doodle celebrates Barbara May Cameron

3 weeks ago from UPI

Barbara May Cameron was a Native American human rights activist who advocated for and supported the LGBTQ+ community. Monday would be her 69th birthday and Google pays tribute to her...

Consumer anxiety holds gasoline prices in check

3 weeks ago from UPI

Retail gasoline prices remain in something of a holding pattern ahead of the unofficial start of the summer driving season as concerns about the economic future put a limit on...

French Open to provide anti-hate social media AI for tennis players

3 weeks ago from UPI

Tennis stars will be provided with artificial intelligence software that can filter out racist and homophobic comments and other hate speech on social media throughout the French Open, tournament officials...

Irish privacy regulator fines Meta $1.3 billion for 'illegal' Facebook data transfers

3 weeks ago from UPI

Ireland's Data Protection Commission on Monday fined Meta $1.3 billion for privacy violations and ordered the U.S. tech giant to stop transferring user data across the Atlantic by October.

Hawaiian teen Iam Tongi wins 'American Idol' Season 21

3 weeks ago from UPI

Hawaii native Iam Tongi wins Season 21 of 'American Idol.'

Chandler Stephenson leads Golden Knights past Stars for 2-0 WCF lead

3 weeks ago from UPI

Chandler Stephenson corralled a loose puck and tapped it into the net, sounding the horn a final time for a dramatic Vegas Golden Knights overtime win and 2-0 lead on...

U.S. signs new defense agreement with Papua New Guinea

3 weeks ago from UPI

The United States and Papua New Guinea signed a new defense agreement Monday as the Pentagon works to increase its influence in the Asia Pacific against China.

Fire ravages century-old Manila Central Post Office

3 weeks ago from UPI

A fire gutted the nearly 100-year-old Manila Central Post Office on Sunday night, leaving only the shell of the historic building standing.

National Treasure's Preakness victory leaves 3-year-old crown in doubt

3 weeks ago from UPI

Chances for a Triple Crown sweep went out the window as National Treasure won the Preakness Stakes with Derby winner Mage third. Now, the colts are going different directions and...

China bans some Micron chip sales, citing nat'l security risks

3 weeks ago from UPI

China has banned domestic companies working in the critical information security sector from buying products manufactured by U.S. firm Micron Technology, saying they pose security risks.

Smoke choking Canadians but cooling wildfires by blocking out sun

3 weeks ago from Physorg

Wildfire smoke blanketing western Canada has triggered health warnings in several cities, but was also helping to cool blazes by blocking out a hot sun across hard-hit portions of the...

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis claims victory in general elections

3 weeks ago from UPI

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has claimed victory in the nation's general elections, though his party fell just short of securing a majority government.

Heat crush Celtics 128-102, move to within a win of NBA Finals berth

3 weeks ago from UPI

The No. 8 Miami Heat moved to within one win of clinching a spot in the NBA Finals with a Game 3 blowout of the No. 2 Boston Celtics on...

Rally held in Moldova in favor of European Union membership

3 weeks ago from UPI

More than 70,000 people in Chisinau, Moldova rallied together on Sunday in support of the nation's candidacy for European Union membership.

Lithium, coined 'the new oil,' is shifting global markets. Here's what you need to know about it

3 weeks ago from CBC: Technology & Science

Global interest in lithium — a common material in batteries — is on the rise thanks to increasing interest in electric vehicles. Here’s where today’s lithium comes from and how...