Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro contributed to deforestation through statements opposing forest conservation, according to an international study led by the University of Bonn. The study found that destruction of the Amazon rainforest accelerated when Bolsonaro and his ministers posted messages opposing forest conservation on Twitter. Brazil
When microbial DNA is scarce, new profiling method helps separate genuine signals from contamination
In acute, life-threatening infections, rapidly characterizing the microorganisms in a patient sample can help guide diagnosis and treatment. Computational methods known as taxonomic profilers can analyze metagenome sequencing data generated from the microorganisms
Dopamine-based nanotubes combine heat, electrical stimulation and antioxidant release for first time
The research group at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Pontedera (Pisa), led by Gianni Ciofani, has developed new organic nanoparticles that combine multiple therapeutic functions in a single material for the first time.
Party leaders widening Washington
Most of the polarization currently roiling Congress comes from political parties rather than individual politicians, a study co-authored by University of Miami Business School associate professor Chad Kendall finds.
Two-color glowing molecule could make wind tunnel tests more accurate
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AI news coverage reveals hierarchy of innovators, regulators and overlooked regions
Analyzing more than 43,000 English-language newspaper articles, a new study reveals a highly stratified narrative about AI in which the news media allocate authority unequally, reinforcing the technology
Assembly pathway reveals how bacteria build protein coils that extend in acid
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Avian odysseys: Tracking raptor migrations from Europe to Africa
At the southwest tip of Sweden, the Falsterbo Peninsula stretches into the Baltic Sea, creating a natural bottleneck for hundreds of millions of birds traveling south for the winter each year. Falsterbo is particularly known for raptor migration. One autumn morning, I stood with a group of others by the lighthouse, watching birds gather to cross the open sea
European rivers are improving, but not fast enough to meet 2030 goals
The quality of European rivers has improved in recent years, but not at the pace required to meet the environmental targets set for 2030. This is one of the main conclusions of a study led by researchers Mar
To build the ultrafast computers of the future, scientists are looking beyond the electrical charge of electrons to another property: their spin. While conventional hardware relies on the movement of charge to process data, tapping into this intrinsic quantum property could enable researchers to reinvent how information travels through a circuit.
Exposed ends and bends attract DNA-cutting enzymes, live imaging reveals
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have directly visualized how enzymes find and break DNA molecules in real time. Using high-speed atomic force microscopy, the team followed individual enzymes as they moved along DNA and found that they repeatedly returned to vulnerable regions before breaking them apart. The findings reveal how the structure of DNA influences its vulnerability to enzymatic breakdown. The research was led by Richard Wong and his team: Jingge Yang, Yujia Qiu, Keesiang Lim and Toshio Ando. The work is published in Nature Communications.
Subjective and objective difficulty of English texts are related
Evaluating the difficulty of English texts used in educational materials and language assessments is a central concern in English language education. Traditionally, researchers have relied on objective measures of text difficulty based on linguistic features, including characteristics of words and sentences. However, learners can differ substantially in how difficult they perceive the same text to be. To examine the relationship between objective and subjective text difficulty, the researchers investigated the extent to which objective estimates correspond with learners
Meteor hit Oklahoma 100 million years later than previously thought
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have rewritten a small part of Oklahoma
Ancient spearheads reveal how Ice Age humans learned the land
At the end of the last ice age, early humans crisscrossed the Americas following seasons, rivers and game, often with a trusty spear in hand. Nearly 13,000 years later, archaeologists are using those spearheads to study how America
Hibernating bacteria can invade hospitals and survive outer space
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Why are employees reluctant to disclose AI use to their bosses?
Countless employees across the country are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline workflows and increase productivity. Yet many are keeping these solutions to themselves.
Parking policy masks anti-Muslim discrimination for communities building new mosques
When the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara welcomed its community to its newly built mosque in 2019, nearly 19 years had passed since it purchased the property. The city
Invasive marine species set to take advantage of rising seas
More than two-thirds of newly flooded coastlines worldwide could become suitable habitat for 122 non-native marine species
More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents
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To find a host cricket, this parasitic fly listens to more than the beat
A pregnant female Ormia ochracea fly has a challenging problem to solve. She must listen for the song of a male cricket, locate him in the dark and use him as a host for her developing offspring.
New tool tracks a hidden protein involved in viral infection and cell cleanup
Viruses such as influenza A and dengue can hijack a cellular system that helps manage protein aggregates. Previous work by FMI emeritus group leader Patrick Matthias and his team showed that a small protein called ubiquitin plays an important role in this process.
How to balance quantum batteries
Quantum batteries are an emerging area of research, with progress coming from theoretical studies and proof-of-principle experiments in small quantum systems. Unlike conventional chemical batteries used in everyday life, they use quantum systems to store and transfer energy. Researchers are exploring them as potential future energy sources for quantum processors and other quantum technologies.
Without water, forests lose their ability to absorb CO
To survive periods of drought, trees halt photosynthesis, a highly water-intensive process. For every molecule of CO
Financial stress bleeds into our relationships. But partners who provide emotional support can help.
When a big credit card bill arrives or the rent is due, that stress can spill into our closest relationships, adding another source of tension between partners.
Shared DNA switch turns on genes in both bacteria and yeast
Microbial cell factories that produce pharmaceutical ingredients and other useful compounds include both the bacterium Escherichia coli and yeast, the organism used to leaven bread and ferment alcohol. The two organisms turn genes on by different rules, so a production design built for one has been hard to transfer to the other.
Amit Shah unveils PRAHAAR, a whole-of-society strategy against terror
Mentioning various steps undertaken for mitigating terrorist threats, he advocated institutionalizing an automated counter terrorism response at every level of the framework. Impressing upon the necessity of result-oriented approach towards each pillar of PRAHAAR, Shah called for coordination among the stakeholders to prevent any delay in action.
Teachers are increasingly turning from print textbooks to online materials to teach their courses. But when tasked with finding information online, they can encounter questionable or unreliable material.
Quantum computer boldly goes where no quantum computer has gone before: Space
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Social media may make investors feel more confident than they should be
Investment advice is only a scroll away. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests social media may leave some investors feeling more knowledgeable than they actually are.
Testing tiny telescope robots reveals design changes that could improve galaxy maps
Astronomers have cataloged billions of stars and hundreds of billions of galaxies. We have found thousands of planets orbiting stars. We can also map where galaxies sit and trace how the universe changes over time.
HC Rejects Bail to BRS Party Activist, Who Was Arrested in a Case of POCSO Act
The accused has been in jail from June 9, and the trial is pending before a fast-track court.
Who Is Bodhana Sivanandan? 11-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Makes History As Youngest Woman Grandmaster
Her journey with chess started almost by accident during the COVID-19 pandemic when a family friend gave some toys, books, and a chessboard.
Who Will Win Delhi's Dog Election? 64 Canines In The Race
Delhi has a rather unusual election underway and the candidates are dogs! Sixty-four of the capital's fattest canines are competing for the title, with people voting for their favourites online. The grand finale is set for September 29. Watch the report for a closer look at this quirky contest.
Childless women who shape history and culture are still judged on not being mothers
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Blue-light tools let researchers track, redirect and sever cells
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US to restrict visas for officials who obstruct parental child abduction cases
The United States plans to introduce new visa restrictions targeting individuals involved in international parental child abduction cases. This policy will apply to various officials who impede the resolution of such cases, affecting their families as well. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the importance of quick resolutions to reunite abducted children with their families. The initiative aims to enhance accountability among countries that do not comply with international obligations.
Delhi Police arrest visa fraud mastermind who cheated 41 job seekers
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Automated lipid nanoparticle production could accelerate the development of RNA therapies
RNA vaccines and other nucleic acid therapeutics are typically packaged within fatty molecules known as lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). MIT researchers have now developed a way to produce these particles much more quickly and with more precise control over their size and shape.
Study examines risks companies face when relying too heavily on AI systems
A new framework for thinking about artificial intelligence at work starts with a question companies have spent relatively little time asking.
Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of offending public decency after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.
Laser temporarily reprograms ultrathin optical device without electrodes
A tiny device that can be reprogrammed using a laser could lead to adaptable devices for computing, imaging and telecommunications. Most devices are built to perform a particular job. If you want them to do something different, you generally need to replace a component, rewire the system or manufacture a new one. For example, every time you ask a large language model like ChatGPT or Claude a question, many electrical signals race through computer chips, carrying information and performing calculations. This takes energy, and lots of it.
For principals, not all stress is equal
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Cornell University Gang Rape Case Reopens As Florence Pugh Slams Men Who Ignored Sexual Violence
Who is behind suspected bomb plot at RAF base? - The Latest
SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time
The black-and-silver behemoth, standing more than 120 meters (131 yards) tall, rose through a thick cloud of smoke on an ambitious 14th test flight
Over 800 Killed in Renewed Houthi-Saudi War in Yemen, W.H.O. Says
The fighting between the Iran-backed Houthi militia and Saudi-backed government forces has exacerbated one of the world
Light and electricity offer new way to control ion separation in membranes
Lithium, magnesium, potassium and many other ions usually occur together in natural and industrial solutions. Separating them from one another is a challenge, for example, in the extraction and processing of raw materials.
Nearly 90% of Americans engaging with nonprofits do not realize it, researchers find
Many Americans encounter nonprofits in everyday life without recognizing those interactions as nonprofit service use, according to a new report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, What Americans Think About Nonprofits
Who Is Dereck Lively II's Girlfriend Elise Mimms? The Quiet Family Life Behind the Mavericks Center
Dereck Lively II's girlfriend, Elise Mimms, has stayed away from the limelight for a long time.
Organic chemists harness AI to uncover how fast chemical reactions proceed
Chemists routinely optimize reactions to maximize the yield of their desired products, but understanding why those reactions work can require laborious experiments that track reactions over time. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a method to extract hidden information about reaction speeds from yield data obtained during reaction optimization, using machine learning and rate equations developed by chemists.
When our second child was born, my spouse had several weeks of paternity leave under his parental leave policy at work.
Silver prices fall by more than Rs 7000; do you know what the price of 1 kg is now?
Gold and silver prices have risen significantly over the past few years. Whenever prices fall, people are usually happy. Recently, silver prices have declined.Silver prices recorded a decline.Gold and silver prices fluctuate daily. The skyrocketing prices of gold and silver over the past few y...
SpaceX's Starship makes orbital debut deploying Starlinks before early ending
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Suspected plot to attack UK's Fairford airbase, used by US: What do we know?
British police said on Monday they were investigating whether individuals acting for a foreign
Faded cave glyphs offer fresh clues to Teotihuacan
In a shallow cave high on a cliff in Chalcatzingo, Mexico, scientists documented three red glyphs in the 1980s, but the paintings received relatively little attention. Fast forward to the present day, and researchers have returned to the cave to take a closer look at what the ancient painted symbols mean.
Anthropic, Clay, and Gamma on what it takes for an AI product to go beyond the demo at the AI Stage at TechCrunchDisrupt 2026. Register to join and get 50% off a second pass.
The joy of song: Where songbirds came from and why we should listen to them
In 2001, I had an epiphany while making my first trip to Australia. Walking across a remote sheep station in the dusty west, my ears were suddenly filled with the rich, spirited song of three pied butcherbirds.
Halting plastic flows into oceans by 2050 may not stop microplastic buildup
Halting new marine plastic inputs by 2050 is the core objective of the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision, which was shared and endorsed alongside the G20 Implementation Framework for Actions on Marine Plastic Litter. However, stopping new plastic inputs will not remove existing marine debris, which can gradually fragment into microplastics that are difficult and costly to remove. Source reduction must therefore be accompanied by cleanup of legacy plastic debris.
Patrick Mahomes Reveals What Went Wrong For Dolphins Against Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes noticed something was off before the final touchdown, and the Dolphins paid the price for the confusion.
JD Vance warns recruiters of tougher H-1B visa scrutiny. What it means for Indians
JD Vance warns recruiters of tougher H-1B visa scrutiny. What it means for Indians
Did Apple Cut Corners On The iPhone 18 Pro Display And Flash Memory? What Tests Reveal
Independent testing indicates that Apple may have made compromises on component quality across its iPhone 18 Pro series, with evaluations highlighting notable regressions in display performance alongside earlier concerns regarding storage speeds . Recent evaluations published by the testing channel Poorplayer on Weibo reveal that the Samsung G9N OLED panel utilized in the iPhone 18 Pro exhibits reduced color accuracy at narrow viewing angles compared to the iPhone 17 Pro . Measurements tracking Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD) show that perceptible shifts appear around 20 degrees off-axis under subtle horizontal tilt. The color variance escalates to a peak near 3.0 JNCD between 35 and 40 degrees, accompanied by an increasingly pronounced green tint . Historically, Samsung-supplied G9N panels maintained a clear viewing-angle advantage over LG Display equivalents, making this performance dip at standard viewing angles particularly noticeable. Across 040 horizontal viewing angles, the iPhone 17 Pros G9N panel shows color drift peaking near 2.2 JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference) between 40 and 55 of vertical tilt. For the iPhone 18 Pros G9N panel (040 horizontal), color drift exceeds noticeable thresholds at 20 off-axis, peaking near 3.0 JNCD at roughly 3540 of vertical tilt. Supply-chain cost reductions Industry reporting suggests these technical changes coincide with aggressive supply-chain cost reductions . According to the Korean publication The Elec , Apple targeted an OLED procurement price of approximately $70 per panel for the iPhone 18 Pro Max , with supplier negotiations potentially dropping figures as low as $66.50 . This represents an estimated 20% price reduction compared to the $80 cost reported for the previous generation. While no direct link between procurement discounts and screen performance has been formally verified, the aggressive pricing provides context for the measured regression. That part before the line is where the color difference is most noticeable. These findings follow prior hardware analyses by Homolab concerning solid-state storage variances. Testing showed that while the 256GB and 512GB tiers continue using standard TLC NAND , the premium 1TB and 2TB models incorporate slower QLC NAND sourced from SK Hynix . Consequently, sustained write speeds drop sharply once internal SLC and TLC caches become exhausted. If this had happened with almost any Android flagship brand, the backlash would probably be massive by now. Apple has started using QLC NAND extensively in the 1TB and 2TB versions of the iPhone 18 Pro series. The problem is simple: compared with TLC, QLC is a storage technology pic.twitter.com/lnfty967TV Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) September 22, 2026 The iPhone 18 Pro starts at an entry price of $1,199 in the United States, though hardware behavior may vary between individual production batches . Did Apple Cut Corners On The iPhone 18 Pro Display And Flash Memory? What Tests Reveal , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Southern Railway is replacing manual level-crossing barriers with electrically operated lifting barriers (EOLBs) across the Chennai Division, cutting opening and closing time from up to three minutes to around eight to 12 seconds. Of 143 manned level crossings, 70 have been upgraded so far, while Emergency Sliding Booms have been installed at 133 crossings as an additional safety measure.
DR Congo Ebola cases top 8,000 as WHO warns outbreak still expanding
Digital Desk | Kinshasa, Sep 28 (IANS) Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have surpassed 8,000, the DRC health authorities said Monday, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the outbreak remains large, geographically expanding and marked by sustained transmission. As of Saturday, the country had recorded 8,067 confirmed cases, including 3,901 deaths, with a case fatality rate of 48.4 per cent, according to the latest government situation report released on Monday. A total of 2,070 patients have recovered, Xinhua News Agency reported. In its latest Disease Outbreak News published Friday, the WHO said the number of new cases reported each day remained high, while transmission intensity varied considerably across affected provinces and health zones. The continuously high case fatality ratio, and especially the continuous high rate of deaths occurring in communities, highlights the seriousness of the disease and the persistent challenges in timely case detection and access to early and adequate patient care, the WHO said. Ituri Province remains the epicentre of the outbreak, but transmission patterns continue to diverge. Incidence in Ituri had declined gradually from a mid-August peak, while North Kivu Province saw a substantial rise that reached its highest reported level in mid-September, according to the WHO. Sustained transmission also continues in Haut-Uele Province, while renewed transmission activity has been reported in Tshopo Province. The outbreak has now affected 63 health zones across seven provinces. The WHO said the latest geographic expansion, including newly affected areas in Sud-Ubangi and Haut-Uele, had increased the risk of cross-border transmission. Since it was declared in May, the outbreak has evolved into the largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the DRC and the second-largest Ebola outbreak globally, after the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic.
SpaceXs Supersized Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time
The spacecraft almost didn't achieve the long-desired goal after one of its engines shut down too soon. But with everything else working well and the bad engine no longer needed, flight controllers decided after several tense minutes to proceed as planned.
Starship is in orbit: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time
The right timing of treatment keeps resistant cells in check, yeast experiments suggest
The development of treatment resistance is one of the key challenges in modern cancer and antibiotic therapy. New therapeutic approaches aim to curb the spread of resistance through the targeted timing of treatment cycles.
SpaceXs Starship reaches orbit, deploys 26 next-generation Starlink satellites
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) SpaceX achieved a major milestone in space exploration on Monday as its Starship spacecraft successfully reached orbit, marking another significant step in the company's efforts to develop a fully reusable launch system capable of supporting future missions to the Moon and Mars. The launch was not without challenges. During the ascent phase, one of the vehicle's six Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engines shut down, creating tense moments for mission controllers. However, after reviewing the performance and health of the remaining engines, engineers decided to proceed with the mission and continue the spacecraft's journey into orbit. According to SpaceX, Starship is scheduled to complete six orbits around Earth during a flight lasting about 10 hours before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean west of Chile. All 26 Starlink V3 operational satellites deployed and operating nominally, it said in a post on social media platform X. A key objective of the mission was the deployment of 26 Starlink V3 satellites, the latest generation of SpaceX's internet constellation. The company said the new satellites are expected to significantly improve connectivity speeds, network reliability and overall system capacity worldwide. The Starlink V3 satellites represent a major technological upgrade over previous generations. SpaceX said each satellite is designed to support up to 1 terabit per second (Tbps) of downlink capacity and 160 gigabits per second (Gbps) of uplink capacity, translating into a tenfold increase in downlink capability and a 22-fold improvement in uplink performance compared with the Starlink V2 satellites. Following deployment from Starship, the satellites will unfold their antennas, extend solar arrays and establish initial communications with ground stations and the broader Starlink network through radio frequency and laser links. They will then use onboard thrusters to gradually raise their operational orbit. The enhanced performance of the V3 satellites is supported by next-generation beamforming chips developed by SpaceX. The upgraded technology enables more efficient routing of data traffic across multiple beams and increases modem throughput capacity by 64 times compared with earlier systems. The company said this will help serve customers more efficiently in both heavily populated urban areas and remote regions while dynamically adjusting network capacity to meet demand.
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Worm experiments reveal how epigenetic effects persist across generations
Every cell in an organism contains the same DNA, which carries all the instructions needed for it to function. Yet cells do not all use the same genes: A nerve cell, for example, does not activate the same genes as a muscle cell. Epigenetics refers to the mechanisms that allow gene activity to be modulated without changing the DNA sequence.
SpaceX Starship Successfully Reaches Earth
SpaceX achieved a monumental milestone in aerospace history on Monday as its next-generation Starship rocket successfully reached Earths orbit for the very first time. The breakthrough flight demonstrated the resilience of the mega-rocket system, pushing past early technical hiccups to accomplish its primary mission objectives. The spacecraft lifted off from Starbase in Texas, soaring into [] The post SpaceX Starship Successfully Reaches Earths Orbit for the First Time appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?
A tiny stellar system may be a
Astronomers using data from the Euclid space telescope have discovered an exceptionally faint stellar system near the Fornax dwarf galaxy. Called Fornax-7, it appears to contain only about 170 times the mass of the sun in stars. The discovery paper was posted to the arXiv preprint server on Sept. 13.
SpaceX's Starship rocket launches on 14th flight, first headed to orbit
SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket successfully completed its debut flight to orbit after numerous delays in development. The 40-story rocket launched from Starbase, Texas, and aims to improve the frequency of Starlink satellite deployments. This flight is significant as it marks the 14th attempt by SpaceX to reach orbit. The spacecraft was expected to perform multiple Earth orbits before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
A new graph-theoretic framework provides a unified description of atom-light interactions across regimes ranging from weak to deep-strong coupling.
WHO says Yemen fighting killed 164 in a week, displaced 180,000
WHO says Yemen fighting killed 164 in a week, displaced 180,000
Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage
Hurricane Polo is expected to make landfall Monday in a small town on Mexico
84 cents for every $1: Why indigenous workers earn less in Australia
Indigenous workers in Australia earn 15.9% less per hour on average than all workers
Magnetic order survives weak quantum fluctuations in gapless magnets
In a new study published in Physical Review Letters, researchers have shown that magnetic order can survive weak quantum fluctuations in disordered magnets that lack an energy gap. The work establishes robust ferromagnetism in the two-dimensional random-bond quantum Ising model, confirming a longstanding conjecture in quantum statistical mechanics.
SpaceX's 'biggest, most powerful' rocket reaches Earth orbit for first time
SpaceX sends Starship towards orbit carrying 26 new Starlink satellites
SpaceX sends Starship towards orbit carrying 26 new Starlink satellites
Zebrafish reveal wider role for gene linked to human albinism
Tiny, striped zebrafish are helping scientists trace how a gene linked to albinism influences eye development, work that may ultimately help explain some of the vision problems experienced by people with the condition and guide the search for new treatments.
From Fear Factor to Beast Games: Why watching people suffer for money still makes compelling TV
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SpaceX launches Starship rocket to orbit for 1st time
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, aiming for six full laps around Earth to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program . Starships 14th flight is set to launch on Monday, Sept 28. The 75-minute launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. CT. Live coverage of the mission starts ~35 minutes before launch https://t.co/uQKQvgaTmJ SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 27, 2026 The spacecraft almost didn't achieve the long-desired goal after one of its engines shut down too soon. But with everything else working well and the bad engine no longer needed, flight controllers decided after several tense minutes to proceed as planned. Starship is orbital, Mission Control announced to cheers. Founder Elon Musk's showpiece rocket the biggest and most powerful ever built carried 26 of the latest and most advanced Starlink satellites to join the 11,000 older models already providing internet service. They popped out of the spacecraft one by one, drawing more cheers from the SpaceX crowds looking on from the launch site at Starbase, Texas. It was Starship's 14th full-scale launch from Texas' southern tip in three years. The earlier test flights ventured no farther than the Indian Ocean halfway around the world, often crashing in flames and briefly skimming space. This time, SpaceX was intent on circling the globe from an altitude of 170 miles (275 kilometers) not just once but six times over almost 10 hours, ending with a Pacific splashdown near Chile. The first-stage booster wasn't meant to return to the Starbase launch site either, instead dropping into the Gulf of Mexico within minutes of the morning liftoff. SpaceX wants to ensure that everything works before flying Starship back to Starbase. If the spacecraft breaks apart over land and rains debris onto people, our popularity would diminish very rapidly, Musk said at a business summit earlier this month. That's why we're being extremely cautious here. If all goes well with this orbital debut, the next Starship will return to the launch pad with giant mechanical arms grabbing the hovering spacecraft. If the catch works Musk gives it even or slightly better odds then SpaceX will refly the spacecraft by year's end or early next year. The 407-foot (124-meter) rocket was designed from the start to be fully reusable a key to lowering launch costs. SpaceX managed to salvage the last Starship from the Indian Ocean in July. Engineers modified the newly launched Starship's heat shield based on hands-on inspections from the recovered spacecraft, which is being tugged back to Starbase. SpaceX is pressing hard to certify Starship for orbital flight, a vital step toward moon and Mars travel . NASA's Artemis III mission is coming up as soon as next summer, a triple-launch docking exercise in orbit around Earth between an Orion capsule full of astronauts and competing lunar landers. Jeff Bezos' Blue Moon will blast off first, then Orion which will close in for a linkup then Musk's Starship for a docking with Orion once Blue Moon unleashes. The next mission Artemis IV slated for no sooner than 2028 would have astronauts landing on the moon in either Blue Moon or Starship, whichever is ready first. Subsequent moonshots will alternate between the two billionaires' landers. Musk originally developed Starship for Mars, intending to launch scores of them with the red planet's first settlers. For now, he plans to focus on the moon and use Starship to haul satellites into orbit by the truckload, phasing out the company's frailer Falcon 9 rocket within several years. A second Starship launch site is nearing completion at Florida's Kennedy Space Center and a third is planned for Louisiana. ___ The Associated Press' health and science coverage receives financial support from the AP Fund for Journalism and private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org . This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://tech.yahoo.com/science/articles/spacexs-supersized-starship-launches-toward-125036831.html
What is Decision Fatigue? Expert Shares 7 Signs You Are Tired Of Making Choices
Are you struggling to make even the simplest choices? An expert reveals 7 clear signs of decision fatigue and explains how to recharge your exhausted brain.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Days: What Apple deals are coming and what you can get now
Macworld Amazons second Prime Day event is returning this year, but its a little shorter, just two days instead of the four-day extravaganza we got in June. Either way, were hoping to see some good discounts on Apple gear, as well as various accessories youll find useful. Heres what to expect. Prime Big Deal Days 2026: When is this years sale? Amazons second sale event of the year is almost here. Despite its convoluted official name, Prime Big Deal Days, we like calling it October Prime Day. Unlike the summer Prime Day, which ran for four days, this fall sale lasts just 48 hours. It will be held Wednesday-Thursday, October 6 and 7. Prime Big Deal Days 2026: What Apple gear will go on sale? Outside of Black Friday, Amazons Prime Day sales are generally the best time to buy yourself some new gear. However, things will be a little more expensive this year. Apple hiked prices on Macs and iPads just as the last Prime Day was ending, so prices will be a lit higher than they were during the first sale. Heres what we expect from each of Apples products: M5 MacBook Air: The MacBook Air got a $200 price hike in June and now starts at $1,299. Were already seeing price cuts of $100 but were hoping to see the first price drops to under $1,000 during the sale. M5 MacBook Pro: The price on the base M5 MacBook Pro jumped $400 when Apple upped its price, from $1,599 to $1,999, but you can get one for $1,849 right now. We hope to see the price drop even further as Prime Day closes in. MacBook Neo: Even before Apple raised its price to $699, the MacBook Neo was barely been on sale. Right now, you can get one for $690 at Amazon, but well be on the lookout for $25 or $50 off during Prime Day. iPad: The iPads havent been spared the price hike, with models now costing $100-$150 more. Even so, iPads have continued to get decent discounts and were expecting the same this Prime Day. The A16 iPad regularly drops to $399 ($50 off), while the M4 iPad Air occasionally has been $100 off. Were hoping they go even lower for Prime Day. Apple Watch: With the launch of the new Apple Watch 12 and the Ultra, Prime Big Deal Days could be a great chance to get a great deal on the older Series 11 , and you can already score an Ultra 3 with Black Titanium Milanese Loop for $200 off. Elsewhere, were likely to see $50 or more off the Apple Watch SE 3 , and were hoping for the first significant discounts on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. AirPods: Apple just released the new AirPods 5 , which essentially cut the price of the ANC model by $50 (from $179 to $129). But were hoping they drop even further for Prime Day. Also, the AirPods Pro 3 are regularly $50 off , so well be looking for a $70 discount, and the AirPods Max 2 should dip back to their $450 all-time low. Mac mini: The M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini just arrived a few weeks ago, so any discount in the $50 range is a good one. Of course, wed love to see it drop $100 like last years sales, but those days might be over. iPhone : Amazon doesnt sell new iPhones, so you wont get a deal on the iPhone 18 Pro during this sale. But well be tracking Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile for any deals that dont require trade-ins and lengthy contracts. Prime Big Deal Days 2026: iPhone and Mac accessories Even if you dont find a great deal on the Apple gear you want, Prime Big Deal Days will be a great chance to score some Amazon deals on chargers, cables, docks, and other accessories. Here are the best ones so far: Baseus Baseus Picogo MagSafe 10,000mAh power bank : One of the things everyone should have when leaving home is a power bank. This super slim Baseus model is enough to keep you going through the day without worrying about getting to a proper charger. This one delivers 15W wireless charging or 27W through a USB-C cable if youre pressed for time. Usually available for $70, you can grab one for $42. View Deal at Amazon Ugreen Ugreen 100W USB-C to USB-C cable, 2 pack : You can never have enough USB-C cables, especially super speedy ones, like these ones from Ugreen. These are 3.3ft long and built to resist endless coiling as you shove them into your bag or your pocket. It will only cost you $9 for the pair, which is 30 percent under the MSRP. View Deal at Amazon Anker Anker 7-in-2 USB-C Hub : The MacBook has a decent amount of ports, but it could always use more. This Anker hub expands your MacBooks 2 USB-C ports into a much more versatile combo of ports. The hub features a multi-function USB-C port, a USB-C data port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, as well as SD and microSD card slots. Usually available for $55, look to grab one for $30 or less during Prime Big Deals Days. View Deal at Amazon Ugreen Ugreen Mac mini dock & stand: The Mac mini is great and comes with a ton of ports, but this Ugreen dock and stand gives you even more use. This one works with the M4, M5 Pro, and the M5 Mac mini models. Not only do you get access to an extra 11 ports through this device, but you also get the opportunity to expand your storage space by up to 8TB. The Ugreen stand is on sale for $55 right now. View Deal at Amazon Simon Jary Anker Prime 3-in-1 wireless charging station : Wouldnt it be nice to have a spot on your desk or nightstand where you can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once? This Anker 3-in-1 charging station is the perfect way to do it. There are two branches elevating your phone and watch, while the base serves as the charging pad for your earbuds. ITs elegant and tidy exactly what you need. This ones 35 percent off right now, which means you can get one for $150 instead of $230. View Deal at Amazon
