nasa.gov
NASA Kennedy Center Director Announces Plans to Retirehttps://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-kennedy-center-director-announces-plans-to-retire/NASA announced Friday Janet Petro, center director for the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is retiring. Prior to joining NASA, Petro worked in a variety of military and industry positions, ultimately beginning her career at the agency in 2007 and working her way up to center director, as well as serving as acting administrator […]May 1, 2026 5:01 PM
science.nasa.gov
Six Years of Curiosity’s Wheels on the Movehttps://science.nasa.gov/photojournal/six-years-of-curiositys-wheels-on-the-move/Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its right navigation camera — one of two on the rover’s mast, or head — to capture the images in this timelapse, which spans six years of driving. The images were snapped between Jan. 2, 2020, and March 8, 2026 (the 2,633rd and 4,830th Martian day, or sol, of […]Apr 28, 2026 3:19 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Instead of writing my manuscript, I built a toolhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47849297Hi my name is Jeff, and I am a chronic procrastinator when it comes to my writing…Tell me that doesn’t sound familiar, I’ve literally written two blogs about this instead of actually writing my manuscript, cause literally anything (even scrubbing the toilet) is more compelling than the grind of getting through chapter 6.I actually started writing a tool in early January 2025. At the time, I was trying to find a way to gamify my writing. I wasn’t really looking to launch a serious writing tool at the time, just find a way to hack my brain into doing the work (and find another excuse to not write).The result of that was a simple text box with a word counter (0/500 words) that used a little bit of JavaScript to count the words you dumped in the box, deduct any shorter than 3 letters and then let you know if you hit your writing goal for the day (and you even got some fireworks!)The tool worked, I found myself anticipating pasting my daily writing progress into the box for that dopamine reApr 21, 2026 2:25 PM
spacenews.com
Earth observation operators push to deliver satellite images within minuteshttps://spacenews.com/earth-observation-operators-push-to-deliver-satellite-images-within-minutes/Vantor employees were gathered for a sales kickoff in January, when an executive announced that a WorldView Legion satellite passing overhead would snap a photo of the California venue. Later, a buzzer sounded to alert the audience that the 30-centimeter-resolution image was available on the Vantor Hub portal. It had been 13 minutes. The demonstration […] The post Earth observation operators push to deliver satellite images within minutes appeared first on SpaceNews.Apr 7, 2026 11:00 AM
news.google.com
Pakistan reopens key border crossing with Afghanistanhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPdXJiWm5uWER4di1WWmd5OVd3NlpGWWk3b25JQTR2cjY0cF9ZRU5EbUJ1eExIYW5SX0hOZTRrYldHeTM4bFZvd1VkQTc2ZzBQUVU3VWhmYUFQU0JMdEVhdkF3eDhlcmdQbnB6UklHbWMxT3pZLUFOVWRZSEVqcURRQUh2QkhoSWlSYUY1dVhEQzRXYmNlcm15d05LUWxDaWN6?oc=5Pakistan reopens key border crossing with Afghanistan Anadolu AjansıApr 1, 2026 7:00 AM
bing.com
Ex Meta AI leader raises $1 billion to build the system that he says can do what LLMs can’thttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8a1d5726f54b4c98cf3a1ffaeb4cf8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Ftechnology%2Fartificial-intelligence%2Fex-meta-ai-leader-raises-1-billion-to-build-the-system-that-he-says-can-do-what-llms-can-t%2Far-AA1YqnkU&c=7741764328467665031&mkt=en-usYann LeCun founded Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs in January 2026. Former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun just raised over $1 billion for his new startup Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs, or ...Mar 10, 2026 1:45 PM
spacenews.com
Jared Isaacman on rebuilding, Artemis and what he’s learned during his first months as NASA administratorhttps://spacenews.com/jared-isaacman-on-rebuilding-artemis-and-what-hes-learned-during-his-first-months-as-nasa-administrator/When Jared Isaacman was sworn in as NASA administrator Dec. 18, he hit the ground running — or, perhaps more accurately, hit the air flying. At a town hall the next day, he said he would visit all the agency’s field centers, a task he completed by late January. In some cases he showed up […] The post Jared Isaacman on rebuilding, Artemis and what he’s learned during his first months as NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.Mar 5, 2026 12:00 PM
spacenews.com
Reliable space rescue is a prerequisite for continued economic opportunity in space and we have a long way to gohttps://spacenews.com/reliable-space-rescue-is-a-prerequisite-for-continued-economic-opportunity-in-space-and-we-have-a-long-way-to-go/On January 15, 2026, a collective cheer coincided with relief as four astronauts from SpaceX Crew 11 were safely returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). The evacuation came after a crew member experienced a medical emergency that left them in stable condition but in need of terrestrial medical care. The successful return […] The post Reliable space rescue is a prerequisite for continued economic opportunity in space and we have a long way to go appeared first on SpaceNews.Mar 4, 2026 2:00 PM
bing.com
2月以降のディズニーシーは地獄？大混雑日を無双する「アトラクション攻略ルート」http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a892f81deef49e79d7a51edaa516bec&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.livedoor.com%2Farticle%2Fdetail%2F30662137%2F&c=17292079780633693626&mkt=en-usディズニー系YouTubeチャンネル「LeavesJanChannel」が、「【有料級】2月以降のディズニーシー大混雑日で使えるアトラクション中心の回り方」と題した動画を公開した。 春休みシーズンなどで大 ...Feb 26, 2026 7:01 PM
bing.com
Minimum wage in 2026 mapped: Which states have higher rates and who stays at $7.25http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8a63c2905e441e9cbe5116fc17b278&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Fmoney%2Fcareersandeducation%2Fminimum-wage-in-2026-mapped-which-states-have-higher-rates-and-who-stays-at-725%2Far-AA1Wcsnu&c=17742138465150682991&mkt=en-us19 states raised their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later this year. Eight states already have a higher minimum wage, after reaching earlier targets or tying ...Feb 12, 2026 3:15 AM
bing.com
Minimum wage in 2026 mapped: Which states have higher rates and who stays at $7.25http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a89302ba2cc41d7a5a49b4574619041&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Fmoney%2Fcareersandeducation%2Fminimum-wage-in-2026-mapped-which-states-have-higher-rates-and-who-stays-at-725%2Far-AA1Wcsnu&c=17742138465150682991&mkt=en-us19 states raised their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later this year. Eight states already have a higher minimum wage, after reaching earlier targets or tying ...Feb 12, 2026 3:15 AM
github.com
Show HN: Stripe-no-webhooks – Sync your Stripe data to your Postgres DBhttps://github.com/pretzelai/stripe-no-webhooksHey HN, stripe-no-webhooks is an open-source library that syncs your Stripe payments data to your own Postgres database: https://github.com/pretzelai/stripe-no-webhooks.Here's a demo video: https://youtu.be/cyEgW7wElcsWhy is this useful? (1) You don't have to figure out which webhooks you need or write listeners for each one. The library handles all of that. This follows the approach of libraries like dj-stripe in the Django world (https://dj-stripe.dev/). (2) Stripe's API has a 100 rpm rate limit. If you're checking subscription status frequently or building internal tools, you'll hit it. Querying your own Postgres doesn't have this problem. (3) You can give an AI agent read access to the stripe.* schema to debug payment issues—failed charges, refunds, whatever—without handing over Stripe dashboard access. (4) You can join Stripe data with your own tables for custom analytics, LTV calculations, etc.It creates a webhook endpoint in your Stripe account to forward webhooks to your backenFeb 10, 2026 5:14 PM
science.nasa.gov
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4788-4797: Welcome Back from Conjunctionhttps://science.nasa.gov/blog/curiosity-blog-sols-4788-4797-welcome-back-from-conjunction/Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University, Toronto Earth planning date: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 Mars has emerged from its holiday behind the Sun, and we here on Earth have been able to reconnect with Curiosity and get back to work on Mars. Our first planning day last Friday gave Curiosity a full […]Feb 4, 2026 11:05 PM
spacedaily.com
Smartphone kit offers low cost on site radiation dose checkshttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Smartphone_kit_offers_low_cost_on_site_radiation_dose_checks_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2026 Prompt, individual dose assessment is a critical part of protecting people after large scale nuclear or radiological incidents, but traditional dosimetry relies on expensive instruments or laboratory processing that can delay decisions on medical care. Researchers at Hiroshima University have now demonstrated a portable, low cost system that pairs a small piece of radiochromic film with a foldabFeb 3, 2026 11:07 AM
spacedaily.com
The Perception War: How Artemis II Could Win the Race Without Landinghttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/The_Perception_War_How_Artemis_II_Could_Win_the_Race_Without_Landing_999.htmlNew York NY (SPX) Jan 31, 2026 As NASA counts down toward humanity's first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century, a question beyond engineering is taking shape: Can a flight that never touches the surface still define who "wins" the Second Moon Race? The answer lies not in propulsion equations or landing dynamics, but in the realm where space programs have always competed most fiercely-perception, prestige, and the stories nations tell about themselves.Feb 3, 2026 4:52 AM
spacedaily.com
NASA books fifth Axiom private astronaut flight to space stationhttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASA_books_fifth_Axiom_private_astronaut_flight_to_space_station_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2026 NASA has ordered a fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station from Axiom Space, targeting a launch no earlier than January 2027 from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The flight, designated Axiom Mission 5, continues the series of commercially sponsored crewed missions to the orbital laboratory under NASA's commercial space strategy. NASA Administrator JFeb 3, 2026 4:52 AM
spacenews.com
Starlink and the unravelling of digital sovereigntyhttps://spacenews.com/starlink-and-the-unravelling-of-digital-sovereignty/In January 2026, Iranian authorities shut down landline and mobile telecommunications infrastructure in the country to clamp down on coordinated protests. Starlink terminals, which were discreetly mounted on rooftops, helped Iranian protesters bypass this internet blackout. The role played by Starlink in the recent Iranian protests challenges the notion of digital sovereignty and promotes corporate […] The post Starlink and the unravelling of digital sovereignty appeared first on SpaceNews.Feb 2, 2026 12:00 PM
marsdaily.com
New clues to Mars habitability in discovery of ancient beachhttps://www.marsdaily.com/reports/New_clues_to_Mars_habitability_in_discovery_of_ancient_beach_999.htmlLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 30, 2026 New findings from NASAs Perseverance rover have revealed evidence of wave-formed beaches and rocks altered by subsurface water in a Martian crater that once held a vast lake - considerably expanding the timeline for potential habitability at this ancient site. In an international study led by Imperial College London, researchers uncovered that the so-called Margin unit in Marss Jezero cratJan 30, 2026 7:44 AM
nasa.gov
NASA Johnson Celebrates 25 Years in Space with Community Dayhttps://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/nasa-johnson-celebrates-25-years-in-space-with-community-day/NASA’s Johnson Space Center brought the International Space Station’s 25-year legacy to the public on Jan. 24, 2026, during a community day event in Houston. Johnson’s visitor center, Space Center Houston, hosted the celebration commemorating 25 years of continuous human presence in space. For a quarter century, astronauts have lived and worked aboard the orbiting laboratory, advancing science, strengthening international partnerships, and shaping the future […]Jan 30, 2026 3:16 AM
bing.com
Apple reaches 2.5 billion active devices after record-breaking quarterhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e552c1b045248f3e8f2c2f50ec7c&url=https%3a%2f%2fappleinsider.com%2farticles%2f26%2f01%2f29%2fapple-reaches-25-billion-active-devices-after-record-breaking-quarter&c=15747634837524631994&mkt=en-usThe active install base of Apple users has increased by 150 million users since 2025 and has reached over 2.5 billion active users as of January 2026. Apple's first-quarter earnings are ...Jan 29, 2026 2:32 PM
