For over two decades, the (ISS) has served as a collaborative research vessel for astronauts from around the world. Science experiments conducted on the permanently manned spacecraft are viewed as integral to future exploration and have even provided the for here on Earth. More than a research lab, the ISS Program has been hailed as a post-Cold War diplomatic triumph for partners Russia and the US, which operate the spacecraft alongside Canada, Europe and Japan.But now, geopolitics are threatening to put that work at risk. Russia is mulling the launch of its own orbital space station in...…For over two decades, the (ISS) has served as a collaborative research vessel for astronauts from around the world. Science experiments conducted on the permanently manned spacecraft are viewed as integral to future exploration and have even provided the for here on Earth. More than a research lab, the ISS Program has been hailed as a post-Cold War diplomatic triumph for partners Russia and the US, which operate the spacecraft alongside Canada, Europe and Japan.But now, geopolitics are threatening to put that work at risk. Russia is mulling the launch of its own orbital space station in...WW…

Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) systems could hold the key to manned missions into deep space. After the tech in the '70s due to budget constraints, NASA recently to NTP as a means of getting humans to Mars. The system, which works by transferring heat from a nuclear reactor to a liquid propellant to generate thrust, provides twice the propellant efficiency of chemical rockets. To speed up the pace of NTP tech development, the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has a trio of companies to build and demonstrate a nuclear-based propulsion system on a spacecraft...…Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) systems could hold the key to manned missions into deep space. After the tech in the '70s due to budget constraints, NASA recently to NTP as a means of getting humans to Mars. The system, which works by transferring heat from a nuclear reactor to a liquid propellant to generate thrust, provides twice the propellant efficiency of chemical rockets. To speed up the pace of NTP tech development, the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has a trio of companies to build and demonstrate a nuclear-based propulsion system on a spacecraft...WW…

has been positioned as a revolutionary tool for healthcare that can help with everything from clinical trials to disease registries to electronic health records. Now more than ever, with the world in the throes of a pandemic, it's easy to see the advantages of the new tech for medical professionals. To reap some of those benefits, the Cleveland Clinic is partnering with IBM on a "Discovery Accelerator" that will see it utilize quantum computing tools combined with AI and cloud technologies.As part of the 10-year collaboration, the non-profit medical center will become the world's first...…has been positioned as a revolutionary tool for healthcare that can help with everything from clinical trials to disease registries to electronic health records. Now more than ever, with the world in the throes of a pandemic, it's easy to see the advantages of the new tech for medical professionals. To reap some of those benefits, the Cleveland Clinic is partnering with IBM on a "Discovery Accelerator" that will see it utilize quantum computing tools combined with AI and cloud technologies.As part of the 10-year collaboration, the non-profit medical center will become the world's first...WW…

For more than 50 years, NASA has been channeling its advanced tech into everyday products. The space agency's materials have crept into everything from memory foam mattresses to smartphone and digital camera image sensors. So, it was only a matter of time before its breakthrough was added to the long list of so-called NASA. A startup called Smart is using the airless shape memory alloy (SMA) tire technology — originally built for lunar and Mars rovers —for a bicycle tire called Metl.Composed of interconnected springs that don't require inflation, Smart claims the superelastic tires are...…For more than 50 years, NASA has been channeling its advanced tech into everyday products. The space agency's materials have crept into everything from memory foam mattresses to smartphone and digital camera image sensors. So, it was only a matter of time before its breakthrough was added to the long list of so-called NASA. A startup called Smart is using the airless shape memory alloy (SMA) tire technology — originally built for lunar and Mars rovers —for a bicycle tire called Metl.Composed of interconnected springs that don't require inflation, Smart claims the superelastic tires are...WW…

Apple's spring cleaning checklist seems largely devoted to the iMac this year. After discontinuing the earlier this month, it's now scrapped the 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations of the 21.5 inch workstation, according to . Though, you can still buy 256GB SSD and 1TB Fusion drive versions. The two configurations have reportedly been unavailable for purchase on Apple's website since last month and have now been removed altogether. It's still unclear why Apple decided to stop selling them, but it could be that it's simply shedding some inventory ahead of the release of a new iMac range....…Apple's spring cleaning checklist seems largely devoted to the iMac this year. After discontinuing the earlier this month, it's now scrapped the 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations of the 21.5 inch workstation, according to . Though, you can still buy 256GB SSD and 1TB Fusion drive versions. The two configurations have reportedly been unavailable for purchase on Apple's website since last month and have now been removed altogether. It's still unclear why Apple decided to stop selling them, but it could be that it's simply shedding some inventory ahead of the release of a new iMac range....WW…

Utah will consider a bill requiring all devices sold in the state to automatically block pornography. The GOP-controlled Legislature recently passed the proposal and its fate now lies with Utah's Governor Spencer Cox (pictured), who can either veto or sign the bill into law by March 25th.  Measure HB72 states that every tablet and smartphone sold in the state after January 1st, 2022 should come with a preinstalled content filter capable of "blocking material that is harmful to minors." Adults would be able to turn off the filter for specific content. However, the restriction can...…Utah will consider a bill requiring all devices sold in the state to automatically block pornography. The GOP-controlled Legislature recently passed the proposal and its fate now lies with Utah's Governor Spencer Cox (pictured), who can either veto or sign the bill into law by March 25th.  Measure HB72 states that every tablet and smartphone sold in the state after January 1st, 2022 should come with a preinstalled content filter capable of "blocking material that is harmful to minors." Adults would be able to turn off the filter for specific content. However, the restriction can...WW…

From scary to , Twitter has witnessed its fair share of malfunctions over the years. But the platform's latest bug is the funniest we've seen in a while. On Sunday, a host of Twitter users were banned for 12 hours for simply tweeting the word "Memphis," reports , with the site informing them that they had violated the rules. Those in Twitter purgatory were limited to sending direct messages and couldn't tweet, retweet, or like other tweets, according to of suspension alerts shared by several users. Twitter has since fixed the issue and restored the accounts.A number of accounts that Tweeted...…From scary to , Twitter has witnessed its fair share of malfunctions over the years. But the platform's latest bug is the funniest we've seen in a while. On Sunday, a host of Twitter users were banned for 12 hours for simply tweeting the word "Memphis," reports , with the site informing them that they had violated the rules. Those in Twitter purgatory were limited to sending direct messages and couldn't tweet, retweet, or like other tweets, according to of suspension alerts shared by several users. Twitter has since fixed the issue and restored the accounts.A number of accounts that Tweeted...WW…

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has an indictment against the head and associate of a Canada-based company that allegedly supplied custom encrypted phones to international drug traffickers. In just the second case of its kind, CEO Jean-Francois Eap and former distributor Thomas Herdman of Sky Global were charged with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Warrants have been issued for their arrests. The RICO law is typically used to combat organized crime and was previously used against another encrypted phone company called . reports...…The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has an indictment against the head and associate of a Canada-based company that allegedly supplied custom encrypted phones to international drug traffickers. In just the second case of its kind, CEO Jean-Francois Eap and former distributor Thomas Herdman of Sky Global were charged with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Warrants have been issued for their arrests. The RICO law is typically used to combat organized crime and was previously used against another encrypted phone company called . reports...WW…

Now that Microsoft's ZeniMax has received the from regulators, Xbox is reportedly gearing up to provide more details about what the deal means for its Game Pass customers. Specifically, it's going to reveal in a video presentation on Thursday that numerous Bethesda games are heading to the subscription service soon, according to sources who spoke to . It will also emphasize that any future and contractually eligible titles from the broader ZeniMax roster — which also includes game studios id and Arkane — will be available on Game Pass at launch. Together, the video game holding...…Now that Microsoft's ZeniMax has received the from regulators, Xbox is reportedly gearing up to provide more details about what the deal means for its Game Pass customers. Specifically, it's going to reveal in a video presentation on Thursday that numerous Bethesda games are heading to the subscription service soon, according to sources who spoke to . It will also emphasize that any future and contractually eligible titles from the broader ZeniMax roster — which also includes game studios id and Arkane — will be available on Game Pass at launch. Together, the video game holding...WW…

Apple is facing yet more pushback in Europe over its iOS App Store policies for developers. The UK's competition regulator has an antitrust investigation into the iPhone maker for alleged anti-competitive behavior. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it acted after receiving several complaints from developers decrying Apple's "unfair" terms and conditions. It will now consider Apple's App Store rules that see it approving which apps make the cut and that force developers to use its own payment and in-app purchase systems."Millions of us use apps every day to check the weather,...…Apple is facing yet more pushback in Europe over its iOS App Store policies for developers. The UK's competition regulator has an antitrust investigation into the iPhone maker for alleged anti-competitive behavior. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it acted after receiving several complaints from developers decrying Apple's "unfair" terms and conditions. It will now consider Apple's App Store rules that see it approving which apps make the cut and that force developers to use its own payment and in-app purchase systems."Millions of us use apps every day to check the weather,...WW…