‘Artificial super astronauts’: How AI and robotics could help humanity settle Mars
In the not-too-distant future, “artificial astronauts” could fly as actual crew members on human missions to Mars, and elsewhere in space.
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Marketing study applies screening tool to identify competitors in geographical markets
Hotel industry competition can be fierce in terms of owners knowing their competitors, including which ones affect their bottom line the most. Focusing on this industry, researchers from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business show that…
Quebec’s school cellphone ban won’t solve the challenges of family tech use
This back-to-school season, students across Quebec are adjusting to a significant policy change: cellphones are now fully banned in elementary and secondary schools. This conversation, though contentious, is not new, nor is it unique to Quebec.
We tracked every overseas trip by world leaders since the end of the Cold War. Here’s what we found
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has so far seen the U.S. president travel to foreign lands to sign billion-dollar deals, attend lavish royal welcomes and attempt to forge elusive peace agreements amid conflicts and crises. And on Sept.…
You could help NASA track its Artemis 2 astronauts’ trip around the moon in 2026
As part of the Artemis 2 astronaut moon mission launching no earlier than 2026, NASA is asking volunteers to test alternative forms of deep-space tracking.
Teens less defiant when parents model values and show understanding, study finds
Adolescence is a period when some teenagers begin experimenting with risky or rule-breaking behaviors such as skipping school, drinking, lying, or staying out past their curfew. When parents find out, their natural response is often to warn their child: Continue…
NASA to reveal new Perseverance Mars rover discovery tomorrow: How to watch live
NASA’s hosting a teleconference on Wednesday (Sept. 10) to discuss a new rock analysis from the Perseverance Mars rover. Here’s how to tune in.
Cultural framework deeply rooted in intimate relationships, attitudes of first-generation refugee women
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have explored how cultural norms and beliefs have shaped the intimate relationships and attitudes of first-generation migrant and refugee women.
Where is the sun in its current 11-year solar cycle?
Back in 2019, a consortium of scientists predicted August 2025 as the peak of the solar activity cycle. But where are we now?
NASA Partnerships Allow Artificial Intelligence to Predict Solar Events
3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) While auroras are a beautiful sight on Earth, the solar activity that causes them can wreak havoc with space-based infrastructure like satellites. Using artificial intelligence to predict these disruptive…