Space Debris

An illustration of the asteroid Apophis, which will make a close flyby of the Earth in April 2029. Credit: ESA Science Office We are fewer than four years away from what may be the most significant near-Earth asteroid event of the 21st century. On April 13, 2029, the asteroid Apophis…

Doug Dahl explains why Washington law and physics demand more space around commercial vehicles, highlighting blind zones, braking distances, and safe passing rules. Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl answers the question of does the law require that drivers leave more room around big commercial vehicles compared to other cars and…

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction has a reputation for being a boys’ club. That perception exists for a reason. About one in 10 workers in construction were women in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That percentage is even smaller…

The New Shepard capsule RSS H.G. Wells descends on its 12th and final flight on the NS-35 mission Sept. 19. Credit: Blue Origin webcast PARIS — Blue Origin is retiring a New Shepard capsule that flew a dozen uncrewed missions over nearly eight years. The capsule, RSS H.G. Wells, launched…

1. INTRODUCTION Across history, every generation has carved out spaces to confront authority and demand accountability. In ancient Greece, citizens assembled in the Agora to deliberate and challenge power. In African societies, the village square brought chiefs face-to-face with their communities, where grievances were voiced and justice was sought. These…

The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has announced further details for HOSPACE 2025, as anticipation builds for what promises to be a landmark 20th edition of the UK’s leading hospitality conference. Taking place on Thursday 13 November at the Royal Lancaster London, this year’s event will begin with its customary powerhouse…

NAMA, Airlines Grapple Over Proposed Tariff Hike The Director-General of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Farouk Umar, has reiterated the need to increase the current N11,000 fee charged per flight on airline operators, describing it as unsustainable given prevailing economic realities and the rising cost of maintaining aviation infrastructure.…

This image captures a richly detailed section of the Milky Way, showcasing a tapestry of stars and glowing nebulas. Against a black cosmic backdrop, countless white stars sparkle like scattered diamonds. Parts of the Milky Way’s spiral arms are visible at the top of the image. Wisps of reddish-pink nebulas…

(Image credit: Taras Guitars) Every once in a while, an innovation comes along that makes you completely rethink everything you thought you knew about the electric guitar – something that opens your eyes to engineering possibilities you had never even thought possible, let alone practical. This time, it’s the turn…

NASA has selected Bastion Technologies Inc. of Houston to provide safety and mission assurance services for the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The Safety and Mission Assurance II (SMAS II) award is a performance-based, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum potential value of $400 million. A phase-in period…