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Suborbital space tourism finally arrives | FCC prepares to run public C-band auction | The big four in the U.S. launch industry — United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman — hope to be one of two providers that will receive five-year contracts later this year to launch national security payloads starting in 2022. | China’s launch rate stays high | The International Space Station is the largest ever crewed object in space.

Planetário do Porto in Porto, Portugal

Learning about astronomy is often done in close collaboration with scientists, where modern knowledge of the universe is made accessible via displays and planetarium shows. However, there are few places where the connection is as close as that of the Porto Planetarium. The construction of the building was led by the then-director of the astronomical department Professor Teresa Lago, and opened in 1998. The building is a mixture between the university’s astronomical faculty and a large open space dedicated……

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Gitanjali Rao honored at White House “Girls...

MIT first-year student Gitanjali Rao was honored at the first Girls Leading Change celebration held at the White House on Oct. 11, which is also the International Day of the Girl Child. Fifteen young women were selected by the White House Gender Policy Council for their work as leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, authors, climate change activists, and health care advocates. First Lady Jill Biden recognized the group at the celebration and thanked them for their hard work, achievements, and……

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Irrawaddy Dolphins Get Help from an Ancient...

During the monsoon season in Cambodia, torrential downpours slash their way across lush landscapes. But on this September afternoon, the sky is clear as we head out on the Mekong River, full with murky water from the recent rains. Our guide, 75-year-old Sok Chea, is taking us to see the area’s famous but rare Irrawaddy dolphins—today, only about 100 individuals remain in the 2,700-mile-long river. After finding a group of them along the opposite river bank, Chea begins to……

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1996 Olympic Yachting Cauldron in Savannah, Georgia

The Games of the XXVI Olympiad, held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1996, were special for several reasons. Also known as the Centennial Olympics, this quadrennial competition marked the 100th anniversary of the first modern games held in Athens, Greece in 1896. Several sports were introduced into the Olympics for the first time, including beach volleyball, mountain biking, softball, lightweight rowing, women’s swimming, women’s fencing, women’s association football, and team rhythmic dancing. Eleven former Soviet republics participated for the first……

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Brazil's Most Adorable Anteater May Be a...

This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. Hiking through dense vegetation in Brazil’s Parnaíba Delta, Flávia Miranda stops suddenly and plucks a wheat-colored ball of fur from the tangle of mangrove branches. Startled from its slumber, the tennis ball-sized silky anteater raises its forepaws defensively like a boxer. Miranda, a researcher in conservation medicine at the State University of Santa Cruz in Brazil,……

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Synthetic imagery sets new bar in AI...

Data is the new soil, and in this fertile new ground, MIT researchers are planting more than just pixels. By using synthetic images to train machine learning models, a team of scientists recently surpassed results obtained from traditional “real-image” training methods.  At the core of the approach is a system called StableRep, which doesn’t just use any synthetic images; it generates them through ultra-popular text-to-image models like Stable Diffusion. It’s like creating worlds with words.  So what’s in StableRep’s……

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Podcast: A Gaga Tour of the Town

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, producer Manolo Morales—a verified Little Monster, gallivants around the Lower East Side of New York, via an immersive, performance-art walking tour dedicated to Lady Gaga, the iconic pop star. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll……

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The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Pocket Atlas

This themed crossword comes from Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikel, who grew up in Xi’an, China, before moving to the United States in 2001. She’s the author of Sip & Solve Easy Mini Crosswords. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that may contain the answer. Happy solving!…

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5 Signs Hotels Need a New Digital...

Partnering with a strong digital marketing agency can propel your property to new heights. But when that partner fails to innovate, falls short on reporting, or cannot adapt, the relationship can become an obstacle to growth. Here, you find five signs that it’s time to consider a new digital marketing partner, and how to find The post 5 Signs Hotels Need a New Digital Marketing Partner appeared first on Revfine.com….

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Journey to the future of generative AI

What will the future look like in a world with generative AI technologies? From health and business to art and education, the rapid advancement of generative AI technologies presents unique challenges for how to effectively manage the impacts of AI systems and ensure that new AI technologies are responsible and trustworthy. From November 28-30, reporters are invited to journey to the future of generative AI during MIT Generative AI Week, a series of events aimed at exploring the latest cutting-edge research, while……

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31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza’s...

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Health officials said 31 premature babies in “extremely critical condition” were transferred safely Sunday from Gaza’s main hospital and will go to Egypt, while over 250 patients with severely infected wounds and other urgent conditions remained stranded days after Israeli forces entered the compound to look for Hamas operations. The plight of the babies, along with the Israeli claims against Shifa Hospital, have become potent symbols in the devastating war between Israel and…

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Alex Nedeljkovic helps Penguins shut out Golden...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A chaotic 72 hours for Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic started with a goal and ended with a shutout. Nedeljkovic stopped 38 shots in his return from injury and the Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday night. Nedeljkovic recorded his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career. It was his first shutout since April 24, 2022, when he was a member of the Detroit Red Wings. Nedeljkovic…

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F1 exceeds Las Vegas expectations as Verstappen...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen hated everything about the Las Vegas Grand Prix from the moment he arrived in Sin City. Formula One’s three-time reigning world champion found the excess and opulence over-the-top and prioritized over the actual racing. He changed his tune — literally — following his 18th win of the season. “Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas!” sang Verstappen as he crossed under the checkered flag waved by Justin Bieber. Verstappen had slammed Saturday night’s spectacle…

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Investigators found fire and safety hazards on...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — State investigators repeatedly identified fire and safety hazards at a leased storage space under an elevated Los Angeles freeway before it burned in an arson fire, documents show. The Nov. 11 blaze, fed by flammable materials stored under the roadway in violation of the company’s lease, closed a stretch of Interstate 10 near downtown for days, snarling traffic as repair crews work around the clock to fix it. Officials say all lanes are expected to…

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The Development of Revenue Management in the...

In recent years, the hospitality industry has navigated unique challenges. As we forge ahead into 2023 and 2024, the landscape of revenue management within this sector is undergoing transformative changes. These changes, crucial for adapting to new market conditions, enhancing efficiency, and aligning with customer preferences, notably accelerate technological integration. Revenue Management Trends in the The post The Development of Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry appeared first on Revfine.com….

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