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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.

Parkside Plum Juice in Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan is known as the birthplace of bubble tea, but there’s much more to the beverage scene here. Take this shop, for example. It has been selling just one drink, plum juice (suanmeitang), for over 60 years, and it’s still a favorite for both locals and visitors. Parkside is definitely one of the most famous among shops dedicated to the specialty drink of plum juice, and the namesake comes from its location right next to the 228 Memorial Park…….

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Fueling social impact: PKG IDEAS Challenge invests...

On Wednesday, April 16, members of the MIT community gathered at the MIT Welcome Center to celebrate the annual IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge Showcase and Awards ceremony. Hosted by the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (PKG Center), the event celebrated 19 student-led teams who spent the spring semester developing and implementing solutions to complex social and environmental challenges, both locally and globally. Founded in 2001, the IDEAS Challenge is an experiential learning incubator that prepares students to take their early-stage social enterprises……

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Is gravity quantum?

One of the most profound open questions in modern physics is: “Is gravity quantum?”  The other fundamental forces — electromagnetic, weak, and strong — have all been successfully described, but no complete and consistent quantum theory of gravity yet exists.   “Theoretical physicists have proposed many possible scenarios, from gravity being inherently classical to fully quantum, but the debate remains unresolved because we’ve never had a clear way to test gravity’s quantum nature in the lab,” says Dongchel Shin,……

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Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da...

Look at this church alone and one would be forgiven for thinking it is in Portugal. Zoom out, however, and it becomes apparent that this is Africa. More specifically, it is Angola, a former Portuguese colony and one of Africa’s most Catholic countries. As such, this Marian shrine holds special importance to many in this country, and it is considered the most important one in Sub-Saharan Africa. Like many colonial settlements, Muxima (meaning “heart” in Kimbundu) has an unfortunately……

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The Historical Center of Pune in Pune,...

The area of Kasba Peth next to Shaniwar Wada is considered to be the oldest part of Pune. It was from Kasba Peth that the city originated and expanded. The area was once called Kasabe Pune and was enclosed in a military fortification called Hissar Fort, which is believed to have been built sometime during the 13th or 14th century. Before the fort was built, this area had a settlement of houses. Historically, human settlements have always preferred to……

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Trump expected to announce ‘Golden Dome’ space...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Tuesday the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program — and while it would not be the most expensive option that the Pentagon had offered, it would still cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars and take years to make a reality. If realized, the system would mark the first time that the U.S. would put weapons in space, which could be fired to…

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Tony Award nominee Marjan Neshat makes history...

NEW YORK (AP) — Marjan Neshat is a veteran of stage and screen who teaches fledgling actors. Like so many of us, she sometimes has bouts of self-doubt. “I think on the first day of class, I still always have imposter syndrome, but I’ve grown to live with it,” she says. “I never thought that I had the gravitas to be like, ‘I’m going to teach you acting.’” This semester, her students at The New School got to witness…

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Elon Musk says he’s committed to still...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday he’s committed to being CEO of Tesla in five years’ time as the automaker faced intense consumer and stock-price pressure over his work with U.S. President Donald Trump’s government. The question came as Musk made a video appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum hosted by Bloomberg after Musk recently traveled to Doha as part of Trump’s Mideast trip last week. The SpaceX and Starlink chief offered terse responses,…

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Dear Atlas: How Do I Pack Light...

Dear Atlas is Atlas Obscura’s travel advice column, answering the questions you won’t find in traditional guidebooks. Have a question for our experts? Submit it here. * * * Dear Atlas, I’ve been dreaming of taking a serious backpacking trip for years, and I think I’m ready to bite the bullet. The thing that I worry about, though, is the amount of stuff I’ll need to bring to travel for four-plus months. What tips do you have for keeping……

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Technique rapidly measures cells’ density, reflecting health...

Measuring the density of a cell can reveal a great deal about the cell’s state. As cells proliferate, differentiate, or undergo cell death, they may gain or lose water and other molecules, which is revealed by changes in density. Tracking these tiny changes in cells’ physical state is difficult to do at a large scale, especially with single-cell resolution, but a team of MIT researchers has now found a way to measure cell density quickly and accurately — measuring……

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11 Things to Consider When Choosing A...

Visiting Machu Picchu is a dream for many travelers as one of South America’s most iconic archaeological sites. Its ancient Inca ruins, rich history, and beautiful views offer an unforgettable journey. Today, immersive technology is transforming how people explore destinations like this. Modern tools can enhance the experience in exciting new ways, from virtual previews The post 11 Things to Consider When Choosing A Machu Picchu Package Tour appeared first on Revfine.com….

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7 Top Takeaways for Revenue Managers from...

At Mews Unfold 2025, hoteliers from across the globe gathered to share insights, celebrate successes and shape the future of our industry. Among the many topics covered, one powerful idea pervaded almost every conversation: hospitality is no longer just about rooms – it’s about moments. It’s not just what you offer, but how you make The post 7 Top Takeaways for Revenue Managers from the Unfold 2025 Event appeared first on Revfine.com….

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Imaging technique removes the effect of water...

The ocean is teeming with life. But unless you get up close, much of the marine world can easily remain unseen. That’s because water itself can act as an effective cloak: Light that shines through the ocean can bend, scatter, and quickly fade as it travels through the dense medium of water and reflects off the persistent haze of ocean particles. This makes it extremely challenging to capture the true color of objects in the ocean without imaging them……

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More severe weather pummels the central US...

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — More tornadoes plowed through the central U.S. on Monday and thousands were without power as people from Texas to Kentucky continued to clean up from days of severe weather that killed more than two dozen people and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. At least four tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma and Nebraska on Monday evening, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service. In McAlester, in southeast Oklahoma, officials reported downed power…

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MIT students turn vision to reality

Life is a little brighter in Kapiyo these days. For many in this rural Kenyan town, nightfall used to signal the end to schoolwork and other family activities. Now, however, the darkness is pierced by electric lights from newly solar-powered homes. Inside, children in this off-the-grid area can study while parents extend daily activities past dusk, thanks to a project conceived by an MIT mechanical engineering student and financed by the MIT African Students Association (ASA) Impact Fund. There are……

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