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Thousands of Ocean Fishing Boats Could Be Using Forced Labor—We Used AI and Satellite Data to Find Them
Forced labor is a known problem in open ocean fishing, but the scale has been very hard to track historically.
How AI Will Help the U.S. to Mars and Beyond
Artificial intelligence and automation will play key roles in ensuring future astronauts on Mars can safely perform their missions.
Researchers Sent ‘Smart Fabric’ Capable of Detecting Microscopic Vibrations to Space
The acoustic fabric, which could eventually be used in spacesuits and soldier uniforms, “bridges the physical and digital domains,” officials say.
White House Launches Plan for a Nuclear Power System on the Moon
It follows other space-centered proposals from the Trump administration—and might not be the last.
AFWERX Launches Space Innovation Hub
Air Force officials announced the creation of SpaceWERX, a team to help Space Force tap into cutting-edge technologies.
I'm an Astronomer and I Think Aliens May Be Out There – but UFO Sightings Aren't Persuasive
Belief in alien visitation is greater than belief that Bigfoot is a real creature.
Experts Call for Government to Designate Commercial Space Sector as Critical Infrastructure
The federal government currently deems 16 sectors as critical infrastructure sectors because of their importance.
NASA’s Ready for Companies to Put Its ‘Robo-Glove’ to Use
The futuristic, robotic handwear could help people on the job, or if they suffer from limited hand strength.
Critical Update: Inside NASA’s Digital Transformation
The space agency’s digital modernization is aimed at augmenting and improving three key mission areas, according to its chief data officer.
NASA Planning New Ways to Show the World Its Future Moon Missions
The space agency wants virtual reality and other emerging tech to help share its story of lunar exploration.
NOAA Partners with Google to Boost Weather Forecasts with AI
The roughly $10 million deal will also incorporate new hands-on training opportunities for both entities’ personnel.
NASA Confirms Water on Moon’s Sunlit Surface
It’s an important discovery that could impact future Moon missions.
Microsoft, SpaceX Team Up to Bring Cloud Computing to Space
Microsoft is taking its cloud to the final frontier.
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