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Creating space for women in tech
International Women’s Day is here, a time for all those who care about women’s equality to celebrate the achievements of women both contemporary and historical and to focus on gender equality in our society. The tech sector still has a sizable gender divide, with only around one quarter of all tech roles held by women. Tech leaders need to enter…
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When to See the Lunar Eclipse (and More Space Events) in March
March isn’t the most exciting time of the year for casual skywatching, though there are two notable events: a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the month and the partial solar eclipse at the end. There are other reasons to head outside and look up too. Here’s what you’re looking for. March 13–14: Total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) Late…
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The Story of How Ham the Astrochimp Went to Space
Ham, a chimpanzee trained by the US Air Force, was the first great ape in space. He proved primates could perform complex tasks while experiencing the extremes of space travel, thus paving the way for human spaceflight. Number 65 Relaxed and surrounded by the same familiar humans who had always strapped him into the same familiar seat, it seemed to…
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7 Common Space Myths, Debunked
It’s an unfortunate fact of reality that most people get their ideas about space from movies, TV, and video games. Science-fiction is all well and good, but only when people can separate it from reality. Unless you’re a real space fan, it’s likely that even you believe one of these common myths. 7 You Wouldn’t Be Instantly Flash-Frozen in Space…
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Here’s How I Experience Space Without Leaving Earth
Despite what some billionaires might want, we aren’t yet at the point where anyone can just book a ticket online to visit space, which means if you want to get a taste of the great beyond, you need to use some more mundane methods. Personally, these are some of the ways I’ve experienced outer space on Earth. 6 Virtual Reality…
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How Does NASA Get Photos Back From Deep Space Probes?
Every once in awhile, NASA publishes a photo of something in space taken by one of their probes. But how exactly do probes in deep space send those photos back to us on Earth? Well, it’s actually pretty simple, and you use technology operating on similar principles every day without realizing it. NASA Uses Wireless Data Transmission to Communicate With…
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These Anker Soundcore Space A40 Earbuds Are Almost 50% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are down to $44.99 from their usual $79.99. That’s nearly half off for a pair of noise-canceling earbuds that PCMag crowned their Editor’s Choice and Best Budget Earphones of 2022. Available in black, blue,…
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Will Using a Space Heater Save You Money?
A space heater is economical only if you use it judiciously. That’s because, in general, electricity is pricier than natural gas (which is the most common type of whole-home heating fuel in the northern U.S.). They should be used as supplemental heat, not as a substitute for a thermostat that warms your entire home. Keep in mind that many of…
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I tried this $9 organization hack and it instantly doubled my closet space
If there’s one space in the house that I struggle the most with to organize on a daily basis, it’s my closet. Closets are notoriously hard to keep neat and tidy, and can often become the dumping ground for all our clothes, shoes or other accessories. And despite my best efforts at decluttering my closet, I’d still find myself tight…
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Is Space Tourism Realistic in Our Lifetime?
In 2001, Dennis Tito became the first space tourist in human history, the first human to visit space purely because they wanted to and could afford it. I’d love to be in his shoes one day, but how likely is it that we’ll be able to tour space in our lifetime? What will it even look like? What Future Space…
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