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Here’s what a billion years does to glass on the moon

Exposure to radiation for eons gives the stuff a stiff boost.What happens to glass if you leave it out in the open for several billion years—but with no air and…

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The FCC just dished out their first space junk fine

The Federal Communications Commission is officially doling out fines for space polluters, and the popular satellite television provider Dish Network earned the dubious honor of receiving the first ticket. On…

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How to find a WiFi password, whether you’re connected to the network or not

Finding a WiFi password may not be something you need to do very often, especially since Windows, Apple, and Android devices generally save all of that information for every network…

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Why a mysterious ninth planet might be lurking beyond Pluto

A new computer model suggests a world a little larger than our own Earth hides within the distant Kuiper belt.Our understanding of the solar system is a work in progress.…

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How to use Apple Maps offline and finally ditch Google

I've been wanting to ditch Google Maps for a while but one thing held me back: offline maps. Apple Maps was, until recently, basically useless without an internet connection, and…

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SpaceX’s next Starship launch is on hold as FAA lists 63 ‘corrective actions’ needed

The first orbital launch attempt for SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy booster in April ended explosively about four minutes into its test flight, and the FAA isn’t ready to clear…

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This new subsea communications system can run on an iota of power

Researchers at MIT have designed a new underwater communication system that employs 70-year-old technology while also requiring one-millionth the energy needed for existing arrays. Not only that, but the team’s design…

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China bans government officials from using iPhones for work – WSJ

(Reuters) - China ordered officials at central government agencies not to use Apple's iPhones and other foreign-branded devices for work or bring them into the office, the Wall Street Journal…

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Poppyseed-sized nuclear fuel cells might power a NASA moon base

Nuclear fuel cells the size of poppy seeds could power NASA’s Artemis lunar base once it begins operations around 2030. Designed by researchers at Bangor University’s Nuclear Futures Institute in…

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How to find the WiFi password on an iPhone in a few simple steps

Knowing how to find the saved WiFi password on your iPhone can be a lifesaver. Sure, your iPhone usually saves passwords for all the WiFi networks you use, allowing you…

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