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University of Alberta study maps growing conditions for native grasses at Edmonton solar farm
Shade, open sunlight and pooled water shaped vegetation at one Edmonton solar farm, pointing to more tailored restoration while leaving long-term results uncertain.
University at Buffalo reports method to separate layers of plastic packaging
Researchers recovered polyethylene from selected multilayer films using a solvent process, but have not shown that it works on mixed household packaging.
NASA says Crew-13’s Falcon 9 reached peak aerodynamic stress during launch
NASA reported that the Falcon 9 carrying the Crew-13 mission reached Max Q on October 1, a milestone when aerodynamic stress on the climbing rocket is at its highest.
Binghamton’s humidity-powered wallpaper ran a keyboard, but household use remains unproven
Researchers report that an array of moisture-harvesting generators powered a wireless keyboard. Their measurements leave open how much electricity a wall could supply in a...
NASA opens second NuSTAR Cycle 13 proposal opportunity with January deadline
Researchers can propose observations for NuSTAR’s 2027–28 cycle until January 28. The new call removes a previous minimum exposure requirement.
NASA’s October skywatching guide: Saturn, Orionids and the Moon near the Pleiades
NASA has set out three October 2026 dates for skywatchers, starting with Saturn at opposition on 4 October. Moonlight could make the Orionid meteor shower harder to see.
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra clash over taxes, housing and AI in California debate
The candidates offered different plans for household costs and technology oversight in their only scheduled debate before the November 3 governor election.
Google launches Guided Vision in Gemini Live for Android users
The camera-based feature offers spoken descriptions and prompts for everyday visual tasks. Google says access is rolling out gradually and warns against using it for navigation.
NASA’s Crew-13 reaches orbit after SpaceX launch, with station docking next
Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from Florida. NASA says docking is targeted for 7 p.m. EDT Thursday.
NASA’s Crew-13 launches four astronauts toward the International Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Florida on October 1 with a four-person crew. NASA plans for their Dragon spacecraft to dock with the station later Thursday.
Rutgers test beds find weaker treated sediment than prepared samples
A study of cement-treated dredged sediment found lower and more variable strength in outdoor test beds than in small molded specimens cured alongside them. The method has yet...
College Park mayor disputes altered kissing image as experts urge caution over political posts
An image targeting Mayor Bianca Motley Broom circulated on Facebook in September. Witnesses dispute the scene it depicts, while experts say its origin and reach remain uncertain.
NVIDIA names 25 games for GeForce NOW in October, with six listed this week
NVIDIA’s October lineup includes The Witcher 3 remaster and new releases, but store launch dates may precede their arrival on the cloud service.
NASA sets Crew-13 launch for Oct. 1 as weather remains a concern
NASA’s four-person Crew-13 mission was scheduled to lift off from Florida at 11:10 a.m. EDT. Its published countdown lists the steps before launch and shortly after it, while...
NASA’s Crew-13 astronauts begin walk from Kennedy crew quarters ahead of planned launch
The four astronauts suited up for the trip to Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40. Liftoff and docking remained scheduled for October 1 in the available reports.
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NASA targets October 1 Crew-13 launch as weather threatens liftoff
Four astronauts are scheduled to leave Cape Canaveral for the International Space Station at 11:10 a.m. EDT. NASA’s launch-day forecast gives them a 40% chance of favorable...
WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teen accounts
Parents will be able to manage some privacy and content settings and receive group alerts, while teenagers’ messages and calls remain private, according to reports on...