science and technology in the united states
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Hackers Force Shutdown of Two Key Astronomical Observatories
The International Gemini Observatory, a key player in global astronomical research, has temporarily halted astronomical operations following a cyberattack. The culprits and their motives remain unknown. The computer hack, which took place on the morning of August 1, led to the suspension of the Gemini North and South Telescopes, as detailed in an August 24…
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A Guy Got Drunk Enough to Lose An Entire City’s Personal Data
We’ve all been there: you go out drinking for a night on the town, down a few drinks, only to wake up with something… missing; maybe it’s your wallet, or your keys, or your phone. Or maybe, if it’s the case of one unnamed contractor working out of Japan, it’s a flash drive holding the…
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After Failed Tests, Launch of NASA’s Megarocket Won’t Happen Until at Least August
NASA will attempt another countdown rehearsal of the Space Launch System in early June, but the space agency warned that multiple tests of its finicky rocket might be necessary.
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Senator Bernie Sanders Throws Shade at Private Space Industry
Senator Bernie Sanders is taking shots at ongoing efforts to privatize space exploration, accusing NASA of fuelling competition between the billionaires behind private space ventures: Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. In an opinion piece for The Guardian, Sanders referred to NASA as an ATM and warned of a “bad science fiction movie” plot where the…