science and technology in the united states

  • Hackers Force Shutdown of Two Key Astronomical Observatories

    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…


  • Senator Bernie Sanders Throws Shade at Private Space Industry

    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…