Reprogramming space assets with Gigabit communication
The European Space Agency and China’s Institute of Optoelectronics report gigabit links to GEO satellites, suggesting possible remote reprogramming for science or defense use
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Vaccine Skepticism vs. Public Health
Anti-vaccine activists once asked why vaccinated families should worry about unvaccinated kids. Now some say vaccines block infections they want children to catch, while others claim vaccines spread disease. The contradiction reveals a deeper fight shaping vaccine policy and public health.
AI Literacy Day: Learn, Think, Act
On March 27, 2026, MediaSmarts is launching Canada’s inaugural AI Literacy Day to empower Canadians to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use, understand and engage with AI safely, critically and responsibly. #AILiteracyDay
AI Literacy Day: Learn, Think, Act
On March 27, 2026, MediaSmarts is launching Canada’s inaugural AI Literacy Day to empower Canadians to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use, understand and engage with AI safely, critically and responsibly. #AILiteracyDay
Apple Cider Vinegar Study: Science Says Skepticism Matters
A retracted study on apple cider vinegar and weight loss highlights why extraordinary claims need solid evidence and careful scrutiny.
NASA reshuffles Moon missions
NASA reshuffles Artemis schedule, moving the first crewed lunar landing to Artemis IV while Artemis III tests the lander in Earth orbit, with a 2028 target kept for Artemis IV.
Forget Hacks, Just Move
The wellness industry sells shortcuts. The data says something simpler: move your body. Even a little exercise makes a difference—and it matters more than any supplement or trend. #wellness
ISS Retirement Reimagined: Go Higher
A bold rethink of the ISS retirement: consider a higher orbit rather than a splashdown, turning a potential loss into a stepping stone for future space capability.
Inflammation as therapy? Not so fast
The idea that injury-related inflammation is inherently therapeutic is questionable and all must be cautious before embracing claims that blur medicine and marketing.
Time to Boost Hubble
Hubble’s altitude drops faster as solar activity climbs, with no approved plan to raise its orbit.