NASA solar probe spies solar wind on first anniversary

[ad_1] Last Monday (August 12th), NASA's brand new solar sensor celebrated its first year in space and began preparing for a new, near-sun thrust. The Parker Solar Probe will take a closer approach on September 1 to gather information that will help scientists better understand the forces of solar wind, solar flares and other types … Read more

Flexible adhesive sensors could wirelessly monitor your sweat and pulse – TechCrunch

[ad_1] As people increasingly strive to carefully quantify each action, the sensors that monitor them are becoming lighter and less invasive. Two sensor prototypes from Stanford and Berkeley rivals compete in the skin and provide a wealth of physiological data. Stretchy Stanford's "BodyNet" is not only flexible to survive worn on the changing surface of … Read more

NASA official visiting public high school in Alabama praises incredible teachers, "incredible" students – Yellowhammer News

[ad_1] NASA official visiting Alabama public high school praises "incredible teachers" and "incredible" students ARAB – NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) went to Arab High School on Friday to speak with local students, faculty and elected officials about from space. The first priority was meeting with the school's student robotics team … Read more

Chandrayaan-2 leaves Earth's orbit to head for the moon | news from India

[ad_1] The second Indian lunar mission "Chandrayaan-2" left Earth's orbit Wednesday 23 days after its launch and heads to the Moon after the success of a crucial maneuver of the Research Organization Indian Space Agency (ISRO). The Bengaluru space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru, said on Wednesday at 2:21 am a maneuver called "Trans Lunar Insertion" … Read more