Leben (Life aka misc) Technology The Planet (on, and off)
Starlink Enters National Radio Quiet Zone
Starlink has launched home Internet service to 99.5% of residents in the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) after a multi-year collaboration with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory to minimize interference with radio telescopes. “The vast majority of people within the areas of Virginia and West Virginia collectively known as the Read more…
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Royal Navy Successfully Tests Quantum-Sensing Technology
The Royal Navy has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of ground-breaking cold atom technology. P2000 vessel HMS Pursuer hosted the trial, which unlocks new possibilities in areas such as covert monitoring, which require precise signals for accurate positioning, navigation and timing. The Office of the Chief of Technology Officer (OCTO) for Read more…
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Burning Man Is Desperate For Cash
Burning Man is urgently calling for millions more in donations amid faltering ticket sales and staff layoffs. The nonprofit’s CEO, Marian Goodell, primarily blamed flagging higher-priced ticket sales and increased operating costs since the pandemic. The festival has sold a tier of higher-priced tickets since at least 2016. In 2023, Read more…
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Australian Mathematicians Debunk Infinite Monkey Theorem
Australian mathematicians have proven the famous “infinite monkey theorem” impossible within the universe’s lifespan. The theorem suggests monkeys typing randomly would eventually produce Shakespeare’s complete works. Scientists Stephen Woodcock and Jay Falletta calculated that even 200,000 chimpanzees typing one character per second until the universe’s heat death would fail to Read more…
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US Experts Say Headlights Aren’t Bright Enough
Complaints about the brightness of modern headlights have become commonplace. On X, thousands of users have tweeted about headlights being too bright. The subreddit r/fuckyourheadlights has over 35,000 members who post blurry photos of offending high beams and LED headlights. Outlets like the New York Times and NBC News have Read more…