Leben (Life aka misc) The Planet (on, and off)
Russia’s Cosmonauts Arrive on the Space Station – Wearing Ukraine’s Colors
Three Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station last night for a six-month stay, writess the Times of London. They were wearing flight suits “in the yellow and blue of the Ukrainian flag, in what appeared to be a daring statement against the war.” Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, the Soyuz Read more…
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CISA, FBI Warn of Threats To US Satellite Networks After Viasat Cyberattack
The U.S. government is warning of “possible threats” to satellite communication networks amid fears that recent attacks on satellite networks in Europe, sparked by the war in Ukraine, could soon spread to the United States. A joint CISA-FBI advisory published this week urges satellite communication (SATCOM) network providers and critical Read more…
Animal Rights Leben (Life aka misc)
Cities Are Switching To ‘Smart’ Rat Control
The next generation of urban rodent control relies on internet-connected traps that shock or impale a rat or mouse before isolating it in a chamber for disposal. The new Internet of Things (IoT) rat traps, which can be placed above ground or in sewers, continuously transmit data about rodent conditions Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc)
Brazil’s Supreme Court Bans Telegram
According to Reuters, Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Telegram, claiming it had “repeatedly refused to adhere to judicial orders or comply with the country’s laws.” From the report: Moraes’ decision, which is likely to stoke debate about freedom of speech in politically polarized Brazil, Read more…
Crypto Leben (Life aka misc)
Spotify Draws Up Plans To Join NFT Digital Collectibles Craze
Spotify may be the latest service to adopt NFTs. According to the Financial Times, the company is “drawing up plans to add blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens to its streaming service, fueling excitement in the crypto and music industries about the potential of NFTs to boost artists’ earnings.” It comes Read more…
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NASA’s Megarocket, the Space Launch System, Rolls Out To Its Launchpad
On Thursday, NASA’s new giant rocket, the Space Launch System, emerged out into the Florida air, embarking on a torturously slow 11-hour journey to its primary launchpad at Kennedy Space Center. It was a big moment for NASA, having spent more than a decade on the development of this rocket, Read more…