Episode 179: Life Support Systems: From Space Station to Orion
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station depend on life support systems that provide clean air, drinkable water, and a safe, livable environment.
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Ayuso, on the 623 euros of her controversial trip to Mexico: “One can only publish expenses attributable to the Administration”
The opposition is asking the president to clarify who financed her trip and “in exchange for what”
Soriot should explain the curious case of AstraZeneca’s non-deal
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The iPhone 18 Pro Will Probably Cost At Least $1,399
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A SpaceX rocket just crashed into the moon. Now, the race is on to get a look at the impact site
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Recently fired WNBA coach gets new coaching position
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DOJ's voter roll crusade hits a courthouse wall
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The White House maintains a little obscurity for AI security
The takeaway shouldn't be fear that the US government is hiding the ball. It’s that there isn’t a ball to hide yet.
US Centcom says it redirected three more commercial vessels
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Public records laws must modernize
The public should have greater and more granular visibility into how the technology is being used.
14 Years After Its Release, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Is One of 2026's Best Selling Games, According to Analysts
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‘Ted Lasso’ Takes Kansas City: Inside the Apple Comedy’s Heartwarming and Barbecue-Filled Return
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How Earth’s night lights became our most honest economist
Don’t believe the Kremlin. It claims that from 2020 to 2024, the Russian economy grew by 13%. Instead, believe the lights Russians leave on at night. They reveal the country’s GDP actually shrank by 8% over that period. So says Sweden’s foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard in a New York Times op-ed .
‘Our corrupt, AI-addicted President cannot be allowed to sacrifice our federal lands’: A bill to permanently ban AI data centers from federal lands has been introduced to Congress
The Trump administration is pushing forward with a huge data center buildout while sidelining environmental concerns and worsening pollution.
Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up
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XR SIG Seminar, 21 Aug 2026
Broad Band X-ray Observatory Science Analysis Group The post XR SIG Seminar, 21 Aug 2026 appeared first on NASA Science .
This is the hot job at SpaceX
SpaceX is staffing up to persuade companies and governments that Starlink can serve as their primary internet provider.
Verizon’s Apple Music perk won’t dodge the price hike — here’s what you’ll pay
Following last month’s Apple Music price hikes, Verizon is raising prices on its perks, too.
WGC, OMM partner to advance artisanal and small-scale gold mining
The partnership seeks to promote responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
Congress is putting housing money on the line. Here’s where it could matter most.
Signed into law last month by President Trump, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to cut away some of the red tape that’s currently driving the shortage of affordable homes in the U.S.
Gold, gold, and more gold: All of the changes Trump has made to the Oval Office
President Donald Trump continues to redecorate the Oval Office. He's added numerous gold furnishings — some taken from his Mar-a-Lago estate.
‘Socialism is a disaster’: Bill Ackman says Zohran Mamdani’s bad left-wing housing policy is worsening New York’s affordability crisis
"Left-wing mayors have made it very difficult for developers to build here," Ackman told Fortune. He highlighted Ken Griffin as a key example.
Faye Raises $50M In Series C To Expand AI Travel Protection Platform
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LaMelo Ball’s penthouse looks like Dave & Buster’s had a baby with Hot Topic inside Roblox
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Artemis III Orion Crew and Service Models Joined
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“Irresponsible move,” says Lula after ambassador’s visa is revoked
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the revocation of the visa of the Brazilian ambassador to the US, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti – reported on Tuesday (Aug.
Meet the Cast of ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat II’ | Photos
The MTV reality competition staple moves to Paramount+ for its 42nd season on Wednesday The post Meet the Cast of ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat II’ | Photos appeared first on TheWrap .
b4 0.16.0 released
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Iran’s deputy foreign minister says no talks with the US held in recent days, Oman route almost finalised
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A man arrested at Trump golf course near Los Angeles set to appear in court on weapons charge
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California judge holds Homeland Security in contempt in case over LA immigration sweeps
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Falcons’ Jalon Walker to miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL
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Robot vacuums just got the FCC drone treatment. How are robot vacuum brands responding to the ban?
The ban would prevent brands like Shark, Dreame, and iRobot from releasing new robot vacuums in the U.S. Here are their statements.
Ordway Secures $20M To Expand AI Billing And Revenue Platform
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Texas Data Centers Suffer Brutal Collision With Reality
"Our top priority is to protect Texans’ safety and quality of life." The post Texas Data Centers Suffer Brutal Collision With Reality appeared first on Futurism .
Codelco’s El Teniente two-year setback deepens copper fears
Mine union sees a two-year pause at El Teniente expansion as safety concerns add to mounting pressure on global copper supply.
When a President Promises a Massacre
Harkening back to colonial massacres, Trump abandons the premise of proportionality for butchery in Iran and beyond. The post When a President Promises a Massacre appeared first on The Intercept .
ISIS remains serious threat despite years of global counterterrorism, UN warns
ISIS continues to pose “a serious threat to international peace and security” despite years of global counterterrorism efforts, a senior UN official warned on Wednesday.
Reddit expands its test of Rules Hub, a suite of tools that rely on LLMs to help moderators manage their communities, and plans a full launch later this year (Jay Peters/The Verge)
It's also planning big changes for developers and old Reddit. … Reddit is enlisting AI to help moderate new subreddits — and eventually the rest of site.
Final Fantasy 14 team working on fix for Switch 2's load times
Square Enix is looking to address a load time issue in the critically-acclaimed MMORPG's new Switch 2 version
Small, Siri, and smart: What to expect from HomePod mini 2
Apple is preparing some smart home updates, with a new HomePod mini expected soon. Here's what to expect from Apple's small wireless speaker.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Deals Return: Grab $99 Off Before They're Gone
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Sindh restores five-day working week for schools, colleges
Schools and colleges across Sindh will now observe a five-day working week, from Monday to Friday, after the provincial government reversed its decision to hold classes six days a week.
Photos: The Dogs That Surf
Recent images of canine competitors riding the waves in dog-surfing competitions, many them fundraising events for animal and environmental nonprofit groups.
Pinegap Nets $8 Mn From Stellaris & Others To Build An Agentic Platform For Market Analysts
AI-powered equity research startup Pinegap has raised $8 Mn (over ₹76 Cr) in its Series A funding round led by…
Sheinbaum addresses murder of influencer in Culiacán: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
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Buttler breaks T20 runs record in Super Giants win
Jos Buttler stars as Manchester Super Giants beat Welsh Fire by nine wickets in The Hundred
25 years after Harry Potter, Lego is celebrating with a 3,500-piece set
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US removes sanctions from Fly Baghdad after airline accused of IRGC ties
The US on Wednesday removed counterterrorism sanctions from Iraq's Fly Baghdad , reversing a previous designation on accusations it had supported Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Colombia investigating governors, mayors over $941M corruption racket
Prosecutors arrested 13 suspects and asked Colombia’s Supreme Court to investigate seven (former) governors over their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of COP3 trillion ($941 million).
Was Herbert Hoover America’s Most Misunderstood President?
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Israeli military releases investigation on disputed West Bank attack
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Candidates to succeed? Why it will be difficult for Trump to pass the MAGA torch
In 2028, Donald Trump's name will not be on the presidential ballot — the first time since 2012. But that does not mean the election will take place without him.
I spent 16 hours on a round-trip Amtrak ride. Here are 7 mistakes I won't make again.
On a round-trip Amtrak ride from New York City to Rochester, I regretted sitting in business class and arriving too early.
Rubio, Miliband discuss Europe taking greater role in its own security
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Messy Michigan primary leaves Democrats licking wounds
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Analysis: Hopes for greener steel face reality of South Africa’s deindustrialisation
The decline of steel, manganese and chrome works share a backdrop that any green industry ambitions must confront, but there may be opportunities upstream, writes researcher Tristen Taylor The post Analysis: Hopes for greener steel face reality of South Africa’s deindustrialisation appeared first on Dialogue Earth .
EVgo starts building Tesla Superchargers under license
The V4 Superchargers will show up in the Tesla nav app and have NACS and CCS1 plugs.