It's not just for astronauts, either |
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If you're in need of some escapism today, we've got you covered: Virgin Galactic just unveiled a new spaceship that will ferry tourists into orbit, and scientists are gearing up to text an oxygen-creating device that will help us build a base on Mars. |
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As intimidating as sending humans to another planet for the first time may be, getting there is only half the challenge. The big problem is how humans can exist on the surface of a planet with an unbreathable atmosphere, cosmic radiation, and freezing surface temperatures millions of miles from home.
We wanted to know how you would go about preparing an alien planet for human habitation, so we spoke to two experts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Michael Hecht and NASA engineer Asad Aboobaker, to find out how to keep astronauts alive on a planet that wants to kill them. |
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Virgin Galactic has unveiled its latest suborbital aircraft that will one day take high-paying tourists on trips to the edge of space. The company unveiled SpaceShip III, also known as VSS Imagine, in a short video presentation on Tuesday, March 30.
The exterior of Virgin Galactic's new aircraft features a mirrorlike material that, besides looking pretty darn incredible, also provides a degree of thermal protection. The company couldn't resist weaving the shiny look into its launch blurb, pointing out how it "reflects our inherent human fascination with space and the transformative experience of spaceflight."
Beyond that, there aren't many details about the new aircraft, except that it features a modular design that will pave the way for easier maintenance and more flight. The company is targeting as many as 400 suborbital trips a year per aircraft. |
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If you scroll through Amazon's inventory of true wireless earbuds, you will actually find some models that sell for less than $25, but for the most part, these are all from no-name brands that you've likely never heard of. That's what makes Skullcandy's new Dime true wireless earbuds worth a look: They're tiny, they're durable, they come in four colors, and they're cheap — just $25.
You might be thinking that if they're this cheap, you must be giving something up. And you'd be right. The Dime don't have wireless charging, they don't have adjustable EQ, there's no active noise cancellation or transparency modes, they don't have wear sensors, and they're not even compatible with USB-C cables for charging. Plus, their battery life, at just 3.5 hours per charge (12 total with the charging case), is at the very lowest end of what's useful for most people.
Despite these drawbacks, the Skullcandy Dime are still a great buy. |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
Contrary to what you might think, you don't need a laptop or a PC to print a document. Printing from an Android phone or tablet is now easier than ever -- so easy you often don't even need to be on the same network to make it happen.
In this guide, we show you how to print from Android using the platform's default printing service. We also provide an example of how you can print remotely without Google's now-dead Cloud Print service. |
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