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Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars. Is that profitable?

13Dec

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Technology

Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars. Is that profitable?

Austin, TX CNN Business — Elon Musk has spent nearly two decades rallying SpaceX fans around his goal of colonizing Mars, something world governments aren’t currently attempting — in part because of the unfathomable price tag such a mission will entail. Musk, the company’s CEO and chief engineer, refers to his interplanetary ambitions more like a sci-fi protagonist with a moral calling than an entrepreneur with a disruptive business plan. “If there’s something terrible that happens on Earth, either made by humans or natural, we want to have, like, life insurance for life as a whole,” Musk said during a virtual Mars conference on Aug. 31. “Then, there’s the kind of excitement and adventure.” ...

Watch the Harvest Moon today: All you need to know about it

28Sep

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Entertainment

Watch the Harvest Moon today: All you need to know about it

Have you ever wondered how you can tell that autumn has arrived? For some, it's the moment they pull their sweaters out of the cupboard or witness the leaves falling from the trees. But this year, skywatchers are in for a special treat as the last supermoon of the year, known as the 'harvest moon,' graces our skies.The harvest moon will make a striking appearance, with hues of red and orange. While this isn't entirely unique, as we've already witnessed 13 supermoons this year, it's still a breathtaking sight. Supermoons are full moons that occur when the moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear 14 per cent larger and 30 percent brighter than its smallest counterpart. After this, the next supermoon won't be seen until August 2024.But it's not just scientists and astronomers ...

Asteroids approaching earth today: All about this close encounter

11Sep

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Asteroids approaching earth today: All about this close encounter

In an era where space agencies are constantly on alert for happenings in the vast space, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), ESA (European Space Agency), and other global space organisations have harnessed cutting-edge technology to monitor and even deflect asteroids that come dangerously close to Earth. Today, on September 11, 2023, NASA has come out with critical details about an approaching space visitor, Asteroid 2023 RU, emphasising the crucial role such monitoring plays in safeguarding our planet.Details about Asteroid 2023 RUThrough a network of satellites, space-based telescopes, and ground observatories, NASA has been tracking Asteroid 2023 RU. This asteroid is currently en route to Earth and is anticipated to make its closest approach at a distance of approxima...

Beast Quake (Taylor’s Version): Swift’s “Eras” tour concerts cause seismic activity in Seattle

29Jul

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Beast Quake (Taylor’s Version): Swift’s “Eras” tour concerts cause seismic activity in Seattle

Swifties have taken their love for pop superstar Taylor Swift to another level — literally shaking the Earth beneath them with their passion.At two "Eras" tour concerts at Seattle's Lumen Field on July 22 and 23, Swift and her fans managed to make enough noise and movement to actually rock the ground beneath them for four straight hours, causing a "Swift Quake," according to Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, a geology professor at Western Washington University.While the seismic event caused by the concert was not an actual earthquake, its occurrence is still the subject of great curiosity amongst experts and pop fans alike, Caplan-Auerbach told CBS News. Taylor Swift performs during the Eras tour at Lumen Field on July 22, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. ...