The Planetary Society has launched a new mission control dashboard for LightSail 2, a crowdfunded spacecraft currently in orbit that’s going to test the performance of a true solar sail that’s moved only by the force of photons from the sun bouncing off its fabric. […]
Day: July 7, 2019
Woody Allen alla Scala, debutto tra gli applausi. E finale a sorpresa sul palcoscenico
Alla fine, Woody Allen è uscito. Anche il pubblico della prima della Scala, dopo quello ristretto della prova generale, l’ha potuto applaudire con manifestazioni di significativo e rumoroso affetto. Difficile sparigliare se l’accoglienza era per il regista e la storia cinematografica che rappresenta, o per […]
USA vs Netherlands live stream: how to watch Women’s World Cup 2019 final from anywhere
After four weeks and 51 matches, we’re finally about to reach the final of what has been an absorbing 2019 Women’s World Cup – inspiring millions of viewers across the globe on the way. It all comes down to just two teams, and with our […]
Pensioni, Tridico (Inps): 200mila domande per Quota 100 a fine anno
A sostenerlo, fornendo ancora una volta i numeri aggiornati delle richieste finora presentate per l'accesso alla pensione anticipata a 62 anni d'età con … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Departure of chief designer Jony Ive is rotten for Apple
Jobs, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk all had that unstoppable drive and willingness to fail again and again in attempts to change the world with … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
These humanoid robots can autonomously navigate cinder block mazes thanks to IHMC
Programming robots to walk on flat, even ground is difficult enough, but Florida’s Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) is tackling the grander challenge of making sure bipedal robots can successfully navigate rough terrain. The research organization has been demonstrating its work in this […]
BCSS employees take same cruise of a lifetime but never run into each other
… Romans held chariot races, during their trip to Italy, France and Spain. … Huskins — who was traveling with her husband, Larry, and her uncle and … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Norway Invites You to Explore Its Electric Vehicle Paradise
If you’re used to road tripping in America, where two-thirds of all new vehicles sold are hulking, gasoline-powered SUVs or pickups, the streets of Norway are like a vehicular Bizarro World. Not because they’re dominated by Nordic brands, the Volvos and Saabs of past and […]
Korg’s music-making Switch app offers Genesis and Taito game sounds
The Genesis machine includes snippets from better-known games like Golden Axe, Out Run and Space Harrier. The Taito kit, meanwhile, is more about deep cuts — there’s recognizable titles like Darius, but you might not be as familiar with titles like Kikikaikai or Metal Black. […]
Kia e-Niro: the EV for the people
The Kia e-Niro does what few of the current crop of electric vehicles can manage. It offers a complete EV (electric vehicle) experience for the people. While Tesla may still be pushing the boundaries of EVs, its cars come with a price tag which puts […]