- Sat. Apr 27th, 2024
Sols 1344-1345: Brief Contact
The drive planned for last weekend was successful in moving the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover less than 6 meters into position for contact science on rocks that had been…
Sol 1318: Dynamic Rover Testing at Lubango
The team successfully completed the bump on Sol 1317 and is now preparing to begin the drilling campaign at the “Lubango” fracture zone. Following a detailed discussion this morning, it…
Sols 1380-1381: Investigating “Koes” with Contact Science
Today’s two-sol plan for the Curiosity rover on Mars involves targeted remote sensing and contact science at a location called “Koes.” This site was chosen as a good spot to…
Amazon and NBA come to agreement for broadcasting deal
The impending expiration of the NBA’s media rights deals with ESPN and TNT after the 2024-25 season has sparked curiosity about the league’s next move. A new partner has recently…
Analyzing Trekkopje on Sol 1386, Inspecting the Wheels
In the Sol 1385 plan, our drive took us 66 meters, continuing our path south between the “Baynes Mountains” and “Helgas Dune”. The plan for Sol 1386 will start with…
USGS Scientist Ken Herkenhoff Provides Sol 512 Update on Curiosity Mission: Kodak
Over the weekend, the planned activities went smoothly and the rover is now in a favorable location to begin a comprehensive wheel imaging campaign. Initially, a short drive was scheduled…
Exciting Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival Offers 40+ Free Events
The Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival has kicked off in southern Nevada, running from April 26 to May 4. With over 40 events planned, attendees can experience activities such…
USGS Scientist Ken Herkenhoff Provides Latest Update on Curiosity’s Journey Towards the Mountain
The autonomous navigation system is working effectively, allowing the rover to venture into new areas that were previously out of sight. Today, the visibility ahead is clear enough for a…
This initiative supports the future generation of nuclear scientists and engineers through awards
The United States Department of Energy has just announced $19.1 million in funding to support nuclear energy research and development. This funding adds to the nearly $1 billion that the…
Exploring AI Vendor Contracts in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Part I (Video) – Cutting-Edge Technology
Our ongoing series of discussions focuses on leveraging the opportunities and managing the risks of generative artificial intelligence. Practitioners in our Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Automation Industry…