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CSDA Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Satellogic NewSat Data 0

April 20, 2026

A new quality assessment report from NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program approves the use of data from Satellogic’s NewSat constellation, which includes the Mark IV and Mark V sensor generations, for scientific use. Issued March 9, 2026, the Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program Satellogic NewSat Radiometric & Geometric Quality Assessment Report documents the

Magnetic muon measurements and gene-therapy advances win US$3 million Breakthrough prizes 0

SCIENCE

April 19, 2026

David Hertzog and Katherine High were among the winners of this year’s Breakthrough prize.Credit: Dennis R. Wise & Colin Lenton Researchers dedicated to a decades-long quest to measure the magnetic properties of the subatomic muon particle have won one of this year’s US$3 million Breakthrough prizes. The results seemingly confirm the standard model of particle

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. You need the right gear if you’re headed outdoors, and you’ll need a reliable bag to hold it all. Right now, REI has 50+ packs

Spring Rains Saturate Michigan – NASA Science 0
- Earth Observatory, Floods, Global Precipitation, Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission), Landsat 9, SCIENCE
- April 17, 2026
The start of spring 2026 brought bouts of heavy rain to much of Michigan. Above-normal levels of precipitation in March and early April—exacerbated by snowmelt in the northern part of the state—saturated soils and caused damaging flooding along multiple rivers. A flood watch spanned the entirety of both the upper and lower peninsulas as rain
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Four rising stars shaping the future of cancer research 0
- SCIENCE
- April 16, 2026
In laboratories and hospitals around the world, a new generation of cancer researchers is working on the treatments and technologies of tomorrow. Some have turned their focus to improving imaging techniques for diagnostics; others are developing minimally invasive tests for early detection. Despite the differences in their work, they are united in achieving a common
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How to refresh your phone without upgrading it 0
- DIY, SCIENCE, Tech Hacks, Technology
- April 15, 2026
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. No matter how snappy your smartphone feels when you first buy it, it will inevitably slow down over time. When that happens, you have to decide when it’s time to upgrade. Eventually, an upgrade becomes necessary—especially once your phone
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