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    New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere as Fuel▼New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere to Stay in Orbit IndefinitelyYhnScienceSpace Policy6840 min ago

    Researchers have developed a satellite propulsion system that collects residual air molecules from the upper atmosphere and uses them as propellant, potentially allowing satellites in low Earth orbit to maintain altitude indefinitely without carrying finite fuel. If proven at scale, the technology could dramatically extend spacecraft lifetimes, cut costs, and reduce space debris, prompting wide discussion among space enthusiasts and engineers.

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    Parents worry AI could threaten their children's future▼Parents confront a new fear: Could AI end humanity before their kids grow up?✉newsTechnologyAI1 d ago

    A new CNN report examines a growing anxiety among parents: the fear that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity within their children's lifetimes. The piece reflects a broader public debate over whether rapid AI development should be slowed or regulated, as experts and families weigh potential benefits against worst-case scenarios.

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    EU Cyber Resilience Act readiness takes centre stage at security summit●The big question during the conference will be "Are we ready?". The EU Cyber Resilience Act not only changes how we creaMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity22 d ago

    A panel discussion at the NSS Summit on Thursday, November 5th will tackle whether industry is prepared for the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The law requires products to be secure by design and by default, and also imposes obligations for managing security throughout a product's entire lifetime. Organisers frame the central question as 'Are we ready?', reflecting uncertainty among manufacturers and security professionals about compliance timelines and practical impact.

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    Star Catcher to attempt first energy beaming between spacecraft●Startup Star Catcher is launching a system that, if successful, would be the first time energy has been beamed between tMmastodonScienceSpace11 d ago

    Startup Star Catcher is preparing to launch a system designed to beam energy between two separate spacecraft, which would be a historic first if it works. The company aims to demonstrate wireless power transfer in orbit, a capability that could eventually allow satellites to share energy and extend mission lifetimes. The project is drawing attention as a notable step for space-based power infrastructure.

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    CO2 levels up nearly 40% in one lifetime, post notes●When I was born CO2 concentration was 311 ppm. Now it is ~430 ppm, around a 38% increase. And that's just CO2. # ClimateMmastodonEnvironment72 d ago

    A widely shared observation points out that atmospheric carbon dioxide has risen from roughly 311 parts per million to about 430 ppm within one person's lifetime, an increase of around 38%. The comparison, framed through a personal lifespan, underscores how quickly greenhouse gas concentrations have climbed, and commenters are using the figure to highlight the scale of human-driven climate change.

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    The $124 Trillion Wealth Transfer Begins Early▼The $124 Trillion Wealth Transfer: Why Retirees Aren't Waiting to Pass It On✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance2 d ago

    An estimated $124 trillion is set to move from older Americans to younger generations in what analysts call the largest wealth transfer in history. Reporting from Kiplinger highlights that many retirees are not waiting until death to pass on their money, instead giving gifts and transferring assets to heirs during their lifetimes. The trend reflects concerns about taxes, longevity, and a desire to help children and grandchildren sooner.

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    EVs Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars, Analysis Confirms▼Yes, EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars. Here's By How Much✉newsLifeAutos3 d ago

    New coverage from InsideEVs states that electric vehicles are indeed cleaner than gasoline cars and breaks down the exact size of the difference in lifetime emissions. The piece aims to settle a recurring debate among drivers and policymakers over whether EV manufacturing, especially battery production, offsets the benefits of zero tailpipe emissions.

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    Social Security Cuts Loom, but Claiming Early Could Cost More▼Social Security Cuts May Be Coming, but a Self-Imposed Cut Could Slash Your Benefits Even More✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance3 d ago

    Social Security faces potential future benefit reductions, but financial commentary warns that a bigger cut can come from claimants themselves. Retiring early and claiming benefits before full retirement age can permanently reduce monthly payments by a larger margin than any projected program shortfall. Advisers urge workers to weigh delayed claiming strategies, noting that when you file can matter more for lifetime income than the looming political debate over funding.

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    Psychological scientist McDaniel honored with lifetime achievement award▼McDaniel receives lifetime award from the Association for Psychological Science✉newsScience1 d ago

    Mark McDaniel, a researcher at Washington University in St. Louis, has received a lifetime achievement award from the Association for Psychological Science, one of the field's leading professional bodies. The honor recognizes his long-standing contributions to psychological research, particularly in the science of learning and memory.

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    The women's DFB-Pokal is in full swing in Germany, with several second-round fixtures making headlines. Schalke started fast against Essen, Blau-Gelb Marburg hosted Leipzig in what was called their match of a lifetime, and Werder Bremen reached the round of sixteen thanks to Ulbrich. 1. FC Köln won in Berlin, while Turbine Potsdam and Hertha BSC's women were knocked out.

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    Interest Grows in LIC Jeevan Akshay VII Annuity Plan for Retirees▼Best LIC Plan for Lifetime Income || LIC Jeevan Akshay VII (50+ Financial Planning)| SumanTV Finance▶youtubeBusinessPersonal Finance267.1K14 h ago

    Financial planning content aimed at Indians over 50 is highlighting LIC's Jeevan Akshay VII as a leading option for lifetime income. The plan, an immediate annuity product from Life Insurance Corporation of India, guarantees regular pension payments for life, making it popular with retirees seeking stable post-retirement income. Audiences are engaging heavily with explanations of its payout options and suitability for retirement planning.

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    Portland customers win lawsuit against CenturyLink over rate promise▼‘Lying to my face’: 2 Portland customers sue CenturyLink — and win — over promise to never raise internet rat✉newsTechnologyInternet48 min ago

    Two Portland customers have won a lawsuit against CenturyLink after the company raised their internet rates despite promising the price would never increase. One of the customers described the experience as being lied to. The case, covered by OregonLive, highlights frustration with telecoms' introductory pricing promises and could encourage other subscribers to challenge similar rate hikes.

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    Stony Brook Psychologist Daniel Klein Wins APS Lifetime Achievement Award●Stony Brook University Professor Daniel Klein Receives a 2027 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Psychological Science (APS)✉newsScience1 d ago

    Stony Brook University professor Daniel Klein has been named a recipient of a 2027 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Psychological Science, one of the field's highest honors. The university announced the recognition, which celebrates his career-long contributions to psychological research. It is drawing attention among academics and in campus news circles.

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    High-end London fitness studio chain shuts abruptly●High end London fitness studios sudden closure leaves lifetime members in dark after £2.4k payment✉newsHealthFitness3 d ago

    A high-end London fitness studio group has closed suddenly, leaving lifetime members without answers after paying around £2,400 for long-term access. Members say they were given no warning and no information about refunds, with doors shut and communication cut off. The collapse has raised questions about prepaid memberships at premium gyms and what recourse customers have.

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    Japanese golf tip: swing with a 45-degree feel to fix your slice▼スライスを直すには斜め45度に打つ気持ちで|万年スライサーやめよう # shorts https://www. golftweet.com/644642/ # golf # GolfJapan # GolfVideos # ゴルフ # ゴルMmastodonSportGolf01 h ago

    A golf lesson from Japan is telling players to fix their slice by swinging with the feeling of hitting at a 45-degree angle. The advice, shared as a short video on a Japanese golf feed, is aimed at self-described lifetime slicers who cannot keep the ball straight. It frames the angled swing sensation as a simple cure for the most common fault in amateur golf.

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    Landsat 9 Reaches Five-Year Design Life Milestone▼Mission Success! Celebrating Landsat 9’s Five-Year Design Life Milestone✉newsScience13 h ago

    NASA is celebrating Landsat 9 completing its five-year design life milestone. The Earth-observation satellite, launched to continue the decades-long Landsat programme, has now met its planned operational lifespan while continuing to deliver imagery used to track forests, water, crops and land change worldwide. NASA frames the milestone as a mission success and a sign the spacecraft could keep operating well beyond its designed lifetime.

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    AAA Warns Fuel-Efficient Cars May Not Be Cheapest To Own●Why The AAA Says The Cheapest Cars To Fuel May Not Be The Cheapest To Own✉newsLifeAutos1 h ago

    The AAA says the cars with the lowest fuel costs are not necessarily the cheapest to own overall, pointing buyers to look beyond the pump when judging vehicle expenses. According to Forbes, factors such as purchase price, maintenance and depreciation can outweigh fuel savings, so a gas-sipping model may end up costing more over its lifetime than a less efficient alternative.

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    Costco Travel is being highlighted as a way to book bucket-list, once-in-a-lifetime vacations. Lists of standout trip ideas bookable through the warehouse club's travel service are circulating, pointing to destinations and packages that shoppers may not associate with Costco. The coverage suggests growing interest in using membership travel programs for big-ticket holiday planning rather than just standard flights and hotels.

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    CUNY Graduate Center Music Professor Wins Lifetime Achievement Award▼Graduate Center Music Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award✉newsCultureMusic19 h ago

    A music professor at the City University of New York's Graduate Center has received a lifetime achievement award, honoring a career of scholarship and teaching. The announcement was made by the Graduate Center itself, which highlighted the recognition of faculty contributions to the field of music. Details about the professor's name and the awarding body were not included in the announcement.

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    21 Lifetime movies based on true stories ranked●21 Lifetime movies based on true stories, from shocking crimes to celebrity scandals✉newsCultureCelebrity19 h ago

    Entertainment Weekly has compiled a list of 21 Lifetime movies drawn from real events, spanning shocking crimes to celebrity scandals. The roundup highlights the network's long-running practice of dramatizing true stories, and is drawing interest from viewers curious about which films are rooted in actual cases and how closely they stick to the facts.

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    Douglas County Business Council announces spotlight and lifetime achievement awards●Business Council of Douglas County announces business spotlight and lifetime achievement awards✉newsBusiness22 h ago

    The Business Council of Douglas County has announced its business spotlight and lifetime achievement awards, recognising local companies and long-serving figures in the Nevada county's business community. Further details about nominees, recipients or the awards event have not been released, so the scope of the recognition remains limited to the announcement itself.