How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They’re Going?

Weirdly, spaceships have no direct way to gauge their own speed. Luckily, we can use some physics tricks to figure it out.
Shortlist

NASA-inspired smartwatch lets kids code their own wearable

The Artemis Watch 2.0, made by CircuitMess, is a $129 programmable smartwatch designed less as a gadget you wear and more as something you can digitally rebuild into your own creation.
The Gonzaga Bulletin

GU students win award for wearable patch for dementia patients

A quartet of students designed a patch that can detect patients' emotional states and represented GU at a conference.
MarketWatch

It’s not just a stereotype: Gen Z really does ‘have a work ethic problem’

For as long as there have been generations, there have been older generations griping about younger ones — often about their seemingly weaker work ethic. Hannah Erin Lang is a personal finance ...

Penguin muscle map reveals how waddles and underwater 'flight' both work

Penguins may look charmingly awkward on land, but new research shows their bodies are finely tuned for powerful, efficient ...
Wall Street Journal

What Is a Family Trust, and How Does It Work?

Whether you’re creating legacy wealth or avoiding probate, a family trust can be a powerful tool—but it’s not right for everyone Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is ...

I did a speedrun through Under Armour’s innovation labs to learn how a marathon supershoe crosses the finish line

Discover how Under Armour turns athlete insights and rapid prototyping into marathon-winning supershoes—learn how your next ...
The New York Times

A.I. Could Change the World. But First It Is Changing Silicon Valley.

The tech industry has predicted A.I. will profoundly affect the nature of white-collar work. The industry’s own workers are already getting a taste of that future. Credit...Calum Heath Supported by By ...
NerdWallet

What Is Replacement Cost Coverage, and How Does It Work?

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NerdWallet

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID: How It Works, Where It’s Offered

I hate waiting in airport security lines, and a little-known TSA program is making it easier than ever to clear security in a breeze. This page includes information about these cards, currently ...

These robots can figure out how to do a task after watching humans do it

Swiss scientists have published research showing AI-informed robots can learn how to self correct and teach other robots how to behave. It raises questions of consciousness in artificial intelligence.
PGA Tour

How It Works

The PGA TOUR is the premier meritocracy in professional sports. Shoot the scores, earn a spot at the game’s highest level, and compete for the game’s most prestigious prizes. So, how does one earn ...