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Meteor Showers to Peak Amid Bright Moonlight, Dimming Viewing Opportunities

Meteor Showers to Peak Amid Bright Moonlight, Dimming Viewing Opportunities

Two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids, are set to peak overnight from Thursday into Friday. However, the viewing experience is expected to be compromised due to the brightness of the nearly full July Buck Moon, which will be 98% full. The Southern Delta Aquariids, active from July 23 to August 23, are best viewed from the southern tropics and typically produce faint meteors. The Alpha Capricornids, active from July 12 to August 12, are known for bright fireballs but rarely exceed five meteors per hour. Observers in the southern U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean are advised to watch between midnight and dawn, keeping the moon behind them to improve visibility.
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FCC Restricts Foreign-Made Robotic Vacuums Over National Security Concerns

FCC Restricts Foreign-Made Robotic Vacuums Over National Security Concerns

FCC Restricts Foreign-Made Robotic Vacuums Over National Security Concerns
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Disney Challenges FCC Over ABC Station Licenses Amid First Amendment Concerns

Disney Challenges FCC Over ABC Station Licenses Amid First Amendment Concerns

Disney Challenges FCC Over ABC Station Licenses Amid First Amendment Concerns
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NASA Prepares for August Total Solar Eclipse with Scientific Experiments

NASA Prepares for August Total Solar Eclipse with Scientific Experiments

NASA is gearing up for a total solar eclipse occurring on August 12, which will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal. The agency plans to stream the event live, providing views across the path of totality and interviews with experts. During the eclipse, NASA will conduct several experiments, including using a WB-57 high-altitude research aircraft to study the Sun's corona. Additionally, the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project, supported by NASA, will involve students from various U.S. universities launching scientific balloons in Iceland and Spain to examine the eclipse's impact on Earth's atmosphere.
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U.S. Adds Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots to National Security Import Ban

U.S. Adds Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots to National Security Import Ban

The United States has expanded its national security import restrictions to include advanced humanoid and four-legged robots, citing cybersecurity risks associated with foreign-made robotic technology. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that these 'advanced robotic devices,' which mimic human or animal movement, are now restricted from import. This decision follows a White House task force's findings that foreign-built robots could threaten critical infrastructure and the safety of U.S. residents. The ban primarily targets new robot models, with exemptions possible through the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security. Notably, most humanoid robots sold in the U.S. are manufactured overseas, particularly in China. The restriction also affects certain foreign-made inverters used in energy systems.
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ABC says FCC seeks to intimidate network over news coverage

ABC says FCC seeks to intimidate network over news coverage

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Thursday that the Federal Communications Commission's threat to revoke the network's broadcast licenses is part of an unprecedented campaign of intimidation over broadcast content the Trump administration dislikes.
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FCC Rule May Impact Availability of Foreign-Made Robot Vacuums in U.S.

FCC Rule May Impact Availability of Foreign-Made Robot Vacuums in U.S.

FCC Rule May Impact Availability of Foreign-Made Robot Vacuums in U.S.
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National Science Foundation's Vera C. Rubin Observatory Faces Threat from Satellite Launches

National Science Foundation's Vera C. Rubin Observatory Faces Threat from Satellite Launches

A study by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has highlighted the potential threat to ground-based astronomy from the planned launch of nearly 1.7 million satellites. The study, led by astronomer Olivier Hainaut, indicates that the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, could have several hours of observations rendered useless each night due to these satellites. The study warns that the night sky could become up to four times brighter, severely impacting astronomical research. The most disruptive satellites are expected to be those from Reflect Orbital, which are designed to beam concentrated sunlight to Earth at night.
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Amazon's Leo Proposes Satellite Constellation for Direct-to-Phone Service, Expanding Competition

Amazon's Leo Proposes Satellite Constellation for Direct-to-Phone Service, Expanding Competition

Amazon's Leo Proposes Satellite Constellation for Direct-to-Phone Service, Expanding Competition
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Amazon's Leo Plans Satellite Constellation for Direct-to-Phone Connectivity

Amazon's Leo Plans Satellite Constellation for Direct-to-Phone Connectivity

Amazon's Leo Plans Satellite Constellation for Direct-to-Phone Connectivity
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FCC Slammed by Former Agency Officials Over Review of ABC’s Licenses: ‘An Assault on Free Speech Disguised as Regulatory Process’

FCC Slammed by Former Agency Officials Over Review of ABC’s Licenses: ‘An Assault on Free Speech Disguised as Regulatory Process’

The FCC and its current chairman, Brendan Carr, were blasted by former heads of the agency and other officials as pursuing a campaign to “censor Disney’s and ABC’s speech” with its highly unusual early review of spectrum licenses for eight ABC-owned TV stations. In a filing Tuesday with the FCC, the officials — who served […]
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Exclusive-Trump administration to ban new Chinese humanoid robots, protecting US AI buildout

Exclusive-Trump administration to ban new Chinese humanoid robots, protecting US AI buildout

By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday plans to unveil bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to protect the U.S.