The European Space Agency will land on Mars in October

Unlike NASA’s Curiosity rover, which has been exploring Mars for four years now, Schiaparelli’s mission is a short and immobile one. The module relies on a battery source that is expected to last somewhere between two and eight Martian sols. (At about 24 hours and 37 minutes, a sol is slightly longer than an Earth day.) The ESA plans to land Schiaparelli in the Meridiani Planum, which NASA’s other long-running rover...

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The European Space Agency will land on Mars in October

Unlike NASA’s Curiosity rover, which has been exploring Mars for four years now, Schiaparelli’s mission is a short and immobile one. The module relies on a battery source that is expected to last somewhere between two and eight Martian sols. (At about 24 hours and 37 minutes, a sol is slightly longer than an Earth day.) The ESA plans to land Schiaparelli in the Meridiani Planum, which NASA’s other long-running rover...

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Apple Introduces iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

Innovation isn’t always obvious to the eye, but look a little closer at iPhone 6s and you’ll find it’s been fundamentally improved. The enclosure is made from a new alloy of 7000 Series aluminum — the same grade used in the aerospace industry. The cover glass is the strongest, most durable glass used in any smartphone. And a new rose gold finish joins space gray, silver, and gold. Learn more about iPhone 6s design Here is the original...

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Intel should buy Jawbone just for its fitness app

Why is Jawbone’s mobile app worth saving?Up, by Jawbone, is an iOS and Android app that seems more determined than its rivals to help you develop healthful habits. The key selling point is that it will proactively do things to help you reach the goals that you’ve set. Motivation, after all, is the key to sticking with life changes, but most apps assume you’re capable of pushing yourself every morning. As well as...

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Intel should buy Jawbone just for its fitness app

Why is Jawbone’s mobile app worth saving?Up, by Jawbone, is an iOS and Android app that seems more determined than its rivals to help you develop healthful habits. The key selling point is that it will proactively do things to help you reach the goals that you’ve set. Motivation, after all, is the key to sticking with life changes, but most apps assume you’re capable of pushing yourself every morning. As well as...

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