A laboratory in Troitsk, Russia, may have just nudged humanity closer to interplanetary commuting. Scientists at Rosatom, the country’s state nuclear corporation, have revealed a working prototype of a plasma propulsion engine they claim could propel a spacecraft to Mars in roughly 30 to 60 days. The concept replaces fiery combustion with electromagnetically accelerated plasma, …
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Singer Fede Dorcaz Dead at 29 Published October 11, 2025 7:30 AM PDT Argentine singer and former model Fede Dorcaz was tragically shot and killed just days before he was set to appear on a Mexican dance competition show. The 29-year-old was reportedly attacked during an attempted robbery Thursday night in Mexico City, shortly after leaving dance rehearsals to drive …
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On Tuesday, the Ravens traded for safety Alohi Gilman. On Sunday, the Ravens are expecting Gilman to be on the field, helping their defense stop the Rams’ passing attack. Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr said he’s been very impressed with how quickly Gilman is showing an understanding of his role in the defense. “Hats off to him. He got on …
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DimaSobko / iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14, 2025. You have free and paid options for extended updates. Doing nothing is not a safe option. Have you decided what to do with your old Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official …
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America’s scientific leadership faces unprecedented threats And yet now the very system that has powered decades of world-changing scientific discovery, here at UC and in thousands of academic and government labs across the country, is at risk. Throughout 2025, the federal government has canceled or delayed thousands of research grants to hundreds of U.S. universities. While funding for many of …
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Topline Consumer sentiment dipped only slightly this month, despite predictions the government shutdown could stretch on for nearly a month. The government shutdown stretched on into a ninth day Wednesday AFP via Getty Images Timeline Friday, Oct. 10Consumer sentiment is virtually unchanged from last month, dipping from 55.1 to 55, according to the University of Michigan, which reported that consumer …
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OnePlus is getting fans ready for its OxygenOS 16 launch based on Android 16. The company’s latest teaser emphasizes just how “fast” and “smooth” the software update is. On Threads, OnePlus posted a 15-second clip about OxygenOS 16. The OS is supposed to launch on October 16, so the company is trying to drum up some excitement. The video doesn’t …
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Doctors in China say they transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man who lived 171 days after the procedure, and 38 of those days were with the pig organ in place – a first to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Scientists have had early success transplanting genetically modified pig kidneys and hearts into humans, and pig …
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is now officially behind us, but some deals from the event are still available to grab for a short time. While plenty of big-ticket items like TVs and laptops are still reduced, time is also running out to stock up on smaller items, like household essentials or tech accessories, for less. Why not get …
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Amazon Big Deal Days is almost over, but the sales event is still offering some big discounts on dozens of console games. The specials includes PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch titles, with big savings on a surprising number of recent releases. Whether you’re looking for JRPGs or a massive sandbox to lose yourself in, there’s bound to be …
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