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Amazon to launch prototype satellites for global internet service

Amazon announced today that it is going ahead with its Project Kuiper, its rival to SpaceX's Starlink orbital global internet service, by launching a pair of prototype satellites into low-Earth orbit under an experimental license from the FCC.

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Genome “dust” turns out to be tiny chromosomes from ancient ancestors

Scientists in Australia have made intriguing discoveries in the genomes of a range of animals. What was initially mistaken for dust on the slides turned out to be “microchromosomes” from an ancient ancestor, present in birds, reptiles and mammals.

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US Navy conducts live-fire ground test of hypersonic missile motor

The US Navy has conducted a successful live-fire ground test of the first stage of the US' common hypersonic missile. It was the first test to include the thrust vector control system for maneuvering the rocket in flight.

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Computer-controlled brain implant enhances mental function in human trial

A landmark study has demonstrated how a brain implant can deliver targeted bursts of electrical stimulation to improve cognitive functions. In real-time the implant senses biomarkers of cognitive deficits and responds by stimulating specific brain regions.

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Read more about the article Learning from Finland: Could you do a 90-day exchange program in your IT department?

Learning from Finland: Could you do a 90-day exchange program in your IT department?

Finland offers an example that could be relevant to your IT organization. It could give workers a chance to learn about new positions as well as help identify existing talent.…

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Read more about the article Employee experiences of enterprise software have huge impact on user adoption, Gartner finds

Employee experiences of enterprise software have huge impact on user adoption, Gartner finds

Sixty percent of users report being frustrated over new software at work, and their word of mouth can have a huge influence, Gartner finds. Here's how IT can make it…

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