Suspect who fatally shot 2 Mo. deputies was released on bond 5 days prior

by quasarn01 | Feb 27, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

Richard Dean Bird, who fatally shot Christian County deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope, had a lengthy criminal history, including a history of shooting at police Go to Source

NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program to reduce flight gaps and risk

by quasarn01 | Feb 27, 2026 | Astronomy

NASA said Friday it’s adding an extra moon mission by Artemis astronauts before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew. Go to Source

Using moon dirt with 3D printing to build future lunar colonies

by quasarn01 | Feb 27, 2026 | Astronomy

Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil—a synthetic...

Could Mars soil block Earth microbes? ‘Water bears’ offer a clue

by quasarn01 | Feb 27, 2026 | Astronomy

Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the fictional ragtag team of unenthusiastic heroes, the microscopic animals are providing real insight into how humans could adapt extraterrestrial...

Metasurface-based SLM could enhance AR, VR and LiDAR performance

by quasarn01 | Feb 27, 2026 | Latest in Physics

Many cutting-edge technologies, ranging from augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to LiDAR (light detection and ranging) systems, rely on components that enable the precise control of light. These components include so-called spatial light modulators...