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How artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery
They show that it is possible for an artificial neural network to build its own learning machinery.
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NASA Names Astronaut Christina Koch Acting Deputy Chief Engineer
NASA has appointed astronaut Christina Koch as its acting deputy chief engineer. Koch will support technical oversight, mission readiness, and engineering excellence across NASA's programs and projects. She will transition to management astronaut status and no longer be eligible for future spaceflight assignments. Koch has spent nearly a year living and working aboard the International Space Station and helped lead America back around the Moon on Artemis II. Katherine Van Hooser, who will conclude her 35-year career, will retire on October 21.
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Podcast: The hidden DNA code that controls your genes
From atoms and molecules to cells, understanding the building blocks of the natural world can lead to transformative technologies.
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Aerial images of damage from #Isaias now available online
Aerial images of damage from #Isaias now available online An aerial view of Pensacola, Florida, collected by NOAA aircraft on October 11, 2026, after Hurricane Isaias passed through. (Image credit: NOAA NGS) Download Image October 13, 2026 Ocean & Coasts Marine & Aviation aerial imagery hurricanes National Geodetic Survey NOAA planes 0 Off
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Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances
This infographic illustrates the distances driven by various rovers on the surface of Earth’s Moon and Mars.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Team Breaks Record on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover team has set a new record for the longest distance traveled on Mars by a rover, with members of the team gathering in the Mars Yard at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California to celebrate. The achievement was made possible through the use of an operational twin rover, OPTIMISM, which was built to plan the driving routes and science activities of the rover on Mars. The mission is part of NASA's Mars Exploration Program and is managed by Caltech.
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Perseverance Rover Breaks Record for Total Martian Drive
NASA's Perseverance rover, on October 11, 2026, surpassed the 28.06-mile (45.16 km) driving distance of NASA's Opportunity rover during its 15-year mission on Mars. The rover's 2,006th sol drive, spanning 299.6 feet (91.31 meters), marked a significant milestone in the mission's progress.
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Three NASA-supported SmallSats and Commercial Payloads Encapsulated for Launch
Three NASA-supported small spacecraft, including the ASCENT Propulsion Dual Mode CubeSat, Supernova Remnants and Proxies for ReIonization Testbed Experiment (SPRITE) CubeSat, and Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission, are shown before being encapsulated in a SpaceX Falcon 9 ahead of launch on Oct. 1, 2026. The mission aims to demonstrate new propulsion technologies, study galactic dust and high-energy radiation, and advance satellite inspection capabilities.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: NASA OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
Vacancy Announcement for Paralegal Specialist at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
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Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 Completes Environmental Testing at NASA JPL
A lunar lander from Voyager Technologies completed nearly three months of environmental testing at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California in late September 2026.
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Complex Mode Shapes Can Form in Lightly Damped Systems
Complex mode shapes can appear in lightly damped structural systems, especially when two modes are closely spaced. This behavior is explained by nonproportional damping, which introduces an off-diagonal coupling term ε. The framework provides a simple physical interpretation of mode veering, complex mode formation, eigenvalue coalescence, and decay-rate splitting. It also offers a practical test-analysis bridge to estimate the effective interaction strength and determine proximity to the transition boundary.
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NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission
A commercial lander that will be at the forefront of NASA’s efforts to establish a Moon Base, humanity’s first lunar outpost, has passed a series of critical tests at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
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Mars moon lander set to launch on 19 October
MMX will be the first mission to collect a sample from Mars’s moon Phobos and bring it back to Earth.
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NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station
NASA’s SpaceX 35th commercial resupply mission lifted off at 6:33 a.m. EDT Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies and hardware, bound for the International Space Station.
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CERN Pension Fund Launches MyPension, New Online Portal for Active Members and Beneficiaries
The CERN Pension Fund is launching MyPension, a new online portal designed to simplify administrative procedures and enhance user experience. Initially available to active members, the portal will be extended to beneficiaries during a subsequent phase. MyPension offers easy access to pension information and allows for independent interactions with the Pension Fund. The portal supports users through key stages of their pension journey, including end-of-contract formalities and transfers.
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FAP Department Advises Personnel to Check Bank Details
The FAP department is urging all remunerated personnel to verify their bank details using an EDH form. The private address is crucial and must match the bank's record to avoid payment issues. No new form is needed if details are already accurate.
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CERN Implements Monitoring to Ensure Proper Coordination During LS3 Shutdown
CERN, during Long Shutdown 3, has implemented a structure to manage concurrent activities, focusing on monitoring to ensure proper coordination. This includes checking work is carried out properly, implementing measures, and identifying deficiencies that could lead to safety incidents. Site visits are recommended to verify measures from the preparatory phase are implemented, especially regarding safety measures. The frequency depends on work duration, risk level, environment, concurrent activities, and operating entities.
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Protect yourself and others: get a flu vaccination
The influenza season is approaching and with it comes the consideration of getting a flu vaccination to protect yourself and others.