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First black woman to live on space station arrives in SpaceX style

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Jessica Watkins arrives in space.

Jessica Watkins has become the first black woman to live and work at the International Space Station

Watkins was on SpaceX’s Crew-4 mission, which successfully launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre on a 17 hour journey.

She will spend the next six months on board, alongside her NASA crew mates, where they will conduct experiments relating to microgravity.

In addition, she will assist in carrying out the more than 200 science experiments, while serving as a mission specialist on the expedition.

The crew orbited around Earth before docking at 7:37pm EDT, and 420 kilometres above the Pacific Ocean.

“The Crew-4 astronauts will spend several months aboard the space station conducting new scientific research in areas such as materials science, health technologies, and plant science to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and to benefit life on Earth.”

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Four other black women have travelled to space, but Watkins is the first to work at the International Space Station for an extended period of time.

“I’m definitely honoured to be a small part of that legacy, but ultimately be an equal member of the crew,” she says.

Following this historic mission, Watkins could be heading to the moon. She is currently part of the Artemis team, which NASA is reinstating for the first time since 1972.

By Katerina Kostakos

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Deadpool & Wolverine movie seeks to break Disney’s streak of comic book flops

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A new hope for Disney’s comic book universe.

 

The upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie aims to revitalise Disney’s comic book adaptations, breaking the recent streak of underperforming titles on Disney Plus. Despite high expectations, series like She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Secret Invasion failed to capture audiences, leaving fans eager for a blockbuster hit. With iconic characters and a promise of thrilling action, this film is set to reinvigorate the franchise and restore faith in Disney’s comic book ventures.

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AI enters the Big Brother house, raising concerns around the truth of reality TV

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How will the integration of AI into reality TV impact audience engagement and what role will this have on the future of entertainment?

The latest season of Big Brother has left fans scratching their heads with the introduction of Big Brother AI, also knowns as BB AI, taking centre stage.

Tom Finnigan from Talkingbrands.ai joins to discuss all the curious AI cases of the week. #featured

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UN initiative aims to set international standards for AI ethics

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The United Nations has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at establishing international guidelines for the governance of artificial intelligence.

The UN seeks to address ethical concerns, regulatory frameworks, and human rights implications associated with AI advancements.

Dr. Karen Sutherland from the UniSC joins to discuss the latest. #featured

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