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Giving the Moon its own time zone

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1 year ago

March 2, 2023

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The European Space Agency wants to give the Moon its own time zone.

The idea came up during a meeting in The Netherlands last year, with participants agreeing on the idea.

For now, a moon mission runs on the time of the country that is operating the spacecraft.

Space officials say that an internationally accepted lunar time zone would make it easier for everyone, especially as more countries and private companies aim to do more work involving it.

The space organisations will consult with each other to overcome a few hurdles before they can agree on a time zone.

ESA this week said one of the topics under debate was whether a single organisation should be responsible for setting and maintaining the lunar time.

The organisation will also face considerable technical issues — including that clocks on the Moon run faster than on Earth, gaining around 56 microseconds a day.

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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12 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Can Taiwan’s new President ease tensions with China?

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12 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te made a bold plea to China, urging the nation to halt its aggressive rhetoric and military threats towards Taiwan.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides, raising concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between the two countries, stressing the need for mutual respect and understanding.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS and host of the Airport Economist joins to discuss.

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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12 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured