September 29, 2024 - this marks the date reported on our site

In the world of technology and science, there's always something new and fascinating to discover. Here's a round-up of recent news that might pique your interest:

Swiss Bitcoin Vault

Deep within the Swiss Alps, a unique Bitcoin vault, known as the Swiss Bitcoinsafe, offers physical security for virtual currency. The Swiss Bitcoin Vault AG, a company specialising in secure Bitcoin storage solutions, manages this state-of-the-art facility, designed to protect against a variety of threats, even the inconceivable ones.

Landsat 7

Landsat 7, a satellite launched in 1999, has recently concluded its 25-year mission. Over these years, Landsat 7's imaging instruments have captured Earth's changes, both natural and man-made. The satellite's before-and-after images, such as those around the time of Hurricane Katrina, are especially striking. Landsat 7's data has been invaluable, with over 210,000 citations in the scientific literature. Its final image showed the dramatic increase in the size of Las Vegas over the last 25 years, along with the decreasing size of Lake Mead.

AM Radio Act

The "AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act" has advanced out of the US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. This bill, if passed, would require cars and trucks manufactured or sold in the US to be equipped to receive AM broadcasts without further fees or subscriptions. However, critics argue that the AM broadcast system may not be effective in emergencies if nobody is listening. Despite this, the bill seems to enjoy bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.

Airbus A320 Maintenance

An interesting fact about Airbus A320 maintenance is that the mechanic servicing the plane has to lie on his back on the tarmac, a fact that's ironic considering typical car repairs. On a brighter note, the Pratt and Whitney PW1100G engine, used in Airbus A320, boasts ease-of-maintenance features. For those interested, tutorials on changing a fuel filter on an Airbus A320 are available on YouTube.

Bitcoin Wallets in Landfills

In an unexpected turn of events, people have excavated landfills for accidentally disposed hard drives containing Bitcoin wallets worth millions. This serves as a reminder to secure digital assets properly.

AI and reCAPTCHAv2

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made strides in solving complex problems. Recently, it was reported that AI can now solve Google's reCAPTCHAv2, passing the test 100% of the time within two tries.

These news items offer a glimpse into the diverse and ever-evolving world of technology and science. Stay tuned for more updates!