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Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce auroras

Scientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth. When they hit, they can trigger solar storms, potentially scrambling GPS communications and producing colorful auroras.

The Economic Times

NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper

Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand

The Guardian - UK

Strokes Gained On Your Wrist: Shot Scope Brings 100+ Tour Metrics To Apple Watch

The golf technology company has expanded its feature suite with the addition of the GPS app for Apple Watche, a first in the company's history

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GPS suddenly went dark. Minutes later, a medical plane crashed into a New Mexico mountain

A medical evacuation flight crashed in New Mexico after GPS failure. The aircraft lost navigation due to a military jamming exercise nearby. Air traffic control attempted to guide the plane after the GPS malfunction. Pilots switched to visual flight rules in darkness and crashed into mountains. The investigation suggests GPS…

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US military allegedly caused New Mexico civilian medical plane crash with experimental jammer test, no survivors

US National Transportation Board confirms jamming test was taking place.

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Amazon Wants to Connect Your Phone Everywhere, Whether You Want Them To Or Not

Amazon aims to launch a satellite service that aims to connect your phone everywhere. It would basically kill handheld GPS systems in favor of your phone.

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US military GPS jamming exercise suspected of contributing to civilian plane crash in New Mexico — medevac flight lost signal before flying into a mountain, killing everyone onboard

A medevac flight in New Mexico suffered from GPS interference due to activities by nearby U.S. military units. Although it didn't directly cause the plane to crash, it added to the stress and workload of the pilots, causing them to miss one crucial piece of information.

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AeroTek T03 2K body camera review – Impressive results and specs for under $100

The AeroTek T03 2K is a budget-friendly body cam with reasonable video footage and night vision smarts

Digital Camera World

Experimental US Military GPS Jamming Allegedly Contributed to Fatal Medevac Crash in New Mexico

A military GPS jamming exercise is suspected to have caused a fatal medevac crash in New Mexico, raising concerns over civilian flight safety and military testing near airspace.

International Business Times UK

Safety, Navigation, and Memories: Why Your Smartphone Is Your Best Travel Companion

Picture this: you're three days into a solo crossing of Patagonia's Torres del Paine, the wind is picking up, and the trail markers have gone under fresh snow. You reach into your jacket and pull out your phone.

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Using GPS every day? Here is why new study says you absolutely should not

Constant GPS use may weaken the brain's spatial memory and navigation abilities. Neuroscientists suggest balancing technology with independent navigation to strengthen cognitive skills. Travel writer Tara McAndrew now deliberately navigates without digital aid for return journeys. Research indicates a decline in spatial memory with increased GPS dependence. Maintaining these skills…

The Economic Times

Long before GPS, Polynesian sailors crossed the Pacific by reading stars, waves, winds, birds and clouds

Centuries before GPS satellites, magnetic compasses and detailed nautical charts transformed sea travel, Polynesian navigators were already mastering one of the world's greatest navigational challenges: the immense Pacific Ocean. In double-hulled canoes, they sailed thousands of kilometres between tiny, isolated islands spread across waters covering almost one-third of Earth's surface.…

The Times of India

GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease

Findings prompt calls for review of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence criteria in women under 50

The Guardian - UK

Nirmal Purja's final climb: How events unfolded for Nims Dai on Pakistan's Broad Peak after two climbers turned back

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja tragically died in an avalanche on Broad Peak. His expedition company confirmed his passing after a summit push on Thursday. The avalanche swept away ten climbers, including Purja, hundreds of meters downhill. Purja held the record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest peaks.…

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Who Is Nirmal Purja? Ex-Royal Marine Feared Missing After Broad Peak Avalanche in Pakistan

Elite mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak. Rescue operations are ongoing, with Purja's GPS showing movement, raising hopes for their safety.

Tom’s Guide

Exclusive: Garmin Cirqa PM says ‘it just felt like we had all of the pieces in place’ to launch a screen-free fitness tracker

I chatted with the product manager for the Garmin Cirqa to learn more about the design process, the decision to give it a physical button, the lack of GPS, and more.

The Times of India

UK TikToker promised to show his dog the world, but after it died, he built a homemade spacecraft to send its ashes on one final journey above the Earth

Losing a beloved pet is never easy, and people often find deeply personal ways to keep their memory alive. For a UK TikToker known as The Battersby, that farewell became an extraordinary mission. After promising his French Bulldog, Oscar, that he would one day "show him the world," he decided…

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The Things Today's Kids May Never Experience That Their Parents Took for Granted

Remember when getting lost wasn't a disaster because someone always had a paper map? Or when watching your favorite TV show meant being in front of the television at exactly the right time? Technology has changed childhood in ways no previous generation has experienced. Today's kids are growing up in…

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DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced security for all recruitment examination processes. Officials must ensure public administration efficiency and address citizen issues proactively. Groundwater work irregularities will be curbed with mandatory video and GPS documentation. Cabinet…

The Conversation

Moral distress: for primary care doctors, ‘doing the right thing’ can feel impossible

Modern healthcare systems ask much of primary care doctors. They are expected to diagnose, reassure, coordinate care, manage chronic illness and increasingly fill the gaps when other parts of the system come under strain.

TechRadar

This $2 low-tech upgrade just made Russia's cheap 'cardboard-and-plywood' drone almost unjammable

Russia has reportedly added magnetic compasses to cheap Molniya drones, helping maintain direction when electronic warfare disrupts GPS and GLONASS signals.

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Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows.

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago

Google Maps is about to add a feature that has existed elsewhere in one way or another for decades — and it's about time.

The Economic Times

Does wrapping your phone in aluminum foil block tracking? The truth behind this viral privacy hack

Wrapping phones in aluminum foil offers minimal privacy protection. This method causes phones to struggle for network connection and drains batteries. While it can interfere with signals, it does not guarantee complete blockage. Modern devices quickly re-establish connections after temporary interruptions. Better privacy involves disabling location services and managing app…

The Conversation

A cheap 25-year-old piece of hardware broke Telstra. It’s a wake-up call for other businesses

At a two-and-a-half-hour Senate grilling on Friday, Telstra executives revealed just how bad their catastrophic outage earlier this month was. At its peak, it affected about 45% of calls and data across the telco giant’s national network.

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