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Boeing Bowing Out of Starlink Competition Prompts Smug Response from Elon
In the latest twist in the satellite industry, Boeing has decided to forfeit its license for a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, a project that would’ve competed with SpaceX’s Starlink network. Boeing’s plans to build a broadband internet constellation are officially over. At least for now. On Monday, Boeing formally surrendered its license to…
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Say Goodbye to America’s Racist Birds
Say ‘see ya’ to Scott’s oriole, a black and yellow bird native to the Southwestern U.S. The bird isn’t going anywhere—but its moniker is to be nixed, along with the terms for many other birds named for individuals with less-than-illustrious histories. The American Ornithological Society, an organisation dedicated to the understanding and conservation of birds,…
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Cloning the Tasmanian Tiger Could Be Good For Other Aussie Wildlife
Bringing back the Tasmanian tiger could actually have a positive impact on the larger Australian ecosystem.
