As space exploration continues to advance, we are constantly being presented with breathtaking images of our planet from the perspective of spacecraft and satellites. Recently, a spacecraft en route to an asteroid captured some truly mesmerizing and ghostly views of Earth that have left scientists and space enthusiasts in awe. The spacecraft, known as OSIRIS-REx,… Continue reading En route to an asteroid, spacecraft snaps ghostly views of Earth
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Google is helping pilots route flights to create fewer contrails, which is better for the climate
In an effort to combat climate change, Google is now helping pilots route flights in order to reduce the amount of contrails they produce. Contrails—the long white streaks of condensed water vapor left behind by aircraft—have been linked to climate change due to their high levels of carbon dioxide and part of the greening of… Continue reading Google is helping pilots route flights to create fewer contrails, which is better for the climate
Waze is adding electric vehicle charging stations to its route planning tool
The popular navigation application Waze is taking its route planning capabilities up a notch. The Google-owned app recently announced that they are adding electric vehicle charging stations directly to their route mapping tool. This is great news for both electric vehicle owners and businesses looking to increase access to their charging systems. Electric vehicles are… Continue reading Waze is adding electric vehicle charging stations to its route planning tool
Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users
Strava, a popular social-fitness tracking app, is looking to make route planning easier for its users. The company has recently implemented a new feature to its mobile app that allows users to crowdsourcing photos of potential routes. The new feature allows users to find and plan longer routes with more detail and control. It also… Continue reading Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users