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House Committee Advances Bill to Foster Commercial Deep Space Program
A U.S. House committee responsible for NASA oversight unanimously approved a reauthorization act on Wednesday aimed at furthering the agency's goals and establishing a "commercial" deep space program, according to Ars Technica. The legislation still requires approval from the full House before moving to the Senate for consideration later this month.
These reauthorization bills, passed by Congress every couple of years, provide NASA with a general sense of direction from legislators. While distinct from appropriations bills that allocate specific funding, they play a crucial role in shaping space policy, Ars Technica reported.
The details of the legislation were not surprising, but they signal a continued push towards commercial partnerships in space exploration.
Museums Recreate Ancient Egyptian "Scent of Eternity"
Museums are now incorporating the "scent of the afterlife" into their Egyptian exhibits. This development stems from a 2023 study in which scientists identified the compounds used in the balms to mummify the organs of an ancient Egyptian noblewoman. The recipes were found to be unusually complex, utilizing ingredients not native to the region, Ars Technica reported.
Barbara Huber, of the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology and the University of Tübingen, collaborated with a perfumer to recreate what she termed the "scent of eternity." Huber has since partnered with museum curators to integrate this scent into exhibits, aiming to transform visitors' understanding of ancient Egyptian embalming practices. As previously reported, Egyptian embalming is thought to have begun in the.
Visible Offers Affordable Mobile Plans, Promo Codes Available
Visible, a mobile provider utilizing Verizon's network, offers unlimited data, talk, and text plans starting at $25 per month. These plans include access to Verizon's 5G and 4G LTE networks, as well as unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada, according to Wired.
Visible provides options to save on their plans, including opportunities to score a free phone with a Visible promo code. However, Wired notes that the low costs mean customers may not receive some of the perks associated with larger tech and cell providers.
Tech Industry Navigates Washington Politics
The Verge reports on the intersection of technology and politics, particularly within the context of the second Trump administration. Tina Nguyen, Senior Reporter for The Verge, covers political influencers, tech lobbying, and the relationship between Big Tech and Big Government in her newsletter, Regulator.
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