/science-technology Science & Technology en-US WLRN Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:00:00 GMT /science-technology/2024-09-16/tech-billionaire-splashes-down-near-dry-tortugas-after-first-private-spacewalk A billionaire spacewalker is back on Earth. SpaceX's capsule carrying tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and his crew splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida's Dry Tortugas early Sunday. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:00:00 GMT /science-technology/2024-09-16/tech-billionaire-splashes-down-near-dry-tortugas-after-first-private-spacewalk Marcia Dunn | Associated Press /science-technology/2024-09-05/meteorologists-boaters-depend-on-key-weather-data-to-maneuver-the-seas-now-its-it-is-disappearing Several stations used by boaters, divers, researchers and meteorologists as a critical tool to understand sea surface conditions are becoming derelict and decommissioned, leaving those who rely on them, in the dark. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /science-technology/2024-09-05/meteorologists-boaters-depend-on-key-weather-data-to-maneuver-the-seas-now-its-it-is-disappearing Julia Cooper /health/2024-08-29/hospitals-robotic-surgeries-operations-florida Hospital systems across South Florida are using more robots in operations, because these machines make finer incisions that lead to quicker recovery times. Surgeons still need to train to use these platforms, though, since they don't operate alone. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health/2024-08-29/hospitals-robotic-surgeries-operations-florida Verónica Zaragovia /science-technology/2024-08-26/spacexs-private-spacewalk-mission-targets-tuesday-launch Three days after launch, the crew will attempt an ambitious and risky spacewalk -- the first for an all-civilian mission. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:28:19 GMT /science-technology/2024-08-26/spacexs-private-spacewalk-mission-targets-tuesday-launch Brendan Byrne /science-technology/2024-08-06/trust-no-one-and-ask-questions-protecting-yourself-and-your-business-against-cyber-attacks Cyber attacks are on the rise. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are currently 19 cyber attacks under investigation in Florida. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:00:00 GMT /science-technology/2024-08-06/trust-no-one-and-ask-questions-protecting-yourself-and-your-business-against-cyber-attacks Talia Blake /science-technology/2024-06-23/a-florida-family-is-suing-nasa-after-a-piece-of-space-debris-crashed-through-their-home The space agency determined that the material was a metal alloy stanchion used on “NASA flight support equipment.” Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:35:54 GMT /science-technology/2024-06-23/a-florida-family-is-suing-nasa-after-a-piece-of-space-debris-crashed-through-their-home Joe Hernandez /food-and-agriculture/2024-06-06/in-central-florida-scientists-battle-citrus-disease-with-genetic-engineering As orange prices boom and crops plummet worldwide, scientists in Central Florida lead the search for citrus greening solutions with genetic engineering. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:24:56 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2024-06-06/in-central-florida-scientists-battle-citrus-disease-with-genetic-engineering Molly Duerig /science-technology/2024-06-05/after-long-delays-boeings-starliner-capsule-and-crew-launch-into-space After years of delay, Boeing's Starliner is flying people for the first time with two NASA astronauts heading to the International Space Station. The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:00:09 GMT /science-technology/2024-06-05/after-long-delays-boeings-starliner-capsule-and-crew-launch-into-space Brendan Byrne /science-technology/2024-06-04/starliner-launch-attempt-targeted-wednesday-after-weekend-scrub Boeing and NASA are now planning to launch the crewed capsule on June 5 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:30:00 GMT /science-technology/2024-06-04/starliner-launch-attempt-targeted-wednesday-after-weekend-scrub Brendan Byrne /science-technology/2024-05-24/boeings-1st-astronaut-flight-now-rescheduled-after-a-review-of-small-leak Boeing is now aiming for its first astronaut launch at the beginning of June. Officials for the company and NASA said Friday that weeks of review show that the capsule can safely fly with two test pilots, despite a small propulsion system leak. Fri, 24 May 2024 19:45:00 GMT /science-technology/2024-05-24/boeings-1st-astronaut-flight-now-rescheduled-after-a-review-of-small-leak The Associated Press