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mysteryanomaly1 year ago

"Giant Underwater Anomaly Discovered off African Coast"

A massive wave anomaly, larger than Texas, was detected off the coast of Africa, sparking a global mystery and various theories including the existence of aliens or a giant sea creature. The anomaly, captured by a weather-mapping system, appeared to move through the ocean for about 24 hours before vanishing, leading to speculation and debate on social media. Some suggested it could be an "unidentified submersible object," while others dismissed it as a system error. The company behind the weather-mapping app, Ventusky, has not provided further information about the anomaly.

via Newsweek|
#africa#aliens#anomaly
space-exploration1 year ago

"Virgin Galactic and FAA Investigate Dropped Pin on Spaceflight"

Virgin Galactic reported an anomaly involving a dropped pin on its recent spaceflight, which the FAA is overseeing. The alignment pin detached after the spaceship was released from the mothership, but it did not pose a safety threat. Virgin Galactic must submit a final report to the FAA for approval before the VSS Unity can return to flight. This incident comes as the company plans to retire the VSS Unity and move to its next-generation spacecraft, with one more mission scheduled before its retirement.

via Ars Technica|
#anomaly#faa#investigation
science2 years ago

Unveiling Mesopotamia's Magnetic Anomaly Through Ancient Bricks

Inscriptions on Mesopotamian bricks from over 3,000 years ago have provided evidence of a curious strengthening of the Earth's magnetic field known as the Levantine Iron Age geomagnetic Anomaly. By measuring the magnetism of iron oxide grains in the bricks, researchers have found that the magnetic field in the Middle East was almost twice as strong during this period compared to a thousand years earlier. The study has also helped to refine the chronology of the reigns of Mesopotamian kings and has shed light on the rapid fluctuations that the geomagnetic field can undergo.

via IFLScience|
#anomaly#levantine-iron-age#magnetic-field
military2 years ago

"Crucial Data Gathered in Minuteman III Test Ahead of Termination"

Space Launch Delta 30 terminated an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during a test launch due to an anomaly. A Launch Analysis Group is being formed to investigate the cause, which will include representatives from various organizations. The test launch program helps evaluate the Minuteman III and gather data for system effectiveness. Air Force Global Strike Command aims to ensure the continued reliability and accuracy of the Minuteman III, which will eventually be replaced by the LGM-35A Sentinel.

via afgsc.af.mil|
#air-force-global-strike-command#anomaly#military
tv-and-film2 years ago

"Exploring the Legacy of the 'Daedalus' Episode in Star Trek: Enterprise"

In the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Daedalus," Captain Archer hosts Emory Erickson, the inventor of the transporter, who wants to test a new long-range transporter. However, it becomes clear that Erickson is hiding something when crew members start dying from a mysterious anomaly. It is revealed that Erickson has been trying to bring back his son, who disappeared during a transporter test fifteen years ago. Despite warnings from his crew, Archer continues with the experiment, resulting in the death of Erickson's son. Erickson is held accountable for his actions, and Archer contemplates a career change.

via tor.com|
#anomaly#enterprise#friendship
science-and-astronomy2 years ago

Glitch in James Webb Space Telescope instrument, but observatory remains healthy

The James Webb Space Telescope's instrument, the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), has experienced an anomaly in one of its observing modes, but NASA assures that there is no risk to the instrument's science capabilities. The anomaly may affect the amount of exposure time needed in the affected mode, which specializes in obtaining infrared data from distant regions of the cosmos. However, the observatory remains in good health, and the other scientific instruments are unaffected.

via Space.com|
#anomaly#infrared-data#james-webb-space-telescope
space2 years ago

Glitch in James Webb Space Telescope instrument, but observatory remains healthy

The James Webb Space Telescope's instrument, the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), has experienced an anomaly in one of its observing modes, but NASA assures that there is no risk to the instrument's science capabilities. The anomaly may affect the amount of exposure time needed in the affected mode, but other modes of MIRI and the telescope's other scientific instruments remain unaffected. The observatory is in good health overall, and investigations are ongoing to address the issue.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#anomaly#james-webb-space-telescope#miri
space-exploration2 years ago

Close Call: Apollo 11 Crew's Brush with Disaster during Re-Entry

During the Apollo 11 mission, an anomaly occurred during the crew's return to Earth, where the Service Module was supposed to maneuver away from the Command Module before re-entry. However, the Service Module came dangerously close to the Command Module, increasing the risk of collision. The crew managed to make it back safely, but subsequent investigations revealed that Apollo 8 and Apollo 10 had experienced the same problem. NASA identified a controller issue as the cause of the anomaly and fixed it in time for Apollo 13.

via IFLScience|
#anomaly#apollo-11#nasa
gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3: A Unique Anomaly in the RPG Genre"

A developer, Xalavier Nelson Jr, claims that Baldur's Gate 3 should not be considered the new baseline for RPGs, but rather an anomaly. Nelson argues that the game's success is due to the unique advantages of Larian Studios, including their experience with previous iterations of the franchise, community feedback during early access, and a large team of 400 developers. Nelson believes that attempting to replicate the same level of ambition without these advantages could be detrimental to other studios. With rising AAA game budgets, the release of ambitious titles like Baldur's Gate 3 could potentially put smaller studios at risk.

via Tech4Gamers|
#anomaly#baldurs-gate-3#game-development