Out with the Old, In with the AxEMU: NASA's Latest Spacesuit Upgrade

NASA has revealed the new and improved spacesuit for its upcoming Artemis program, and it's out of this world! The AxEMU, designed by Axiom Space, is set to provide better mobility for astronauts exploring the lunar surface. The prototype features a stylish dark grey cover designed by Esther Marquis, who worked on the TV series "For All Mankind," but the actual suit will be white for thermal reasons - we wouldn't want our astronauts blending in with the snow now, would we?

The new suit is a welcome upgrade from the old design, which has been in use for over 40 years. While it may have served its purpose, it was time for a change. The AxEMU has more joints, particularly in the lower half, enabling movements that would have been impossible in the previous design. This will make it easier for astronauts to perform tasks like walking and picking things up from the ground while in the lunar environment.

The new helmet also has some impressive features, such as a light band over the bubble to enable better vision and an HD video camera on the side, so astronaut POV video can be live-streamed back to Earth. As for the boots, they're insulated to keep astronauts toasty while working in the cold, shadowed regions of the Moon.

In a twist, NASA won't own the suits but will instead have a service contract with Axiom Space to provide the hardware. It's like renting a car instead of owning it, according to Lara Kearney, manager of NASA's Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility program.

We can't wait to see the AxEMU in action on the Moon's surface, and who knows, maybe we'll even see a moonwalk that rivals Michael Jackson's!

Pfizer's $43 Billion Deal with Seagen: The Ultimate Power Move in Fighting Cancer

Big pharma company Pfizer has snagged biotech firm Seagen for a cool $43 billion, in a move that signals their serious commitment to fighting cancer. Seagen's bread and butter are in developing cancer-fighting medicines, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) like Adcetris, Padcev, and Tivdak.

But that's not all - they've got new technologies in the works that could lead to even more breakthroughs, like next-gen ADC linker/payload tech and bi-specific antibodies that use the immune system to destroy tumours.

Pfizer CEO Dr Albert Bourla said the acquisition will help the company achieve their financial goals while making a serious impact on public health. The deal is expected to close later this year, pending regulatory approval - which shouldn't be too hard to come by, given Seagen's impressive track record. It's great to see a big player like Pfizer investing in groundbreaking cancer research - here's hoping they can take down this disease once and for all.

The Truth About Smartphone Cameras: Is There Such a Thing as a 'Real' Photo?

According to a Reddit user, Samsung's Space Zoom feature may be enhancing moon photos using AI, rather than capturing them in their true form. The user conducted an experiment where they blurred an image of the moon and then used Space Zoom to take a photo of the blurred image on their monitor, which miraculously added missing details.

While Samsung denies using image overlaying or texture effects, they have been accused of deceptive marketing. However, let's face it, all smartphone cameras use AI or machine learning to enhance photos, so taking a "real" photo is not possible. As technology improves, our pics may look better, but they'll be further from reality. So, keep on snapping, and don't worry about the moon conspiracies, there's enough to worry about down here on Earth.