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Windows 11 to get a major reliability update in May with faster clipboard, stable taskbar, storage and more
Microsoft is preparing a major Windows 11 reliability update for May 2026 with improvements across File Explorer, explorer.exe, taskbar, Settings, clipboard history, input systems, and Windows Hello. Early Insider builds show faster performance, fewer crashes, and a more stable experience.
Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price
Everyone hated it, so Friend is making it even more expensive.
Arvin High School students explore ocean science through pilot conservation program
Arvin High students partnered with marine scientists and National Geographic Explorers in a first-of-its-kind ocean conservation pilot program.
Trump says he is 'resurrecting' Christopher Columbus ahead of federal holiday
The president said the Italian explorer who landed in the Americas in 1492 is a hero
NEWS: Biomedical Studies, NSF-Funded Science, Student-Led Projects, and More on NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35
ISS National Lab-sponsored research aims to advance regenerative medicine, improve understanding of natural hazards, and inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers
Mars shines in ethereal photo from Psyche space probe
NASA's asteroid explorer is on a 2-billion-mile mission.
Starfield Launches on PlayStation 5 on April 7
Starfield launches on PlayStation 5 on April 7, welcoming a new generation of explorers into Bethesda Game Studio’s most ambitious universe.
AO Astrophysics Explorers Program 2026 SMEX Amended
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) announces the release of Amendment #1 to the Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to solicit Principal Investigator (PI)-led space science investigations for the Small Explorer (SMEX) opportunity.
Ten kamaʻāina explorers join deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands
Ten local scientists, students, and educators are currently sailing aboard Ocean Exploration Trust’s Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus for a 20-day expedition to explore previously unsurveyed deep-sea habitats around the Hawaiian Islands and within Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary.
Microsoft is now scaling back Copilot in Windows 11 amid Microslop backlash, pulling 8 AI actions from File Explorer and calling it “simplifying”
Microsoft says it's retiring "Copilot actions" from the File Explorer context menu, which it recently began rolling out.
Trump places replica Christopher Columbus statue near the White House
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump's administration to recognize the controversial explorer.
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ review
A sharp, wide-field and genuinely portable 130mm reflector whose phone-guided pointing makes star-hopping optional, offering stunning views of the solar system and brighter deep-sky objects.
Live Science reviewed the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope
Live Science reviewed the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ, a 130 mm Newtonian reflector with smartphone-guided pointing, outlining its optics, observing capabilities and limitations.
A tiny change to Windows 11's File Explorer proves Microsoft can't keep everyone happy
Even the concept of the smallest UI tweak in Windows 11 leaves PC users split.
Downtown Gloversville businesses to be highlighted on Small Business Saturday
Organizations are asking Gloversville businesses to participate in an upcoming campaign to highlight local merchants.
Fermi Explorer: Sending A Spacecraft On A 55,000-Mile-Per-Hour Mission To Alpha Centauri To Tackle The Fermi Paradox
The team hopes to launch to Alpha Centauri in 2029, in an attempt to tackle the Fermi paradox. The mission will not be a quick one.
Trump Casts Himself as Columbus’s Protector in Pitch to Italian Americans
President Trump sought to inject the Genoese explorer into the current political conversation.
Merlin Entertainment is looking for Junior Galaxy Explorers!
Merlin Entertainment is looking for Junior Galaxy Explorers!
National Geographic Live speaker series coming to the Lawrenceville Arts Center
National Geographic Live, the renowned touring speaker series featuring National Geographic Explorers and other leading voices in exploration and conservation, is coming to The Lawrenceville Arts Center for two special
Trump plans to install Christopher Columbus statue outside White House
The president has worked to recognize the explorer, saying Italian-Americans should “remember” Trump’s efforts when they go vote.
Timex's Affordable Titanium GMT Watch Looks More Like a Rolex Explorer II Than Ever
Timex has added some updates to its Rolex-inspired titanium GMT watch, including a new model name and the addition of a bracelet.
Ford recalls more than 254,000 SUVs due to software issues
Ford is recalling more than 254,000 SUVs in the U.S. after a software defect was found to impact rearview cameras and key driver-assistance safety systems.
Education: MSU’s Science Night returns Friday
Mississippi State’s Museums and Galleries Committee is inviting explorers of all ages Saturday to its annual Science Night at the Museums.
2026 Sylvia A. Earle Award for Exploration Excellence by the Explorers Club
Award: The Sylvia A. Earle Award for Exploration Excellence, previously known as the Citation of Merit, is an annual award given by the Explorers Club to an
Glenville State establishes College of Business as programs expand beyond campus
Glenville State University has established a College of Business as the rural West Virginia university expands online and graduate business programs.
NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Maps Water Ice Throughout Cygnus X
An observation made by NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) shows the chemical
Windows 11's File Explorer is finally giving the squiggly ~ key a job, sending it straight to the user folder
There’s a new Windows 11 update that will soon give the squiggly ~ key a job, and that is to quickly open folders like your user profile, Documents, Downloads, and, sometimes very importantly, the AppData folder. Right now, if you use the full path to open AppData, you need to enter `C:UsersusernameAppData` in File Explorer, […]
Coalition proposes new rural health care model to mitigate Medicaid cuts
The plan would replace small, Medicaid-dependent hospitals with primary care clinics and on-call caregivers for off-hours emergencies.
Dallas Stars explorers building new arena, entertainment district in Plano
The Joshua Cache: A Rare Archaeological Discovery
A young explorer's accidental discovery reveals a mysterious 2,000-year-old cache of stone tools.
Healthcare forum provides answers to North Country residents
Retired Dr. Christopher Hoy shared answers to community questions about healthcare based on his 35 years of experience in medicine.
Call for ExoExplorer Applications
The ExoExplorers program, sponsored by NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program Office and the ExoPAG Executive Committee, will focus on the professional
500-million-year-old spider relative has claws where it shouldn’t
‘Megachelicerax cousteaui’ is named for French explorer Jacques Cousteau.
Global health summit in Saranac Lake tackles the shifting threat of dengue fever
The Trudeau Institute hosted a summit to discuss ongoing evaluation of treatments for the battle against dengue fever.
Earth has been feeding the moon for billions of years
Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field. Rather than blocking particles, the magnetic field can funnel them along invisible lines that sometimes stretch all the way to the moon. This explains mysterious gases found in Apollo samples and suggests lunar soil may hold a long-term archive of Earth’s history. It could also become a valuable resource for future lunar explorers.
New Crops, Health Research Proposals to Help NASA Advance Exploration
NASA has selected 12 new investigations to help support human explorers in space. Six will help advance the ability to produce food off-planet, while another six advance the understanding of how unique conditions associated with space exploration can impact the health and physiology of astronauts.
World Ocean Assessment highlights urgent need for science and global action
In the wood-panelled rooms of New York’s storied Explorers Club, where portraits of pioneering adventurers line the walls, diplomats, scientists and ocean advocates gathered on Tuesday evening with a shared sense of urgency – and anticipation.
Windows 11 gets extreme display refresh rate support and new features in KB5079387
A preview of this month's non-security update for Windows 11 is here, and it brings support for extremely high display refresh rates, improved File Explorer, and more.
ExplorersWeb's Top Five Science Stories of 2025 » Explorersweb
At ExplorersWeb, we focus on adventure in wild places, but we also cover archaeology, space, and natural history. Here are the year's most popular stories.
$321 million science initiative aims to make Appalachia America's next energy innovation hub
The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced that the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium is one of only 12 recipients
Microsoft tests Windows Explorer speed, performance improvements
Microsoft is rolling out multiple File Explorer changes to Windows 11 users in the Insider program, including improvements to launch speed and performance.
Future scientists explore the wonders of biology at STC summer camp
From growing plants and examining cells under microscopes to culturing bacteria and dissecting organisms, middle school students are discovering the excitement of science through STC annual Biology Explorers Camp.
Microsoft brings free Windows 11 upgrade, big improvements to File Explorer, with new builds
Microsoft has released new Windows builds under the Experimental and Beta channels. They bring improvements and fixes.
Microsoft explains why Windows 11 File Explorer scrolls smoothly in some places, but not everywhere
Microsoft has finally explained why Windows 11 File Explorer lacks smooth scrolling in all folders, blaming legacy code and complex features.
Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe
Key Takeaways The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys combined more than 263,000 telescope exposures to make the largest 2D map of the universe in visible and near-infrared light. Astronomers can pair the Legacy Surveys map with their own observations to explore our universe and search for rare phenomena. The 2D map serves as the foundation for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument survey to measure the universe in 3D and investigate dark energy. Hold on to your telescopes: the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys team has released the largest-ever 2D color map of the universe. The 5.6-trillion-pixel map contains nearly 4 billion celestial objects, primarily stars and galaxies. The data is available for all to use and publicly viewable through the Legacy Survey Sky Viewer. Astronomers and citizen scientists can explore the map or combine it with their own observations to better understand our universe. Researchers can search for rare phenomena like gravitational lenses, observe fleeting events like supernovae, and investigate two of physics’ biggest mysteries: dark matter, the invisible substance that accounts for most of the mass in our universe, and dark energy, the force driving our universe’s accelerating expansion. The new map builds on earlier versions from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys that have already proved invaluable. To date, more than 1,800 science papers that reference the Legacy Surveys data have been published. “It’s part of the fabric of astronomy research now,” said David Schlegel, a co-lead of the Legacy Surveys and scientist at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). “When you’re working with astronomical objects today, you often start by pulling up the Legacy Imaging Viewer to see what you’re looking at.” Covering roughly 75% of the sky in visible and near-infrared light, the updated map provides a deep view of the extragalactic universe not blocked by the dust and stars of our own Milky Way. Researchers expect it will remain the most comprehensive 2D map of our universe for years to come. More than 160 scientists contributed to data collection for the project, and a team of 20 produced the final dataset released today. It was built by combining 263,407 telescope exposures from three ground-based sky surveys: the Dark Energy Camera Legacy Survey (DECaLS) at NSF Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, the Mayall z-band Legacy Survey (MzLS) at NSF Kitt Peak National Observatory, and the Beijing-Arizona Sky Survey (BASS) at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. That was supplemented by years of data from NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) satellite mission and additional public data. “For our team, these data are fundamental to our investigation of the expansion history of the universe and the formation of our galaxy,” said Arjun Dey, co-lead of the Legacy Surveys and an astronomer at NSF NOIRLab. “But the skies belong to everyone, and this survey gives everyone the chance to explore the sky and marvel at its wonders.” Here be galaxies The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys were originally conducted to prepare for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) survey. The Legacy Surveys’ 2D map is essentially a deep photograph of the sky; it records where galaxies and stars appear and how bright they appear. This crucial step enables DESI to select objects and measure their light in different wavelengths to determine their distances, building the largest high-resolution 3D map ever made. Scientists study the way galaxies have clustered at different ages of the universe to track dark energy over time. In April 2026, DESI completed its original five-year survey ahead of schedule and with vastly more objects than expected. The early results have shown surprising hints that dark energy’s impact may be weakening over time — a paradigm shift that could potentially shape the predicted fate of our universe. DESI expects to publish improved results using their first five years of data in 2027 and is continuing observations into 2028. DESI was so efficient at observing galaxies, the Legacy Surveys map needed to expand. Early on, “it became clear we might run out of galaxies to look at and run out of sky, and we better start doing something about that,” said Schlegel, who also works on DESI. The new Legacy Surveys map has been used to select DESI targets since June 2026 and will guide the telescope’s operations over the coming years. Computing the cosmos Merging hundreds of thousands of images taken on 2,285 nights, each with unique atmospheric and telescope conditions, was a massive computational effort. It took about a year to develop the computer code and eight weeks to process all the images at the Perlmutter supercomputer at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Berkeley Lab. Beyond supporting DESI, the Legacy Surveys will be a foundational reference for the next generation of telescopes. As new observatories like the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory (jointly funded by NSF and DOE’s Office of Science) and NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope come online, researchers can compare their observations with one of the deepest and most comprehensive views of the sky ever assembled. The Legacy Surveys data will also help scientists train artificial intelligence tools to analyze petabytes of astronomical data and accelerate new discoveries. It will be among the datasets used in an astrophysics pilot project within the American Science Cloud, part of the DOE’s Genesis Mission. The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys are supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of High Energy Physics; the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, a DOE Office of Science user facility; the U.S. National Science Foundation, Division of Astronomical Sciences; and the partner institutions. DESI is supported by the DOE Office of Science and NERSC. Additional support for DESI is provided by the NSF; the Science and Technology Facilities Council of the United Kingdom; the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; the Heising-Simons Foundation; the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA); the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI) of Mexico; the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain; and by the DESI member institutions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 File Explorer a speed boost, dark mode fix, and reducing explorer.exe crashes
Microsoft now says it's preparing a big update for File Explorer that would allow it to run faster, address 'white flashes,' and more.
Lake Explorer II Research Vessel scientists show off operations and equipment
Wednesday brought in a once in a lifetime opportunity for science lovers. They got to board the Lake Explorer II, a Great Lakes research vessel and learn about their operations
PHOTOS: High school students explore healthcare careers at UNK camp
The one-day event is hosted by UNK’s Health Sciences Department.
18 new features coming to Windows 11 in 2026, confirmed by Microsoft
Windows 11 is getting major upgrades with faster performance, improved File Explorer, better updates, native apps, etc. Here is the full list.
GE HealthCare announces 3 new ultrasound imaging systems
Each system is powered by GE HealthCare's cSound imaging architecture and includes advanced AI capabilities.
Microsoft's Windows 11 update just fixed memory leaks, slow startup, and File Explorer bugs
Microsoft is fixing Windows 11's biggest bugs. The new update stops the File Explorer white flash, lowers RAM usage, and speeds up PC startup.
North Country Community College launches second health worker training
This program provides practical training for those interested in working as frontline public health professionals.
ESF artist creates comic book bringing Adirondack science to life
An artist from SUNY ESF created a comic book highlighting ecology by showing how water travels from the Adirondacks to the Hudson.
Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon26) Media Tips 2: Technosignatures, Life in Space, Existential Questions, Robot Explorers
The 2026 Astrobiology Science Conference hosted by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) will convene next week
Person robbed at gunpoint outside Dracut business
Dracut police say two suspects in black robbed a man at gunpoint, then fled in a silver Ford Explorer, which was later found. No arrests announced.
Microsoft confirms a major Windows 11 update with faster Explorer, reduced Copilot, and more
Windows 11 in 2026 will bring taskbar fixes, better performance, lower RAM usage, and fewer updates as Microsoft responds to user feedback.
Discovery Lab brings back Curiosity Clinic for young science and healthcare explorers
A hands-on exhibit designed to give children a closer look at science, medicine, and healthcare careers is returning to Discovery Lab.
Satellite Data Explorer
The Satellite Data Explorer lets users search, discover, access and download NASA-acquired commercial Earth observation data.
Town of Jay and Au Sable River Valley Business Association open visitor center
A new visitor and business information center aims to draw visitors to the Au Sable Forks region of the Adirondacks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit hands-on
You get just one zoom, but it's a 300mm piece of glass that looks as Pro as it gets. This is the OPPO Find X9 Ultra Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit, a fancy...
Audible's new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters
Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI.
Adirondack Loon Center welcomes new director of science and conservation
Comings and goings highlights organizations across the Adirondacks as they welcome a new team member and post job opportunities.
The Chinese Deep-Sea Explorer Unlocking Science in Short Dramas
Hard science has taken Tang Limei to the coldest parts of the planet. Pop science is taking her to the hot list.
Copilot could soon live inside Windows 11's File Explorer, as Microsoft tests Chat with Copilot in Explorer, not just in a separate app
Microsoft is testing a new feature that integrates Copilot into the File Explorer, but it’s not going to be another ‘Ask Copilot’ button in the right-click menu. This time, Copilot will live inside File Explorer, likely in a sidebar or Details/Preview-pane-like interface, according to new references in Windows 11 preview builds. Microsoft watchers @PhantomOfEarth and […]
Human-Related Microbes May Survive Moon’s South Pole, NASA Finds
Some of Earth’s microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in the shaded nooks and crannies of the Moon’s South Pole region, NASA scientists say.
Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues
Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues.
Microsoft plans 100% native Windows 11 apps in major shift away from web wrappers
Rudy Huyn, a Partner Architect at Microsoft working on the Store and File Explorer, said in a post on X that he is building a new team...
Pokémon GO Datamine Reveals Explorer Gadget, a Virtual Auto-Catching Item
Trainers, a new in-game item that could fundamentally change we Trainers play Pokémon GO has been spotted in the game’s code. According to a recent datamine by the ever-watching PokeMiners, Scopely is working on an item called the Explorer Gadget, which appears to replicate the functionality of physical auto-catching devices like the GO Plus and […]
Discovery Lab brings back Curiosity Clinic for young science and healthcare explorers
A hands-on exhibit designed to give children a closer look at science, medicine, and healthcare careers is returning to Discovery Lab.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update improves and breaks dark mode
The update was supposed to improve dark mode in Windows 11
NASA Space Telescope Maps Magnetic Fields of ‘Lighthouse’ Pulsar
For the first time, scientists have used NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) to directly measure the magnetic fields of PSR J1101−6101, a pulsar
Latest Windows 11 updates may break the OS's most basic bits
: Microsoft warns Start menu, Explorer, and other XAML apps can crash or vanish on managed devices
19th-Century Blues: When Science Killed God and Made Some Englishmen Sad
With the Royal Navy ruling the waves, Queen Victoria safely on her throne, science explaining a confusing world, and British missionaries, explorers, and armies turning the map pink you’d think tha…
Space Science in 2026: New lunar explorers, Mars missions, and space telescopes
With many missions on the manifest, the new year promises to be packed with space…
STRIDE Adaptive Sports expands iCan Bike program to Adirondacks
STRIDE Adaptive Sports will hold a summer learn-to-bike program in Tupper Lake as part of its iCan Bike initiative.
Windows 11 KB5079473 released with features, direct download links for offline installers (.msu)
Windows 11 KB5079473 is now rolling out as part of Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday, and it has up to nine new features, including Emoji 16, Internet Speed Test, Extract all options in Explorer, and more. You can download it via Windows Update or use one of the direct download links for KB5079473 offline installers […]
SkyFall
NASA's SkyFall mission to Mars, building on the success of the Ingenuity helicopter, will send a trio of aircraft to survey the Red Planet, uncover clues about its climate history, scout areas inaccessible to rovers, and prepare for human explorers.
‘A little science in their life’: Sacramento residents enjoy Free Museum Weekend
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento explorers put on their curiosity hats Sunday afternoon for the end of Free Museum Weekend. The annual event aims to ease access to the world of art, history and science — l…
GREX-PLUS Science Book v2
GREX-PLUS (Galaxy Reionization EXplorer and PLanetary Universe Spectrometer) is a mission candidate for a JAXA strategic L-class mission to be launched in the 2030s
Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer
Microsoft is testing a hidden 'Chat with Copilot' button in Windows 11 File Explorer, signaling deeper AI search and a coming Agent Launchers framework.
Jackery unveils rugged portable power station, solar gazebo, autonomous solar robot
Jackery has just pulled the wraps off its newest portable power station, the Explorer 1500 Ultra, and it’s aiming squarely...
New Crops, Health Research Proposals to Help NASA Advance Exploration
NASA has selected 12 new investigations to help support human explorers in space. Six will help advance the ability to produce food off-planet, while another six advance the understanding of how unique conditions associated with space exploration can impact the health and physiology of astronauts.
PulsePoint Launches DTC Explorer, Giving Health Marketers Self-Service Control Over Real-Time Bespoke Audience Creation
/PRNewswire/ -- PulsePoint, the leading technology company transforming health marketing, today announced the launch of DTC Explorer, a self-service workspace...
NASA’s IXPE May Have Proven 90-Year-Old Theory
Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, between March
The duo kite-skiing 4000 kilometres across Antarctica for science
An explorer and a glaciologist are kite-skiing across Antarctica with a ground-penetrating radar to gather data that will help understand the past and future of the ice sheet
COMMENTARY: Investment in child care makes good business sense
Local advocates say the North Country needs to invest in child care for the good of the economy as well as the community.
Small West Virginia nonprofit lands $1.17 million to expand workplace healthcare
A West Virginia nonprofit has received $1.17 million to expand workplace healthcare as the state begins distributing nearly $200 million in federal rural-health funding.