From Mars to Earth and the Moon, 127 million miles away

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The pale blue dot we call home is back in the limelight again. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter grabbed a shot of Earth and our moon with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) from a pretty staggering distance late last year. Now, it...

ESA releases first color photos of the EXOMARS crash site

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The ESA's EXOMARS Schiaparelli lander crashed into the Red Planet's crust at more than 300 kph on October 19th, marking not only the end of its mission but also the surface itself. NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spotted the impact site quic...

The Big Picture: Mars’ fractured surface underneath the dunes

Posted on 08/10/2015 by Mariella Moon

The dune images Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter sends back to Earth helps NASA study erosion, wind, weather and movement of materials on the red planet. But this image taken by the orbiter's High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on...

Beagle 2 Mars Lander has been Found

Posted on 16/01/2015 by i4u

11 years ago the UK Mars Lander Beagle 2 went missing. Today the UK Space Agency announced that Beagle 2 has been found on the Mars surface. Beagle 2 has partially deployed on the Mars surface. The...

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter discovers fresh meteor impact crater on Mars

Posted on 06/02/2014 by shane

The MRO or Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been studying the red planet for a long time now. Recently the MRO came across an interestingly fresh impact crater on the surface of Mars. Fresh doesn't...

The HiRise adds a touch of usability and class to iOS stands

Posted on 14/08/2013 by Jocelyn Beaudet

We’ve all seen the many colors and shapes of iOS stands over the years, but they all seemed lacking in …

Twelve South HiRise for iPhone gives iOS devices an adjustable perch

Posted on 07/08/2013 by Jon Fingas

There's an abundance of iOS device docks, but many aren't well-suited to deskside use when they sit too low and limit use of the audio jack. Twelve South's new HiRise for iPhone bucks that trend. The stand raises smaller iOS devices closer to eye level, where they're well-positioned for video chats and listening to music with headphones. Owners have to bring their own Lightning cables for power, but they won't have to worry about case or device compatibility thanks to an adjustable rear support. That flexibility helps justify the HiRise's relatively high $35 price -- it won't be obsolete the moment that Apple and accessory makers change form factors.

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Twelve South introduces HiRise for MacBook stand, shipping now for $70

Posted on 01/11/2012 by Darren Murph

Hot on the heels of its HiRise for iMac release, the Mac-only accessory maker known as Twelve South is outing a similar riser for MacBook products. Engineered to hoist MacBooks from 11 to 15 inches up off of one's table, the HiRise for MacBook is a sleek, polished stand that serves a purpose much like the mStand from Rain Design. For avid MacBook users looking for a more ergonomic way to work, this is easily one of the best solutions out there. Unlike most rivals, Twelve South's offering is adjustable, allowing you to raise and lower your MacBook's keyboard and display to match the height of your eyes (or perhaps a nearby monitor). In our testing, we found the build quality to be exceptional, and it's most certainly a piece that you'd be pleased to have sitting alongside your other work peripherals. It's a bit heavy for travel -- but then again, you can't have that base being light enough to tip over -- but those still interested can nab one at the source link for $69.99.

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Twelve South HiRise takes iMacs and Apple displays to new heights, tidies up in the process

Posted on 25/09/2012 by Jon Fingas

Many of those who buy iMacs and Apple-designed displays are eager to avoid clutter in the first place, which makes an organizer all the more logical for those who'd like Desk Zero almost as much as Inbox Zero. Accessory maker Twelve South's newly available HiRise aims to clean it all up -- and lift it up. The aluminum-and-steel frame elevates Apple's modern all-in-ones and screens to any one of six points while conveniently leaving storage space that goes with the local computing decor, whether it's to hold external hard drives or car keys. Although the HiRise is no trivial expense at $80, it's better for propping up an iMac than an old college textbook, and arguably more useful as a whole.

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