The James Webb Telescope: A New Window into the Universe
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The James Webb Telescope has been delivering breathtaking images of space, exceeding scientists’ expectations in what they are learning and seeing. According to President Joe Biden, it’s a new window into the history of our universe.
The James Webb Space Telescope
The telescope has improved our vision of space, while also helping improve vision for millions on Earth. The optics in James Webb have helped improve technology in the Lasik Eye Surgery system.
“We needed to understand how to make and polish these mirrors perfectly and understand the curvature,” said NASA Technology Transfer Program Executive Daniel Lockney. “Johnson and Johnson needed to understand how to do precision work on an eyeball.”
The technology has helped improve cameras and virtual reality headsets. NASA says the technology has helped improve cameras and virtual reality headsets.
In other news, Apple has scrapped its Pay Later loan scheme, marking a retreat for the tech giant from its plans to offer traditional financial services. The company will now offer customers payment plans through third-party credit and debit card lenders.
Apple Pay Later
Existing borrowers will be able to continue managing payments using Apple’s Wallet app. The decision marks a retreat for Apple from plans to offer traditional financial services.
“It came at a time when US interest rates were close to zero, making both borrowing much more attractive,” said an analyst. “However, as central banks put up rates to tackle rising prices, such plans became less appealing.”
During its annual developer event last week, Apple announced that it would be partnering with banks, including Citi in the US, HSBC in the UK, and ANZ in Australia, to offer instalment payment options.
Apple Partners with Banks
The new payment options will be made available on its upcoming iOS 18 operating system, which is expected to be released later this year.
