As 2023 bloomed in a roaring fashion, with people jumping up and down and celebrating the start of something new, it is time to look back on the stories that mattered, which TechTimes shared with all. Indeed, 2022 came fast, and the public did not notice much of the happenings this year, as restrictions for COVID-19 simmered down and everything was going back to the way it was.
From different space ventures and phenomena to Big Tech companies making headlines last year, here is a wrap-up of 2022.
James Webb Space Telescope's Universe-First Photos
With the James Webb Space Telescope's arrival in space in 2022 after its late 2021 launch on Christmas day, it took the spacecraft several weeks before it reached its destination on the Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point.
It also took the spacecraft some time to calibrate its instruments and ready it for its focus on the universe, one that aims to bring more high-definition images for the world to see.
Back in April, NASA's JWST also gave the world its first snap of the entire universe, which it shared with the public to enjoy.
These images are never-before-seen photos of the heavenly bodies, one that provides more details and content than any spacecraft that came before.
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Google's Gmail Vulnerability
For the entire year, Google saw an array of different vulnerabilities that pestered users for its different services, and one of the most notorious is with the famed email service, Gmail. However, back in May last year, it saw one of the infamous threats against its service and users, especially the one capable of exploiting users' data.
This vulnerability was present in Google's OAuth (Open Authorization) feature, which was supposed to protect its users from external access to their accounts.
Good thing that this was one crisis averted as a security researcher named Youssef Sammouda exposed it early and made it known to Google.
Tesla Model Y with 4680 Batteries
Tesla teased the world with its new high-mileage and massive capacity batteries known as the 4680, and this was delivered in 2022 with the Model Y Standard Range.
The Musk-owned company manufactured and assembled these vehicles in Gigafactory Texas, also Tesla's new home.
Last year also marked the opening of this new Gigafactory, with many attendees seeing its launch, as well as the new EV with structural batteries.
Laser-Powered Spacecraft in the Future?
It is important to note that laser-powered spacecraft are still not available, but researchers claim that this should be the focus of further space travel in the future.
Not only that, researchers and experts claim that this will propel space travel to greater heights, as it could also improve the time it takes to get to destinations like stars in one human lifetime.
According to Space.com, travels within the Solar System still takes years, but with this technology, travel time will significantly improve with this new system.
Ice Crystals in the Sky
Last year also gave the world one of the most exciting sky show for the North, particularly with the noctilucent clouds (NLC), which appeared as "ice crystals in the sky."
This annual heavenly showcase paints the sky with a glimmering blue color, as brought by the clouds' unique hue. And do not worry about missing it last year, as it appears yearly from June to August in Canada.
