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Airbus and SandboxAQ test quantum‑sensor navigation as a shield against GPS interference. Pictured: Google's Willlow quantum chip (Image source: Google)

Quantum-based MagNav delivers FAA-grade positioning without satellites

MagNav’s toaster-sized quantum navigator mapped Earth’s magnetic fingerprints during a 150-hour U.S. flight test, delivering continuous position fixes within FAA’s 2-nautical-mile en route requirement and achieving 0.34 mile accur...
Nathan Ali, 21 Jul 2025 10:42
Turns out Android phones also double-up as seismometers in your pocket. (Image Source: Google)

This quintessential smartphone feature can save your life in the event of an earthquake

Android phones can effectively function as pocket seismometers thanks to the Android Earthquake Alerts system. The system uses the smartphone's accelerometer and crowdsources data about early P waves in the location to send out ad...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jul 2025 16:57
The X-59 taxiing. (Image source: NASA/Carla Thomas)

Nasa's quiet supersonic jet begins taxiing tests

The ball that is Nasa's X-59 demonstrator is slowly starting to roll. Ultimately, the aircraft is designed to reach supersonic speeds without making too much noise.
Andreas Sebayang, 18 Jul 2025 19:01
The James Webb Space Telescope (Image source: NASA)

Ultra-rare phenomenon: Astronomers spot 2 galaxies sharing 3 black holes for the first time

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have discovered an active, supermassive black hole in a highly unusual location, providing the strongest evidence yet for a rare and rapid formation process known as direct colla...
Chibuike Okpara, 18 Jul 2025 15:42
A detailed image of the Cat's Paw (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI; cropped)

NASA captures never-seen-before details of the Cat's Paw

To mark its third anniversary of operation, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking new image of the Cat’s Paw Nebula, revealing in detail how young stars shape the cosmic dust and gas around them.
Chibuike Okpara, 17 Jul 2025 22:57
An image showing a starry sky. (Image source: Pixabay)

600 years later, astronomers rediscover a star that lit up the sky during the Ming Dynasty

More than 600 years after it appeared in the sky, astronomers have managed to find a star that had disappeared. This clears up a mystery that had been around for centuries.
Alexis Stegmann, 17 Jul 2025 18:06
An image showing the sun in our solar system. (Image source: Jay Brand - Pexels)

Astronomers reveal the discovery of a new world in our solar system

A new world has been discovered in the solar system, and its orbit is intriguing researchers and astronomers around the world. What's more, it calls into question the hypothetical existence of Planet Nine.
Alexis Stegmann, 17 Jul 2025 10:52
An illustrative image depicting how Scinapse compares against the competition (Image source: Google, Anthropic, and Pluto Labs; edited)

Korean startup claims its 'AI scientist' outperforms Gemini 2.5 Pro and Claude Opus 4

In a surprising new development, Pluto Labs has claimed its Scinapse AI outperforms models from Google and Anthropic at a fraction of the cost. The announcement has stirred industry buzz as the world awaits its official launch and...
Chibuike Okpara, 16 Jul 2025 22:29
An image showing the launch of the Starship spacecraft. (Image source: SpaceX)

We know when Elon Musk's Starship will take off again, despite the risk of another explosion

We now know the next date on which Starship will conduct a new test flight. But many questions remain unanswered due to the recent failures of SpaceX and Elon Musk.
Alexis Stegmann, 16 Jul 2025 17:55
When a paper airplane is launched from the ISS, it survives re-entry into Earth's atmosphere but burns up before reaching the ground. (Image source: DallE3)

This is what happens when you launch an origami glider from the ISS

Researchers at the University of Tokyo set out to discover what happens when a paper airplane is launched from the International Space Station. The results were not only fascinating but also provided practical insights for future ...
Marius Müller, 16 Jul 2025 13:25
The uranium mine in Inner Mongolia is not fully operational yet. (Image source: CNNC)

China’s largest natural uranium project produces its first barrel

This milestone could help China reduce its dependency on imported uranium, especially with the plan to scale up nuclear energy production. The mine is also a technological achievement, as it is one of the few remote and automated ...
Daniela Morales Soler, 16 Jul 2025 13:18
The X-Plane should also be capable of short takeoffs and especially efficient in horizontal flight. (Image source: Bell)

Revolution in flight: X-Plane to achieve vertical takeoff and speeds up to 515 mph

Bell is developing a new high-speed aircraft for DARPA that can take off vertically and reach speeds of up to 515 mph. Its key feature is the stop–fold system, where the rotors are stopped and folded away during horizontal flight ...
Marius Müller, 15 Jul 2025 15:08
An image depicting the optogenetic screening process (Image source: AI-generated image)

New discovery may bring a 'one-for-all' treatment for incurable diseases like HIV, Zika, herpes, and RSV

In a major breakthrough, researchers have identified a new class of broad-spectrum antiviral compounds that work by amplifying a cell's own natural defenses, showing effectiveness against viruses like Zika, herpes, and RSV.
Chibuike Okpara, 15 Jul 2025 00:37
An image showing a red and orange galaxy. (Image source: Pixabay)

The date of the end and collapse of the universe is now known

While many theories persist on this subject, scientists have just defined the date of the end and collapse of our universe based on the Big Crunch theory. And it seems to be quite precise.
Alexis Stegmann, 14 Jul 2025 18:41
An image that shows Antarctica. (Image source: Pixabay)

The melting ice could awaken dangerous volcanoes in Antarctica and around the world

Global warming could cause many volcanoes in Antarctica to become active, triggering powerful eruptions. Researchers fear a vicious cycle caused by these natural disasters.
Alexis Stegmann, 14 Jul 2025 16:47
Supernova remnants in the Crab Nebula. (Image source: ESA, Herschel, PACS, MESS Key Programme Supernova Remnant Team ; Nasa, ESA et Allison Loll et Jeff Hester, Arizona State University)

For the first time, astronomers discover a star that has exploded twice

For the first time, astronomers have discovered a star that exploded twice. This is a previously unknown event that could change many things in our understanding of this type of phenomenon.
Alexis Stegmann, 14 Jul 2025 11:14
An illustrative image of the surgical robot at work (Image source: AI-generated image)

For the first time, surgical robot operates autonomously with 100% success rate

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI framework that enables a robot to perform a key surgical step completely on its own, achieving a 100% success rate in a lab setting and marking a major milestone toward autonomous sur...
Chibuike Okpara, 12 Jul 2025 12:11
A photograph showing the Blue Heron boat. (Image source: University of Minnesota Duluth)

A new microorganism has been discovered on a research vessel, and no one knows what it is

Scientists have discovered a new microorganism on the rudder of the Blue Heron boat. And it could very well be a new species that is unknown to date.
Alexis Stegmann, 12 Jul 2025 11:17
An image that shows a microchip. (Image source: Johannes Plenio - Pexels)

Scientists make a discovery that could make our devices 1,000 times faster

Researchers have discovered a material capable of making our devices 1,000 times faster than they are today. And that is a giant leap for the future.
Alexis Stegmann, 11 Jul 2025 21:19
An artist's impression showing a nova sucking matter from its host star. (Image source: K. Ulaczyk, Warsaw University Observatory)

Two novas appeared in the sky at the same time, which is exceptional

Two novas appeared in the sky at the same time, which is a very rare event. This should enable scientists to study this type of cosmic phenomenon more effectively.
Alexis Stegmann, 11 Jul 2025 18:57
A Tesla Supercharger station pictured. 60% of all inspected stations were Tesla's (Image source: Tesla Charging via X)

PM2.5 pollution from EV charging expected to increase risk of lung and heart disease

UCLA researchers have measured unusually high levels of PM2.5 in the air around direct current fast-charging EV stations, raising concerns about the potential health impacts of electric vehicles. The measurements were taken in Los...
Chibuike Okpara, 11 Jul 2025 18:51
Cerabyte targets ultra-dense, durable archival storage. Pictured: Cerabyte's glass ceramic storage (Image source: Cerabyte)

Cerabyte roadmap targets 100 petabyte glass-ceramic archival racks by 2030

Cerabyte plans 100 PB glass-ceramic archival racks with 2 GB/s throughput and sub-10-second access by 2030. A 2025 pilot will prove 1 PB racks at 100 MB/s, promising century-long media life at $1/TB while slashing carbon footprint...
Nathan Ali, 11 Jul 2025 14:00
An illustration of a distant galaxy with an active quasar at its center. (Image source: Nasa, ESA et J. Olmsted - STScI)

A water reservoir 140,000 billion times larger than the one on Earth has been discovered in space

Many discoveries are being made in space. Scientists have managed to discover a water reservoir 140,000 billion times larger than the one on Earth. But studies need to be conducted to better understand it.
Alexis Stegmann, 10 Jul 2025 18:39
Researchers at Monash University in Australia have achieved a breakthrough in the fight against multi-resistant germs – with the help of artificial intelligence. (Image source: DallE3)

Milestone in AI drug design – first synthetic protein combats resistant bacteria

A team of Australian researchers has used artificial intelligence to design a new type of protein that specifically targets antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli. The discovery holds strong potential for medical use, though clinic...
Marius Müller, 10 Jul 2025 15:20
An illustration shows a Trojan asteroid following Saturn. (Image source: Robert Lea - Canva)

An asteroid may have crashed into Saturn, and NASA is appealing for witnesses

According to observations by an amateur astronomer, an asteroid may have crashed into Saturn. However, NASA has launched a call for witnesses to confirm this cosmic event and conduct various studies.
Alexis Stegmann, 09 Jul 2025 18:31
According to a new MIT study, answers to health questions from chatbots can vary significantly – depending on who is asking. (Image source: DallE3)

MIT study warns: Chatbots more likely to discourage certain groups from seeing a doctor

Is AI always objective? Not quite. A new study from MIT reveals that the way someone writes can shape the medical advice they receive from chatbots – often to their disadvantage. Certain groups consistently receive less accurate o...
Marius Müller, 09 Jul 2025 14:16
An image depicting how the diagnostic smart pen works (Image source: AI-generated image)

3D-printed pen successfully detects Parkinson's disease with 96.22% accuracy

UCLA researchers at Samueli School of Engineering have successfully developed a 3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen to detect Parkison's disease.
Chibuike Okpara, 08 Jul 2025 19:07
An image showing the Earth from two angles. (Image source: Pixabay)

The Earth is spinning faster and faster, and no one really knows why

The Earth has been spinning faster and faster in recent years. And although no one really knows why, several hypotheses have been put forward, but further studies need to be conducted.
Alexis Stegmann, 08 Jul 2025 18:35
A depiction of the new material in action (Image source: AI-generated image)

Researchers develop new sponge-like material to make drinkable water from seawater

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have come up with a novel material for scalable solar-powered desalination of seawater. The previous materials used for this purpose were not scalable, as their efficiency drasti...
Chibuike Okpara, 07 Jul 2025 20:25
Artist's illustration of Kepler-69c. (Image source: NASA Ames/JPL-Caltech/T. Pyle)

Scientists discover a new Earth-like planet in the universe

Scientists have discovered an exoplanet similar to Earth that could contain water. However, further studies are needed to better understand it.
Alexis Stegmann, 07 Jul 2025 18:38
An image showing Jupiter next to the Sun. (Image source: Zelch Csaba - Pexels)

A new gas giant planet has been discovered by amateur astronomers

An exoplanet has been discovered by amateur astronomers around the world. And this could help scientists better understand this type of planet.
Alexis Stegmann, 07 Jul 2025 15:28
An image depicting the MethaneSAT satellite. (Image source: MethaneSAT - EDF)

A revolutionary satellite owned by Jeff Bezos has been lost in space

Jeff Bezos' MethaneSAT satellite was launched with the aim of identifying and measuring methane emissions around the world. But for the past few days, it has not been transmitting any signals and appears to be lost in space.
Alexis Stegmann, 07 Jul 2025 11:33
An image showing the Earth from space. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels)

An astronaut captures a surprising and mysterious phenomenon from the ISS

An astronaut took a photo showing a natural phenomenon that is as surprising as it is mysterious. And this should help scientists to better understand it.
Alexis Stegmann, 06 Jul 2025 18:21
An image of the new electrochemical sensor developed by MIT researchers (Image source: MIT researchers; edited)

New 50-cent disease sensor successfully detects cancer, could also detect HIV and other illnesses

Researchers at MIT have overcome a major hurdle in diagnostic technology by creating a cheap, disposable sensor with a long shelf life. The device could bring powerful disease detection for cancer and HIV to low-resource regions a...
Chibuike Okpara, 06 Jul 2025 16:49
An illustrative image demonstrating the capabilities of the new technology (Image source: MIT researchers)

MIT tech gives robots ‘X-ray vision’ to see through walls using Wi-Fi signals

A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made a significant breakthrough in imaging technology. The team developed a new technique that can reconstruct the shapes of hidden objects using millime...
Chibuike Okpara, 06 Jul 2025 05:13
An image showing a SpaceX rocket lift-off. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels)

SpaceX faces legal action in Mexico over its environmental impact

SpaceX is facing a lawsuit filed by Mexico following the explosion of the Starship on June 18. This is despite the company's efforts to limit its impact on the environment.
Alexis Stegmann, 05 Jul 2025 18:26
Google bets on fusion to power the data-center era. Pictured: ITER's Tokamak pit (Image source: ITER)

Google signs first corporate fusion power deal for 200 MW from Commonwealth Fusion

Google agreed to purchase 200 megawatts from Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ ARC plant in Virginia, marking the first direct corporate power deal for fusion energy.
Nathan Ali, 04 Jul 2025 20:23
First U.S. robotic heart transplant demonstrates a new surgical frontier. Pictured: Dr. Kenneth Liao using the same surgical robot used for the surgery (Image source: BCM)

U.S. surgeons perform first fully robotic adult heart transplant at Baylor St. Luke’s

Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center completed the first fully robotic adult heart transplant in the U.S., using small incisions and articulated robotic arms to avoid splitting the breastbone.
Nathan Ali, 04 Jul 2025 20:21
An image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, showing the two galaxies IC 2163 and NGC 2207 merging. (Image source: © NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)

This galaxy sends a destructive ray at another galaxy

Researchers have discovered two galaxies rapidly approaching each other. However, one of them is sending a destructive beam toward its neighbor.
Alexis Stegmann, 04 Jul 2025 19:04
An image showing a crack in arid soil. (Image source: To Tao - Pexels)

For the first time, researchers have successfully recorded a slow earthquake

Researchers have managed to record a slow earthquake for the first time. This allows them to better understand how seismic faults work.
Alexis Stegmann, 04 Jul 2025 14:12
An image showing the continents on Earth at night. (Image source: Pixabay)

This video traces the movements of tectonic plates over 1.8 billion years

This video shows the various changes in tectonic plates that have taken place over the last 1.8 billion years. It helps us understand and predict future changes.
Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jul 2025 18:50
The optical sensor technology of Garmin wearables could be further expanded. (Symbolic image, image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Patent reveals that Garmin is working on method that could measure hematocrit and dehydration levels in future

Garmin is hoping to significantly expand the functionality of its wearables in regard to certain health parameters. Specifically, it plans to use optical sensors to measure the percentage of red blood cells. However, as is often t...
Silvio Werner, 03 Jul 2025 12:29
Illustration of the first interstellar asteroid ever discovered, 1I/ʻOumuamua. (Image source: ESO, M. Kornmesser)

An interstellar object is currently traveling through our solar system at 60 km per second

A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to be made this year will provide a better understanding of its origin and composition.
Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jul 2025 11:23
Bone Biologics files patent for novel bone regeneration technology (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

Bone Biologics files patent for novel bone regeneration technology

Bone Biologics, a developer of advanced orthobiologic products, has filed a U.S. patent application for its NELL-1 protein technology. This novel approach aims to improve the success rates of spinal fusion surgery and address sign...
Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 22:39
The Aito M9. (Image source: Aito)

Aito M6 tipped to launch as EV with next-gen Sodium New Energy battery

The Aito M9 is an electric vehicle with an advanced silicon-carbon (SiC) battery rated to have an energy density of up to 200 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). Its successor might be even more powerful thanks to cutting-edge sodium...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2025 20:48
Artist's impression of Starlink satellites. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink satellites appear to be threatened by the Sun's activity cycles

Starlink satellites appear to be affected by the Sun's cycles, causing them to wear out and fall into the atmosphere at an increased rate.
Alexis Stegmann, 02 Jul 2025 19:09
The first autonomous soccer tournament between humanoid robots marks a milestone in the advancement of AI-powered real-time interaction in robotics. (Image source: ecns)

More show than sport: First soccer tournament between humanoid robots

The world's first fully autonomous soccer tournament featuring humanoid robots was recently held in Beijing. Four Chinese university teams programmed identical T1 robots from Booster Robotics to compete in 3-on-3 matches without a...
Marius Müller, 01 Jul 2025 14:48
A promotional image for the free NASA+ service featuring an astronaut holding a smartphone with the NASA+ app open in space. (Image Source: NASA)

Netflix to offer exclusive NASA+ space content this summer

NASA has announced a partnership with Netflix to bring content from their free NASA+ service onto the streaming platform. The content will include exclusive interviews, live spacewalks, and more.
Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jul 2025 12:02
An image showing a cell under a microscope. (Image source: Fayette Reynolds M.S - Pexels)

This parasite could alter your behavior, and 2 billion humans already have it

This parasite is capable of controlling your behavior and has already infected more than a third of the world's population, posing a danger to certain individuals.
Alexis Stegmann, 01 Jul 2025 10:13
Color composite images from James Webb Space Telescope showing disk galaxies (Image source: JWST)

NASA learns how our galaxy and other disk galaxies formed, confirming existing model

Peering back in time over 11 billion years, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest picture yet of how disk galaxies assemble themselves. New research confirms that galaxies first form a puffy, thick disk of st...
Chibuike Okpara, 30 Jun 2025 23:41

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