Daniel Kim — Technology Editor 
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has officially named 29 finalists for the 18th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The selection, which was announced on July 1, 2026, was curated from nearly 4,000 entries submitted by 769 photographers representing 66 countries. Royal Observatory Greenwich Announces 29 Finalists The competition, which features entries ranging from auroras … Read more
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the world’s first privately owned, operational in-space servicing mission on July 21, 2026. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station occurred at 5:15 p.m. EDT, carrying Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) toward geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO). … Read more
Theoretical physicists at the University of Oslo have modeled a scenario in which a photon is “cut” by an optical shutter, revealing that the process does not split the light particle, but instead generates a complex, infinite superposition of new photons, according to a 2026 paper in Physical Review Letters. In the world of quantum … Read more
Theoretical physicists at the University of Oslo have modeled the behavior of a photon when its wave packet is suddenly severed. Their research, published in Physical Review Letters and bluntly titled Truncated Photon, suggests that attempting to truncate a photon does not split the indivisible particle, but instead triggers a complex quantum reaction that produces … Read more
In Japan, physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6—which consist of a box containing a digital download code—come with a 170-day expiration window starting from the game’s November 19, 2026, launch. According to Rockstar Games, this restriction is driven by local regional regulations and applies specifically to PlayStation 5 codes. The highly anticipated release of … Read more
A new scientific roadmap, highlighted at the 2025 Green Mars Workshop, proposes a path to terraform Mars by warming the planet by 30 degrees Celsius. From Theoretical Impossibility to Scientific Roadmap For years, the prospect of terraforming Mars was largely relegated to science fiction or dismissed by researchers as physically implausible. A 2018 study conducted … Read more
The July 2026 full moon, known as the Buck Moon, will reach peak illumination on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:36 a.m. Eastern Time. While the technical peak occurs during daylight hours for many, the moon will appear full to observers across the globe for approximately three days, offering prime viewing opportunities after sunset. The event … Read more
While subscription-based models like Microsoft 365 offer ongoing updates, these one-time purchase options provide permanent access to core productivity apps for a single Windows PC without recurring monthly or annual fees. For users who prefer to own their software outright rather than committing to a recurring subscription, a window of opportunity exists to acquire lifetime … Read more
Researchers and industry insiders warn that the next phase of AI development involves two converging threats: the rise of sophisticated “AI swarms” capable of manipulating social media discourse and the push toward recursive self-improvement. These systems, driven by large language models, may soon operate with minimal human oversight or control. The Emergence of AI Swarms … Read more
Recent three-dimensional computer simulations conducted by researchers at ETH Zurich suggest that Venus is a geologically active planet with a significantly more dynamic interior than previously believed. While the planet was long considered geologically frozen, findings published in the journal Nature Geoscience indicate that massive fractures on the surface may have formed recently and could … Read more