Daniel Kim — Technology Editor Professor Jairo Sinova, Dr. Libor Šmejkal, and Professor Tomas Jungwirth have been awarded the 2026 EPS Europhysics Prize. The European Physical Society recognized the trio for their discovery of altermagnetism, a third fundamental class of magnetic order that overturns a century of established physics regarding collinear magnets and their electronic properties. For over one hundred … Read more
Researchers at Uppsala University have calculated that the Sun contains 55 percent more silver than previously estimated, resolving a long-standing discrepancy between solar measurements and ancient meteorites. The study, published in July 2026, utilizes a new three-dimensional model to account for previously overlooked atmospheric effects in the Sun’s outer layers. Closing the Gap on Solar … Read more
On July 24, 2026, the APEC High-Level Forum on AI in Chengdu, China, concluded with the release of a new statement outlining a regional framework for artificial intelligence. Member economies committed to secure development and responsible adoption, while China announced the establishment of a new center in Shenzhen to facilitate cross-border data flows. Defining the … Read more
SpaceX successfully completed the 13th test flight of its Starship megarocket on Friday, launching from Starbase, Texas. Starship Mission Objectives and Flight Performance The 13th test flight of the Starship system, which stands approximately 122 meters tall, began at 6:50 p.m. During the flight, the Super Heavy booster successfully pushed the upper stage into suborbital … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket on its 13th test flight from Starbase, Texas, on July 24, 2026. The mission achieved a controlled soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean and deployed 20 mock Starlink satellites, marking a significant milestone for the company following its recent initial public offering. The 13th test flight of the … Read more
Rocks returned by China’s Chang’e-6 mission reveal that the lunar farside experienced a long, steady history of impacts rather than a sudden, cataclysmic spike 3.9 billion years ago. New analysis of noble gases in these samples further shows that Earth’s magnetosphere acts as a speed governor, decelerating solar wind reaching the lunar nearside. Challenging the … Read more
Samples returned by China’s Chang’e 6 mission in 2024 reveal that Earth’s magnetosphere acts as a speed governor for solar wind. By analyzing noble gases in lunar farside regolith, researchers found the planet’s magnetic field selectively decelerates particles reaching the lunar nearside, while the farside remains exposed to full-speed solar radiation. Magnetosphere as a Solar … Read more
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch9, marking a significant transition in its wearable strategy by moving away from its proprietary Exynos silicon. Unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London in July 2026, the new flagship device integrates the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite (SDW6100) platform, a move designed to enhance on-device AI processing, graphics, … Read more
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