Daniel Kim — Technology Editor

A team of researchers has proposed that the celestial object 1998 KY26, the intended target of Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft, may actually be the derelict Soviet Mars probe Phobos 1. The hypothesis, detailed in a paper by Adam Hibberd of the Initiative for Interstellar Studies and senior author Abraham Loeb of Harvard University, suggests the object … Read more

Researchers have proposed a model suggesting that Saturn may generate approximately 1,000 tons of diamonds annually, according to reports from Spacedaily and scienceandtechnoworld.blogspot.com. The estimate, which stems from work presented in 2013, is an order-of-magnitude result based on the behavior of carbon under extreme pressure rather than a direct spacecraft measurement. From Lightning to Carbon … Read more

New research published in 2025 suggests that ordinary tropical thunderstorms—rather than heat or drought alone—are a primary, yet frequently overlooked, cause of widespread tree mortality in tropical forests. According to a perspective piece in Ecology Letters, scientists Evan Gora and his colleagues argue that while climate research has historically prioritized heat, fire, and drought, convective … Read more

NASA is recruiting four volunteers for the Moon and Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA), a yearlong simulation starting no earlier than August 2027 at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The program combines two existing habitats to study human health and performance during deep-space missions, including transit, surface operations, and the return journey. Combining Habitats for … Read more

Plataine is introducing a new generation of Agentic AI tools at CAMX 2026, featuring a Production Scheduler and Material AI Agent. These tools are designed to integrate with existing ERP, MES, and PLM systems to optimize composites manufacturing operations in real time by predicting risks and automatically executing approved decisions. The shift from passive dashboards … Read more

Samsung Electronics is preparing to host its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London, where it will unveil the Galaxy Z8 series. The new lineup, which includes the Galaxy Z8 Flip, Galaxy Z8 Fold, and a Fold 8 Ultra, represents a strategic shift in the company’s approach to the premium foldable market. According to finance.biggo.com, the … Read more

Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering discovered, in a study published July 21, 2026, that adding dioctyl phthalate (DOP)—a common plastic softener—to light-emitting polymer films significantly increases both brightness and stretchability. This physical method allows OLED displays to remain efficient while becoming flexible enough for wearable electronics. The quest for … Read more

LG Display is set to receive a 1.3 trillion won low-interest loan from the government-backed National Growth Fund to accelerate its transition toward organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. The funding is part of a broader 3 trillion won capital project aimed at enhancing the company’s production capabilities and maintaining a technological lead over Chinese competitors. … Read more

Apple sued OpenAI in a California federal court on July 10, 2026, alleging the theft of trade secrets regarding hardware development. The litigation arrives as OpenAI prepares for an initial public offering, casting legal uncertainty over its planned smart speaker project and its aggressive recruitment of former Apple personnel. The legal battle between the two … Read more