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Water ice hidden deep beneath the lunar surface may soon be mapped using seismic waves generated by moonquakes, according to a study published July 31, 2026, in Science Advances. Researchers from the University of Maryland, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the University of Hawaii found that underground vibrations travel up to three times faster through … Read more
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission authorized startup Reflect Orbital to test an 18-meter mirror satellite designed to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night. The July 9 authorization for the Eärendil-1 mission has drawn sharp criticism from astronomical organizations over potential light pollution and impacts on nocturnal ecosystems. A Santa Monica, California-based startup has cleared a … Read more
Aston Martin has introduced five one-off Heritage Edition models featuring remastered classic paint colors from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Handled by the Q by Aston Martin division, the vehicles are finished in shades including Pale Primrose and Tudor Green, and are available exclusively through Aston Martin Newport Beach in California. Automotive heritage often stays … Read more
An upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched in January 2025 is on a collision course to impact the Moon on Wednesday, August 5. Traveling at roughly 8,700 km/h, the abandoned booster will strike near the Einstein crater on the lunar near side, creating a new crater and a visible dust plume. More … Read more
Indonesia and India are broadening their digital cooperation into artificial intelligence research, technology development, and innovation, according to Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria. Deputy Minister Nezar stated that the two nations are collaborating through joint research, talent development, digital infrastructure, and public-benefit technologies. Indonesia and India Launch Expanded Digital and … Read more
A 39-year-old Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested on July 28, 2026, at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport’s Terminal 3 in Jakarta after customs officers became suspicious of a suitcase he was carrying, according to reports from ANTARA News and Tempo. Malaysian Pilot Arrested at Jakarta Airport with Ecstasy and Methamphetamine The suspect, identified in reports by the … Read more
Astronomers have confirmed more than 6,000 exoplanets over the past thirty years, upending our understanding of the cosmos by revealing that the galaxy’s most common worlds—mini-Neptunes and super-Earths—have no counterparts in our solar system. Meanwhile, researchers report these mysterious planets may conceal vast oceans deep beneath their atmospheres. From Zero to Six Thousand: The Exoplanet … Read more
OnePlus has officially confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 16 flagship phone will launch in China later this year featuring an eSports-grade triple-chip system and a 165Hz display. However, western fans in America and Europe will likely miss out entirely following the company’s regional market exit. Liu Baoyou Confirms OnePlus 16 Launch Window and Gaming Architecture … Read more
OnePlus has officially ended operations across North America and Europe, leaving die-hard fans feeling blindsided, abandoned, and betrayed. A recent Android Authority survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of readers anticipated the shutdown or suspected the brand was in trouble, while others remain devastated by the sudden exit from two key markets. The North American and … Read more
Microsoft is dropping eight acclaimed titles from Xbox Game Pass on July 31, 2026, including high-scoring hits Celeste and Crusader Kings 3. The rotation comes alongside a second-wave lineup featuring day-one releases like Halo: Campaign Evolved, while a separate batch of four departures is already scheduled for mid-August. Eight Major Titles Exit Xbox Game Pass … Read more