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NASA is attempting to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which is losing altitude and nearing its end of life. On July 3, 2026, the agency launched a robotic spacecraft, LINK, to connect with the telescope and adjust its orbit, marking the first mission to connect with and adjust the orbit of an object in … Read more
Swatch and Omega have released the MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969, a limited edition of 1,969 pieces featuring 11 grams of 18K Moonshine Gold. Priced at 500 Swiss francs or HK$4,500, the watch is available only through an online application process requiring applicants to answer 32 questions. Omega Repurposes 1969 Archive Gold For The … Read more
Researchers from UCLA and Ewha Womans University have developed an alkaline thermal treatment (ATT) process that converts mixed plastic waste into high-purity hydrogen fuel. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the method eliminates the need for labor-intensive sorting, offering a scalable path for circular energy. Alkaline Thermal Treatment: Bypassing the Sorting … Read more
NASA Psyche Spacecraft Executes Mars Gravity Assist NASA’s Psyche spacecraft successfully performed a close flyby of Mars on May 15, 2026, utilizing the planet’s gravitational pull to gain speed and adjust its trajectory. This maneuver serves as a critical component of the spacecraft’s long-duration journey toward its ultimate destination: the metal-rich asteroid Psyche, located in … Read more
Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a method to control individual molecular qubits using voltage instead of magnetic fields. Published in Nature Physics on May 29, this breakthrough enables precise, selective manipulation of qubits, marking a potential shift for future quantum computing and sensor technologies. Moving … Read more
Simultaneously, Microsoft China has advanced its Xiaoice platform, an AI designed for natural language interaction, marking a significant, competitive shift in the global artificial intelligence landscape. Moonshot AI and the Rise of Massive Parameter Models The race for artificial intelligence supremacy has reached a new intensity with the emergence of high-capacity models from Beijing-based startups. … Read more
Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a method to control individual molecular qubits using voltage instead of magnetic fields. Published online on May 29 in the international journal Nature Physics, this breakthrough enables precise, selective qubit manipulation through the exchange interaction at the nanoscale. The … Read more
A four-tonne upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to impact the Moon on August 5, 2026. While the collision is an unplanned event from a January 2025 mission, experts confirm it poses no danger to Earth, though it highlights growing concerns regarding space debris management. Trajectory and Impact Projections for August … Read more
The Welsh government has committed £340m annually to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) through March 2030, aiming to provide financial stability for the agricultural sector. While the multi-annual funding is welcomed by industry leaders, the budget remains at 2012 levels, drawing criticism from groups seeking a higher investment to support environmental goals. Budget Certainty and … Read more
Protecting the UK’s Rare ‘Amazonian’ Chalk Streams A private member’s bill, scheduled for a second reading in Parliament this October, seeks to secure Unesco Natural World Heritage Site status for the UK’s chalk streams. Supporters, including more than 30 MPs, argue the designation could bolster protections against pollution, water over-extraction, and inappropriate development in these … Read more