The landscape of space science is undergoing a profound transformation. Agencies are increasingly relying on smaller, more agile missions and private partners to drive innovation and exploration. A prime example of this shift is NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, which has been years in the making, with a series of delays and redesigns. ESCAPADE is part of […]

On January 1, 1801, Giuseppe Piazzi, a Sicilian astronomer, made a groundbreaking discovery – the dwarf planet Ceres. At the time, Ceres was considered a planet, orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter. Piazzi’s finding sparked excitement, but as more objects were discovered in the same region over the next few decades, Ceres and its […]

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have successfully engineered robotic skin that mimics human-like sensations, including pain and reflexes. This innovative technology, dubbed neuromorphic robotic e-skin (NRE-skin), enables robots to detect and respond to various stimuli with unprecedented precision. The NRE-skin features a hierarchical, neural-inspired architecture that allows for […]

In the vast expanse of the “Einstein Desert,” a region of space where free-floating planets roam, a recent microlensing event has led to the discovery of a Saturn-sized planet. This phenomenon occurs when a celestial ___ passes between Earth and a distant star, creating a gravitational lens that distorts the star’s light, causing it to […]

The Vatican, a bastion of tradition, now finds itself at the precipice of a revolution. In May 2025, the white smoke emanating from the Sistine Chapel signaled the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff in history. This marked a new era of openness, one that would soon be tested by the uncharted […]

Review by Forbes: Several space science and technology breakthroughs are expected to shape 2026. Advancements in reusable rockets will continue to transform space travel. Low Earth orbit satellite constellations are now fully operational, enabling widespread connectivity. Direct-to-device connectivity is also emerging, with telecom operators competing to launch voice and data services. Human spaceflight has become […]

Featured in Forbes: A daring heist has shaken the Massachusetts coastline, as 40,000 pounds of lobster meat, valued at approximately $400,000, vanished from a Taunton warehouse. The intended destination of the stolen seafood was Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota. Unless authorities swiftly apprehend the perpetrators, the lobster will likely be sold on the black […]

Published by nytimes.com: The void of space, once a boundless frontier, may soon be pierced by the glow of artificial intelligence. Data centers, those gargantuan computing facilities that power the A. I. boom, may soon transcend the terrestrial realm, floating in orbit like celestial bodies. This futuristic vision, touted by industry leaders, is driven by […]

Poland’s power sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the imperatives of decarbonization and the gradual retirement of ageing coal assets. According to a report by GlobalData, cited by Power Technology, the country’s renewable power capacity is poised to reach 91. 5GW by 2035, a significant increase from 33. 3GW in 2024. This growth […]