In the vast expanse of space, a peculiar trajectory unfolds, one that will test the mettle of NASA’s ESCAPADE probes. Launched on November 13, 2025, atop Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the twin spacecraft, aptly named Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, embarked on a circuitous journey to Mars. The […]

As the clock struck 1:48 a. m. on January 4, the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station roared back to — with the launch of SpaceX’s Starlink 6-88 mission. This Falcon 9 rocket, carrying its payload into orbit, marked the first of what promises to be a busy year for space exploration, with 109 launches achieved […]

A recent study published in a leading scientific journal has shed new light on the feasibility of asteroid mining, a concept that has preserved significant attention recently. According to a report on ScienceAlert, researchers from the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for the exploitation of […]

Florida’s Space Coast has achieved a remarkable milestone, with 109 orbital rockets launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in 2025. This number nearly doubles the 57 orbital rockets launched in 2022. The accelerated launch cadence is attributed to reusability, not only of orbital launch vehicles but also of launch […]

Staff inbox at Scientific American: Physicist Kip Thorne Delves into the Science of Interstellar. In a recent conversation, physicist Kip Thorne shared his insights into Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film, Interstellar. Thorne, who served as the film’s science advisor, co-authored a book, The Science of Interstellar, which provides an in-depth look at the film’s creation and […]

The Pope’s statement, as reported, seems almost… casual, in its acknowledgment of the potential for intelligent ___ beyond Earth. ⁘Just as there is a multiplicity of creatures over the earth, so there could be other beings, even intelligent (beings), created by God. This openness is telling, as it comes from an institution often seen as […]

The precarious landscape of mobile banking security has been breached, as a particularly insidious malware campaign, dubbed Android / BankBot-YNRK, has been targeting Android users worldwide, with a focus on draining the bank accounts of unsuspecting individuals. This malicious software, masquerading as legitimate apps, has been cleverly designed to infiltrate devices via fake Google News […]

First seen in Task & Purpose: In a bold move to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence, the United States Army has introduced a new career field, specifically designed for officers who will shape the service’s operational use of AI. The “49B Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning” specialty is a deliberate effort to create […]

Taiwan’s power sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The country’s nuclear power phase-out, completed in May 2025, has led to a renewed focus on renewable energy and gas-fired generation. This shift aims to replace lost baseload supply while reducing coal reliance in an isolated, import-dependent power system. According to GlobalData’s latest report, “Taiwan Power Market […]