Technology

Space companies are investing millions in the search for newer, more cost-effective methods to launch satellites. One company, however, is taking a radically different approach by planning to catapult satellites into orbit—without the need for rockets or fuel. SpinLaunch, a California-based company, has gained attention for its groundbreaking satellite launch system powered entirely by electricity. Their concept involves a massive …

For the first time since AT&T was broken up into regional companies four decades ago, the U.S. government is considering dismantling one of the world’s largest monopolies: Google. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a court document stating it may recommend splitting up Google’s core businesses, potentially separating its search operations from its other products like Android, …

When X unveiled its updated terms of service, set to take effect on November 15, users quickly noticed a significant change. The new terms state that by posting or sharing content on the platform, users grant X a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use their content, including for purposes such as training machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) models. This …

A recent study has raised serious concerns about the presence of microplastics in the lungs, hearts, and brains of newborns. Conducted by researchers at Rutgers University, the study found that when newborn mice were exposed to polyamide-12 (PA-12) through inhalation, tiny plastic particles were later detected in their lungs, hearts, livers, kidneys, and brains. The research also revealed that microplastics …

The Tasmanian tiger, a marsupial apex predator, went extinct almost a century ago, but scientists are now closer than ever to bringing it back through genome sequencing—much like the fictional revival of dinosaurs in *Jurassic Park*. The Tasmanian tiger’s genome has been reconstructed with 99.9% accuracy, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing “de-extinction” project. Currently, only 45 gaps remain …

New research from scientists in Austria has revealed that sperm and egg cells come together in a manner similar to a lock and key. This study provides valuable insights into the fertilization process and suggests that the same mechanism might be present across a wide range of animals, from fish to humans. “We discovered a fundamental process that seems to …

Life on Mars could potentially exist beneath the planet’s frozen surface, according to a new NASA study. The research suggests that microbes might find refuge in meltwater under the ice, similar to environments found on Earth. Using computer models, the study shows that photosynthesis could be possible in shallow meltwater pools just below the ice, based on the amount of …

Sir Richard Branson is preparing for another space adventure, this time as a co-pilot on the first-ever commercial stratospheric balloon flight. This comes after Branson became the first billionaire to journey into space in 2021 aboard a Virgin Galactic spacecraft. For this upcoming mission, Branson will be seated inside a pressurized capsule that will be carried by a massive balloon, …