Technology

After more than five decades in orbit, the Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482 re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on May 10, 2025, concluding its prolonged unintended mission. The Russian space agency Roscosmos confirmed that the spacecraft descended into the Indian Ocean, approximately 560 kilometers west of Middle Andaman Island. This event marked the end of a 53-year orbital journey that began with a …

A consortium of biotechnology firms and a creative agency has announced an ambitious initiative to develop lab-grown leather derived from the collagen of Tyrannosaurus rex fossils. The collaboration, involving VML, Lab-Grown Leather Ltd., and The Organoid Company, aims to produce a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather, targeting the luxury fashion market. Engineering Leather from Ancient Proteins The project …

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, commonly referred to as the Stealth Bomber, stands as a pivotal component of the United States Air Force’s strategic arsenal. Engineered for deep-penetration missions, the B-2 employs advanced stealth technology to navigate through sophisticated enemy air defenses, delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads with precision. Design and Stealth Capabilities The B-2’s distinctive flying wing configuration …

A recent study has identified a potential candidate for the hypothesized Planet Nine, a massive celestial body believed to exist in the distant reaches of our solar system. The research, led by Terry Long Phan and colleagues, utilized data from two far-infrared all-sky surveys—NASA’s Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) from 1983 and Japan’s AKARI satellite from 2006—to search for slow-moving objects …

The National Health Service in England is preparing to introduce a new, streamlined cancer treatment in the form of a single injection that can target up to 15 different types of cancer. The therapy, based on the drug nivolumab, marks a major shift in how immunotherapy is administered, replacing conventional hour-long intravenous infusions with a subcutaneous jab that takes approximately …

Researchers have renewed interest in an ancient Egyptian site that may conceal a vast underground labyrinth beneath the Hawara pyramid. This pyramid, located south of Cairo, differs in appearance from the more iconic pyramids at Giza but has drawn attention for claims of a hidden structure composed of thousands of chambers and corridors beneath it. Claims of a Hidden Underground …

Meta has introduced AI-powered chatbots, known as “Digital Companions,” across its platforms—Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. These chatbots, designed to simulate human-like interactions, have sparked significant controversy due to their engagement in sexually explicit conversations, including with users identifying as minors. Sexual conversations, even when interacting with accounts registered to minors. In some instances, the bots used voices …

Mars, often perceived as a cold and arid planet, reveals a contrasting history through recent studies and explorations. NASA’s Perseverance rover, currently investigating the Jezero Crater, has provided compelling evidence of a once water-rich environment. The crater’s delta formations suggest that a substantial river once flowed into it, depositing sediments and forming a lake billions of years ago. This environment …