China Auto Body Corrects Report on Planned Ban of Zero-Mileage Used Cars A top auto industry publication in China has corrected its report about a supposed government plan to ban the resale of cars within six months of initial registration. The clarification came after its earlier report sparked confusion across the industry. Industry Group Admits Reporting Error Auto Review, the official media outlet of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), admitted its earlier report was inaccurate. The article had wrongly suggested that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) was planning a direct ban on early car resales.…
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US House Passes Stablecoin Bill, Sends to Trump for Approval The US House of Representatives has passed a new bill designed to regulate stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency tied to the US dollar. Known as the Genius Act, the bill will now head to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law. This marks a significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry, which has been advocating for federal regulations for years. Stablecoins to Face New Federal Rules Stablecoins are digital currencies designed to maintain a fixed value, usually equal to one US dollar. These coins are widely used…
Uber to Invest $300 Million in Lucid for Robotaxi Launch in US Uber will invest $300 million in electric vehicle maker Lucid as part of a new robotaxi deal set to launch in a major US city by late 2026. The partnership also involves Nuro, a startup that supplies autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, aiming to introduce over 20,000 self-driving Lucid Gravity SUVs in the coming years. Large-Scale Deployment of Self-Driving SUVs From 2026, Uber plans to deploy more than 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs fitted with Nuro’s AV systems over six years. This move marks a renewed effort to expand in…
UK’s New IVF Method Saves Eight Children from Genetic Disorders Eight children in the UK have been saved from life-threatening genetic diseases, thanks to a pioneering IVF method developed at Newcastle University. Known as the three-person IVF technique, this procedure involves combining DNA from three people to prevent harmful genetic mutations from being passed to babies. How the Three-Person IVF Technique Works This innovative technique involves removing the mother’s egg nucleus and the father’s sperm nucleus after fertilisation. These nuclei, containing the child’s genetic material, are then inserted into a healthy donor egg that has had its own nucleus removed.…
India Accelerates Quantum Computing Development with National Quantum Mission India is advancing its quantum computing efforts with a planned national quantum computer expected by 2026. This effort is led by the government’s National Quantum Mission, which aims to position India among the world leaders in quantum technology. India’s Current and Future Quantum Systems Currently, India operates a 7-qubit quantum computer at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai. Recently, Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI launched the QpiAI-Indus, a 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer. This marks India’s first full-stack quantum computing system, integrating advanced processors with AI-enhanced solutions. Over the next five…
Peggy Whitson and Axiom Crew Begin Return from Space Station NASA veteran Peggy Whitson, now a private astronaut, and the Axiom Crew from India, Poland, and Hungary left the International Space Station (ISS) early Monday to return to Earth. Their departure marks the end of their 18-day mission aboard the ISS, organised by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX. Axiom Crew Smooth Departure from the ISS At 7:15 a.m. EDT (1115 GMT), the Crew Dragon capsule carrying the astronauts undocked from the ISS. This capsule, named “Grace” by the crew, separated from the station while orbiting 260 miles above the…
NASA’s Axiom-4 mission crew including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and 3 others are set to begin their journey back to Earth on Monday (July 14). The splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, US, is expected at 5.30 am EDT (3 PM IST) on Tuesday. On July 14, 2025, at 4:35 PM IST, Shukla and his international crewmates undocked from the ISS, concluding their mission with a carefully orchestrated 17-hour journey back to Earth. In their two-week journey, the crew completed nearly 230 orbits around Earth, traveling over 10 million kilometers and witnessing 230 sunrises from space.…
Taiwan’s TiSpace Rocket Fails After Launch in Japan’s Hokkaido Taiwanese rocket company TiSpace experienced a setback on Saturday when its VP01 rocket failed shortly after take-off from Japan’s Hokkaido Spaceport. The company aimed to become the first foreign firm to achieve a successful space launch from Japanese soil. The 12-metre hybrid-fuelled VP01 rocket lifted off at 11:40 a.m. local time but quickly veered off course. Within a minute, it lost stability and went into freefall, according to footage aired by NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster. Investigations Underway Following Launch Failure TiSpace attempted the launch through its Japanese subsidiary, jtSPACE. The goal…
Study Identifies Four Subtypes of Autism, Advancing Understanding and Care The discovery of four distinct autism subtypes marks a significant step in understanding the genetic foundations of autism and improving care for individuals with the condition. Researchers reported these findings in Nature Genetics, highlighting how the subtypes reveal diverse genetic and developmental narratives within the autism spectrum. Four Distinct Autism Subtypes Identified According to the researchers, the four autism subtypes are categorised as: Behavioural Challenges, Mixed Autism Spectrum Disorder with Developmental Delay, Moderate Challenges, and Broadly Affected. Each subtype exhibits unique developmental, medical, behavioural, and psychiatric traits, paired with distinct…
Airbus to Build Advanced PAZ-2 Radar Satellites for Spain’s Defence Airbus Defence and Space has been chosen by Spanish satellite operator Hisdesat to build two advanced PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spain’s defence ministry. The announcement was made on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards enhancing Spain’s technological capabilities in defence and security. These new satellites will replace the current PAZ Earth observation satellite, which has been in service since 2018. They will provide 24/7 radar imagery to support military intelligence and surveillance operations. Additionally, the satellites will aid civilian applications, including disaster assessment and environmental monitoring, ensuring a broader impact…