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…
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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…
Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as CEO of X, two years after taking the role at Elon Musk’s social media company. Her exit follows a recent incident where the platform’s Grok chatbot pushed antisemitic tropes in its user responses. It remains unclear if these events are linked. Yaccarino shared her resignation on X, expressing gratitude to Musk for giving her the responsibility to protect free speech and transform the platform. She stated that the “best is yet to come” as X moves into a new phase alongside xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture.…
Largest Martian Meteorite Set for Auction in New York Sotheby’s has revealed the largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth, weighing 54 pounds (24.4 kg), ahead of its auction on 16 July in New York. Known as NWA 16788, this rare fragment was discovered in Niger’s remote Agadez region on 16 November 2023 by a meteorite hunter. Confirmed as a Piece of Mars The meteorite was first recognised as special by locals due to its size and unique features. However, its true origin was confirmed only after laboratory tests. Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s vice-chairman and global head of science and natural…
Stanford’s Ocean Robot Brings the Sense of Touch to Deep-Sea Exploration Robotics researchers at Stanford University have developed a new tool for ocean exploration: a remote-controlled humanoid robot that transmits the sense of touch to researchers miles away, OceanOneK. The robot, named OceanOneK, is an advanced version of OceanOne, which in 2016 explored a 1664 shipwreck at a depth of 100 metres in the Mediterranean. The “OneK” in its name highlights its ability to dive to 1,000 metres, reaching depths far beyond human divers. Exploring Shipwrecks and Submarines In 2022, OceanOneK completed several missions in the Mediterranean Sea. The robot…
Reuters X Account Restored in India After Brief Suspension The Reuters News account on X was restored in India on Sunday, a day after the platform suspended it following a legal demand. X notified Reuters via email, stating, “At this time, we are no longer withholding access in INDIA to your account,” without providing further details. Suspension Linked to Legal Request The Reuters account, with over 25 million global followers, was blocked in India on Saturday night. Users received a notice stating the account had been withheld “in response to a legal demand.” In an earlier email dated 16 May,…
SCO Film Festival Showcases Film Technology and Cultural Exchange The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival is highlighting industrial cooperation and technological exchange through a film and television technology showcase held on Friday. The festival, a major cultural exchange platform among SCO member states, is taking place in Chongqing, southwest China, from Thursday to next Monday. With the theme “Technology and Film, Charms of the SCO,” the event marks the 130th anniversary of world cinema and the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, while showcasing China’s technological progress in the film industry. Exhibition Spotlights Technological Advances A key highlight of…
Record Heat Cuts Matcha Harvest in Kyoto Matcha lovers may need to prepare for higher prices. Record temperatures in Japan have reduced matcha green tea production this year. This is pushing prices to record highs as global demand for the trendy beverage keeps rising. The Kyoto region, producing about a quarter of Japan’s tencha, faced severe heatwaves last summer. Japan recorded its hottest year, and the extreme heat damaged tea bushes. This led to a weaker harvest during the April-May season. Masahiro Yoshida, a sixth-generation farmer in Uji, reported harvesting only 1.5 tons of tencha this year. This was down…
Nvidia’s Market Capitalisation Hits New Heights Nvidia is close to becoming the most valuable company in history. On Thursday (July 3), the chipmaker’s market value rose to $3.92 trillion as investors continued to bet on artificial intelligence. Shares of Nvidia increased by 2.2% to $160.6 during morning trading. This rise pushed its market capitalisation above Apple’s record of $3.915 trillion, which was set on December 26, 2024. Nvidia’s new chips have helped train the largest AI models, boosting demand for its products. The company, based in Santa Clara, California, leads in the design of advanced AI chips. This has fuelled…