Boeing’s Starliner Lands Safely After Troubled Test Flight Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft successfully landed in New Mexico on Friday night, concluding a three-month test mission troubled by technical issues. These problems kept NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the International Space Station (ISS) longer than planned. Initially, the astronauts were scheduled to return after eight days. However, they will now remain in space until February 2025 due to safety concerns with Starliner’s thrusters. NASA Crew Remains on the ISS Although Starliner autonomously undocked from the ISS on Friday at 6:04 p.m. ET, Wilmore and Williams stayed behind on the…
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Elon Musk to Lead Efficiency Commission if Trump Wins Presidency Billionaire Elon Musk could play a pivotal role in reshaping the US government if Donald Trump is elected president. Trump announced that Musk would lead a commission aimed at improving government efficiency, potentially impacting industries in which Musk’s companies operate, such as electric vehicles, space exploration, and technology. The commission would target wasteful spending and fraud across the federal government. Musk, who heads companies like Tesla and SpaceX, has previously voiced concerns about government inefficiency. The proposal could lead to reforms aligned with the smaller government approach many Republicans support.…
EdgeRunner’s AI Battle Buddy: Revolutionising Military Support With global conflicts on the rise, the US and its allies must lead in generative AI. EdgeRunner, a US-based startup, is collaborating closely with defence sector partners to deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities to the US military. EdgeRunner has unveiled its latest innovation, the AI Battle Buddy—an offline AI platform designed to revolutionise military support. Introducing AI Battle Buddy This advanced system integrates seamlessly with any device, including laptops and smartphones. It operates effectively in fully air-gapped environments, bridging critical knowledge gaps between non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Officers across all experience levels. Leveraging the…
The Science Behind Why Dogs Make Us Feel Calmer Have you ever noticed feeling calmer or more focused after spending time with a dog? Now, scientific research backs up why dogs can lower stress and improve focus. A study conducted by Konkuk University in South Korea and published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE highlights the positive effects dogs have on human stress levels and brain function. Research Approach: Animal-Assisted Interventions The study examined animal-assisted interventions, which are therapies that involve animals to help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and build trust. These interventions are common in hospitals and schools. However,…
NASA Engineers Develop Underwater Probes to Monitor Antarctic Ice Melt NASA engineers are working on an innovative fleet of underwater robot probes designed to measure how rapidly climate change is melting Antarctica’s vast ice sheets. This project aims to provide critical data on rising sea levels and their potential impact on the global environment. Underwater Robots for Hard-to-Reach Areas The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California is leading the development of these submersible vehicles. A prototype was recently tested in the Arctic, beneath the frozen Beaufort Sea near Alaska, in March. These NASA underwater robots are designed to reach some…
India’s Space Agency Anticipates Budget Boost Amid Growing Global Ambitions India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), expects a 20%-30% increase in its budget in the coming years. ISRO Chairman S Somanath revealed this during a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker interview on Tuesday, highlighting the organisation’s competitive position in the global space market. While ISRO’s rocket launch prices are comparable to those of SpaceX, Somanath did not provide specific details. Strategic Plans for Growth at ISRO In the interview, Somanath discussed ISRO’s plans for a heavy-lift booster rocket, which will be capable of carrying large payloads. This ambitious project…
NASA Redirects Astronaut Return to SpaceX Due to Boeing’s Starliner Failures NASA has announced that two astronauts who flew to the International Space Station (ISS) in June aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule will return to Earth using a SpaceX vehicle early next year. This decision comes after NASA deemed the Starliner’s propulsion system too risky for the crew’s return journey. The agency’s chief, Bill Nelson, revealed on Saturday that the astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, will now be brought home on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in February 2025. Boeing’s Starliner Faces Setbacks Amidst Ongoing Technical Issues The decision marks…
Black Myth: Wukong: The Rise of China’s First AAA Game Game Science’s Journey from Humble Beginnings Black Myth: Wukong has captivated the global gaming community, bringing unprecedented attention to Game Science, a once low-profile studio in China. Founded in 2014 in Shenzhen by Feng Ji, a former Tencent Holdings game designer, Game Science has achieved what many thought impossible: creating China’s first AAA video game. After six years of dedicated development, this 3D action game has become the hottest single-player title on Steam, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the world’s biggest games. Feng Ji’s Long-Standing Vision Feng Ji’s…
Atlas AI Partners with Airbus SE to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence On August 13, Atlas AI, a geospatial intelligence startup, announced a significant collaboration with Airbus SE, the multinational aircraft manufacturer. This partnership aims to leverage Atlas AI’s advanced geospatial platform to provide Airbus with critical insights into travel demand, airport catchment areas, and infrastructure changes. Enhancing Travel Market Insights Atlas AI’s platform combines satellite imagery with artificial intelligence to deliver hyperlocal demand forecasts. This capability is particularly valuable in rapidly growing travel markets, such as those in the Asia-Pacific region. According to Atlas AI CEO Abe Tarapani, their platform’s predictive…
The Remarkable South American Lungfish: A Living Fossil with the Largest Genome The South American lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa, is an extraordinary creature that can be considered a living fossil. It inhabits the slow-moving and stagnant waters across Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, and Paraguay. As the closest living relative to the first land vertebrates, this species closely resembles its ancient ancestors, which date back more than 400 million years. The Largest Genome in the Animal Kingdom One of the most remarkable features of the South American lungfish is its genome size. This species holds the record for the…