Twenty-one robots race alongside thousands of human participants in 21-km event In a unique blend of technology and sport, 21 humanoid robots raced alongside thousands of runners Yizhuang Humans VS Robots half-marathon held in Beijing on Saturday. It marked the first time that humanoid machines have competed over the full 21-kilometre course with human participants. The robots, developed by Chinese companies including DroidVP and Noetix Robotics, varied widely in appearance and size. Some stood just under 120 centimetres tall, while others reached up to 1.8 metres. One company claimed its robot closely resembled a human, even featuring feminine facial characteristics…
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Unique discovery challenges assumptions about planetary orbits and binary systems In a remarkable astronomical finding, scientists have identified a planet that defies many of the norms associated with planetary systems. Located just 120 light-years away in our Milky Way galaxy, the planet orbits not one or two stars, but a pair of brown dwarfs — celestial objects that are too massive to be considered planets yet not massive enough to sustain nuclear fusion like true stars. This discovery marks the first time a planet has been confirmed orbiting two brown dwarfs, making it one of the rarest exoplanets known to…
Google Faces Legal Pressure Over Ad Tech Monopoly Ruling A US judge has ruled that Google holds illegal monopolies in advertising technology. This decision opens the door for federal prosecutors to push for a potential breakup of parts of its ad business. The ruling marks a critical step in a broader legal battle to diminish the Google ad tech monopoly Google Ad Tech Monopoly Lawsuit: What the Case Involves Importantly, this case is not related to Google’s core business—search. Instead, it targets Google’s advertising technology, known as Google Network. This platform handles the auction-based system that advertisers use to buy…
Elon Musk’s Defence Alliance Seeks Role in Satellite-Based Shield SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has emerged as a leading contender for a critical part of former President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence shield. According to six sources familiar with the matter, SpaceX has teamed up with software firm Palantir and drone manufacturer Anduril to develop essential components of the initiative. The plan centres around launching hundreds of satellites capable of detecting and tracking missile threats, alongside a separate fleet of attack satellites designed to neutralise them using missiles or laser systems. SpaceX’s role would be limited to the…
Possible Signs of Alien Life Detected on Distant Exoplanet Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have found compelling evidence that could hint at alien life beyond our solar system. The discovery involves the detection of gases typically linked to biological activity on Earth, found in the atmosphere of a distant planet named K2-18 b. Unusual Gases Suggest Possible Microbial Activity Researchers identified two specific gases — dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) — in the planet’s atmosphere. On Earth, these gases are produced by marine microorganisms, particularly phytoplankton. Their presence on K2-18 b may suggest microbial life could…
A Milestone in Deep-Space Exploration China has created the world’s first three-satellite network based on Distant Retrograde Orbit (DRO) in the Earth-moon region. This major step strengthens China’s future in space science and crewed deep-space missions. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed DRO-A and DRO-B, which are now connected to DRO-L, a satellite launched earlier. These satellites form a stable communication network in orbit, which was announced during a symposium in Beijing. DRO is a rare orbit that loops around Earth in a forward path and the moon in a backward path. It sits within the Earth-moon space zone,…
Climate Crisis Deepens as CO2 Hits Record High and Global Warming Accelerates Concentrations of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere reached a record 422 parts per million in 2024, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This climate crisis comes after another year of unprecedented global temperatures, intensifying calls for stronger climate action. Scientists Warn 1.5°C Threshold May Already Be Breached New research suggests the world may have already surpassed the critical 1.5°C warming limit compared to pre-industrial levels. This figure is considered a tipping point beyond which extreme and irreversible climate impacts could become inevitable. The study,…
South Korea Boosts Semiconductor Support to 33 Trillion Won Amid Global Competition South Korea announced on Tuesday an expanded support package for its semiconductor industry, increasing it to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion). This marks a rise of nearly 25% from the 26 trillion won package revealed last year. Responding to Global Uncertainty and Rising Competition The decision comes as South Korean firms face growing policy uncertainty under the current US administration and intensified competition from Chinese companies. A joint statement from key ministries, including the Ministry of Trade, highlighted the need for stronger government backing during this challenging period.…
Trump Administration Cuts Deepen Biotech Sector Uncertainty The biotech industry in the US is facing heightened uncertainty as federal health agency cuts under the Trump administration send shockwaves through a sector already grappling with a prolonged downturn. FDA Layoffs Threaten Small Biotech Firms The mass layoffs at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have raised alarm among small- and mid-cap biotech companies. Many of these firms rely heavily on clinical trials and lack any marketed products to sustain them financially. Industry experts warn that delays in approvals and reduced regulatory feedback could significantly harm the sector. “This is a…
Hilton Space hotel: From Orbit to the Moon Ambitious dream of space tourism began with the idea of building a Hilton space hotel in low Earth orbit, with plans later expanding to include a luxurious underground resort on the Moon. These projects, though imaginative, were backed by research and captured the world’s imagination during the height of the space race. Orbital Hilton: A Hotel Among the Stars The first concept, the Orbital Hilton, was designed as a 14-level hotel floating in low Earth orbit. It would accommodate up to 24 guests, primarily for short space trips, such as stopovers en…