Evidence of Ancient Ocean Shorelines Discovered Beneath Mars’ Surface Ground-penetrating radar data from China’s Zhurong rover has revealed buried formations resembling sandy beaches, suggesting the presence of an ancient ocean on Mars. This discovery adds to growing evidence that a large body of water, called Deuteronilus, may have existed on the planet’s northern plains billions of years ago. Signs of an Ancient Martian Ocean The findings suggest that around 3.5 to 4 billion years ago, Mars had a thicker atmosphere and a warmer climate, potentially allowing an ocean to form. Scientists believe such a body of water could have provided…
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Space Race Intensifies as Rivals Challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink Elon Musk’s dominance in satellite internet is under growing pressure as new challengers emerge. Starlink, his high-speed satellite network, faces increasing competition from China’s state-backed SpaceSail and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper. These rivals are expanding their global reach, threatening Starlink’s position as the leader in low-Earth orbit (LEO) communications. China’s SpaceSail Expands Global Presence Shanghai-based SpaceSail is rapidly expanding, securing agreements in Brazil and Kazakhstan. In November, it announced plans to enter over 30 countries, signalling a major international push. Meanwhile, Brazil is in talks with Bezos’ Project Kuiper…
Shanghai’s First AI Incubation Hub Boosts Thriving Industry Shanghai’s AI incubation hub has emerged as a key driver for the city’s rapidly expanding AI sector. In 2024, Shanghai’s AI industry surpassed 450 billion yuan (approximately 62 billion U.S. dollars), highlighting its significant growth. Mosu: A Collaborative AI Ecosystem Since its launch in September 2023, the AI hub, known as Mosu (Model Speed Space), has attracted 250 companies specializing in computing power, data, and AI application development. This unique environment fosters close collaboration, with businesses in the same building often forming upstream and downstream partnerships. “We can quickly understand the needs…
Senior Officials Depart as NASA’s Direction Remains Unclear NASA is losing four key senior officials linked to its Artemis moon program, adding uncertainty to the agency’s space exploration plans. The departures come as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump shift focus toward potential Mars missions, raising questions about NASA’s long-term priorities. Jim Free, NASA’s associate administrator and a strong defender of the Artemis program, will retire on Saturday. Meanwhile, three high-ranking officials from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, have also stepped down. Their acting replacements were announced internally on Tuesday. No successor for Free…
Italy Plans to Develop Its Own Low-Orbit Satellites for Government Use Italy is working on the development of its own low-orbit satellite system for government communications, aiming to create an alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink network, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso announced on Wednesday. A National Alternative to Starlink Previously, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government had considered using Musk’s Starlink satellites for encrypted communications in high-risk areas. However, the idea faced strong opposition, with critics questioning whether a foreign-owned system, particularly one linked to the US government under President Donald Trump, should handle Italy’s sensitive communications. Minister Urso, a member of…
Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Assists FAA in Airspace Modernisation Personnel from Elon Musk’s DOGE team, are expanding their involvement in efforts to modernise US airspace. The team, composed of SpaceX engineers, will visit additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities, including the agency’s headquarters, according to acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau. Musk’s DOGE Team’s Role in FAA Operations Rocheleau confirmed that the DOGE team, which previously visited air traffic control facilities in Virginia, will continue working with the FAA. In an email to employees, he stated that their contributions would help enhance aviation safety while keeping airspace operations efficient. “We are…
FDA Neuralink Overseers Fired Amid Government Layoffs The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dismissed around 20 employees over the weekend, including staff responsible for reviewing Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink. The layoffs were part of a broader federal workforce reduction under the Trump administration, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Neuralink Reviewers Among Those Cut The affected employees worked in the FDA’s Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices, which oversees clinical trial applications for brain-computer interface devices, including Neuralink’s implants. While the sources did not believe the employees were specifically targeted due to their work…
Qatar pledges $10 Billion in India Across Key Sectors Qatar pledges $10 billion in investment in India, strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The announcement came on Tuesday after Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani concluded a two-day visit to New Delhi, marking the first such visit by a Qatari leader in a decade. Strengthening Trade and Investment Ties Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his discussions with the Emir as “very productive,” highlighting trade as a key focus. “We want to increase and diversify India-Qatar trade linkages,” Modi stated in a post on X. According to a…
James Webb Telescope Reveals New Insights into Milky Way’s Black Hole NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest view yet of the chaotic activity around the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The telescope’s observations show a steady flickering of light, punctuated by bright flares, as material spirals toward the black hole’s immense gravitational pull. Unveiling the Secrets of Sagittarius A* The black hole, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), is located about 26,000 light-years from Earth and has a mass roughly 4 million times that of the sun. While previous telescopes could only…
Ukraine Eyes Rare Earth Deals as War Effort Continues Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy examined a once-classified map detailing Ukraine’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals during an interview with Reuters. This move is part of Kyiv’s effort to attract US investment and appeal to Donald Trump’s preference for strategic deals. Ukraine Offers Critical Minerals in Exchange for Support Trump’s administration has urged Ukraine to supply rare earths and other minerals to the US in exchange for financial aid for its war effort. Last autumn, Ukraine proposed opening its critical mineral resources to investment by allies, presenting it as part of…