Shenzhou-20 Crew Advances Science and Technology Work Aboard Tiangong Space Station The Shenzhou-20 crew aboard China’s Tiangong space station has completed a wide range of tasks over the past week, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Their activities included unpacking new extravehicular spacesuits, progressing multiple scientific experiments, and conducting important technical tests. Upgraded Extravehicular Suits and Maintenance Work Astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie entered Tiangong on 25 April this year. Last week, they unpacked two new extravehicular spacesuits — designated D and E — delivered by the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft. The crew carried out performance…
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Apple leads rally with $100 billion U.S. investment U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday, boosted by a tech-led rally and signs that major firms may avoid the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest semiconductor tariffs. Apple shares surged 2.9% in premarket trading, after gaining 5.1% the previous day. The gains followed Trump’s announcement that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S., raising its total domestic commitment to $600 billion over four years. Trump also introduced a 100% tariff on semiconductor imports. However, the tariffs will not affect companies that manufacture or plan to manufacture in the…
Europe Moves to Safeguard Climate Data as US Pulls Back Scientific Support Governments in Europe are stepping up efforts to collect and protect vital scientific data, responding to growing concerns over the US retreat from climate and environmental research. These moves aim to reduce Europe’s reliance on US-sourced datasets, which have long underpinned weather forecasting, marine science, and climate modelling. Europe Responds to US Budget Cuts in Science The shift comes amid sweeping budget cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration, now back in office. Agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Protection Agency, and Centers for…
In a world-first, AI systems developed by Alphabet’s Google DeepMind and OpenAI have achieved gold medals at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), marking a transformative moment in artificial intelligence’s mathematical reasoning capabilities. Held on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, the 66th IMO saw participation from 630 top high-school mathematicians globally. This year, however, it wasn’t just human competitors making headlines. For the first time, AI models crossed the gold-medal scoring threshold, solving five out of six complex mathematical problems—tasks traditionally regarded as the pinnacle of high-school mathematical challenge. Natural Language Reasoning Redefines AI’s Approach to Maths Unlike earlier AI models that…
WhatsApp Likely to Exit Russian Market Amid Growing Restrictions A top Russian lawmaker has warned that WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, signalling a major shift in the country’s approach to foreign digital platforms. Anton Gorelkin, deputy head of Russia’s parliamentary IT committee, stated that WhatsApp is very likely to be added to a list of restricted software as Russia moves to promote its new state-backed messaging service, MAX. New State-Backed App to Replace WhatsApp Russia’s President Vladimir Putin recently signed a law supporting the development of MAX, a government-backed messaging platform designed to integrate with public services.…
Plants and Insects May Communicate Through Sound, Study Finds Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered that plants and insects might communicate using sound. This finding could open a new chapter in understanding how living organisms interact in nature. The study, published in eLife, shows that female moths can hear ultrasonic distress signals from dehydrated tomato plants. These signals help moths decide where to lay their eggs. Typically, moths choose tomato plants as they provide essential food for their larvae. The research team, led by Dr Rya Seltzer and Guy Zer Eshel from Tel Aviv University’s Wise Faculty of Life…
Trump to Announce $70 Billion AI and Energy Investments at Pittsburgh Summit President Donald Trump will join top US tech and energy executives on Tuesday at the Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh, where he is set to announce $70 billion in AI and energy investments for Pennsylvania. The event, hosted at Carnegie Mellon University, is designed to position the US as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Big Tech and Energy Leaders Gather to Power AI Growth Executives from companies including Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, ExxonMobil, BlackRock, and Anthropic are expected to attend. Organised with the help of Senator Dave…
Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Market Value Amid AI Surge Nvidia has become the first publicly traded company to reach a $4 trillion market value. Its stock rose by 2.5% on Wednesday, hitting a record high during intraday trading. This surge pushed Nvidia above the milestone, marking a significant moment in the global tech industry. The US chipmaker has seen its value rise around 20% this year. This growth is due to Nvidia’s strong position in powering the artificial intelligence boom. Nvidia reached this milestone before Apple and Microsoft, two other major players in the tech sector. Powering the AI Revolution…
Rare Juvenile Ceratosaurus Skeleton to Lead Sotheby’s Auction Sotheby’s will auction a rare juvenile Ceratosaurus skeleton in New York on 16 July. This is the first and only young Ceratosaurus ever discovered, making it a highlight of Sotheby’s Natural History sale during its “Geek Week” auction series. The Only Juvenile Ceratosaurus Ever Found Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s vice-chairman and global head of science and natural history, explained that juvenile fossils rarely survive the challenges of deep time. She noted that only four Ceratosaurus skeletons exist worldwide, and this is the only juvenile among them. Unearthed in 1996 at the Bone Cabin…
India’s space-tech sector is set to witness a major leap forward as Suhora Technologies, a homegrown geospatial analytics company, has announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Orbital Sidekick (OSK). The collaboration aims to introduce high-resolution hyperspectral satellite data services to the Indian market—making Suhora the first Indian company to commercially offer hyperspectral imagery covering the full VNIR-SWIR spectrum. This move positions India at the forefront of next-generation Earth observation capabilities, with significant implications for industries ranging from natural resource exploration to environmental monitoring and strategic infrastructure. With the Indian geospatial sector projected to expand rapidly, this partnership signals growing international…