US Launches $151 Billion Golden Dome Missile Defence Project The Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency has officially begun the contracting process for the Golden Dome missile defence initiative. This major programme, backed during President Donald Trump’s administration, aims to create a multi-layered shield to protect the US and its allies from advanced missile threats. Golden Dome: Inspired by Iron Dome, Expanded in Scope Similar in concept to Israel’s Iron Dome, the Golden Dome will be much larger in scale. The system will require a vast network of satellites to offer broader protection. It is designed to defend against a range of…
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TDB Backs Aodh Lifesciences in Breakthrough Pneumonia Drug Development In line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and India’s goal to lead in affordable healthcare innovation, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology has partnered with Hyderabad-based Aodh Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. This support will aid in developing AONEUM-04, a pioneering antibiotic nebulisation suspension designed to treat pneumonia and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Innovative Treatment Targeting Lung Infections Unlike traditional oral or injectable antibiotics, AONEUM-04 offers a direct and localised drug delivery method through nebulisation. This allows for a higher concentration of the medicine at the site…
US Regulators Dismantle Climate Risk Committees in Shift Toward Traditional Financial Oversight US financial regulators have voted to dissolve two key committees responsible for assessing climate-related financial risks. The decision marks a significant rollback of climate-focused oversight efforts initiated under the Biden administration. The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), chaired by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, rescinded the charters for the Climate-Related Financial Risk Committee and its advisory body. The vote was held during a public session, with no dissent or abstentions recorded. Rollback Signals Shift in Regulatory Focus These committees were originally established by former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. She…
Boeing Defence Strike Stretches Into Sixth Week Amid Stalled Talks Boeing Defence and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) remain locked in a standoff as a strike by about 3,200 workers in the St. Louis area enters its sixth week. These workers are responsible for assembling key military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones. Negotiations Break Down Despite Federal Mediation A meeting held on Tuesday to resume contract talks ended without progress. Although a federal mediator was present, the discussions lasted only a few hours. Both Boeing and the union accused each other of failing to compromise.…
Tesla’s $1 Trillion Pay Deal for Elon Musk Set to Win Shareholder Backing Tesla’s shareholders are expected to approve a staggering $1 trillion, 10-year pay package for CEO Elon Musk at the company’s annual meeting this November. Despite the eye-watering figure, experts say the deal is likely to pass because it aims to secure Musk’s long-term commitment and ease investor concerns over Tesla’s future in artificial intelligence and robotics. The automaker’s board has dubbed the plan “A Super Ambitious Incentive Package for a Pioneering, Ambitious and Unique CEO”. It includes steep earnings and valuation targets, rewarding Musk with millions of…
Airbus Deliveries Dip as Company Aims for Year-End Surge Airbus delivered 61 aircraft in August, bringing its total deliveries for the first eight months of 2025 to 434 jets. This figure marks a 3% drop compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the European planemaker on Friday. The announcement confirmed an earlier Reuters report. Despite the slight decline, Airbus remains focused on meeting its full-year target. The company aims to deliver 820 aircraft in 2025, a 7% increase from 766 aircraft delivered in 2024. Major Orders Boost Outlook In addition to delivery updates, they also…
Jury rules Google violated user trust A federal jury in San Francisco has ordered Google to pay $425 million for breaching user privacy. The verdict follows a class action lawsuit that accused the tech giant of collecting data from users who had switched off tracking in their Google accounts. The jury found that Google, owned by Alphabet, violated privacy rights over an eight-year period. Despite users disabling the “Web & App Activity” setting, Google allegedly continued collecting, storing, and using their data. Around 98 million users and 174 million devices were covered under the class action. Google denies wrongdoing and…
A challenge to the Big Bang model A bold new theory suggests that gravitational waves — ripples in spacetime first predicted by Albert Einstein in 1915 — may have created the very matter that shaped our universe. This idea could shift our understanding of cosmic origins and offer a simpler alternative to the long-standing Big Bang inflation model. Traditionally, the Big Bang theory relies on the “inflationary paradigm.” This model suggests that the universe underwent rapid expansion shortly after its birth. While it explains many features of the cosmos, it also depends on several flexible parameters. Scientists often adjust these…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Offers Rare Space Mission Opportunity Scientists are preparing for a unique opportunity to study Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object racing through our solar system. This rare visitor may reveal secrets from the early days of our galaxy, offering a glimpse into material much older than the sun and planets. Ancient Comet From the Galaxy’s Thick Disk Discovered on 1 July by the ATLAS survey, 3I/ATLAS is only the third known object believed to have entered our solar system from another star. It is travelling at around 130,000 mph (219,000 km/h). Research suggests it may come from the…
Study Reveals Fractured Interior Using NASA’s InSight Data Scientists studying seismic activity on Mars have discovered that the planet’s mantle is not smooth and uniform, but instead made up of ancient fragments left over from its violent formation billions of years ago. The findings, published in Science, are based on seismic data collected by NASA’s InSight mission. They challenge traditional models of rocky planets, which assume neatly layered interiors. Instead, Mars’ mantle follows a fractal pattern, with large chunks up to 4 km wide surrounded by many smaller ones. “What we found was quite unexpected,” said Dr Constantinos Charalambous of…
