Air Force One Delay Amid Supply Chain Issues The Air Force One delay may extend untill 2029 or even later, a senior administration official revealed. The delay stems from ongoing supply chain challenges and evolving aircraft requirements. The White House confirmed over the weekend that Boeing had failed to deliver the new aircraft on schedule. Supply Chain Issues and Changing Requirements While the delay is frustrating, little can be done to accelerate delivery, the official told Reuters. Boeing has struggled to source necessary components, particularly as some suppliers have gone out of business. Additionally, evolving security threats have prompted modifications…
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Shenzhou-19 Crew Reaches Midpoint of Space Mission with Key Scientific Progress China’s Shenzhou-19 crew has reached the halfway mark of their six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station, making significant progress in station maintenance, in-orbit training, and scientific research. Human Spaceflight Studies and Medical Research on Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze have been actively participating in studies examining the effects of long-term spaceflight on the human body. Last week, they conducted tests using their own bodies to collect data on how microgravity impacts muscle function and movement patterns. Scientists on Earth will analyse this data throughout…
Xi Jinping to Chair Key Meeting with Top Chinese Business Leaders, Including Jack Ma Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to chair a rare symposium next week aimed at boosting private sector confidence, according to sources. The high-profile event will be attended by some of China’s leading business figures, including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, Tencent CEO Pony Ma, and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. Symposium to Bolster Business Sentiment Amid Economic Challenges The symposium, expected to take place on Monday, underscores the significant challenges facing China’s private sector. These include growing tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump and…
Taiwan’s President Vows to Address US Concerns on Chip Industry and Boost Defence Spending Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledged on Friday to hold talks with the United States about addressing President Donald Trump’s concerns over the semiconductor industry. Lai also committed to increasing investment in the US and boosting Taiwan’s defence budget to strengthen national security. Addressing US Semiconductor Concerns Trump criticised Taiwan on Thursday, saying he aimed to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the US, blaming the island for “taking away” the industry. In response, Lai stressed the importance of the global semiconductor supply chain, calling it an “ecosystem”…
Brazil Prepares to Tap Cannabis Potential with Ambitious 12-Year Research Program Brazil’s agricultural research agency, Embrapa, known for transforming the country into a global leader in grain exports, is now aiming to do the same for cannabis cultivation. Embrapa scientists plan to launch a 12-year research program focused on cannabis, anticipating approval from health regulator Anvisa later this year. The initiative could position Brazil as a key player in the emerging global cannabis market. Cannabis Adaptation for Brazil’s Climate Embrapa has a history of developing genetic varieties of crops like soybeans, cotton, and vegetables suited to Brazil’s tropical climate. Researchers…
NASA Swaps SpaceX Capsule to Speed Up Crew Return from Space Station NASA swaps SpaceX capsule for its upcoming Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This move will allow an earlier-than-expected return for two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been on the station much longer than planned due to delays with Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Capsule Swap Brings New Launch Date The US space agency has decided to use a previously flown SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule called Endeavor for the Crew-10 mission. Initially scheduled for March 25, the launch has now been moved up to March…
Cerebras and Mistral Set AI Speed Record with Le Chat Artificial intelligence chipmaker Cerebras Systems, backed by UAE tech giant G42, announced on Thursday a partnership with France’s Mistral, helping the European AI firm achieve a major speed milestone. Mistral Challenges AI Giants with High-Speed Assistant Mistral, a rising force in open-source AI, aims to compete with industry leaders Meta and China’s DeepSeek—both of which made headlines recently with claims of cutting-edge AI at lower costs. These companies, along with OpenAI, are racing to dominate the AI landscape. On Thursday, Mistral unveiled Le Chat, an AI-powered app capable of responding…
ESA Monitors Potential Earth-Bound Asteroid The European Space Agency (ESA) is closely tracking an asteroid with a small chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Named Asteroid 2024 YR4, the space rock has a 98.8% probability of passing safely but remains under observation as a potential risk. Tracking the Asteroid’s Path First identified as a threat in December 2024 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, Asteroid 2024 YR4 is currently moving away from Earth. However, it will return in 2028, allowing astronomers to refine their calculations. ESA estimates the asteroid’s size to be between 40 to 90 metres (131 to 295…
DeepSeek Rise Challenges OpenAI with Lower AI Costs Hemanth Mandapati, CEO of German startup Novo AI, recently switched from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to DeepSeek AI model. He made the change in minutes and saw immediate savings. “DeepSeek’s offer was five times lower than their usual prices,” he said at the GoWest conference in Sweden. He also noted that users noticed no difference in performance. DeepSeek is reshaping the AI industry by providing affordable alternatives. Interviews with startup executives and investors highlight how lower costs are making AI more accessible. The competition is also pressuring other AI firms to improve their models…
NASA’s Bennu Samples Reveal Clues to Life’s Origins Rock and dust samples retrieved from the asteroid Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission contain chemical compounds essential for life. This discovery strengthens the theory that space rocks may have delivered the raw ingredients that helped life emerge on early Earth. Organic Molecules and Water-Induced Minerals Found Two separate studies, published on January 29, provide key insights into the composition of the Bennu samples: Nature Astronomy: Researchers found a diverse mix of organic compounds, including amino acids—the building blocks of proteins. Nature: Scientists detected minerals formed by the evaporation of briny water on…