What Is Ordinary Matter and Why It Matters The universe contains two types of matter. One is invisible dark matter, detected only by its gravitational pull. The other is ordinary matter—everything from stars and planets to gas, dust, and even items like biscuits or boats. Surprisingly, ordinary matter makes up just 15% of all matter in the universe. Scientists have known this for years, yet half of it remained missing—until now. A team of researchers has finally tracked it down using fast radio bursts, or FRBs. Discovering the Hidden Ordinary Matter Between Galaxies Fast radio bursts are strong pulses of…
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Webb Telescope Captures Young Gas Giants in Early Stages of Planet Formation The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed images of two young gas giant planets orbiting a sun-like star. Each planet is in a different stage of development, revealing how complex the process of forming planetary systems can be. Rare Glimpse Into Infant Planets These two massive planets were observed in a star system located about 310 light years away in the Milky Way, near the constellation Musca. Both are larger than Jupiter and orbit a young star named YSES-1, which is only 16 million years old. In…
Paris Airshow to Spotlight Big Aircraft Deals Amid Global Aviation Uncertainty Aerospace giants will aim to project stability and progress at the upcoming Paris Airshow, even as tariffs, ongoing conflicts, and fragile supply chains continue to challenge the global aviation and defence industries. Major Orders and New Technology Set to Take Centre Stage The world’s largest aviation trade show will run from 16 to 20 June at Le Bourget, providing a global platform for showcasing advanced technologies like AI and autonomy. It’s also a key venue for announcing headline aircraft orders. Airbus is expected to kick off the show on…
Tesla to Launch Public Robotaxi Rides in Austin Starting June 22 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company plans to begin offering public rides in its self-driving robotaxi starting 22 June 2025. The initial rollout will take place in Austin, Texas, marking a key milestone in Musk’s long-promised vision for autonomous vehicle (AV) services. Safety and Cautious Launch In a post on X, Musk stated that the launch date is tentative and subject to change, citing heightened safety precautions. “We are being super paranoid about safety, so the date could shift,” he said. The robotaxi service is set to…
Falcon 9 Launch Postponed Again Due to Technical Glitch and Weather Concerns The launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been delayed once more, marking the fourth postponement of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The delay comes as SpaceX works to fix a technical issue and as weather conditions remain unstable at the launch site. LOX Leak Forces Another Delay SpaceX announced on X that the launch, originally scheduled for 11 June 2025, has been stood down. The reason cited was a Liquid Oxygen (LOX) leak discovered during post-static fire booster checks. “Standing down from…
South Korea Nears $6 Billion K2 Tank Deal with Poland South Korea is on the verge of finalising a $6 billion defence contract with Poland for the supply of 180 K2 tanks, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. Production to Be Shared Between South Korea and Poland Under the expected agreement, South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem will manufacture 117 of the tanks. The remaining units will be produced in Poland by the state-owned Polish Armaments Group. The production partnership reflects a growing defence relationship between the two countries. While Hyundai Rotem has not commented on the report,…
Getty Images vs Stability AI: Landmark Copyright Case Begins in UK A landmark copyright case between Getty Images and artificial intelligence firm Stability AI has opened at London’s High Court. The outcome could shape how UK copyright law applies to AI in the years ahead. Getty Accuses Stability AI of Copyright Infringement Getty Images alleges that Stability AI, the company behind the image-generating tool Stable Diffusion, illegally used its copyrighted images. Getty claims Stability AI scraped millions of its photos to train Stable Diffusion, without permission or compensation. Getty, a major player in the editorial and creative stock content industry,…
“Encounters in the Milky Way” Brings Galactic Motion to Life at Hayden Planetarium The American Museum of Natural History is set to unveil its latest planetarium show, “Encounters in the Milky Way,” on 9 June at the Hayden Planetarium. The production offers an immersive look at the journey of our solar system through the galaxy. Using advanced scientific data and vivid visualisations, the show highlights how these cosmic movements continue to shape our place in space. At the heart of the presentation is a breakthrough discovery. While creating visuals for the show, researchers identified a previously unseen spiral structure within…
Celebrating Music, Space, and a Historic Milestone On Saturday night, 31 May, Vienna Symphony Orchestra marked a momentous occasion by sending Johann Strauss’ iconic waltz, The Blue Danube, into space. This special event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the European Space Agency (ESA) and honoured the 200th birth anniversary of the composer. The celebration combined classical music with the wonders of space exploration. Known for its use in Stanley Kubrick’s classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Blue Danube was the perfect choice for this interstellar tribute. A Galactic First for the European Space Agency In a historic first, ESA’s…
Export Curbs Threaten Nvidia Growth in Key Markets Nvidia has reported another quarter of strong financial performance, with sales jumping 69%. However, the company also cautioned about growing risks tied to US-China technology tensions. These concerns were outlined in Nvidia’s latest quarterly filing with US regulators. For the first time, Nvidia flagged that restrictions on open-source Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen could impact its business. In addition, recent US rules blocking Chinese connected-vehicle technology could affect Nvidia’s automotive chip segment. That unit had only recently begun showing strong growth after years of underperformance. CEO Jensen Huang, speaking with…
