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Ukrainian activist Serhiy Sterhenko announced via Telegram that Oleksandr Syrskyi is no longer the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, though no official decree from President Zelenskyy has been …
A new study from Uppsala University, published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, reveals that the Sun contains 55 percent more silver than earlier estimates, based on improved modeling and spectroscopy.
A startup has unveiled a novel 'oscillator-based' AI computing technology that could dramatically reduce energy consumption, potentially operating 1,000 times more efficiently than conventional systems.
KBR has reorganized its defense technology business to pursue work on the Golden Dome missile shield program, leveraging its expertise in digital engineering, space tracking, and missile defense.
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected an unidentified molecule on Pluto and Titan, raising questions about the chemistry of these distant worlds.
A new satellite, the first in a constellation designed to detect wildfires early, has spotted a fire just five meters across from orbit, aiming to accelerate alert times and improve …
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have identified the mechanisms by which evolved stars produce cosmic dust in environments with extremely low metal content, similar to conditions in the …
Karl-Heinz Mack, a German radio astronomer who became a leading figure at Italy's National Institute for Astrophysics, has died. He was remembered for his research on radio galaxies, his role …
After large language models mastered text, a new wave of AI research focuses on « world models » designed to help artificial intelligence understand and reason about the physical world, …
Half a century after the Viking 1 mission landed on Mars, a leading scientist suggests NASA may have overlooked evidence of microbial life in the data collected, sparking renewed debate …
Researchers analyzing nickel isotopes in 66-million-year-old debris conclude the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs belonged to a rare class of carbonaceous chondrites known as CO chondrites.
Ukrainian Orthodox priest and CEO of the D.O.M. project, Father Bohdan, announced the launch of a new inter-Christian digital center and social network designed to unite Christians across denominations, foster …
Christopher Nolan's film 'Interstellar' uses general relativity not just as a backdrop but as a driving force of conflict, exploring time dilation and gravitational effects as key plot elements.
A new study reveals that cells from a mother can cross into her child's brain during pregnancy and remain there for decades, potentially influencing both health and disease.
A leading US climate scientist describes the intensity of the developing El Niño 2026 as 'hallucinating,' warning it is already triggering extreme weather events worldwide.
Fighting between the United States and Iran has intensified for a seventh consecutive night, with strikes targeting critical infrastructure and reports of significant casualties.
A study in Nature Astronomy proposes a satellite design and method to detect thermonuclear warheads in space, offering a potential tool for arms control verification.
Rakuten has reduced the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 by 24 percent, from 899 euros to 679.99 euros, as part of the final days of summer sales. The …
As James Cameron's «Aliens» turns 40, the film is still widely regarded as the greatest sci-fi action movie ever made, blending groundbreaking visual effects, strong character development, and relentless tension.
The Defense Innovation Unit has issued a solicitation to develop commercial technology for delivering electrical power from orbit, aiming to move a long-studied concept toward military use by fiscal year …
