NASA Challenge Spurs Innovative Lunar Rover Wheel Designs
LIMA: NASA has recently concluded the Rock and Roll with NASA Challenge at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, where innovators were invited to design next-generation lunar rover wheels. This initiative aims to improve surface mobility for both crews and robotic systems on
NASA Reveals Stunning New Image of Tarantula Nebula
USA: NASA has unveiled a striking new image of the Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a neighboring galaxy 160,000 light-years from Earth. The image combines data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, James Webb Space Telescope,
Affordable Sportscar Challenges Conventional Automotive Trends
UNITED KINGDOM: The Gasolini AR1 is making waves as a revolutionary sportscar for under $7,000, standing out at the recent Monterey Car Week amidst a backdrop of luxury and excess. Designed by Robert Ely and showcased on Jonny Smith's "The Late Brake Show,"
NASA’s Summer School Prepares Future Planetary Scientists with Communication.
USA: NASA's Science Mission Directorate, through its Community of Practice for Education (SCoPE), collaborated with Arizona State University's Facility for Open Research in a Compressed Environment (FORCE) Summer School to train seven undergraduate interns in science communication. The program, conducted in Summer 2026,
NASA’s Air Pollution Study Sheds Light on Addis Ababa’s Air Quality
ROME: NASA's MAIA project has been monitoring air pollution in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, providing a detailed long-term view of black carbon levels and other pollutants. The study, which draws on data from 10 monitoring sites, aims to understand pollution patterns influenced by factors
Amazon Allegedly Destroys Rare Books for AI Training
KUALA LUMPUR: Recent investigations have uncovered that Amazon may be acquiring and destroying rare books to train its artificial intelligence models. This revelation came after a hidden Airtag, planted by a bookseller, tracked a rare book to an Amazon AI training facility in
Feedly Faces User Frustration Amid Weeklong Slowdown Due to Bug
KUALA LUMPUR: Feedly users have experienced significant performance issues with the app over the past week, with the company attributing the slowdown to a bug in its system. The issues have rendered the web app nearly unusable for some, while complaints have also
YouTube Alters View Count Method for Videos
MALAYSIA: YouTube has announced a change in its view count methodology, now counting a view as soon as a video starts playing. This update, which applies to all videos on the platform, aims to provide a more accurate reflection of viewer engagement and
Sonic Fire Tech Secures $15M to Advance Sound-Powered Fire Prevention Systems
MALAYSIA: Sonic Fire Tech has successfully raised $15 million in funding to enhance its innovative sound-powered fire protection systems. The company aims to deploy these systems in various settings, including commercial kitchens and apartment buildings, with the goal of preventing fires before they
Reddit Experiments with New Audio and Video Features for Posts
MALAYSIA: Reddit has launched a test for a new feature that enables users to experience popular posts through audio and video formats. This innovation is being rolled out to provide a more engaging and dynamic way for users to interact with content on
