SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday, delivering the latest batch of 21 Starlink internet satellites into space. The rocket took off at 2:18 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40, just hours after a brief delay. The mission, referred to as Starlink 12-9, included 13 satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities, marking an expansion … Read more
China has been producing a vast number of STEM graduates, but innovation is still not its forte. Recent success stories like DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough have sparked debate about the country’s ability to nurture talent. While some Chinese view DeepSeek as proof of China’s education system being on par with that of the US or even … Read more
A team of astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery by mapping the near universe from 425 million to 800 million light-years away. They have identified the largest known structure residing there, named Quipu, which stretches 1.3 billion light-years long and contains the mass of 200 quadrillion stars. Quipu is considered the largest structure in the … Read more
Scientists have discovered that the auricular muscles, which helped our distant ancestors move their ears to better hear sounds, still activate when we try to focus on competing sounds. These muscles, known as superior auricular muscles, are part of an attentional effort mechanism that helps us concentrate in challenging auditory environments. Researchers at Saarland University … Read more
Square Enix’s development team for Dragon Quest 12 is “working hard” on the game, according to series creator Yuji Horii. This marks the first update on the title since May 2024, when Horii paid tribute to late character designer Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama. Horii’s comments have alleviated concerns among fans that the game … Read more
A wave of protests swept through Serbia as students demanded an end to government corruption and oligarchy. The movement began after 15 people died in a train station collapse on November 1st, with the prime minister resigning under pressure. The initial response from authorities was to downplay the incident and shift blame to “progress”. However, … Read more
This month’s full Snow Moon is expected to rise on Wednesday, February 12. Because of its full appearance in the sky, it will be visible as a nearly full moon from Tuesday to Thursday. The name “Snow Moon” comes from the fact that snow is prominent across the US during this time. However, other cultures … Read more
A new study from the University of British Columbia warns that space debris poses a growing threat to air travel safety. Researchers analyzed worldwide flight data and compared it to records of uncontrolled rocket body reentries, finding that the danger is increasing. The mass deployment of satellites like SpaceX’s Starlink is driving this risk, as … Read more
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order (EO) aimed at strengthening America’s leadership in digital financial technology. The EO contains two main components: one focused on decentralized cryptocurrency and the other on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The EO aims to support the responsible growth and use of digital assets, blockchain technology, and … Read more
Google’s latest flagship phone, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, is set to take on Samsung’s S25 Ultra series with its high-resolution cameras and impressive battery life. Despite being larger and heavier than the vanilla S25 model, the Pixel 9 Pro XL boasts a massive advantage in telephoto (48MP 113mm vs. 10MP 67mm) and ultra-wide camera … Read more