The International Space Station (ISS) has been in orbit since 1998 but is nearing retirement due to aging hardware. As safety experts warn, long-running issues threaten the station’s safety and the crew on board. A recent meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) highlighted growing risks, including a significant air leak from a Russian … Read more
A prehistoric fish species thought to be extinct for decades has been discovered alive in a murky stretch of the Syr Darya river in southern Kazakhstan. The Syr Darya sturgeon, considered one of the smallest sturgeon species, is believed by researchers to have survived despite its species being last seen in the 1960s. Sturgeons have … Read more
Microsoft has removed the paywall for its AI-powered feature Copilot Vision, making it available for free within Microsoft Edge for users in the United States. The new feature allows Copilot Vision to view what’s on your screen and provide insights into the content. Initially limited to paid subscribers, Copilot Vision can now be used without … Read more
Israel’s defense minister has announced that Israeli troops will remain in security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely. The remarks have complicated talks with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage release. The comments came as local health officials reported another 22 people dead, including a one-year-old girl, in an Israeli strike across … Read more
Equinor’s subsidiary, Empire Offshore Wind LLC (Empire), has suspended offshore construction activities for the Empire Wind project in accordance with a halt work order issued by the US government. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) ordered Empire to stop all activities on the outer continental shelf until BOEM completes its review. Empire is engaging … Read more
UnitedHealth Group’s stock has plummeted 20% after slashing its annual profit forecast due to higher-than-expected medical costs in its Medicare plans. The move may be a warning sign for other companies with similar business models. Higher medical costs have been a challenge for the entire insurance industry, particularly among seniors who are returning to hospitals … Read more
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has announced that troops will remain in security zones they established by seizing large areas of Gaza even after an end to the war. The zones serve as a “buffer” to protect Israeli communities from potential threats. Despite warnings from the UN about devastating consequences, Israel plans to continue its … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that President Trump may abandon Ukraine peace talks with Russia within days if no progress is made. The administration will not let the negotiations “drag on for weeks or months” and will pivot to other priorities if efforts stall. The US team, including Rubio and special envoy … Read more
China has dismissed accusations by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the country is supplying weapons to Russia, calling them “groundless”. The comments come after Zelenskyy claimed China was providing gunpowder and artillery to Russia, and that Chinese representatives were involved in their production on Russian territory. In a press briefing, Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin … Read more
Google has been working on its Android XR platform for smart glasses and mixed reality headsets, and the tech giant recently offered a live demo at the TED2025 conference. The demo showcased the capabilities of Android XR in action on a pair of prototype smart glasses. Unlike previous demos, this one provided a more authentic … Read more