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A physicist who fell in love with neural networks while studying black holes just launched the world's first AI institute dedicated to astronomy. As telescopes prepare to capture a million supernovae per year, scientists say artificial intelligence isn't just helpful anymore—it's essential.
A historian in Florence discovered handwritten notes by Galileo Galilei hidden in a rare 16th-century astronomy textbook. The find reveals how the legendary scientist studied ancient theories before revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope nearly died a dozen times over 25 years of budget battles and engineering nightmares. Now it's delivering groundbreaking discoveries across every field of astronomy.
Nearly 4,000 stunning space photos from 66 countries are competing for the world's top astronomy photography prize. Winners get cash prizes and a spot in London's National Maritime Museum.
India's Ola Electric just got the green light to launch an electric scooter designed specifically for delivery drivers and fleet operators. With rising fuel prices squeezing gig workers, this commercial EV could arrive as early as this quarter.
Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station, has completed its primary structure and is now entering clean room integration. The pioneering orbital outpost could beat competitors by years and help fill the gap when the International Space Station retires in 2030.
A Southern California company is launching the first commercial deep space mission to study asteroid Apophis during its 2029 Earth flyby, making planetary defense faster and more affordable. The mission could attract more viewers than the Super Bowl while helping protect our planet from future threats.
Commercial trucking companies are accelerating their switch to electric vehicles as oil prices squeeze budgets, while homeowners have until July 4th to claim a 30% solar tax credit. The shift represents a major turning point for clean energy adoption across America.
A softball-sized satellite carrying a pencil eraser-sized nuclear battery just made history by becoming the first commercial spacecraft cleared to fly with nuclear power. The real breakthrough isn't the tiny amount of electricity it makes, but the regulatory door it opens for an entire industry.
An 11-year-old space enthusiast is helping people safely watch Wednesday's biggest solar eclipse in 30 years. Efan Dafydd has loved astronomy since age two and recently met his hero, astronaut Tim Peake.
High on the Tibetan plateau, China is constructing massive telescopes that will soon surpass Hawaii's legendary observatories in stargazing power. By the mid-2030s, Saishiteng Mountain will host Earth's most powerful collection of optical telescopes.
Maharashtra is launching an expert panel to help universities turn their research patents into real products that businesses can use. The state wants to bridge the gap between academic innovation and commercial success.
Japan just brought its first commercial-scale floating wind farm online, marking a major milestone as the island nation tackles deep ocean waters where traditional turbines can't reach. While some countries pause on wind energy, Japan is proving the technology works.
A Florida company just launched the first commercial satellite powered by nuclear battery technology that could keep future spacecraft running for years without sunlight. The breakthrough opens new possibilities for deep space missions and lunar exploration.
A company born from MIT research just secured $1 billion to build America's first commercial fusion power plant, bringing the dream of unlimited clean energy closer to reality. Google has already signed on as a customer.
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility just became the first Indian commercial vehicle maker to sell 400,000 electric vehicles, powering livelihoods while avoiding emissions equal to planting 8.3 million trees. The company now aims to put 1 million EVs on Indian roads by 2031.
Nigeria's top science agency just signed a deal to turn academic research into real products that solve everyday problems. The partnership aims to end the cycle of studies that never leave the lab.
After a 1989 fire derailed its semiconductor dreams, India just shipped its first commercial memory chips in 2026. Twelve factories worth $19 billion are now rising across the country.
A suitcase-sized satellite just captured its first star measurement, opening a new era where astronomers can rent time on commercial space telescopes. The breakthrough could help scientists find habitable planets around nearby stars.
A major green hydrogen project in Chile's Atacama Desert has been cancelled after astronomers raised concerns about light pollution threatening some of the world's most advanced telescopes. The decision shows that protecting scientific research sites can take priority over industrial development.
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