NASA's Swift-class rescue failure dooms ageing space telescope to burn up in Earth's atmosphere
A failed rescue attempt leaves the telescope on an uncontrolled reentry path, highlighting the fragility of extended science missions.
CNN · +5 outlets
SpaceX launches Crew-13 to ISS; Jessica Watkins becomes first Black woman to lead a space mission
The crew will conduct research on disease and crop growth relevant to future Moon and Mars missions.
Ars Technica · +12 outlets
Google DeepMind develops invisible watermarks for AI-designed proteins to aid biosecurity
The watermarking works with a widely used AI protein design tool and is intended to trace synthetic sequences.
Phys · +6 outlets
Webb telescope observations reveal clues to planet-shattering collisions and moon-forming impacts
The findings extend understanding of violent collisions that can shape planets and form moons in other systems.
Phys · +5 outlets
Caltech physicists measure quantum energy ladder predicted 40 years ago
Laser-trapped atoms arranged as a quantum simulator recreated two quantum tipping points, confirming long-standing theory.
Sciencedaily · +3 outlets
Hubble marks its 200,000th orbit by observing a lensed supernova
The milestone observation uses gravitational lensing to study a distant stellar explosion.
Universe Today · +9 outlets
NATO releases official quantum technology roadmap with operational timelines and standards
The roadmap sets out standardization frameworks and milestones for adopting quantum technologies in defense.
Quantum Computing Report · +2 outlets
Mount Sinai research uncovers APOE4's role in Alzheimer's and potential treatment targets
The findings suggest the risk gene may damage brain blood vessels and impair protein clearance, with some effects reversible in experiments.
Sciencedaily · +6 outlets
Global study links common infections to 1 in 8 cancer cases
The analysis quantifies the share of cancers attributable to infections worldwide.
ctvnews.ca · +9 outlets
California signs fusion legislation and announces $30 million quantum investment
The state is allocating capital to advance fusion and quantum infrastructure.
The Quantum Insider · +6 outlets
AI beats the best human Stratego player, solving a game of hidden information
Adding a second neural network to guess hidden piece identities was key to the breakthrough.
Ars Technica · +4 outlets
NASA selects PRIMA far-infrared telescope as first mission in a new class
The selection opens a new line of smaller, more targeted astrophysics missions.
Universe Today · +14 outlets
NASA's Roman Space Telescope takes first coronagraph instrument observation
The coronagraph check-out marks a step toward direct imaging of faint objects near bright stars.
caltech.edu · +14 outlets
Anthropic's life sciences team discusses enzyme research, biology lab and preclinical pipeline
The AI company is expanding into wet-lab biology and drug discovery work.
Endpoints News · +6 outlets
PLD Space and CNES to study a second launch pad in French Guiana
The study reflects European efforts to expand launch capacity.
The Next Web · +14 outlets
Lack of rockets creates crisis for space technology companies
SpaceX's changing priorities, the war in Ukraine and thin competition are driving a launch shortage that could last years.
Newscientist · +13 outlets
New method generates nearly indistinguishable photons for quantum communication
The work from German and Swiss researchers advances photon sources needed for quantum networks.
Phys
Proposed superfluid helium qubit could cut error rates by around 100 times
The design shields quantum information from common electromagnetic noise, though experiments are still needed.
Sciencedaily · +1 outlets