Science & Innovation

A surge in privately held space companies hitting unicorn status reveals a shift in investor appetite toward orbital infrastructure and emerging satellite tech.

New Ofcom data reveals a systemic failure in UK rail connectivity, with only EE hitting basic performance benchmarks while onboard Wi-Fi remains largely non-functional.

The Foundation for Information Policy Research warns that the UK's push for mandatory age verification on social media could expose children to blackmail and data theft.

Researchers at Eurac Research have discovered that specific cold-adapted yeast species have remained active on Ötzi the Iceman for over 5,000 years.

Five leading scientists, including the editor-in-chief of Diabetes Care, were forcibly removed from the American Diabetes Association meeting for distributing an editorial critical of federal research policy.

Researchers at Columbia University have used base editing to modify human embryo DNA with unprecedented precision, bypassing the risks of traditional CRISPR.

A new study from the University of Exeter reveals that urban great bowerbirds in Australia are ditching natural decor for human plastic waste to attract mates.

A deep dive into the administrative paralysis at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and its impact on global Ebola response efforts.

Therabody introduces the CryoTherm Palm, a dual-temperature recovery device claiming to boost athletic performance by cooling the palms. Is it worth $399?

Axiom Space unveils the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) developed with Prada for the Artemis III moon missions, blending haute couture precision with aerospace engineering.

Ever wonder why solar-powered devices still rely on batteries? We break down the physics of energy storage, DC power, and the role of portable power stations in off-grid tech.

A rare encounter with a Great White shark in the Mediterranean reveals the critical intersection of marine conservation and the fight against ghost fishing nets.

NASA directed five astronauts to seek shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft following new leaks discovered in the Russian space station service module.

NASA is seeking a more efficient headquarters footprint in Washington D.C. by year-end, leveraging high commercial vacancy rates to downsize operations.

SpaceX is attempting a milestone 35th launch with Falcon 9 booster B1067, challenging its own internal accounting estimates and pushing the boundaries of rocket reuse.

Nonprofit Moving Health is deploying low-cost, motorcycle-powered tricycle ambulances to tackle the critical transport gap for rural pregnant women in Northern Ghana.

AI's massive power and cooling demands are making traditional data center construction obsolete. Explore how modular, prefabricated infrastructure is filling the gap.

SpaceX has updated its IPO filings to warn investors that water access is now a primary constraint for its data center infrastructure and AI scaling efforts.

Founded by Tom Mueller, Impulse Space raises $500M to expand its workforce. COO Eric Romo explains why LLMs can't replace physical test stands in orbital mechanics.

CEO Dave Limp confirms Blue Origin plans to fly New Glenn again by the end of 2026, despite severe launchpad damage and ongoing investigations into the recent explosion.