India’s Space Agency Anticipates Budget Boost Amid Growing Global Ambitions India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), expects a 20%-30% increase in its budget in the coming years. ISRO Chairman S Somanath revealed this during a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker interview on Tuesday, highlighting the organisation’s competitive position in the global space market. While ISRO’s rocket launch prices are comparable to those of SpaceX, Somanath did not provide specific details. Strategic Plans for Growth at ISRO In the interview, Somanath discussed ISRO’s plans for a heavy-lift booster rocket, which will be capable of carrying large payloads. This ambitious project…
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NASA Redirects Astronaut Return to SpaceX Due to Boeing’s Starliner Failures NASA has announced that two astronauts who flew to the International Space Station (ISS) in June aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule will return to Earth using a SpaceX vehicle early next year. This decision comes after NASA deemed the Starliner’s propulsion system too risky for the crew’s return journey. The agency’s chief, Bill Nelson, revealed on Saturday that the astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, will now be brought home on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in February 2025. Boeing’s Starliner Faces Setbacks Amidst Ongoing Technical Issues The decision marks…
Black Myth: Wukong: The Rise of China’s First AAA Game Game Science’s Journey from Humble Beginnings Black Myth: Wukong has captivated the global gaming community, bringing unprecedented attention to Game Science, a once low-profile studio in China. Founded in 2014 in Shenzhen by Feng Ji, a former Tencent Holdings game designer, Game Science has achieved what many thought impossible: creating China’s first AAA video game. After six years of dedicated development, this 3D action game has become the hottest single-player title on Steam, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the world’s biggest games. Feng Ji’s Long-Standing Vision Feng Ji’s…
Atlas AI Partners with Airbus SE to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence On August 13, Atlas AI, a geospatial intelligence startup, announced a significant collaboration with Airbus SE, the multinational aircraft manufacturer. This partnership aims to leverage Atlas AI’s advanced geospatial platform to provide Airbus with critical insights into travel demand, airport catchment areas, and infrastructure changes. Enhancing Travel Market Insights Atlas AI’s platform combines satellite imagery with artificial intelligence to deliver hyperlocal demand forecasts. This capability is particularly valuable in rapidly growing travel markets, such as those in the Asia-Pacific region. According to Atlas AI CEO Abe Tarapani, their platform’s predictive…
The Remarkable South American Lungfish: A Living Fossil with the Largest Genome The South American lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa, is an extraordinary creature that can be considered a living fossil. It inhabits the slow-moving and stagnant waters across Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, and Paraguay. As the closest living relative to the first land vertebrates, this species closely resembles its ancient ancestors, which date back more than 400 million years. The Largest Genome in the Animal Kingdom One of the most remarkable features of the South American lungfish is its genome size. This species holds the record for the…
Evidence of Liquid Water Found Deep Beneath Mars’ Surface, Advancing Search for Life A recent study using data from NASA’s Mars InSight lander has provided compelling evidence of liquid water far below the surface of Mars. This discovery marks a significant step forward in the ongoing search for life on the Red Planet. It also offers clues about what may have happened to Mars’ ancient oceans. Insights from Mars InSight Lander The Mars InSight lander, which has been stationed on the planet since 2018, has played a crucial role in this discovery. Over four years, the lander collected seismic data,…
Chinese Envoy Calls U.S. AI Investment Curbs Harmful The U.S. targeting of investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in China is unhelpful for the “healthy development” of AI technology and divisive for global governance, said China’s U.N. envoy on Monday, July 1. U.S. Draft Rules on AI Investments Last month, the United States issued draft rules aimed at banning or requiring notification of certain investments in AI and other technology sectors in China. The goal is to prevent threats to U.S. national security. China’s Response to U.S. Sanctions “We are firmly opposed to these sanctions,” stated China’s U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong.…
Meta and Apple Discuss Integrating AI Models Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms (META.O), is in discussions to integrate its generative AI model into Apple’s (AAPL.O) newly announced AI system for iPhones, according to the Wall Street Journal. This move aligns with Apple’s strategy to incorporate technology from various AI companies into its devices. Notably, Apple has been considering a potential partnership with Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Google, its long-time search partner. Broader AI Integration Plans Apple is reportedly seeking partnerships with AI firms globally, including in regions like China, where Microsoft-backed (MSFT.O) OpenAI’s ChatGPT is banned. Discussions are underway with AI startup…
Newly Identified Dinosaur Lokiceratops Rangiformis Found in Montana About 78 million years ago, in what is now the badlands of northern Montana, a unique dinosaur lived in a subtropical coastal plain. This newly identified dinosaur, named Lokiceratops rangiformis, resembled a rhinoceros but sported an elaborate set of horns on its head. Discovery and Characteristics Lokiceratops measured about 22 feet (6.7 meters) long and weighed around 5-1/2 tons. It used a powerful beak to browse on low-growing vegetation, such as ferns and flowering plants. The dinosaur had two curving horns over 16 inches (40 cm) long above its eyes, small horns…
Joro Spiders Spreading Across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard Joro spiders, known for their size comparable to a human hand, are spreading across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard and heading north. Origins and Appearance The East Asian species is named after the mythical Japanese creature Jorogumo, which can transform into a beautiful woman and trap men with silk. Joro spiders have blue-black and yellow stripes, long legs, and sometimes a splash of red. Although they look terrifying, they are quite shy. “They’re not dangerous. They’re not aggressive. Even if you go after the spider and harass it to such an extent that…
