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Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Track Falling Space Junk
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Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Track Falling Space Junk

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Researchers have discovered that earthquake sensors can detect shockwaves from space debris re-entering Earth's atmosphere, offering a new method...

Jan 29, 2026 09:12 AM
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Northrop Grumman Boosters Prep Artemis II for First Crewed SLS Flight
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Northrop Grumman Boosters Prep Artemis II for First Crewed SLS Flight

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Northrop Grumman's five-segment solid rocket boosters are set to power NASA's Artemis II mission, targeting a February 2026 launch from Kennedy...

Jan 28, 2026 06:09 AM
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Shanghai Science Museum Begins Trial of Upgraded Exhibits Ahead of Spring Festival Opening
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Shanghai Science Museum Begins Trial of Upgraded Exhibits Ahead of Spring Festival Opening

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On January 27, 2026, the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum initiated a trial operational stress test after over two years of extensive...

Jan 28, 2026 12:05 AM
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FDA Hosts Discussion on AI Transparency in Cardiac Devices
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FDA Hosts Discussion on AI Transparency in Cardiac Devices

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is convening a discussion to address the importance of transparency and trust in artificial...

Jan 27, 2026 10:05 PM
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Drugmakers Turn to AI to Speed Trials, Regulatory Submissions
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Drugmakers Turn to AI to Speed Trials, Regulatory Submissions

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Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline clinical trials and regulatory submissions. This...

Jan 27, 2026 08:05 PM
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European Union Launches Investigation Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Chatbot
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European Union Launches Investigation Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Chatbot

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The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, following reports that it generated nonconsensual...

Jan 27, 2026 07:05 PM
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RESEARCH
Quantum Leap: New Error Correction Method Enhances Quantum Computing Reliability
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Quantum Leap: New Error Correction Method Enhances Quantum Computing Reliability

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Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking error correction method that enhances the stability and reliability of quantum computers, as reported...

Jan 27, 2026 07:02 PM
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Earthquake Sensors: The New Space Junk Tracker
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Earthquake Sensors: The New Space Junk Tracker

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Researchers have discovered that earthquake sensors can detect the sonic booms produced by reentering space debris, allowing for more accurate...

Jan 26, 2026 02:05 PM
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NASA Is Set to Send Astronauts Around the Moon Again
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NASA Is Set to Send Astronauts Around the Moon Again

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NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, scheduled to launch no earlier than February 6, 2026. This 10-day mission will be the first crewed...

Jan 26, 2026 01:05 AM
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