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Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Track Falling Space Junk
Researchers have discovered that earthquake sensors can detect shockwaves from space debris re-entering Earth's atmosphere, offering a new method...
Northrop Grumman Boosters Prep Artemis II for First Crewed SLS Flight
Northrop Grumman's five-segment solid rocket boosters are set to power NASA's Artemis II mission, targeting a February 2026 launch from Kennedy...
Shanghai Science Museum Begins Trial of Upgraded Exhibits Ahead of Spring Festival Opening
On January 27, 2026, the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum initiated a trial operational stress test after over two years of extensive...
FDA Hosts Discussion on AI Transparency in Cardiac Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is convening a discussion to address the importance of transparency and trust in artificial...
Drugmakers Turn to AI to Speed Trials, Regulatory Submissions
Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline clinical trials and regulatory submissions. This...
European Union Launches Investigation Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Chatbot
The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, following reports that it generated nonconsensual...
Quantum Leap: New Error Correction Method Enhances Quantum Computing Reliability
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking error correction method that enhances the stability and reliability of quantum computers, as reported...
Earthquake Sensors: The New Space Junk Tracker
Researchers have discovered that earthquake sensors can detect the sonic booms produced by reentering space debris, allowing for more accurate...
NASA Is Set to Send Astronauts Around the Moon Again
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...
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