The new wave of industry coming for the LEO frontier
In this episode of the SpaceNews Space Minds podcast, host David Ariosto talks with Jonathan Cirtain, CEO and…
Twist-induced orbital chirality in a photonic laser
The combination of two achiral photonic membranes into a twisted bilayer breaks mirror symmetry and induces non-Hermitian coupling…
I fell in love with animals that didn’t get as much attention
A teenager on the Isle of Man has been explaining how he’s found companionship and support from what…
The hidden fire risk of throwing batteries in your bin
“Vapes have become a really, really big problem that’s arisen in recent years,” said Grime. “Vapes have got…
Nasa plans to have a permanent base on the Moon by 2030 – how it can be done
A US Senate committee has directed Nasa to begin work on a Moon base “as soon as is…
Universal dynamics and microwave control of programmable resonant electro-optic frequency combs
Li, J., Yi, X., Lee, H., Diddams, S. A. & Vahala, K. J. Electro-optical frequency division and stable…
Although Arctic ice is disappearing faster than ever, scientists are discovering that polar bears in Norway are getting fatter and healthier
Adult polar bears in Norway have been getting fatter and healthier even as the sea ice around them…
John Mulligan: So much for the ‘Middle East’ of renewables, energy security in Ireland is still a joke
At global unrest increases, our inability to stick to a plan is costing us Not one new offshore…
Rocket Companies Win as Feds Retreat on Orbital Debris Crackdown
After suggesting stricter rules for rocket disposals, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has backed off its attempt to…
Giant, invasive spider species is spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The Joro spider, a bright yellow species that can grow as large as a human hand, has now…
Man Finally Catches Mysterious Litterbug Who’s Been Dumping His Trash Every Week
For weeks now, Reddit user Rroytje has been plagued by an ongoing mystery. Just about every time he’d…
Stalling ASEAN renewables leave gap for Japan’s fossil fuel tech push
The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which embraces a “one goal, various pathways” to decarbonization, is not only supporting…