When a nuclear weapon detonates, the physics is brutally simple and unforgiving. Within microseconds, a blinding sphere of plasma hotter than the solar surface billows outward. For anyone standing within roughly a kilometre of that fireball, death is instantaneous. The combined punch of thermal radiation and an over‑pressure shock wave reaches the body far faster…
A new study suggests that the Moon could be hiding a treasure trove of platinum group metals (PGMs) worth over a trillion dollars, raising hopes for future space-based mining ventures. According to the research led by independent scientist Jayanth Chennamangalam, based in Vancouver, Canada, asteroid impacts on the lunar surface may have delivered commercially significant…
Beijing, June 9, 2025 — China’s Beihang University, under the leadership of Professor Li Hongge, has officially commenced mass production of the world’s first “non‑binary” AI chip, using what’s being called Hybrid Stochastic Number (HSN) architecture. The chip combines traditional binary computing with probabilistic, or stochastic, logic—marking a significant departure from conventional chip design 9meters.com….
NASA has confirmed that heightened solar activity from the Sun’s ongoing solar maximum is directly causing SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to fall back to Earth more rapidly than expected. The rapid de-orbiting is attributed to intensified geomagnetic storms that heat and expand Earth’s upper atmosphere, thus increasing drag on satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The…
In a significant development for quantum communication security, quantum researcher Alexander Miller has identified a critical timing flaw in China’s Micius quantum satellite. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to exploit side-channel vulnerabilities, undermining the security of encrypted data transmitted via the satellite. Micius, launched in 2016, is the world’s first quantum communication satellite and…
In a groundbreaking advancement for global data transmission, Japanese researchers have achieved a world record internet speed of 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over a distance of 50 kilometers using commercially available optical fiber. This feat, accomplished by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in collaboration with international partners, was presented at…
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed a new policy that would require satellite communication service providers to pay an additional ₹500 annually per subscriber in urban areas. This move is aimed at balancing competition in the telecom sector, boosting government revenue, and promoting the expansion of satellite internet services across India, particularly…
Astronomers have recently unveiled a groundbreaking discovery: a binary star system emitting mysterious, repeating radio bursts. This system, designated ILT J1101+5521 (ILTJ1101), comprises a red dwarf and a white dwarf orbiting each other every 125.5 minutes. The radio signals, lasting between 30 to 90 seconds, recur with the same periodicity, challenging previous assumptions about their…
Taipei, Taiwan – In a groundbreaking advancement for quantum technology, a team of scientists from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has developed the world’s smallest quantum computer—powered by just a single photon. This innovation, which challenges conventional thinking about quantum hardware, marks Taiwan’s entry into the elite group of nations pushing the frontiers…
India’s digital landscape is poised for a significant transformation as global satellite internet providers, including Elon Musk’s Starlink, Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, Reliance Jio-SES, and Globalstar, prepare to launch services in the country. These initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide, especially in remote and underserved regions where traditional broadband infrastructure is lacking. Affordable Satellite Internet…