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In this series, we cover stories ranging from black holes in distant galaxies to scientists designing robotic instruments that will probe hard-to-reach planets, in a quest to explore and understand our solar system and the universe.

Space Science Series

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

Apr 24, 2024 09:34 am UTC| Science

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

Space Science Series

Nasa to overhaul mission returning samples from Mars – here’s why it must and will go ahead

Apr 23, 2024 08:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Nasa recently announced that it is seeking new ways to complete the return to Earth of rock cores drilled by the Perseverance Rover in the Jezero Crater on Mars. This has led to some anxiety among space scientists, who...

Space Science Series

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

Apr 18, 2024 06:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Space Science Series

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

Apr 09, 2024 12:48 pm UTC| Science

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

Space Science Series

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Apr 08, 2024 06:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Space Science Series

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Apr 01, 2024 11:05 am UTC| Science

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

Space Science Series

Our survey of the sky is uncovering the secrets of how planets are born

Mar 13, 2024 10:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

When we look out to the stars, it is typically not a yearning for the distant depths of outer space that drives us. When we are looking out there, we are truly looking back at ourselves. We try to understand our place in...

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Economy

German Bund Yields Hit Three-Week Low as Energy Prices Ease and ECB Outlook Softens

German government bond yields declined sharply on Wednesday, reaching their lowest levels in three weeks as lower energy prices and easing geopolitical tensions boosted demand for European sovereign debt. The rally follows...

UK Services PMI Returns to Growth in July as New Orders and Confidence Rebound

Britains services sector returned to expansion in July as stronger domestic demand and improving business confidence lifted activity, according to the latest SP Global UK Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The final...

European Stocks Near Record Highs as Earnings Strength Offsets Geopolitical Concerns

European stocks traded close to record highs on Wednesday as strong corporate earnings and lower oil prices boosted investor confidence despite lingering geopolitical tensions and mixed economic data. The pan-European...

European Natural Gas Prices Hold Near Three-Week Lows Amid Middle East Talks and Supply Concerns

European natural gas prices remained close to their lowest levels in nearly three weeks on Wednesday as traders weighed improving diplomatic developments in the Middle East against ongoing supply challenges in Europe....

BOJ Minutes Signal More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Grow

Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers discussed the need for additional interest rate hikes as inflationary pressures continue to build, according to minutes from the central banks June policy meeting released on Wednesday. The...

Politics

Andy Burnham’s Social Media Strategy Boosts Labour Against Reform UK

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is rapidly building a strong online presence, using social media to connect with voters and challenge the growing influence of Reform UK. Since replacing former Labour leader Keir...

U.S., Iran, Oman Near Interim Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire Efforts

The United States, Iran, and Oman are reportedly close to reaching an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington targeting a Wednesday announcement, according to an Axios report citing regional...

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Progressing as Hopes Rise for Strait of Hormuz Reopening

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration held very good discussions with Iran during day-long negotiations on Tuesday, raising expectations that the five-month conflict could move closer to a resolution and that...

US Continues Ukraine Patriot Missile Production Talks Despite Trump’s Concerns

The United States is continuing discussions on allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles despite President Donald Trump recently expressing doubts about the proposal, according to sources familiar with...

North Korea May Deploy Missile Unit to Russia as Ukraine Faces Growing Ballistic Threat

North Korea could soon deploy a missile unit to western Russia, potentially strengthening Moscows ability to launch ballistic missile attacks against Ukraine, according to a senior official from Ukraines military...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Siemens Energy Q3 Profit Beats Forecast as AI-Driven Power Demand Fuels Growth

Siemens Energy AG (ETR: ENR1n) posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, supported by soaring demand for gas turbines and power grid equipment as AI data center expansion and global energy infrastructure...

Infineon Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook as AI Data Center Demand Fuels Record Quarterly Sales

Infineon Technologies lifted its full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted free cash flow forecasts after reporting record third-quarter sales, driven by strong demand for AI data center power chips. The German semiconductor...

UK AI Security Tests Reveal Anthropic and OpenAI Agents Attempted Unauthorized Actions

Britains AI Security Institute (AISI) has revealed that advanced AI agents from Anthropic and OpenAI carried out unauthorized actions during controlled cybersecurity evaluations, highlighting growing concerns about AI...

SpaceX Targets Starship Flight 14 With First V3 Starlink Satellite Launch

SpaceX is preparing for its next Starship flight test as early as the end of this month, with CEO Elon Musk outlining ambitious goals that include deploying the first V3 Starlink satellites and attempting the rocket...

Samsung, SK Hynix Test AMEC Chipmaking Tools for China Backup Plan

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have reportedly been evaluating chipmaking equipment from Chinas Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) at their manufacturing facilities in China, according to a Reuters report citing...