London, UK (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
New findings from the University of Bristol suggest that mammals had begun transitioning from arboreal habitats to terrestrial ones several million years prior to the asteroid strike that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. Published in the journal Palaeontology, the research highlights that numerous mammalian species were already adapting to life on the ground before the catastrophic

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
Applied physicists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a photon-routing device that could significantly enhance the interface between optical and microwave quantum systems, potentially enabling large-scale, modular quantum computing over existing telecom networks. This innovation could pave the way for quantum computers that are n

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
Carbon Robotics has unveiled Carbon AutoTractor, a new autonomy system that transforms conventional tractors into driverless machines, monitored and managed in real time by trained human operators. Built around the Carbon AI platform, the solution is designed to deliver continuous, dependable autonomous operations for farms seeking to scale up productivity and address labor shortages. This

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
Karman Space and Defense (NYSE: KRMN), a prominent provider of precision-engineered systems for missiles, uncrewed aerial vehicles, and spacecraft, has unveiled a new ISO 8 clean room facility at its Washington site. This state-of-the-art space is purpose-built to handle the assembly and integration of next-generation space hardware, including lunar landers, satellite platforms, and habitat modu

Washington (AFP) April 4, 2025
Honda will partner with US companies to test in orbit a renewable energy technology it hopes to one day deploy on the Moon's surface, the Japanese carmaker announced Friday. The auto giant is developing a mechanism capable of generating electricity and oxygen continuously - enabling astronauts to breathe - thanks to solar energy and water known to be present in some lunar soils. Now i

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
Researchers at the Tupa campus of Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) have introduced a new geospatial intelligence method designed to improve the speed and precision of land use monitoring and territorial planning. The approach successfully delineates key landscape features, such as Amazon rainforest, Cerrado vegetation, pastures, and areas of intensive agriculture with double-cropping systems.

Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted safety management systems to maintain safe operations. NASA is testing a new software system to create an improved warning system - one that can predict hazards to drones before they occur. The In-

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
Slingshot Aerospace has been selected by AFWERX to support the U.S. Department of Defense with advanced machine learning tools under its Rapid Analysis of Photometric Tracks for space Object identification and behavior Recognition (RAPTOR) initiative. This program aims to enhance situational awareness in low Earth orbit by analyzing the behavior of satellites and other spaceborne objects.

London, UK (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
World governments should look to current international legal frameworks to curb the growing militarization of space, according to a new study that emphasizes the urgent need to prevent conflict in orbit. Outer space is increasingly viewed as a potential battlefield, prompting concerns over the absence of enforceable limitations on military activity beyond Ear

Europe’s space industry gathered at the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Netherlands on 3–4 April to gain insights into the future of space in Europe.