Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 10, 2025
Solar Foods has entered a contract with OHB System AG to develop a pilot version of Solein gas fermentation technology for eventual testing on the International Space Station, under the European Space Agency's Terrae Novae Exploration Programme. The project aims to create a prototype suitable for zero-gravity operations, advancing the integration of Solein into human space habitats. The in

Seattle, WA (SPX) Nov 07, 2025
Arctic sea ice has declined by more than 42% since 1979, when regular satellite monitoring began. As the ice grows thinner and recedes, more water is exposed to sunlight. Ice reflects sunlight but dark water absorbs it, advancing warming and accelerating ice loss. Climate models indicate that the Arctic will see ice-free summers within the coming decades, and scientists still aren't sure what th

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2025
A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering finds China now produces nearly half of all peer-reviewed remote sensing publications, while the US accounts for just 9 percent - a reversal from six decades ago. Tracking more than 126,000 papers published between 1961 and 2023, the study outlines China's rapid rise in this field, having grown from minimal output prior to the 1990s to 47 percent

Riverside, CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2025
A new study has unexpectedly discovered that a common parasite of modern oysters actually started infecting bivalves hundreds of millions of years before the dinosaurs went extinct. The research, published in iScience, used high-resolution 3D scans to look inside 480-million-year-old shells from a Moroccan site known for its exceptionally well-preserved sea life. The scans revealed a serie

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2025
A major survey by Chiba University researchers reveals that a significant portion of people are prepared to accept home-care robots, provided these systems secure privacy and safety and maintain user trust. The study involved 4,890 individuals including older adults, their families, caregivers, and robot developers. Participants were questioned about willingness to use robots in caregiving

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 06, 2025
Planet Labs PBC announced an eight-figure, multi-year contract renewal with a long-standing international defense and intelligence customer. Under the new agreement, Planet will provide assured tasking for its Pelican and SkySat satellite constellations, supporting timely monitoring and intelligence gathering in critical regions. Ashley Johnson, President and CFO of Planet, stated, "We con

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2025
Firefly Aerospace has completed the acquisition of SciTec, strengthening its capabilities in national security and defense technology. The purchase price included a mix of cash and Firefly common stock, with over 475 SciTec employees joining the Firefly team. Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, stated, "SciTec brings more than four decades of experience supporting high-stakes national sec

College Station, TX (SPX) Nov 08, 2025
For years, astronauts floating in orbit above Earth have reported headaches, stuffy noses and congestion. Now, new research shows these issues are far more than a minor nuisance during spaceflight - they're prevalent among roughly 85% of astronauts aboard the International Space Station. A collaborative study between Texas A and M University's School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) and Hou

London (AFP) Nov 7, 2025
British telecoms giant Vodafone and US group AST SpaceMobile on Friday said they had chosen Germany to base satellite operations aimed at enhancing high-speed connectivity to remote areas of Europe. The joint venture, named SatCo and first announced in March, aims to "further strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty", the two companies said in a statement. The high-speed satellite connect