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Private Spaceflight Companies Are Now Conducting Orbital Missions for the U.S. Space Force

Private spaceflight companies are increasingly taking on missions traditionally handled by government agencies. True Anomaly and Rocket Lab have been contracted to perform orbital proximity operations for the U.S. Space Force, conducting satellite fly-bys that allow the military to inspect and monitor assets in space. These missions represent a

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FAA Proposes New Rules to Allow Quiet Supersonic Flights Over US Cities

The Federal Aviation Administration has unveiled a new regulatory proposal that could clear the way for commercial supersonic airliners to operate over US cities, provided the aircraft are quiet enough to avoid disturbing communities below. Key Details Under current rules, supersonic flight over land is largely prohibited in the United

June Heatwave May Have Caused 20,000 Deaths in Europe, Researchers Estimate

The June 2024 heatwave that swept across southern Europe may have caused around 20,000 deaths, according to preliminary estimates from researchers. The estimate comes from comparing observed mortality rates during the heatwave period with death rates recorded during similar timeframes in previous, cooler years—a methodology known as calculating

Non-Quantum Space-Time Theory Offers New Approach to Gravity's Quantum Mystery

Physicists have long struggled to understand how gravity interacts with the quantum world. A new approach focusing on non-quantum aspects of space-time may offer fresh insight into this fundamental puzzle. The challenge stems from the apparent incompatibility between general relativity, which describes gravity as the curvature of space-time, and quantum

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Science Brief: Synthetic Cells, Brain Insights, and Space Discoveries

Today's science news spans synthetic biology, neuroscience, and astronomy. Synthetic Cell Breakthrough Scientists have constructed a prototype cell that can partially replicate itself using only 36 bacterial genes, marking a significant milestone in synthetic biology while still falling short of a fully living organism. Read more: What is

SpudCell: A Minimal Self‑Replicating Cell Built from 36 Bacterial Genes

Overview Researchers have created a synthetic cell structure, nicknamed SpudCell, that can perform limited self‑replication using just 36 genes derived from bacteria. The work demonstrates how a minimal set of genetic instructions can drive core functions of life, but the construct is not yet considered a true living cell.

Google's AI Expansion Drives 37% Surge in Electricity Consumption as Clean Energy Balancing Act Intensifies

AI Infrastructure Growth Fuels Energy Demand Google's artificial intelligence expansion has led to a significant spike in electricity consumption, with the company reporting a 37% year-over-year increase in 2025. The surge stems primarily from the construction and operation of new data centers required to support the company'