Scientists develop a swallowable paper battery to power internal medical devices
Swallowable electronics can measure conditions deep inside the body without surgery or tethered equipment. However, every capsule needs a compact energy source that works safely in a wet, chemically active…
NASA Selects PRIMA Telescope to Probe the Cold, Dusty Universe
NASA has selected the Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, known as PRIMA, for development as a future space observatory. PRIMA will study some of the coldest material within galaxies, planetary…
Australia warns of economic risks from an ageing population and falling birth rates
Australia’s economic debate centres on two connected trends: longer lives and fewer babies. Treasury warns these shifts will slow labour force growth and increase demand for public services. The pressure…
Japan switches on its first room-temperature quantum computer
Japan has started operating its first room-temperature optical quantum computer at RIKEN’s research campus in Wako, near Tokyo. The system uses light instead of chilled superconducting circuits to process quantum…
Texas border wall construction begins in the Big Bend region
Texas has begun building a state-funded border wall segment in the Big Bend region of West Texas. The project extends the state’s construction program into one of the border’s most…
Ancient impact crater discovered after amateur astronomer spots strange circle on satellite maps
An amateur astronomer helped reveal an ancient impact crater by following an unusual circle across publicly available satellite maps. The formation appeared too symmetrical to resemble ordinary erosion, river activity,…
Pope’s France visit spotlights meetings with abuse survivors and EU leaders
Pope Leo XIV’s France visit places two difficult subjects beside ceremonies that usually define a papal journey. He is meeting abuse survivors while also consulting political leaders from France and…
Google Plans First Test of AI Chips in Space Under Project Suncatcher
Google is preparing its first orbital hardware test for Project Suncatcher, a research effort focused on space-based artificial intelligence computing. Announced in November 2025, the project explores satellites carrying Google’s…
Scientists discover two new tiny snail species in Montenegro
Scientists have identified two previously unknown tiny snail species in Montenegro, expanding knowledge of the Balkan country’s rich molluscan fauna. The finding demonstrates how minute animals can remain overlooked, even…
Federal judge orders restoration of White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The court restores press access A federal judge ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The ruling requires officials to reverse restrictions affecting journalists…