Firefly Aerospace extended its multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin through 2031, covering up to 25 launches using its upgraded Alpha Block II rocket.
NASA completed the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS), a deployable seismometer package for Artemis astronauts to place near the lunar South Pole, marking a step toward sustained lunar science.
Planet Labs Co-Founder Robbie Schingler outlined Planetary Intelligence at TED, describing how AI and satellite data enable real-time global monitoring to support decision-making and environmental adaptation.
UC Berkeley researchers argue that smaller, energy-efficient open-source AI models can match the performance of large proprietary systems, reducing environmental and economic costs while preserving scientific control.
Kim Irvine will be honored as a Disney Legend at D23, reflecting on her 55-year career in Imagineering and the balance between preserving Disneyland’s legacy and embracing change.
NASA telescopes combine data to reveal new details about the Tarantula Nebula, showing how energy from young stars escapes and cools the region.
Berkeley Lab’s Time of Flight Cascade Gamma Ray Imaging technology received a 2026 R&D 100 Award for advancing nuclear medicine imaging and enabling precise alpha-targeted cancer therapies.
NASA outlined plans for a sustainable Moon Base at the lunar South Pole during a July 30 event, emphasizing collaboration and step-by-step development to overcome extreme environmental challenges.
NASA highlights ongoing International Space Station research in 2026 to support future Moon and Mars missions, including crew health, medical technology, robotics, and spacecraft systems.
Spotify’s EQUAL program expands to include podcast creators and authors, appointing Morgan Absher and Grace Reilly as its first ambassadors for women-led podcasts and audiobooks.
Spotify will begin labeling AI-generated artist personas with a new badge starting mid-September to clarify whether profiles represent real humans or AI creations, addressing listener concerns about authenticity.
Spotify will introduce an AI Persona Badge starting in mid-September to label profiles that represent AI-generated identities, responding to listener demand for transparency about artist authenticity.
Spotify will introduce an AI Persona badge to label artist profiles generated by artificial intelligence starting mid-September, aiming to enhance transparency for listeners.
Spotify will label AI-generated artist profiles with an 'AI Persona' badge starting mid-September to distinguish artificial identities from real artists, reducing algorithmic recommendations for such profiles.
Spotify will introduce an AI Persona badge starting mid-September to label artist profiles that may be AI-generated, ensuring transparency for listeners and excluding such profiles from default recommendations.
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, secured a $93.7 million U.S. Space Force contract to modernize ground-based radar systems, aiming to create a unified architecture for upgrades to enhance national defense...
Spotify introduces three new audiobook discovery tools: personalized playlists, a conversational search, and next-in-series recommendations to reduce search time and enhance immersion.
CERN and the Open Quantum Institute hosted a three-day hackathon in July 2026, uniting 34 international students to apply quantum computing to real-world challenges in materials science, energy, and healthcare.
Intel upsized its common stock offering to $20 billion at $95 per share, raising $19.7 billion net for general corporate use, including capital expenditures and working capital.
Isshin Shiraishi, a UC Berkeley senior, will serve as cadet commander of the Army ROTC Golden Bears Battalion, transitioning from an unplanned arrival to a commitment to military service.
The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley has acquired photographer Judy Dater’s archive, including letters, diaries, and photographs spanning her six-decade career, offering insight into her artistic development and...
Planet Labs and Rwanda’s government launched a national satellite data program to support agriculture, urban planning, disaster response, and education using daily imagery feeds.
NASA announced its programming will be available on discovery+ and HBO Max, expanding access to live feeds and special events such as the Artemis III mission in 2027, with enhanced Dolby Vision streaming options.
Scientists released the largest 2D color map of the universe, containing 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion celestial objects, available for public use via the Legacy Survey Sky Viewer.
YouTube announced updates to its Partner Program, expanding Premium Lite subscriptions and adjusting revenue sharing for Shorts starting February 1, 2027, alongside new incentive programs and revised entry requirements...
The Walt Disney Company will honor 13 individuals, including Jerry Bruckheimer, as Disney Legends at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, recognizing their lasting contributions to Disney across entertainment and...
A deep partial solar eclipse will be visible from CERN on 12 August 2026, with 93% of the Sun obscured. Observers are advised to use proper eye protection throughout the event.
Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago Crime Lab argues most gun violence stems from impulsive acts rather than deliberate choices, citing behavioral research and advocating low-cost prevention tools like youth...
Earth observation analytics convert vast satellite imagery into actionable intelligence using AI, machine learning, and spatial processing, enabling automated detection of objects, changes, and patterns at scale.
The Walt Disney Company will honor 13 individuals, including Susan Egan, as Disney Legends at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, recognizing their lasting contributions to Disney across entertainment and experiences.