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Nebula Awards 1965–2025: History, Winners, Categories, and Latest News

Nebula Awards 1965–2025: History, Winners, Categories, and Latest News

The 59th Nebula Awards took place June 8, 2024, in Pasadena and online, with Vajra Chandrasekera's The Saint of Bright Doors winning Best Novel. The Nebulas, established in 1965 by Damon Knight, are voted on by SFWA professional members. New categories for Best Graphic Story or Comic and Best Speculative Poem will debut in 2025. The trophy features a spiral galaxy embedded in Lucite.
29 June 2025
SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

Space News Roundup – June 29, 2025

Japan’s H-2A rocket flew its 50th and final mission June 28, launching the GOSAT-GW satellite. Blue Origin’s New Shepard carried six tourists June 29, with Carl Kuehner becoming the 750th person in space. SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets within 13 hours, deploying Starlink satellites and extending its streak to over 200 consecutive successes. Rocket Lab completed two Electron launches in under 48 hours from New Zealand.
29 June 2025
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AI News Roundup – June 29, 2025 (Daily AI News and Analysis)

AI News Roundup – June 29, 2025 (Daily AI News and Analysis)

Alibaba unveiled its Qwen VLo image-generating AI and pledged ¥380 billion ($53 billion) for AI infrastructure, including a new South Korea data center. Meta is hiring at least eight OpenAI researchers as Llama 4 underperforms. Nvidia insiders sold over $1 billion in stock in 12 months, with CEO Jensen Huang unloading $14 million in June. Neuralink’s Summer 2025 demos showed seven Telepathy implant users controlling games by thought.
29 June 2025
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The Global AI Revolution: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, June 29th, 16:01 CET

The Global AI Revolution: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, June 29th, 16:01 CET

The 4th Hong Kong InnoTech Expo drew over 58,000 visitors and featured 120 AI-powered student teams, with winners advancing to Geneva’s International Exhibition of Inventions. A US federal court ruled AI model training on copyrighted works can be fair use, but found Anthropic liable for downloading over seven million books. Mayo Clinic’s StateViewer AI detects nine dementia types from a single scan with 88% accuracy. NVIDIA shifted to Sovereign AI, partnering with governments on national AI infr
29 June 2025
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Drone Laws in Brazil

Drone Laws in Brazil

Brazil requires drones to keep 30 meters from uninvolved people and limits pilots to one drone at a time. Drones under 250 grams need no license or registration; heavier drones require insurance and, above 25 kg, full registration and a tail number. All RPA pilots must be at least 18. ANAC began public consultation in June 2025 for new RBAC No. 100 rules, including revised categories and registration.
29 June 2025
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Ghost Signals and Laser Shields: The Pentagon’s 500-Satellite Orbital Defense Net

Ghost Signals and Laser Shields: The Pentagon’s 500-Satellite Orbital Defense Net

Australian astronomers in June 2024 traced a 30-nanosecond radio burst to NASA’s defunct Relay-2 satellite, dormant since 1967, likely triggered by a micrometeoroid or charge buildup. The Pentagon aims to deploy a 500-satellite laser-linked defense network by 2028. The GAO warned in February 2025 that satellite laser communications spending could reach $35 billion through 2029 without proven results.
29 June 2025
ForgeStar-1: Pioneering the UK’s Orbital Chip Foundry in Space

ForgeStar-1: Pioneering the UK’s Orbital Chip Foundry in Space

ForgeStar-1, the UK’s first in-space manufacturing mission, launched June 12, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg. Built in Wales, the reusable satellite will test the Pridwen heat shield during re-entry and operate autonomously to produce semiconductor materials in microgravity. The mission is licensed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority and backed by a £22.6 million Series A round.
29 June 2025
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SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

SpaceX won an $81.6 million U.S. Space Force contract to launch the WSF-M2 weather satellite and BLAZE-2 rideshare on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SFB in early FY2027. This is SpaceX’s third consecutive NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 award. The WSF-M2 satellite, built by BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems, will help replace aging DMSP weather assets. SpaceX’s price is about 25% lower than typical Phase 2 launch costs.
29 June 2025
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Space News Digest: June 2025 / Updated: 2025, June 29th, 07:59 CET

Space News Digest: June 2025 / Updated: 2025, June 29th, 07:59 CET

Space Coast set a record with 93 launches in 2024 and could reach 156 in 2025, led by SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin. SpaceX’s Starlink now has over 7,900 satellites in orbit. Japan’s H-2A rocket flew its 50th and final mission, while India’s Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut aboard the ISS. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope directly imaged exoplanet TWA 7b.
29 June 2025
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Space News Digest: June 2025 / Updated: 2025, June 29th, 00:31 CET

Space News Digest: June 2025 / Updated: 2025, June 29th, 00:31 CET

Rocket Lab launched two Electron rockets in 48 hours from New Zealand, deploying four satellites. Amazon added 27 Project Kuiper satellites, while SpaceX’s Starlink constellation surpassed 7,900 active satellites after launching 80 in a week. Japan’s final H-2A rocket carried the GOSAT-GW satellite. SpaceX Starship debris from a Texas test was found in Mexico, prompting environmental concerns and possible legal action.
29 June 2025
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Blockchain Technology Comprehensive Report 2025: Background, Evolution, Trends & Future Outlook (26th of June 2025).

Blockchain Technology Comprehensive Report 2025: Background, Evolution, Trends & Future Outlook (26th of June 2025).

Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin in 2009 with the mining of its first block. Ethereum’s 2016 DAO hack led to a hard fork; in 2022, Ethereum switched to proof-of-stake, cutting energy use by nearly 99.95%. By late 2021, DeFi apps held over $200 billion, and Christie’s sold an NFT for $69 million. As of 2023, 114 countries were exploring central bank digital currencies, with 11 already launched.
28 June 2025
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Mexico Drone Laws 2025: Regulations, Requirements, and Recent Updates

Mexico Drone Laws 2025: Regulations, Requirements, and Recent Updates

Mexico requires drones over 250 grams to be registered with AFAC, with registration limited to Mexican citizens or residents. Commercial drone pilots must hold a license, available only to Mexican-born citizens, and secure operating authorization with insurance and risk assessments. Drones face strict operational limits, including altitude, distance from airports, and restrictions on filming archaeological sites. Foreign pilots and registrations are generally prohibited. Penalties can reach MX$4
28 June 2025
June 2025 Space News: Breakthroughs, Missions, and the Expanding Frontier / Updated: 2025, June 28th, 16:00 CET

June 2025 Space News: Breakthroughs, Missions, and the Expanding Frontier / Updated: 2025, June 28th, 16:00 CET

Shubhanshu Shukla became India’s 634th person in space, reaching the ISS on Axiom-4 after a 41-year gap. NASA and Roscosmos are investigating a mysterious air leak in the ISS’s Zvezda module. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovered over 2,000 asteroids in 10 hours. SpaceX Starship debris has triggered environmental investigations on Mexico’s Tamaulipas coast.
28 June 2025
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Internet Access in Norway: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Norway: A Comprehensive Overview

About 99% of Norwegians are online, with 99.1% of homes able to get at least 100 Mbps broadband and 96% gigabit coverage as of 2024. Over 70% of households use fiber, and average fixed broadband download speeds reached 325 Mbps in 2024. Mobile 5G covers 92% of households, but only 29% of rural homes have access to all three mobile operators’ 5G networks. Average monthly broadband costs are around $80.
28 June 2025
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Major Tech Developments in June 2025 and H2 2025 Outlook

Major Tech Developments in June 2025 and H2 2025 Outlook

Apple opened its on-device AI large language model to third-party developers at WWDC 2025. Nvidia reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $44.1 billion, up 69% year over year, and began full-scale Blackwell NVL72 chip production. Tesla deployed its first driverless robotaxi in Austin, Texas in June. OpenAI hit a $10 billion annual revenue run-rate and started using Google TPUs alongside Azure.
28 June 2025
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June 2025 Science Breakthroughs and Projects: Medicine, Space, Climate, AI & More

June 2025 Science Breakthroughs and Projects: Medicine, Space, Climate, AI & More

Cancer cells siphon mitochondria from nerve cells through microscopic tubes, aiding metastasis, a Nature study found. Tumor DNA was detected in blood years before diagnosis, offering early screening potential. Casgevy, a CRISPR-based sickle-cell therapy, has treated over 90 patients since late 2024. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope directly imaged exoplanet TWA-7b, a Saturn-mass gas giant.
28 June 2025
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AI News Roundup – June 28, 2025

AI News Roundup – June 28, 2025

Meta hired OpenAI researcher Trapit Bansal and bought a 49% stake in Scale AI, valued at nearly $15 billion, while securing 1.1 GW of nuclear power for future AI data centers. Amazon’s stock nearly doubled in three years as AWS holds about 30% of the global cloud market. U.S. Judge Alsup ruled AI training on copyrighted books can be fair use, but Anthropic faces trial in December over alleged use of pirate copies.
28 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Cisco Systems Stock Seen Overvalued After 87% Rally, DCF Model Warns
    June 16, 2026, 10:28 PM EDT. Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares closed at $119.57, up 87.2% over the past year but down 0.7% over the last week. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis estimates an intrinsic value of $92.52 per share, suggesting the stock is approximately 29% overvalued relative to projected cash flows. Cisco's free cash flow is forecasted to grow from $12 billion to $21.8 billion by 2030, underpinning its strong position in networking, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. Despite rapid price gains, valuation scores rate Cisco low at 2 out of 6, signaling caution for investors assessing upside potential amid recent market volatility. These insights come from Simply Wall St's community and valuation frameworks.

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Dow Closes at Record in After-Hours as S&P 500, Nasdaq Dip on Tech Slide

Dow Closes at Record in After-Hours as S&P 500, Nasdaq Dip on Tech Slide

17 June 2026
Dow hits second straight record close at 51,999.67 while S&P 500 and Nasdaq drop as tech stocks slide; Philadelphia semiconductor index plunges 5.7% and after-hours trading sees only slight gains for major index-tracking funds, as investors brace for Wednesday’s Fed decision and monitor inflation risks amid falling oil prices and a possible U.S.-Iran deal.
GD Culture shares drop on heavy trading and ongoing buyout uncertainty

GD Culture shares drop on heavy trading and ongoing buyout uncertainty

17 June 2026
GD Culture Group plunged 73.3% to $0.028 after heavy trading, putting fresh pressure on its unresolved, non-binding $10.75-per-share buyout proposal; risks include deal uncertainty, a $300 million share-sale program, and bitcoin-driven balance sheet swings, with no new company updates released Tuesday.
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