The U.S. Space Force has tapped SpaceX for a $81.6 million National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 task order to loft the Weather System Follow-on–Microwave 2 (WSF-M2) satellite and a rideshare stack of small DoD spacecraft (the BLAZE-2 mission) in the first half of fiscal 2027. The award—designated mission USSF-178—marks SpaceX’s third…
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Scientists have discovered the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, the largest known structure in the universe, stretching 10 billion light-years and located closer to Earth than previously thought. Using gamma-ray bursts as cosmic markers, this finding challenges existing theories of matter distribution and cosmic evolution.
A recent football tournament in Beijing featured humanoid robots playing autonomously, guided by AI and visual sensors. The event, which drew an enthusiastic audience, showcased robots identifying the ball, navigating obstacles, and even recovering from falls—sometimes with human help. Cheng Hao, founder of Booster Robotics, emphasized safety: "We must ensure robots are completely safe... real offensive and defensive interactions could help people trust these robots." The tournament served as a testbed for robotics and AI companies to refine algorithms and software. China plans further events, including the first "Olympics" for humanoid robots in August, highlighting the country's push in robotics and AI innovation.
Taiwan’s Internet Access – Fiber Power, 5G Expansion, and Satellite HorizonsOverview of Taiwan’s Internet Infrastructure Taiwan boasts a highly developed internet infrastructure anchored by extensive fiber-optic networks and robust mobile coverage. Fixed broadband is ubiquitous in urban areas and well-penetrated in rural regions, with fiber (FTTx) as the dominant technol…
E-Commerce Marketplace & Infrastructure Report (June–July 2025)Global Marketplace Highlights (B2C & B2B) Innovations in E-Commerce Infrastructure & Technology Leading e-commerce companies made significant infrastructure and tech upgrades in mid-2025 to improve performance and scalability: Payments and Fintech Updates in E-Commerce The intersection of…
Nebula Awards 1965–2025: History, Winners, Categories, and Latest NewsIntroduction The Nebula Awards are among the most prestigious honors in science fiction and fantasy literature – often described as “the most important of the American science fiction awards” and the SFF equivalent of the Emmys en.wikipedia.org. Established in 1965 by the Science Fiction and Fant…
