A pre‑dawn launch from Kennedy Space Center on 25 June 2025 vaulted four astronauts from four nations into orbit aboard a brand‑new Dragon capsule they christened Grace. The two‑week private mission, arranged by Houston‑based Axiom Space and flown by SpaceX, is more than a spectacular rocket ride: it is a stress‑test of the business case for commercial research in…
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History of Commercial Space Travel for Private Citizens Commercial space travel for private individuals – often dubbed space tourism – has evolved from a sci-fi dream into a nascent industry over the past few decades. The first landmark came in April 2001, when American businessman Dennis Tito paid ~$20 million for a seat on a…
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NASA's Juno mission explores Jupiter's interior, atmosphere, and moons, providing unique data on radiation and planetary systems. Defunding Juno risks losing insights vital for national security and future missions like Europa Clipper. The mission supports understanding of Solar System evolution and informs planetary science globally.
A large-scale scheme using artificial intelligence to manipulate scientific peer reviews has been uncovered. Researchers embedded hidden prompts in preprints to influence AI-based reviewers, raising serious ethical concerns and threatening the objectivity of scientific evaluation. Experts call for clear ethical standards to address this emerging issue.
A new study from UCL and Cambridge reveals that space ice—previously thought to be fully amorphous—actually contains tiny crystals. Using computer simulations and experiments, researchers found that this structure impacts theories about the origins of life and challenges assumptions about amorphous materials in the universe.
Drone Laws in Abu Dhabi: What You Must Know in 2025Governing Bodies and Legal Framework Abu Dhabi’s drone regulations operate under a combination of federal and local authorities. At the federal level, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is the primary regulator for civil aviation, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The GCAA s…
Hydrogen Revolution Heats Up: Global Breakthroughs, Big Investments & Bold Policies (June–July 2025)July 2025 – The past two months have seen a surge of activity in clean hydrogen technology worldwide. From scientific breakthroughs that slash production costs, to industry investments and partnerships scaling up green and blue hydrogen, and a wave of government initiatives, the clean hydrogen se…
