The newly confirmed comet 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1) is the third identified interstellar object after 1I/ʻOumuamua (2017) and 2I/Borisov (2019). Discovered on 1 July 2025 by the NASA‑funded ATLAS telescope in Chile, it is racing through the solar system on an extremely hyperbolic path at ∼68 km s⁻¹, will reach perihelion just inside Mars’s orbit on 29 October 2025, and poses no threat to Earth. Early…
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ISS astronaut Nichole "Vapor" Ayers photographed a rare sprite, a type of Transient Luminous Event (TLE), above thunderstorms over the US and Mexico. Ayers explained, "Sprites are TLEs... triggered by intense electrical activity in the thunderstorms below." The image highlights the unique vantage point astronauts have for observing atmospheric phenomena.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping society, but its rise comes with significant costs. The industry relies on underpaid data laborers and content moderators, often from vulnerable communities, and has a substantial environmental impact due to energy use, emissions, and toxic waste from data centers. "The currently growing AI industry could not run without the exploitation of workers."
Apple has started prototype testing for its first foldable iPhone, aiming for a 2026 release. The device will feature a Samsung-supplied display and focus on high durability and minimal crease visibility. Final design decisions and technical validation tests are expected by late 2025, ensuring the product meets Apple's strict quality standards.
Global Battery Tech and Energy Storage Developments (June–July 2025)June–July 2025 saw significant advances in battery technology and energy storage worldwide, spanning electric vehicles (EVs), grid-scale systems, and consumer electronics. This report compiles the latest news, industry forecasts, R&D breakthroughs, expert insights, and policy changes from thi…
Industrial IoT News & Trends Roundup – June–July 2025Major Announcements and Product Launches June and July 2025 saw a surge of Industrial IoT (IIoT) innovations across sectors. In manufacturing and industrial safety, Samsara Inc. unveiled a new connected safety wearable for industrial workers at its June 24 conference ts2.tech. The rugged device b…
