The European Space Agency’s new BIOMASS mission has started to deliver on its dramatic promise: a 12‑metre, umbrella‑shaped radar antenna that peers through dense jungle canopies has sent back its first colour‑coded maps of the Amazon, Indonesia and even the bedrock of the Sahara—offering an unprecedented view of how much carbon the world’s forests really…
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Total Number of Satellites in Orbit (Active vs. Defunct) in 2025 As of 2025, Earth is encircled by an unprecedented number of artificial satellites. By the end of March 2025, approximately 14,900 total satellites were orbiting the planet. However, not all of these are operational. Roughly 11,000–12,000 of these satellites are active and functioning, while…
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Space weather refers to variations in the space environment between the Sun and Earth that can affect technological systems both in orbit and on the ground swpc.noaa.gov. It is generated by solar phenomena—particularly solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), high-speed solar wind streams, and solar energetic particle events—that release bursts of radiation and charged particles…
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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.
Generative AI is transforming the financial sector, especially on Wall Street, reshaping technology roles and required skills. Five executives from firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Point72, and TD Bank highlight that engineers must now master prompt engineering, strategic thinking, and business acumen, not just coding. Melissa Goldman (Goldman Sachs) notes, "Today we must learn how to manage advanced AI services," while Ilia Gassinsky (Point72) urges engineers to adapt quickly. Soft skills and the ability to leverage AI tools are now as crucial as technical expertise. The consensus: embracing AI-driven change is essential for career growth in finance technology.
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…
