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SatSure bags $2.6 million grant to build AI-powered Earth observation models

Indian space startup SatSure Analytics received a $2.57 million grant to develop AI models for Earth observation, bolstering the nation's sovereign AI capabilities. This initiative aims to create tailored geospatial intelligence systems, reducing reliance on foreign technology for critical applications like climate management and national security.

The Economic Times

Anand Mahindra’s ‘Dil Ka Chor’ Sparks Nostalgic Debate Over the Smell of First Rain

There are certain experiences that instantly transport us back in time. An old song playing on the radio, the aroma of food from a grandmother’s kitchen, or the familiar scent that rises from the earth when the first raindrops fall after a long, scorching summer.

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In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planet

Chemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TFA. This substance is found in rain and even human blood. Scientists warn TFA levels are rising globally, posing a growing environmental challenge. The problem is expected to continue…

The Economic Times

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Elon Musk wants to put 1 million AI satellites in space. Here's how SpaceX could do it

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk outlined more details for his company’s planned data centers in space ahead of a widely anticipated IPO on Friday (June 12) expected to make him a trillionaire.

Space

Supergirl: why DC comics is betting big on a hero long stuck in Superman’s shadow

Since her official debut in 1959, Supergirl has struggled to emerge from the shadow of her cousin, Superman. So it’s a bold move that the second cinematic release in the newly rebooted DC Universe will be Supergirl.

The Conversation

Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: Analysis

Earth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1.5-degree Paris Agreement limit could be breached in about four years. Record greenhouse gas levels are driving this warming. Urgent decarbonisation efforts are needed this decade to slow the accelerating…

The Economic Times

Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence, sources say

Indian conglomerates Reliance, Vedanta, and Adani are among ten companies expressing interest in developing rare-earth processing facilities in Andhra Pradesh. This move aligns with New Delhi's strategy to reduce reliance on China for these critical minerals, essential for electric vehicle motors and other high-tech applications.

The Economic Times

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‘Life has always managed to crawl through’: docuseries takes us back to mass extinction events

Co-creator of Walking with Dinosaurs returns with Surviving Earth, a blockbuster new series that shows ‘how life bounced back’ from deadly events throughout history

The Guardian - US

Snake dance in space? NASA astronaut captures mesmerising view across Earth from SpaceX spacecraft

Snake dance in space: Astronaut Jessica Meir shared a stunning timelapse of the Southern Lights, or aurora australis, captured from a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The spectacular display appeared as bright green ribbons of light flowing and twisting beneath the spacecraft, offering a rare and mesmerising view from orbit.

The Economic Times

Nauru: The island that became rich overnight from bird droppings and slowly fell into economic dependence

From the air, Nauru hardly looks like the sort of place that would appear in conversations about wealth. It is a small Pacific island, just 21 square kilometres in size, isolated from major markets and home to a population smaller than many suburban neighbourhoods. Yet for a period during the…

The Times of India

Surya Grahan 2026 India Date and Time: Check solar eclipse visibility, Sutak Kaal in India, do's and don'ts

Surya Grahan kab hai: An annular solar eclipse is scheduled for August 12, 2026. This celestial event will be visible in parts of Europe and the Arctic. However, the eclipse will not be visible from India. Consequently, Sutak Kaal will not be observed in India. Regular daily activities can continue…

The Economic Times

The space economy's next frontier is in ground infrastructure, Northwood Space CEO says

At Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference, Bridgit Mendler emphasized how massive leaps in launch capacity and spacecraft manufacturing are supercharging the space economy.

Fortune

Scientists warn of record rate of global warming

Emissions of climate-warming pollutants are at an all-time high, mainly from the burning of fossil fuels.

AAP

Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled – here’s why that matters

Heatwaves across Europe and south Asia have dominated the news recently. But these events are really a surface expression of more fundamental changes that are affecting our planet: the Earth itself is accumulating heat faster than ever before.

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World will cross 1.5°C warming limit by 2030 if emissions continue at current rate - report

The rate of human-induced warming remains at an all-time high, according to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change report.

Space

The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have created a vast underground habitat for life that lasted 8 million years

The asteroid impact that triggered the extinction of the dinosaurs may also have created one of Earth's most enduring habitats for life.

LiveScience

This 'crawling' robot rolled around the moon and took a historic photo

A morphable moon robot operated for 100 minutes in 2024, allowing investigators to get images of an upside-down spacecraft on the lunar surface.

The Times of India

Japan's remote Pacific island could be home to one of the world's biggest rare earth jackpots

For decades, the global supply of rare earth elements has been shaped by a simple reality: most countries depend heavily on China for the materials that power electric vehicles, wind turbines, advanced electronics, and defence systems. Japan learned the risks of that dependence firsthand during supply disruptions in 2010. Now,…

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Space

NASA's ambitious Artemis 3 mission includes 3 giant rocket launches, 2 private moon landers and 1 big question: Can it all work together?

NASA's Artemis 3 mission in 2027 looks to be one of agency's most complicated missions ever, with three giant rocket launches and two private moon lander prototypes that haven't been built yet.

The Economic Times

Native American Proverb of the Day: 'Teach us love, compassion, and honor that we may heal...'- Native American lessons on love, compassion, respect, and why healing the Earth begins with healing each other

Native American wisdom traditions highlight the deep connection between humanity and nature, emphasizing that healing the Earth begins with healing each other. A core proverb, 'Teach us love, compassion, and honor that we may heal the earth and heal each other,' underscores that internal transformation through these values fosters healthier…

Barchart

Only 1 Stock Is the Indispensable Backbone of the $1.8 Trillion Space Economy — and It’s Not SpaceX

As SpaceX's IPO fuels excitement around a potential $1.8 trillion valuation, investors may be overlooking its smaller rival that has become deeply embedded across nearly every corner of the growing space economy.

The Mary Sue

NASA Just Named the Artemis III Crew, but They Are Ditching the Moon Landing for a Risky High-Stakes Rehearsal in Orbit

If all goes well, Artemis IV will finally put boots back on the lunar surface.

LiveScience

Mysterious 'cold blob' in the Atlantic is a sign of the Gulf Stream weakening — and that's bad news for the US East Coast

The Atlantic's enigmatic "cold blob" has once again been linked to a weakening of key ocean currents and a devastating climate tipping point.

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15 years after the first game made horror history, Alien Isolation 2 unleashes a smarter, meaner Xenomorph

Summer Preview | After going hands-on, Creative Assembly seems to have done the impossible: improving the apex predator

Space

NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?

A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.

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