'Reckless' space-based data centers lack environmental review, drawing criticism "Allowing a million orbiting data centers with no environmental review isn’t just irresponsible — it’s reckless." Space · Jul 9
Luca up and Leo down: The top 100 names for baby boys and girls last year The top three boys names were Muhammad, Noah and Leo, and for girls: Olivia, Lily and Amelia The Independent UK · Jul 9
Most popular baby names of 2025 revealed as new additions join list There were 2,386 babies born in 2025 called Olivia and 5,957 boys called Muhammad – making up 1.4% of all birth names Evening Standard · Jul 9
Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. Here's when and where to look Venus pairs up with Regulus on July 9 before meeting a slender crescent moon on July 17. Space · Jul 8
How public–private partnerships can turn Mars into an economic frontier (Op-Ed) No single agency — not even NASA — can develop all the technologies and systems needed for sustained Mars settlement. Space · Jul 7
Moon-Saturn conjunction 2026 on July 7: Best time and places to watch the Moon and Saturn together Skywatchers can witness a Moon-Saturn conjunction on July 7, 2026. This celestial event will be visible across much of the world with clear skies. The Moon will appear to pass north of Saturn in the constellation Pisces. This alignment is an apparent one and will be easily noticeable to the… The Economic Times · Jul 7
Why do some foods taste good and others taste horrible? Have you noticed that something you find absolutely delicious might taste disgusting to someone else? Well nine-year-old Leo from Wigan in the UK wanted to know why that is – and why our taste for certain foods changes? The Conversation · Jul 7
SpaceX launches 81 satellites to orbit from California, lands rocket on ship at sea A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 81 payloads to orbit from California early Tuesday morning (July 7), then landed on a ship at sea. Space · Jul 6
A Successful Leo Satellite Launch Just Gave Amazon Stock a Real Chance to Rival SpaceX Amazon has crossed 390 Leo satellites, clearing the way for initial service later this year and tightening the race with SpaceX. Barchart · Jul 6
'The Odyssey' actor Matt Damon reveals Hollywood's biggest stars turned down the role before him: 'They all passed,' jokes Nolan; Watch Matt Damon joked during a promotional interview for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey that he landed the lead role only after Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and five other A-listers had passed on it. Nolan played along, quipping that Damon was essentially the last option, drawing laughter from the cast… The Economic Times · Jul 6
Weekend Round-Up: Amazon's Leo Satellites, Burry's Micron Short, Meta's AI Developments and More This week has been a whirlwind of activity in the tech and finance sectors. From Amazon’s latest satellite launch to Michael Burry’s controversial short on Micron, there’s plenty to catch up on. Let’s dive into the top stories of the week. Benzinga · Jul 5
The immorality of world leaders is contagious. Thank heavens for the pope In a political wasteland dominated by billionaires, war criminals and mega-corporations, the head of the Catholic church is a rare figure of moral leadership, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
What did the night sky look like on the 1st Independence Day 250 years ago? As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, here's what Benjamin Franklin and other colonists would have seen when they looked up on July 4, 1776. Space · Jul 4
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3 Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump Pope Leo urges Americans to live up to ideals of Declaration of Independence in first key address to US
Euronews · Jul 3 Amazon set to launch Leo, its rival to SpaceX's Starlink internet, later this year Amazon has deployed enough satellites to begin offering its Leo internet service this year, marking its most significant step yet in the race to take on SpaceX's Starlink.
Benzinga · Jul 3 Amazon's Starlink Rival Leo Surpasses 390 Satellites After Atlas V Launch, Eyes Initial Service This Year Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) expects to roll out initial internet service with its Leo broadband satellite network later this year after its latest launch pushed the constellation’s satellite count above 390, a company executive said Thursday.
The Conversation · Jul 3 Are we finally about to get decent wifi on trains and planes? Wifi on the go is often unreliable – on buses, trains and, increasingly, planes. Whether via cellular or satellite systems, connectivity at speed suffers from highly variable signal coverage and strength. This leads to delays, degraded data speeds and service interruptions.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Amazon now has enough satellites to launch competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink Amazon Leo now has more than 390 satellites in orbit, though it is still a tiny fraction of SpaceX’s 10,000-strong Starlink constellation
The Economic Times · Jul 3 Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites Amazon's latest batch of 29 satellites lifted off from Florida early on Thursday aboard an Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance, marking the company's 14th launch of dozens more planned to deploy more than 3,200 satellites that will provide global internet coverage from space.
Times Life · Jul 3 Why Cows Are Sacred in India: The Religious, Legal, and Bovine Reality Behind Hindu Veneration The Law Protects What the Temple HonoursTwenty-nine of India's thirty-six states and union territories have laws that restrict or outright ban cow slaughter. In Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act carries a penalty of up to ten years in prison. In Gujarat, it is a life…
Evening Standard · Jul 2 FTSE 100 rises as US jobs data eases Fed rate hike fears The FTSE 100 closed up 174.53 points, 1.7%, at 10,652.87.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX Schism caused by Society of Saint Pius X ordaining four bishops without consent presents first crisis for Pope Leo
Space · Jul 1 Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites to orbit from Florida (video) A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida early Thursday morning (July 2).
Euronews · Jul 1 Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy by making night sky brighter There are also concerns that huge amounts of space debris from satellites could increasingly crash into each other in a dangerous chain reaction known as "Kessler syndrome."