Image Credit: Chinese Academy of Sciences The human brain may no longer be an unexplored frontier, but much of its complexity remains beyond our reach. Scientists have long understood that memories arise in the hippocampus and that the amygdala drives our fight-or-flight response. Yet, despite knowing this, humanity is still far from cataloging all 86 billion neurons and an equal number of glial cells, let alone understanding how they connect to create thought and consciousne

In a landmark discovery published in Nature on September 3, researchers led by Prof. SUN Daoyuan and Prof. MAO Zhu from the University of Science and Technology of China, together with international collaborators, have provided the first seismic evidence for a solid inner core (IC) on Mars. By analyzing data from NASA’s InSight mission, the team estimated the Martian inner core’s radius to be about 600 kilometers and found it to be composed mainly of a crystallized iron-nicke

Northrop Grumman is reshaping the future of electronic warfare (EW) with technologies that deliver cutting-edge performance, even within the smallest systems. As modern warfare increasingly unfolds in contested and congested environments, dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum has become a defining factor for mission success. Today’s battlespace is one where allies and adversaries constantly compete for critical bandwidth. To stay ahead, the U.S. and its partners need EW c

Vietnam has constructed 21 artificial islands in the disputed Spratly Islands since 2021, creating 2,200 acres of artificial land compared to China's 4,000 acres, according to CSIS. Satellite imagery shows Vietnam expanded to eight new features in 2025, building munitions storage, a two-mile-long airstrip, and defensive trenches. AMTI estimated Vietnam created 70 percent as much artificial land as China, with over 21 percent of global trade worth $3.37 trillion transiting thr

Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) and Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) AESA radar have transformed the F-16 Fighting Falcon into one of the most capable fourth-generation fighters in the world. Each system on its own provides exceptional capability, but together, they offer unmatched survivability and lethality in the world’s most contested airspaces. Mastering the Electromagnetic Spectrum At the heart of their effectiveness is complete cont

Astronomers have spotted the brightest black hole flare that emitted the power of 10 trillion suns. It's also the most distant flare of this type ever detected. The flare came from a supermassive black hole that’s 10 billion light years away. The flare was discovered using the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF). The flare erupted from the supermassive black hole at the heart of an Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN) designated J2245+3743. This flare came from something called a “Tidal

Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station have enjoyed the world's first orbital barbecue, baking chicken wings and steak in a specialized hot air oven. The historic meal occurred during a six-person crew handover just before the previous crew's return was delayed due to a suspected space debris strike.

Chinese researchers at DFH Satellite Co. have developed a revolutionary space power system that generates 2.6 megawatts with microsecond precision. Led by senior engineer Su Zhenhua, this breakthrough solves a decades-old power dilemma, potentially enabling practical particle beam weapons and other directed energy systems for space warfare.

Facing pressure from NASA, SpaceX has revealed a simplified lunar lander based on its Starship rocket. The new design abandons a complex orbital refueling plan, slashing the number of required launches from up to 30 to less than 10 to achieve a crewed Moon landing and speed up the Artemis program timeline.

Astronomers from the University of Warwick and UCL have found that ageing red giant stars are likely destroying their innermost planets. The study of nearly half a million star systems reveals a three-fold decrease in close-orbiting giant planets around red giants, providing direct evidence for planetary engulfment. Lead researcher Dr. Edward Bryant described the process as a gravitational "tug-of-war" that drags planets to their doom.

The Royal Air Force's new MQ-9B Protector RG1 drones have begun operational missions over the Middle East, with aircraft tracked from RAF Akrotiri across Israel and Jordan toward Iraq and Syria as part of Operation Shader.

New York University researchers have discovered "gyromorph" materials that solve a critical challenge in light-based computing. The breakthrough materials, described by Professor Stefano Martiniani, create perfect isotropic bandgaps to block light from all directions, enabling more efficient photonic computers.

The Philippine Marine Corps has deployed its first Indian-made BrahMos anti-ship missile battery along the Zambales coast, creating a 290-kilometer maritime denial capability that can hold Scarborough Shoal at risk. The $370 million system represents Manila's most significant sea denial capability in the West Philippine Sea.

University of Sydney researchers and Dewpoint Innovations have created a cooling paint that harvests drinking water from air, reflecting 97% of sunlight while collecting 390 mL of water daily per square meter. Professor Chiara Neto's team developed the coating that keeps surfaces 6°C cooler than ambient air.

Lockheed Martin has launched STAR.OS™, a unified AI integration platform enabling seamless interoperability between diverse military AI systems. The framework—featuring STAR.IO™ for system connectivity and STAR.UI™ for real-time monitoring—already supports Department of Defense missions including maritime threat detection.

Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers led by Xu Gang have tested an adaptive cycle engine reaching Mach 4 with 47% more thrust at altitude and 37.5% better fuel efficiency. The three-stream design challenges US propulsion leadership for next-gen military and civilian supersonic aircraft.

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has secured a five-year Framework Agreement with BlueScope Distribution to supply 5,000 tonnes of Australian-made steel plate for each Hunter class frigate. The agreement ensures 77% domestic steel content for the advanced anti-submarine warfare vessels, protecting Australia's naval sovereignty.

Chinese astronauts host the first-ever “space BBQ” aboard Tiangong Station. Using a new electric oven designed for microgravity cooking. Astronauts grill skewered meat and vegetables in zero gravity. The food stays secured with magnetic trays and mesh covers. Crew watches as the oven’s timer counts down from 20 minutes. The cabin fills with laughter as the aroma spreads through Tiangong. Freshly cooked BBQ is shared and enjoyed together — a space first! A small step for food,

Penn State scientist Dr. Max Lloyd has discovered that ice age trees stabilized Earth's climate by "suffocating"—increasing photorespiration rates that released CO2 back into the atmosphere. Analysis of La Brea Tar Pits wood samples reveals this natural brake prevented CO2 levels from falling below 185 parts per million during glacial periods.

University of Chicago Professor Tian Zhong has developed a crystal fabrication method that extends quantum computer connection distances by 200 times, from a few kilometers to 2,000 kilometers. The breakthrough achieves quantum coherence times of 24 milliseconds using molecular-beam epitaxy, potentially enabling a global-scale quantum internet.