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India to Share Rocket Tech to Hasten Development of Space Firms

India said it plans to share its technology involving the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, the country’s most reliable rocket, to help speed up development of the local space industry.

From IPO boom to bond debut: Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks funds for AI and starship

SpaceX is tapping the bond market for the first time, seeking funds for its ambitious AI and next-gen space tech projects, even as it boasts over $100 billion in cash. This move allows capital raising without diluting shareholder control…

Northern media has the audience not the revenue

The 2026 Northern Nigeria Satellite and Digital Media Power Index revealed a striking reality about the region’s media industry. Northern Nigeria commands one of Africa’s largest indigenous language audiences, yet many of its media…

President Trump’s ‘’hot potato’’ peace deal with Iran

‘‘You got to know when to hold ‘em Know when to fold ‘em Know when to walk away And know when to run’’ Lyrics from the song and movie ‘’The Gambler’’ by late American country music singer Kenny Rogers. Much to the relief of the world…

Germany sends a clear message to America: NASA can’t operate without us

Germany highlights Europe's crucial role in US space endeavors, stating missions like lunar flights are impossible without European technology. This assertion comes amid broader EU efforts to achieve "tech sovereignty" and reduce reliance…

Can I get sick from bird flu? What are the symptoms, and are chicken and eggs safe to eat?

As the deadly H5N1 virus makes landfall in Australia, experts hope strong biosecurity will protect poultry and dairy cattle Brown skuas and giant petrels rarely make landfall. When they were found in WA, scientists feared ‘bad news’ for…

Western Ghats: What is the ESA plan for conservation, why states are opposing it

Dangerous ‘heat stress’ has surged worldwide, study shows

Most of the world has seen increases in the number of tropical nights, when the "feels-like" temperature does not get below 20 C, researchers found.

SpaceX readies its $20 billion bond debut to fund AI ambition

Much of what the company offers investors now is hope about future profitability, but for bond buyers, that may be a harder sale.

Two Singapore brothers built encryption company on math problem no algorithm can solve

Two brothers in Singapore have built a data-encryption company on pure mathematics, betting that a problem no algorithm can solve will keep files safe from the quantum computers expected to break much of today's encryption within years.

Two Singapore brothers build encryption company on math problem no algorithm can solve

Two brothers in Singapore have built a data-encryption company on pure mathematics, betting that a problem no algorithm can solve will keep files safe from the quantum computers expected to break much of today's encryption within years.

SpaceX Fall Continues, Erasing Billions in Market Value

SpaceX shares slipped for a third straight day, shedding hundreds of billions of dollars in market value, after the company said it is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time. Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens and Norah Mulinda break…