New ScientistScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minThis physicist is hunting for the biggest black hole in the universeAstronomers have recently started looking for black holes bigger than galaxies. Brian Lacki explains how these “stupendously large black holes” might be used by alien civilisations, and what makes them such an intriguing possibilityNew Scientist
The VergeScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minWhat is a quantum computer good for? Absolutely nothing — yetTo this day, we have yet to see a quantum computer conclusively perform a single useful task. Existing machines are simply too small and error-ridden to solve commercially relevant problems. That hasn't stopped Donald Trump's science…The Verge
EngadgetScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie launches onto Peacock on July 30The second animated Mario movie made over a billion dollars.Engadget
Deutsche WelleScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minSwift Boost Mission: an opportunity for science and defenseInstead of letting a 22-year-old space telescope fall to Earth, NASA wants to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory with a robotic spacecraft designed to boost the telescope back into higher orbit.Deutsche Welle
VarietyScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 min‘Not Alone’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez Voice Rocket Scientists Encountering Alien Life in New Animated…Illumination, responsible for hits such as the “Minions” and “Sing” franchises, has released the trailer for “Not Alone,” a new alien-themed animated film starring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. Chalamet makes his animation debut in…Variety
Ars TechnicaScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minTrump asked Musk for SpaceX stock to seed US kids’ savings accounts, report saysOne way Donald Trump plans to celebrate July 4th is by rolling out children’s savings accounts, known as Trump Accounts, and apparently, he’s been angling to get a big donation from SpaceX as part of that push. A person familiar with talks…Ars Technica
CBCScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minFeds to spend almost $700M on new RADARSAT Constellation Mission satelliteThe Liberal government will spend almost $700 million to build, test and launch a new satellite for Canada's RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM).CBC
DawnScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minPakistan becomes permanent member of International Olive CouncilPakistan has become a permanent member of the International Olive Council (IOC) for the first time, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. According to the FO, Pakistan assumed its seat during the IOC’s 123rd session held in Lisbon…Dawn
The Next WebScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minRakuten satellite project to get up to $926m Japanese government grantJapan has decided it does not want to depend on Elon Musk to keep its phones connected from space. The government is set to provide up to ¥150 billion, roughly $926 million, in subsidies to a consortium led by Rakuten Group to build a…The Next Web
Hacker NoonScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minOperational Context Matters More Than Better AI Agents\ Capable tasks do not add up to an operation Take a small team preparing a product update. On paper, the workflow looks easy to automate. Review recent changes. Decide what matters to users. Update the website. Write a longer article…Hacker Noon
DeadlineScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 min‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Powers Up To Peacock At End Of JulyIllumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie will officially premiere on Peacock on July 30, in what is a 120-day theatrical window to streaming. The second installment of The Super Mario franchise is the only movie to date…Deadline
DawnScienceJun 30, 2026 · 1 minNASA plans robotic mission to save ageing space telescopeNASA is set to launch a daring robotic rescue mission, a long-shot bid to prevent one of its ageing telescopes from vanishing into dust. If successful, the effort could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life. The operation…Dawn