NASA Selects GIMLI Project to Probe Marius Hills Pit for Potential Lunar Base Site
NASA has selected a Planetary Science Institute-led proposal to send a suite of geophysical instruments to the Marius Hills Pit on the Moon.
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Amazon’s Fall Shopping Event Tech Deals End Wednesday, October 7
Amazon’s fall shopping event enters its final hours with major discounts across top-rated laptops, desktops, and printers.
Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 Software Pioneer, Dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, the computer pioneer whose priority-driven software guided NASA’s Apollo missions and kept the Apollo 11 lunar module safely on target, has died at 90.
Renaudot Jury Retains Thélyson Orélien Despite AI Allegations
Despite allegations of artificial intelligence usage and plagiarism that derailed its momentum elsewhere, Thélyson Orélien’s novel C’était ça ou mourir remains in contention for…
Technology Innovation Institute Unveils UAE Asteroid Probe for 2028 Launch
The Technology Innovation Institute has completed a specialized probe designed to crash into the 58-kilometer-wide asteroid 269 Justitia during the Emirates Mission to the…
Google Launches Playground for AI-Generated Browser Games
Google launched Playground on October 7, 2026, a browser-based experimental platform enabling U.S.
NASA Commits $359 Million to Boeing Starliner and Vulcan Rocket
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced a $359 million commitment to Boeing’s Starliner program, targeting an uncrewed cargo flight and a crewed mission in 2028.
1,000 Tech Spots Open at Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso
The Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso has opened pre-registration for 1,000 spots in its hybrid Bachelor of Science and Technology program, replacing entrance examinations with…
Chinese Thorium-229 Nuclear Clock Beats Vienna Device in Stability
Researchers have built the world’s first nuclear clocks, using thorium-229 crystals and ultra-precise lasers to track time through atomic cores rather than electron clouds.
Finland Orders Google to Halt Preparatory Work on Two Data Centers
Google has been ordered to suspend preparatory work on two planned data center sites in northern Finland after carrying out extensive land clearing and earthworks before…
Draconid Meteor Shower 2026 Peaks October 8 With Dark Skies
Offering rare evening visibility and nearly moonless skies, the Draconid meteor shower will peak on the night of October 8-9, 2026.
Amazon Launches Anker Prime Discounts With Up To 50 Percent Off
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale bringing discounts of up to 50% across Anker charging accessories, portable power stations, audio gear, and smart home hardware, with prices…