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Japan's MMX mission sets off to retrieve samples from Mars moon Phobos
Japan's MMX mission launched on Tuesday, targeting a sample return from Phobos, Mars' larger moon. The spacecraft will deploy a French-Germa
Huang Warns Germany Lags in AI as Merz Prepares Joint Pact
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says Germany risks falling behind in AI because of excessive hesitation and analysis. Chancellor Friedrich Merz will
Greece launches Daedalus supercomputer to boost domestic AI ambitions
Greece has switched on Daedalus, its most powerful supercomputer, with 85.69 petaflops of performance. The €58.9 million system aims to supp
Polish satellite maker Creotech plans tenfold output boost by 2029
Creotech Instruments plans a tenfold increase in satellite production by 2029. CEO Grzegorz Brona warns Europe will rely on US rockets for l
Australia's Ghost Shark drone gains strike and supply capabilities
Australia has revealed three new payloads for its Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle: sea mines, logistics caches, and aerial drones
Norway expands under-16 social media ban to include online games
Norway is broadening its under-16 social media ban to cover online games, responding to concerns about data harvesting and addictive design.
Uber launches fully driverless robotaxis in Zagreb, Europe first
Uber's robotaxi service in Zagreb has reached a milestone: fully driverless rides on a 22-kilometre route to the airport. The partnership wi
UN adviser urges Europe to rethink AI data centre security
Data centres have become prime military targets, as seen in Ukraine and the Middle East. A UN adviser says Europe must rethink where it buil
Hong Kong team turns fruit-inspired mix into Martian building blocks
A Hong Kong research team has created 3D-printable building blocks from sand, gelatine, and genetically engineered yeast, inspired by freeze
Global timekeepers vote to abolish leap second by 2027
The world's timekeepers have voted to end leap seconds from May 2027. The decision aims to protect computer networks from disruption. Earth'
Paris Motor Show: Renault and Citroën electrify their classic icons
Renault's E-Space concept reimagines its 1984 family car with six seats, while Citroën revives the 2CV as an affordable electric city car. T
Tesla's flying Roadster wows crowds but analysts see limited sales impact
Tesla's new Roadster can fly and do a kickflip, but analysts see limited commercial value. Production is slated for 2028, with no final pric