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Europeans seek 'digital sovereignty' as US tech firms embrace Trump

As major U.S. tech firms increasingly align with the Trump administration's policies, European leaders are pushing harder for digital sovereignty, aiming to reduce reliance on American platforms. The EU is accelerating development of independent cloud infrastructure, mobile operating systems, and AI regulations to protect privacy and autonomy in the digital space.

By Sultan Sikander | June 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Dragon Man” May Rewrite Human Evolution — And Scientists May Have Found the Universe’s Missing Matter

New research into the fossilized skull of Homo longi, dubbed Dragon Man, suggests a previously unknown human species that coexisted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Meanwhile, astronomers believe they’ve located the universe’s “missing baryonic matter” in hot intergalactic filaments — solving a decades-old mystery about where half of the universe’s matter was hiding.

By Sultan Sikander | June 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Microsoft Plans Thousands of Job Cuts as AI Transforms Workforce

Microsoft will eliminate thousands of jobs beginning July 2025, primarily targeting non-AI roles, as it reallocates resources toward AI innovation. The move is part of a broader trend across the tech industry where automation and AI adoption are reshaping traditional job functions.

By Sultan Sikander | June 19, 2025 | 0 Comments

City-killer’ asteroid hurtling toward moon — this is the terrifying way it could wreak havoc on Earth

A massive asteroid named 2024 YR4, initially flagged as a near-Earth threat, is now predicted to have a 4.3% chance of striking the Moon in late July. While Earth may be safe from direct impact, experts warn that a lunar collision could send debris flying into orbit, potentially damaging satellites, disrupting communications, and threatening critical space infrastructure.

By Sultan Sikander | June 19, 2025 | 0 Comments

Amazon CEO Confirms Generative AI Will Cut Corporate Jobs in Coming Years

Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy announced that generative AI will lead to a major reduction in corporate workforce roles, urging employees to reskill as AI replaces routine tasks like forecasting, customer service, and coding. This marks a critical shift in tech industry job dynamics.

By Sultan Sikander | June 18, 2025 | 0 Comments

NASA–ISRO’s $1.5 Billion NISAR Satellite Set to Launch in July for Advanced Earth Monitoring

NASA and ISRO are preparing to launch the NISAR satellite in July 2025 from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This powerful Earth-observing satellite will detect ground movements with centimeter-level accuracy, helping with disaster response, climate tracking, and environmental research.

By Sultan Sikander | June 18, 2025 | 0 Comments

James Webb Observations Suggest We're in a Massive Black Hole?

Astronomers analyzing 263 ancient galaxies (some just 300 million years after the Big Bang) found a 60% clockwise spin bias, sparking speculation that our universe may reside inside a huge black hole

By Sultan Sikander | June 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

Husker Researchers Develop Cephalopod-Inspired Synthetic Skin

University of Nebraska–Lincoln engineers are creating flexible, adaptive “synthetic skin” inspired by octopus camouflage to enable the next generation of soft robots and machines

By Sultan Sikander | June 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

Modular AI Pact: South Africa Teams Up with Huawei

South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation has signed a Letter of Intent with Huawei to collaborate on AI, ICT, and research innovation. According to Minister Nzimande, this partnership is aimed at fostering equitable development across the Global South and deepening scientific ties between South Africa and China

By Sultan Sikander | June 16, 2025 | 0 Comments

Airborne DNA: a New Frontier in Environmental Monitoring

Researchers in Dublin have demonstrated the presence of environmental DNA—or eDNA—in the air, capturing fragments from plants, animals, microbes, and even traces of illicit substances like cannabis and poppy. This breakthrough suggests air sampling could revolutionize wildlife monitoring, ecosystem health tracking, disease surveillance, and forensic investigations. However, scientists stress that ethical frameworks must evolve to address privacy and consent concerns

By Sultan Sikander | June 16, 2025 | 0 Comments