The PolCube Mission Program Contact The PolCube Mission Launch Date: November 3, 2025 PolCube is a compact 12-unit (12U) CubeSat and multi-angle, multi-wavelength polarimeter instrument developed through an international collaboration — primarily involving NASA’s Langley Research Center and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI). It measures both theContinue Reading
NASA has selected 12 new investigations to help support human explorers in space. Six will help advance the ability to produce food off-planet, while another six advance the understanding of how unique conditions associated with space exploration can impact the health and physiology of astronauts. The six food-focused investigations,Continue Reading
The Istanbul carrier permanently axed Luanda, along with four other African routes, becoming the latest international airline to exit the Angolan capital since its new airport opened in 2023. The facility was built for 15 million annual passengers but handled fewer than 800,000 in 2025.Continue Reading
The judiciary froze 182 bank accounts and confiscated property belonging to journalists, activists and public figures accused of acting in favour of “hostile governments”. Tehran has executed at least 532 people since January, including 29 linked to the protests.Continue Reading
AI “doomerism” is going mainstream. This week the heads of major frontier AI companies ratcheted up their rhetoric about how dangerous the technology they are building is, calling for a “pause” on AI development.Digital rights group Fight for the Future, which has run many of the highest profile campaigns againstContinue Reading
Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month, says IOM., Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month, says IOM, as civilians continue to bear the brunt of attacks. Sudan’s aid networkContinue Reading
Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo., Funerals for children killed after fire spreads to school in DR Congo NewsFeed Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fireContinue Reading
The image, made to look like a movie poster for “Transformers,” urged the man to self-deport. The agency later deleted it., Read MoreContinue Reading
Captive-raised saltwater crocodiles released into Bangladesh’s Sundarbans surprised scientists by settling into the wild rather than trying to return to their breeding facility. The result suggests that releasing larger, mature captive crocodiles could help restore depleted populations more successfully than relying only on vulnerable hatchlings., Read MoreContinue Reading
Hundreds of investors overseeing nearly $120 trillion in assets will gather in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit., For decades, one of Canada’s biggest selling points to foreign investors was its access to the world’s largest economy next door. Prime Minister Mark Carney is now trying to sell something biggerContinue Reading
Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities., Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities. European Union member states have agreed to increase investment in the Arctic amid a growing scramble for security advantages and vast natural resources. Labelling the ArcticContinue Reading
Did Saudi Arabia play a role in the planning and execution of the September 11 attacks of 2001? That question was raised immediately after the attack, when 15 of the 19 hijackers were revealed to be Saudi citizens, and it has only grown louder in the 25 years since asContinue Reading
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