Chinese scientists have synthesized hexagonal diamonds, or lonsdaleite, in the lab about 40% harder and more heat-resistant than natural diamonds. Formed from ultra-pure graphite under extreme pressure and heat, these crystals mimic rare meteorite structures. Currently microscopic, they hold promise for future industrial and semiconductor applications once large-scale, cost-effective production becomes feasible.
Perplexity AI, valued at $18 billion, has offered $34.5 billion to buy Chrome if Google is forced to divest. The AI firm vows to keep Chrome open-source, retain Google search as default, preserve staff, and invest $3 billion post-deal potentially doubling its valuation and shaking up the AI-search race.
The AI Impact Summit 2026, hosted by India in New Delhi on February 19–20, aims to turn global AI collaboration into measurable outcomes. Announced by PM Modi at the 2025 France Summit, it follows key AI events in the UK 2023, South Korea 2024, and France 2025. Organized by MeitY and MyGov, it focuses on inclusion, social development, and sustainability.…
You must be a fan of the IPL or even if you’re not, you’ve probably watched some intense cricket rivalry on Hotstar. And chances are, you’ve used those floating emoji or sticker features during live matches. They’re a simple way to express what you’re feeling right from your couch or bed. Pretty cool, right? These emojis don’t just make things…
In a simulation contest using Kerbal Space Program, ChatGPT (and similar LLMs) piloted a spacecraft based solely on text-based state and goals. It placed second overall, showing impressive agility with minimal prompt engineering and no specialized training. While hallucination risks remain, this milestone hints at a future where off-the-shelf LLMs could autonomously navigate spacecraft.
This summer, NASA’s ad‑free streaming service NASA+ will be available directly on Netflix, bringing live rocket launches, ISS spacewalks, and breathtaking Earth views to its 700 million+ subscriber base. It complements NASA+’s existing free app and website, aiming to broaden public engagement with space exploration by using Netflix’s massive platform to inspire new audiences.
Meta is piloting a “cloud processing” feature that requests users’ permission to upload unseen photos from their camera roll to Facebook for AI-driven collages and themes. While Meta says the photos aren’t currently used for training its AI, its privacy terms don’t exclude that possibility. Users can opt out, but the move raises deeper concerns about future data usage.
On June 17, 2025, Honda R&D launched and landed a 21-foot, 2,800-pound prototype reusable rocket at its Taiki site in northern Japan. The vehicle reached about 890 feet, flew for ~57 seconds, and landed within 37 cm of its target marking Honda’s entry into the suborbital space race. The company aims for suborbital flight by 2029, though commercialization remains undecided.
