IN A NUTSHELL 🐙 Nueva Pescanova proposes the world’s first octopus farm, raising ethical concerns over farming intelligent creatures. ⚖️ The proposed ice slurry killing method is criticized as inhumane, sparking global protests and legislative actions. 🌍 Environmental impact concerns arise as octopuses require significant fish resources, contradicting conservation efforts. […]

What You Need to Know in a Minute or Less In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the US Supreme Court overturned the 40-year-old doctrine established in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., which had directed federal courts to defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔧 China introduces a cable-cutting device capable of operating at depths of up to 13,000 feet. 🌍 Concerns arise over the dual-use potential of the device, impacting global communication and security. 🚢 China’s expansion in undersea technology enhances its strategic capabilities in oceanic infrastructure. 🤔 The global […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Ursa Major secures a $32.9 million contract for advanced H13 rocket engines. ✈️ Talon-A, a reusable hypersonic test vehicle, plays a crucial role in military advancements. 🔧 Upgraded engines offer higher thrust and longer lifespans to enhance hypersonic testing. 🌐 Collaboration strengthens U.S. infrastructure in the […]

IN A NUTSHELL ✈️ Electra’s hybrid-electric STOL aircraft successfully completed public test flights at Virginia Tech. 🛫 The aircraft uses eight electric propellers and large flaps to achieve a “blown lift” effect. 🌍 Direct Aviation aims to bring air travel closer to urban centers, reducing waiting times and costs. 📅 […]

On 25 July 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14320, Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack, outlining a national strategy to promote global adoption of US-developed artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and assert American leadership in global standards and supply chains. The executive order was released alongside […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 A team of University of Calgary students is launching the city’s first student-built satellite, named FrontierSat. 🛰️ The satellite aims to study the rare atmospheric phenomenon known as Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE). 💡 Funded by the Canadian Space Agency and university programs, the project […]