Rocket science 🚀

Take us to the moon (2 min)

The moon race is on for next year as commercial companies prepare to boost lunar exploration. Astrobotic is one of them, aiming to launch its Peregrine lander on January 8 aboard a ULA rocket.

The fall of NEOWISE (3 min)

NASA's infrared telescope NEOWISE is set to face challenges similar to those of Icarus, as increased solar activity disrupts its orbit, leading to its eventual descent into Earth's atmosphere in 2025.

Let’s go Ariane 6! (2 min)

The European Space Agency remains confident about Ariane 6's schedule. Recent tests have been successful, and despite some minor setbacks, the launch date for mid-2024 is still on track.

Science ⚗️

Step by step (3 min)

Showcasing the powerful bond between humanoid robots and artificial intelligence, researchers at UC Berkeley are harnessing reinforcement learning to teach a bot the intricate art of walking.

Floating around (2 min)

NASA is gearing up for an exciting mission, reaching new heights literally. The GUSTO experiment will soar on a balloon over Antarctica to collect data for a 3D map of our Milky Way.

AI 🤖

Some legal boundaries (3 min)

As artificial intelligence advances, new regulations are emerging to guide its use. The UK Supreme Court has ruled that AI cannot be listed as an inventor on patents.

AI vs. human art (5 min)

A recent study suggests that while humans may struggle to distinguish AI-generated art from human creations, there is an unconscious preference for the latter, as it conveys more feelings and ideas.

Copilot gets musical (1 min)

Microsoft has partnered with Suno, an AI-driven music platform, to grant new capabilities to Copilot. The latest feature allows users to easily compose personalized songs through text prompts.

Big tech 🌟

Help is on its way (2 min)

Apple is enhancing its satellite feature for iPhone users in the US, offering seamless roadside assistance when cellular coverage is out. Just access via Messages and select your issue.

Electric cars 🚗

Welcome to the club (3 min)

The announcement everyone has been waiting for has finally happened, as Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche have decided to join Tesla's NACS connector revolution, starting in 2025.