NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir completed a 7-hour, 20-minute spacewalk, repairing the Canadarm2 robotic arm aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by replacing a faulty wrist joint. The spacewalk concluded at 3:40 p.m. EDT, with the astronauts completing their objective of removing and installing a new wrist joint on the Canadian-built robotic arm, a critical system to support station maintenance, cargo operations, and scientific missions. Following the repair, NASA's Mission Control in Houston powered up Canadarm2 for initial checks of the system's power and data
South Korea unveiled an $880 billion investment strategy to strengthen its semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries, to maintain its leadership in advanced technology amid intensifying global competition. Announcing the initiative, President Lee Jae-myung said, “South Korea must move quickly to secure its position in the AI era. We must secure the core elements of AI faster than any other country. Semiconductors, physical AI and its data centres are the triple axis for a great leap forward." The investment will aim to expand semiconductor manufacturing, AI data centr
India needs a sovereign AI strategy that balances access to global frontier technologies with the development of domestic capabilities, as governments around the world shape their policy in national interests. The call comes amid major policy shifts in the United States. Anthropic has restricted access to some of its most advanced AI models for foreign nationals on national security grounds. The U.S. government has introduced measures to gain early access to advanced AI systems while seeking greater involvement in the country’s leading AI companies. The changing global landscape refle
Anthropic has unveiled Claude Science, a new artificial intelligence platform designed to help scientists streamline research, analyse complex data and manage digital workflows across scientific disciplines. The platform forms part of Anthropic's Life Sciences and Healthcare initiative, which has been developing since October 2025. Claude Science is built to assist researchers in reviewing scientific literature, planning experiments, analysing datasets, creating figures and manuscripts, and tracing research back to its original data and methodology. Anthropic said the platform comes pre
A UK startup is developing a novel clean energy technology that generates electricity from naturally occurring bacteria in soil, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional batteries for low-power devices. The technology, created by Bristol-based Bactery, uses a microbial fuel cell that captures electrons released by soil bacteria as they break down organic matter. These electrons are converted into a small but continuous electrical current without harming the surrounding ecosystem. The years of research by chemical engineer Dr. Jakub Drzazgowski and Dr. Ben Marais show that the
WhatsApp is set to introduce a username-based system, allowing users to connect without sharing their mobile numbers, marking a major privacy update for the platform. Meta announced that users will be able to reserve their usernames starting next week, before the feature updates later this year. The new system will make conversations more private by replacing phone numbers with unique usernames for first-time interactions. Users will need to know a person's exact username to initiate a chat, as there will be no searchable directory or username suggestions. To help users secure their pre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for human values to be the centre of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, urging greater international cooperation to deploy technology safely, responsibly and inclusively. Addressing a session on “Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of AI” at the G7 Summit in Evian, Modi described AI as the most transformative technology created by humanity, having the potential to revolutionise healthcare, education, governance and manufacturing sectors. While highlighting AI’s benefits, the Prime Minister stressed that technological
Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulates the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the completion of the Second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02), a crucial milestone for the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first spaceflight programme. The test was conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, aiming to validate key systems required for the recovery of astronauts during future missions. Singh described the achievement as an important step toward the country’s maiden crewed spaceflight. Scheduled for launch in 2027, Gaganyaan represents India’s most ambitious sc
Indonesia and Brazil are cooperating in strategic technology sectors, focusing on semiconductors, aerospace engineering and sustainable biofuel technologies as both countries seek innovation and industrial competitiveness. The initiative is centred on expanding collaboration between universities and research institutions, creating new opportunities for joint research projects, knowledge exchange and specialised training. Officials from both countries believe stronger academic partnerships can help accelerate technological development and support long-term economic growth. Indonesia’s
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan has announced that the G20 satellite, designed to study climate patterns, air pollution and weather systems, is expected to launch in 2027, with India as a leader in the multinational mission. Speaking at an event attended by scientists from DRDO, ISRO and the Aeronautical Society of India in Hyderabad, Narayanan said the satellite will serve the interests of G20 nations by supporting environmental monitoring and weather-related research. Highlighting India's achievements in space technology, he noted that India has become