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Lunar far side volcanic and magnetic discovery

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Researchers discover massive buried volcanic complex on Moon's far side

Researchers have identified a massive, buried volcanic complex in the Moon’s Dewar region on its far side. The structure, which is approximately 60 kilometers wide and 9 kilometers deep, consists of solidified magma that

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Central Europe drought & heatwave August-September 2026

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Latest: Drought and seasonal care impact plant life in the Netherlands and Belgium

The heatwave and drought conditions in Central Europe intensified through August 2026, causing record-low water levels across major river systems and widespread infrastructure disruptions. In the Netherlands, rainfall de

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Germany and allies respond to Leipzig drone attack

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Latest: Germany implements anti-sabotage shield following drone attack

Following the August 4, 2026, explosive drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting a Ukrainian Antonov An-124, Germany is accelerating security upgrades. The drone, which contained approximately 1.8 kg of Semtex,

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European push for independent space exploration

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: European Union seeks to boost autonomous space launch capacity

European space leaders and astronauts are advocating for increased autonomy in space exploration to reduce strategic dependence on international partners. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher indicated that Europe could

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Maritime industry decarbonization technologies

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Latest: Maritime industry advances sustainable vessel technologies

The maritime industry is advancing technological solutions to reduce carbon emissions through electrification, hybrid propulsion, and alternative fuels. Initial developments focused on new energy technologies, including

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Scientific research on Mercury planetary evolution

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Latest: Mercury contraction may be 30% higher than previously estimated

Recent scientific research has provided new insights into the geological composition and evolutionary history of Mercury. One study led by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research indicates that the planet’s vo

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HyImpulse rocket launch development funding

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Latest: Impulse Space secures $308 million for orbital logistics

German space technology company HyImpulse has secured over 50 million euros in a Series A funding extension. The capital is intended to advance suborbital and orbital launch programs, specifically to expand production an

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Scientific study of Mercury planetary contraction

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Latest: Mercury is shrinking faster than previously estimated

Scientific research has revealed that the planet Mercury is shrinking at a rate significantly higher than previous models suggested. A study published in ‘Geophysical Research Letters’ indicates that the contraction rate

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Pods4Rail modular intermodal transport development

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Latest: Pods4Rail project develops autonomous multi-modal transport capsules

The EU-funded Pods4Rail project, involving the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Siemens Mobility, and 15 partners across Europe, has developed a modular mobility concept known as ‘supermodality’. The system is designed t

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