Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, defies typical lunar classifications due to its size (larger than Mercury), intrinsic magnetic field, and a vast hidden saltwater ocean. These planet-like features make it one of the Solar System's most unusual worlds, prompting continued study by missions like NASA's Juno.
RMIT University scientists developed a reusable magnetic material that removes over 95% of micro- and nanoplastics, heavy metals, and drug residues from water within an hour. The cost-effective technology, showing early promise against PFAS, is being tested for commercial deployment in Australia, the US, and Europe.
Oil prices surged above US$100 a barrel amid US President Trump's threat of a "massive attack" on Iran and a Houthi blockade. The Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow, while Australia faces domestic issues including an Origin Energy data hack and Labor party dissent.
Northern Territory minister Robyn Cahill faced criticism for claiming groundwater use prevents Earth's magnetic poles from flipping, a scientifically inaccurate statement. Experts refuted her claims, while environmental groups raised concerns about datacentre water consumption and called for a ban.
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy, especially in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data to reduce magnetic interference, benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above.
Influencers are promoting 'frequency straws' and other 'EMF-blocking' products, claiming they protect against electromagnetic frequencies from electronics. Despite a lack of scientific proof and warnings from the FTC, the industry thrives on consumer anxiety, with products like $50 straws and $240 amulets gaining traction.
Researchers at China's People’s Public Security University have devised a non-contact method to identify smartphone apps and user actions by analyzing low-frequency electromagnetic radiation. Published in Radioengineering, the technique bypasses the need to access a phone's OS or data, offering a new tool for digital forensics.
China has developed a containerized electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) capable of launching propeller drones from an airfield runway. The system was showcased in a video posted by the Beijing Institute of Technology, which appears to have been deleted.
China has released footage of a truck-mounted Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) capable of launching fixed-wing drones without a runway. This mobile platform enhances the PLA's drone capabilities by allowing rapid deployment from various locations, improving survivability and flexibility in modern conflicts.
The BrioVAD, a compact, magnetically levitated heart pump from China, is being tested in a US clinical trial for advanced heart failure patients. It's the first active implantable medical device from China to gain FDA approval for US trials, aiming to prove its safety and efficacy against the current market leader, HeartMate 3.
China is developing electromagnetic rocket launch technology, a concept from over two decades ago, which could potentially make SpaceX's chemical rockets obsolete. A research facility in Ziyang successfully tested a high-temperature superconducting navigation system, a breakthrough in this field.
Wimbledon has introduced a new high-tech recovery suite, featuring devices like the Ammortal Chamber, to help players such as Tommy Paul and Jenson Brooksby enhance performance and extend careers, reflecting a growing trend in sports science and athlete welfare.
The Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology (CRAFT) aims to generate electricity by creating a miniature sun at over 100 million degrees Celsius, trapped in a magnetic cage. The assembly includes a toroidal-field magnet (magnetic cage) and a central solenoid (igniter), with the CRAFT toroidal field coil being a core component to prevent container melting at extreme plasma temperatures.
An international team of researchers found periodic brightening in the red dwarf star GJ 436, attributing it to interactions between its magnetic field and that of its close-orbiting exoplanet, which has a magnetic field over 10 times stronger than Earth's.
A curated list of memorable queer characters in cinema, from the unapologetic to the complex, highlighting their impact on representation and storytelling.
Théodore Pellerin stars as a young Parisian diagnosed with HPV-related cancer in the French film 'Nino.' Pellerin discusses his character's struggle with vulnerability, his process for embodying complex roles, and his growing career in both French and English-language cinema.
PopSockets has released its new Low-Pro Grip, a magnetic phone grip that is thinner and more functional than its competitor, the OhSnap Snap Grip 5. Despite a slightly weaker magnet, the Low-Pro offers superior comfort and versatility as a phone stand.
Nikolay Patrushev, Russian Presidential Aide, stated that Western countries are developing scenarios for pre-emptive strikes on Russian naval bases and planting magnetic mines on merchant ships in European ports. He emphasized the need for Russia's Navy to adopt an active strategy and maintain combat readiness.
A 2022 study found that the magnetic fields of devices like Apple's AirPods can trigger magnetic modes in implanted cardiovascular devices, potentially preventing them from detecting irregularities. While patients should consult their cardiologists, Apple recommends keeping devices at least 6 inches away from implants.
China's 'Super Microscope' strong light-magnetic field experimental device has completed its six major experimental measurement stations. Expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026, the facility integrates strong laser, strong magnetic field, and ultra-low temperature technologies to study material properties.
Chinese scientists led by Fu Jingcheng achieve stable flight of a helicopter-towed, kite-like array of coils for advanced geophysical surveys, enabling material identification and depth analysis via induced eddy currents.
A Chinese smart projectile prototype successfully survived and recorded an electromagnetic rail gun test, enduring 20,000g-force overload, 7 T magnetic flux density, and extreme acceleration.
A global team led by CSIRO has created the largest-ever map of cosmic magnetic fields by measuring light from nearly 4 million galaxies. The "SPICE_RACS" map, made possible by the ASKAP radio telescope in Western Australia, will help scientists investigate fundamental questions about the universe's magnetic origins and evolution.
Samoan tenor Pene Pati, once told islanders don't sing opera, is now a global star. A new documentary, 'Tenor: My Name is Pati,' details his journey from Upolu to world stages, highlighting his powerful voice, cultural humility, and sacrifices for family and future Pacific singers.
