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Europe Aims to Cut U.S. Reliance with Nordic Spaceport ProjectsEurope Aims to Cut U.S. Reliance with Nordic Spaceport Projects

Europe Aims to Cut U.S. Reliance with Nordic Spaceport Projects

As reported by Reuters on July 10, Europe is pushing forward with building domestic launch facilities in Sweden’s Esrange and Norway’s Andøya to reduce dependence on the U.S. and strengthen its independent space capabilities. The goal is to send satellites into orbit from the European continent for the first time. Previously, Europe’s only launch site was in French Guiana, South America—its remote location and high costs made it hard to meet rising commercial and military needs.
Meta Buys 3% Stake in EssilorLuxottica Asia-Pacific for $3.5B to Boost AI Glasses PushMeta Buys 3% Stake in EssilorLuxottica Asia-Pacific for $3.5B to Boost AI Glasses Push

Meta Buys 3% Stake in EssilorLuxottica Asia-Pacific for $3.5B to Boost AI Glasses Push

Meta has invested $3.5 billion to acquire roughly 3% of EssilorLuxottica’s Asia-Pacific unit, the world’s largest eyewear maker, in a bid to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) glasses business. Sources say Meta is considering raising its stake to around 5% in the future, signaling a shift to reduce reliance on smartphone platforms and build its own dedicated hardware ecosystem.
Scientists Discover Molecular Water in Lunar Soil for the First TimeScientists Discover Molecular Water in Lunar Soil for the First Time

Scientists Discover Molecular Water in Lunar Soil for the First Time

Chinese scientists have identified a new water-bearing mineral, ULM-1, in lunar soil samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission, marking the first confirmation of crystalline molecular water in lunar soil. This mineral, characterized by high water content and stable properties, suggests that persistent water sources may exist in sunlight-exposed regions of the Moon.
Animal Life Discovered at Hydro - thermal Vents of the East Pacific RiseAnimal Life Discovered at Hydro - thermal Vents of the East Pacific Rise

Animal Life Discovered at Hydro - thermal Vents of the East Pacific Rise

Scientists from Austria and the Netherlands have discovered animal life in the hydro - thermal vent area at a depth of 2,515 meters on the East Pacific seabed. The discovered species include large tube worms and sea snails. These living organisms are found in the warm, liquid - filled cavities within the rock fractures, indicating a possible connection between the sub - crustal ecosystem and the seabed ecosystem.
"Exploration - 3" Commissioned in Sanya, Boosting Manned Deep - sea Diving to Cover the Entire Sea Area"Exploration - 3" Commissioned in Sanya, Boosting Manned Deep - sea Diving to Cover the Entire Sea Area

"Exploration - 3" Commissioned in Sanya, Boosting Manned Deep - sea Diving to Cover the Entire Sea Area

Xinhua News Agency, Sanya, December 29th – The "Exploration - 3", a multi - functional scientific research vessel independently built by China, arrived at the Nanshan Port Public Scientific Research Wharf in Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City on December 29th, 2024, and was officially commissioned. This event marks a significant breakthrough in China's deep - sea exploration capabilities.
Hydrogen Plasma - based Extraction of High - Purity Iron from Red Mud Drives Green MetallurgyHydrogen Plasma - based Extraction of High - Purity Iron from Red Mud Drives Green Metallurgy

Hydrogen Plasma - based Extraction of High - Purity Iron from Red Mud Drives Green Metallurgy

European scientists have developed a new method that uses hydrogen plasma to reduce iron oxide in red mud, capable of producing liquid iron with a purity of over 95% in just a few minutes. This process contains almost no harmful elements and is suitable for steel - making. Meanwhile, it can consume red mud, an industrial solid waste, and is expected to solve the environmental problem of 180 million tons of red mud produced annually.
Scientists Discover Potentially the Oldest Rocks on Earth in CanadaScientists Discover Potentially the Oldest Rocks on Earth in Canada

Scientists Discover Potentially the Oldest Rocks on Earth in Canada

Scientists have identified what could be the world's oldest rocks in the Nuvvuagittuq greenstone belt along the coast of Hudson Bay in northeastern Canada. These rocks are at least 4.16 billion years old, about 160 million years earlier than the previously recognized oldest rocks, and are the only known surviving fragments of the Earth's Hadean - eon crust, providing a precious window into the early evolution of the Earth.
Hong Kong Unveils Ambitious Digital Asset Policy 2.0 to Lead Global RaceHong Kong Unveils Ambitious Digital Asset Policy 2.0 to Lead Global Race

Hong Kong Unveils Ambitious Digital Asset Policy 2.0 to Lead Global Race

Hong Kong has launched its Digital Asset Policy Statement 2.0, marking a pivotal upgrade from its 2022 predecessor to solidify its position as a global leader in digital assets. The June 27 announcement emphasizes stablecoin regulation and asset tokenization as core priorities, aligning with the U.S. Senate’s recent passage of the Genius Act to regulate stablecoins, signaling intensified global competition in this burgeoning sector.

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