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Researchers report longest-running fusion plasma yet
An experimental reactor sustained a plasma for over six minutes, a mark researchers said marked a step toward steady-state operation.
28 Aug 2026, 19:00· Updated 2 days ago
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NASA Starling Mission Proves Spacecraft Can Navigate Autonomously Without GPS
The Starling mission's FALCON technology successfully guided spacecraft using onboard systems alone, a potential breakthrough for deep-space operations.
27 Aug 2026, 00:00· Updated 2 days ago
Global Ocean Temperatures Hit Record 21.10°C in August 2026
The new record surpasses a previous high set in 2024, according to Scientific American, as scientists warn conditions are unlikely to improve.
24 Aug 2026, 00:00· Updated 2 days ago
Quantum vacuum fluctuations deployed to raise superconductor operating temperatures
Scientists have harnessed quantum vacuum fluctuations to enhance superconductivity, pushing the threshold at which materials conduct without resistance to higher temperatures.
23 Aug 2026, 00:00· Updated 2 days ago