A Chinese research team developed a model to estimate PV panel surface temperature using MODIS satellite imagery. The method accounts for 3D array structures and low emissivity of PV panels, improving accuracy by ~10 C. The study was published in the International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation.

Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled 'Black Recon', a system for autonomous drone surveillance. The system uses a robotic arm to catch, recharge, and swap micro-drones like the Black Hornet 4. Availability is set for 2027.

Apple introduces landscape mode for several native apps in iOS 27. The update is seen as a precursor to the upcoming foldable iPhone, codenamed 'Ultra'. The foldable device is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027 with a price exceeding 2000 euros.

Researchers identified a sun-like star, TOI-5882, that likely consumed a super-Earth or Neptune-like planet. The discovery was based on unusually high lithium concentrations in the star's atmosphere. A brown dwarf orbiting the star may have destabilized the system.

Commodore is launching the 'Callback 8020', a retro-style flip phone designed for digital detox. The device lacks a browser and social media apps, running on a modified Sailfish OS. Market launch is scheduled for Q4 2026 with prices starting at $499.99.

The French Ministry of Education is implementing Nextcloud to reduce dependence on non-European technology. The project aims to support up to 1.2 million users with federated storage. Challenges remain in migrating users accustomed to Microsoft Office ecosystems.

A systematic review suggests GLP-1 medications might increase testosterone and improve sperm quality in obese men. Evidence is preliminary and requires further robust clinical trials.

Researchers at Foshan University developed a low-cost microwave-absorbing composite. The material uses expanded graphite and titanium dioxide. The development could enable mass production of stealth coatings.

Researchers from HKUST created a tandem solar cell using a phenothiazine-functionalized monolayer instead of PEDOT:PSS. The new device achieved 29.1% efficiency and improved long-term stability. The design avoids degradation issues associated with the acidic and hygroscopic nature of PEDOT:PSS.

Airbus, Boeing, and General Atomics are developing AI-powered wingman drones. These drones are designed to fly alongside fighter jets to enhance military capabilities.

SK Hynix plans to triple wafer capacity by 2034 due to AI demand. Japan aims to play a larger role in Asia's subsea cable networks.

The US government ordered Anthropic to suspend access to its high-performing AI models for foreign nationals. The move has caused significant concern within the European tech sector regarding digital sovereignty.

Sarvam raised $234 million in a series B funding round led by HCLTech at a $1.5 billion valuation. The funds will support research on agentic AI and sovereign AI solutions.

HIT researchers developed a new MPCVD technology for large-scale single-crystal diamonds. The technology allows for high-purity diamonds of various sizes. This could provide China with a strategic advantage in next-generation AI hardware by addressing heat constraints.

Murata Manufacturing collaborates with Synopsys to provide high-performance simulation models. Models for Ansys HFSS and Ansys Icepak are now directly accessible via Murata's website. The initiative aims to streamline simulation workflows for electronic circuit designers.

AttoTude raised $52 million in Series C funding led by The Westly Group. The company develops 'ASIC over Dielectric' interconnect technology for AI infrastructure. Total funding has reached $143 million, with product demonstrations expected this fall.

A webinar on the ASTRA initiative is scheduled ahead of the June 26th white paper submission deadline. An Ad ASTRA workshop is planned for September.

The 248th AAS meeting will be held in Pasadena, California, from June 14-18, 2026. The event includes participation from the Physics of the Cosmos (PhysCOS) community.

The 16th International LISA Symposium will be held at the University of Maryland. The event focuses on gravitational wave astrophysics and the LISA mission.

The Infrared Science and Technology Interest Group is hosting a talk series highlighting PRIMA's Working Groups. Upcoming talks will cover dust properties and PI science.

A new mission concept called DISA is proposed to measure deci-Hertz gravitational waves. The mission aims to optimize time-to-knowledge over ultimate sensitivity.

The AGN Science Interest Group is hosting a spotlight series on recent advances in AGN science. The series emphasizes participation from early-career researchers.

NASA Astrophysics Division is organizing the Ad ASTRA workshop at Caltech. The workshop aims to define future large strategic astrophysics missions.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will host an open-house event on October 10-11, 2026. The event celebrates the lab's 90th anniversary.

Isar Aerospace scrubbed the second test flight of its Spectrum rocket on Monday due to off-nominal behavior in fluid systems. The launch window at Andøya Spaceport in Norway remains open through June 21. The company has faced multiple delays this year due to technical issues and site availability conflicts.

US government suspended access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Experts argue the 'jailbreak' was a simple 'fix this code' prompt. Over 100 leaders signed a letter urging the reversal of restrictions.

Anthropic updated its privacy policy to allow identity checks for consumer account holders. The policy takes effect July 8, 2026. Data collected may include government IDs and biometric facial geometry.

A coalition including IBM, NVIDIA, and ABBYY launched DocLang. The format aims to make enterprise documents machine-readable for AI models. DocLang is designed to reduce token costs and improve AI parsing accuracy.

Asian businesses are increasingly adopting Chinese AI models due to lower token costs compared to US models. Chinese models like MiniMax and Moonshot offer significant cost advantages for high-volume tasks. Experts warn of trade-offs in quality, reliability, and geopolitical risks.

Meta is rolling out 'AI Mode' for Facebook search, providing AI-generated results based on public content. The feature utilizes the Muse Spark AI model to synthesize information from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Users can ask follow-up questions to the AI-generated search results.

Foxconn and Schneider Electric will manufacture AI data center equipment. Partnership covers servers, power systems, and cooling.

AI economics research is shifting away from traditional universities. A new group of 'AI-pilled economists' is leading the study of AI's economic impact.

Founders of major AI laboratories are openly voicing concerns about catastrophic risks. Experts estimate the risk of an AI-caused catastrophic event at 10-50%.

Red Hat engineer presented on using 'bootc' to manage Ubuntu hosts. Bootc allows for transactional, in-place OS updates using OCI container images. The toolchain is gaining maturity and is now a CNCF incubator project.

A Y2K bug was found in the Network Time Protocol daemon of BSD 2.11 for PDP-11/70. The bug requires specific hardware and configuration to trigger. A fix has been developed by a developer.

JEP 401 (Value Classes and Objects) will be integrated into OpenJDK mainline. The change is part of Project Valhalla and targets JDK 28. It introduces 'value objects' to improve performance.

Researchers at CU Boulder created a new material using staple-shaped particles that interlock. The material exhibits high strength and toughness while remaining reversible through vibration. Potential applications include sustainable construction and swarm robotics.

Scientists used genome editing to disable the gene responsible for anthocyanin production in red lettuce. The modification resulted in the loss of red pigmentation and an increase in other flavonoids like quercetin. The findings could help develop specialized lettuce varieties for indoor cultivation.

NASA completed the monthlong TropiSAR campaign on June 4. The mission gathered radar data in Peru and Panama to study tropical forest health, flood extent, and biodiversity. Data will support the calibration of the NISAR satellite.

Engineers attached a Pegasus XL rocket to the Stargazer aircraft at Wallops Flight Facility. The mission aims to boost the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The launch is scheduled for later this month from the Marshall Islands.

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth with research samples from the ISS. Experiments include stem cell research, heart tissue studies, and semiconductor manufacturing in microgravity. Data will support future long-duration space missions.

Google Chrome versions 150 and 151 will remove remaining workarounds for Manifest V2 extensions. This change effectively ends support for older ad blockers like uBlock Origin. Users will be required to switch to Manifest V3-compliant extensions.

Anthropic suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models following a US government directive. The order was reportedly triggered by concerns over potential use in cyberattacks and access by foreign-linked groups. The shutdown affects all users, including Anthropic's own foreign-national employees.

IEEE Smart Agri-Food Initiative released a report on integrating autonomous aircraft, IoT, and remote sensing to improve crop yields. The initiative aims to address food security as a systems-engineering challenge. The report highlights technologies like digital twins, precision agriculture, and automated hydroponic systems.

A Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket upper stage broke apart in low-Earth orbit. The event likely generated 100 to 150 pieces of space debris. The debris poses a potential risk to Starlink satellites and the ISS.

A new study models the future of Earth's climate as the Sun brightens. Land plants could face extinction in approximately 1.9 billion years due to CO2 starvation or extreme heat. The study provides a more optimistic timeline than previous estimates.

AMD appears to have removed Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) from consumer Ryzen CPUs. The feature is now restricted to PRO-series processors. AMD has not provided a clear explanation for the change.

The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia has halted a Federal Network Agency order against a mobile provider. The dispute concerns whether 'heavy users' can be deprioritized during network congestion. The court plans to refer the case to the European Court of Justice for a preliminary ruling.