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Walmart and Wing Aviation Plan Massive Expansion, Bringing Drone Delivery to 150 Stores

Ritambhara K January 15, 2026

Walmart and Alphabet’s Wing Aviation are supercharging drone delivery, planning to add the service at 150 stores within a year to reach 40 million Americans. Building on success in Dallas and Atlanta, the expansion to cities like Los Angeles and Miami aims to create a network of over 270 locations by 2027, making last-minute essentials just minutes away.

UK’s Space Forge Ignites First Commercial Semiconductor Factory in Orbit with Plasma Breakthrough

Ritambhara K January 15, 2026

UK startup Space Forge has fired up the first commercial semiconductor factory in space aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, generating 1,832°F plasma. This breakthrough paves the way for making materials in microgravity that could slash electronics’ energy use by up to 60%, according to CEO Joshua Western.

Swiss Scientists at ETH Zurich Discover Electrons Lag Behind Atomic Motion in Quantum Materials

Ritambhara K January 14, 2026

Swiss researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered that electrons in ultra-thin materials don’t move instantly with atomic nuclei, lagging by up to 30 femtoseconds. Led by Professor Ursula Keller, the study challenges a core physics assumption and offers new pathways toward nano-scale opto-electronic devices.

US Scientists at Washington University Reveal How Martian Dust Storms Electrify and Reshape the Red Planet

Ritambhara K January 14, 2026

US scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered how electrically charged dust storms actively reshape Mars’ surface and atmosphere. Led by Dr. Alian Wang, the research links Martian electrostatic discharges to unusual isotope signatures measured by NASA and ESA missions, revealing dust as a powerful chemical engine on the Red Planet.

South Korean Researchers at UNIST Unveil Ultra-Fast Quantum Tunneling Device for the 6G Terahertz Era

Ritambhara K January 14, 2026

South Korean scientists at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have built an ultra-fast quantum tunneling device designed for the 6G terahertz era. Led by Professor Hyeong-Ryeol Park, the team reduced required electric fields to one-quarter of previous levels, solving a durability problem that has long limited terahertz quantum technologies.

Chinese State-Owned AVIC and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation Ramp Up J-35 Stealth Jet Production

Ritambhara K January 14, 2026

China’s Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, backed by AVIC, has unveiled new J-35 stealth fighters as it pledges to double production in three to five years. Fresh footage from Liaoning shows green-primed jets rolling off the line, pointing to serial manufacturing as China expands its aerospace footprint with the massive Shenyang Aerospace City project.

Antarctic Giant A-23A, A 40-Year-Old Iceberg, Turns Deep Blue as it Nears Its End

Ritambhara K January 13, 2026

Satellite images from NASA reveal the final days of iceberg A-23A, a 40-year-old Antarctic giant originally spanning 4,000 sq km. Now shrunk to 1,182 sq km, it is riddled with deep-blue melt ponds as it disintegrates in the South Atlantic, reported New Atlas.

Hungarian Researchers Discover “Gifted” Dogs Learn Words Like Toddlers by Eavesdropping

Ritambhara K January 13, 2026

A study led by Shany Dror at Eötvös Loránd University, published in Science, reveals that rare “gifted” dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping, with seven out of ten test dogs successfully retrieving toys after overhearing their names in casual conversation.

Chinese astronaut Professor Zhang Hongzhang works with experiment hardware inside the Tiangong space station to study battery performance in microgravity.

Chinese Scientist Zhang Hongzhang Leads Novel Battery Experiments on Tiangong Space Station

Ritambhara K January 13, 2026

Chinese scientist-astronaut Zhang Hongzhang is running unique experiments on the Tiangong space station to see how microgravity affects lithium-ion batteries. Reported by state media, this research aims to solve fundamental puzzles for building safer, more powerful space energy systems.

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station, as NASA announces an early return for the Crew-11 astronauts due to a medical issue.

NASA Announces First-Ever Medical Evacuation from International Space Station

Ritambhara K January 13, 2026

NASA has ordered the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station, accelerating the return of the four SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts. The decision, reported by Space.com, follows a medical issue requiring Earth-based diagnostics, though the affected crewmember is in stable condition.

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Walmart and Wing Aviation Plan Massive Expansion, Bringing Drone Delivery to 150 Stores

UK’s Space Forge Ignites First Commercial Semiconductor Factory in Orbit with Plasma Breakthrough

Swiss Scientists at ETH Zurich Discover Electrons Lag Behind Atomic Motion in Quantum Materials

US Scientists at Washington University Reveal How Martian Dust Storms Electrify and Reshape the Red Planet

South Korean Researchers at UNIST Unveil Ultra-Fast Quantum Tunneling Device for the 6G Terahertz Era

Chinese State-Owned AVIC and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation Ramp Up J-35 Stealth Jet Production

Antarctic Giant A-23A, A 40-Year-Old Iceberg, Turns Deep Blue as it Nears Its End

Hungarian Researchers Discover “Gifted” Dogs Learn Words Like Toddlers by Eavesdropping

Chinese Scientist Zhang Hongzhang Leads Novel Battery Experiments on Tiangong Space Station

NASA Announces First-Ever Medical Evacuation from International Space Station

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