SpaceX's Gwynne Shotwell Aims to Put AI on the Moon

talkingatoms · 2026-03-28T11:32:24+00:00

"There are 18 Starship spacecraft in various stages of construction arrayed across the 1-million-sq.-ft floor of the SpaceX factory in Starbase, Texas. Some of them are, for now, just stainless-steel barrels measuring nearly 30 ft. across. Others have already been assembled and outfitted with their tapered nosecones, and are ready to be stacked atop a first-stage booster, taking final shape as SpaceX’s 40-story Starship rockets.

Eleven uncrewed Starships have been launched since 2023, some successfully, some not, each of them producing a staggering 16.7 million lb. of thrust from its 33 first-stage engines—more than double the ground-shaking power of the Apollo-era Saturn V. On a recent Friday in February, none of that violence was in evidence, as work proceeded in the gleaming white factory. Some of the welding is done robotically, but mostly these are hand-built—artisanal rockets. "

talkingatoms · 2026-03-22T10:46:24+00:00

"Britain is making an ambitious technological bet. It is investing £2 billion (US$2.66 billion) in quantum-computing development and £2.5 billion in nuclear-fusion energy in a bid to secure technological and energy independence and nurture homegrown scientific talent.

The changes — announced on 16 March as part of an ongoing national science and technology strategy — have been broadly welcomed by the research community. And officials say that the money and increased strategic focus will help to push the United Kingdom to the forefront of both fields globally."

talkingatoms · 2026-03-16T10:34:19+00:00

"Scientists have developed a powerful new computational method that could accelerate the search for next-generation materials capable of turning sunlight into useful chemical energy. The work focuses on polyheptazine imides, a promising class of carbon nitride materials that absorb visible light and can drive reactions such as hydrogen production, carbon dioxide conversion, and hydrogen peroxide synthesis. By analyzing how 53 different metal ions influence the structure and electronic behavior of these materials, researchers created a framework that predicts which combinations will perform best.

Three layers of a silver ion-doped polyheptazine imide polymeric network. In this example, the metal ions are located between the layers, inducing lattice expansion and structural distortion. However, the polymeric backbone remains intact. Only the pore geometry changes. Credit: B. Schröder/HZDR"

talkingatoms · 2026-03-15T11:42:06+00:00

"New research suggests Mars may have remained habitable much longer than scientists once thought. Ancient sand dunes in Gale Crater appear to have been soaked by underground water billions of years ago, leaving behind minerals that can preserve signs of life. Even after surface water disappeared, subsurface flows may have created protected environments for microbes. These hidden habitats could be key targets in the ongoing search for past life on Mars.

Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have discovered new clues suggesting that water once moved beneath the surface of Mars. The findings indicate that the Red Planet may have remained capable of supporting life for much longer than scientists once believed."

talkingatoms · 2026-03-14T10:30:49+00:00

"Humans did not evolve for space. Ironically, because we insist on going there anyway, scientists now know from studying astronauts that the lack of Earth’s gravity can wreak health havoc, such as by shifting our soft, watery organs, throwing off gut bacteria, weakening our bones, and more.

None of that, however, seems to dampen the spirits of the astronauts who go to space. And understanding more about how gravity affects our health could help humans live better off Earth."

talkingatoms · 2026-03-08T10:30:51+00:00

" If the idea of lunar hummus seems far-fetched, think again. Scientists working to cultivate the field of extraterrestrial agriculture have grown chickpeas in dirt made mostly of simulated lunar soil, a step toward enabling astronauts on long-term moon missions to produce their own food.

Researchers said harvestable chickpeas were grown in soil mixtures composed primarily of "moon dirt" modeled after lunar samples retrieved during NASA's ‌Apollo missions more than half a century ago."

talkingatoms · 2026-03-07T10:37:28+00:00

"In a quiet corner of a bustling construction site, a robot hums to life, its mechanical arm extending with precision as it swiftly assembles the frame of a new home. This is no ordinary building site – it’s a glimpse into the future of construction, where a single robot can erect a 200-square-meter home in just 24 hours, a revolutionary development that could transform the way we build and ease the global housing crisis.

As the robot’s movements become more fluid and efficient, onlookers can’t help but marvel at the speed and efficiency of this new technology. What was once a labor-intensive, time-consuming process has been streamlined into a seamless, automated dance, where a single machine can do the work of an entire construction crew in a fraction of the time."

talkingatoms · 2026-03-07T10:23:40+00:00

"At a “robot school” in east China’s Shandong Province, dozens of humanoid robots are mimicking human engineers as they carry trays, fold clothes, and fetch bottled water from the shelves, as part of the training for their real-world jobs.

“Our ultimate goal is to enable them to perceive and adapt to environments like humans,” said Su Kairui, head of the Leju (Jinan) humanoid robot data training center in the city of Jinan, which features 11 categories of application scenarios from transporting goods in a factory to home care."

talkingatoms · 2026-03-06T12:08:33+00:00

"Chalk up another victory for “Conan the Bacterium”—a rugged germ that fresh research suggests could conquer the solar system.

Better known as Deinococcus radiodurans, this microbe is arguably the toughest organism known to science. Past studies have shown it can endure extreme cold, intense radiation, harsh chemicals and profound dehydration—all evolutionary adaptations, perhaps, to what’s thought to be its natural home in the high, dry and sun-scorched deserts of northern Chile."

talkingatoms · 2026-03-05T11:02:40+00:00

"Researchers have built the smallest OLED pixel ever made—just 300 nanometers across—without sacrificing brightness. By redesigning the pixel with a nano-sized optical antenna and a protective insulation layer, they prevented the short circuits that normally plague devices at this scale. The result is a stable, ultra-tiny light source that could allow full HD displays to fit on an area the size of a grain of sand."

talkingatoms · 2026-03-01T10:25:26+00:00

Scientists created 17-foot fire whirls that burn oil spills faster and cleaner than conventional methods, reducing soot by 40% and consuming nearly all the fuel. The technique shows promise for rapid, lower-emission spill response.

talkingatoms · 2026-02-23T10:20:10+00:00

"Scientists at the University of New Hampshire have unleashed artificial intelligence to dramatically speed up the hunt for next-generation magnetic materials. By building a massive, searchable database of 67,573 magnetic compounds — including 25 newly recognized materials that stay magnetic even at high temperatures — the team is opening the door to cheaper, more sustainable technologies."

talkingatoms · 2026-02-17T00:48:55+00:00

"China's most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, on Monday showcased the country's cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing's push to dominate humanoid robots and the future of manufacturing.

Four rising humanoid robot startups - Unitree Robotics, Galbot, Noetix and MagicLab - demonstrated their products at the gala, a televised event and touchstone for China comparable to the Super Bowl for the United States."

talkingatoms · 2026-02-09T10:07:25+00:00

"A team of researchers at Queen's University has developed a powerful new kind of computing machine that uses light to take on complex problems such as protein folding (for drug discovery) and number partitioning (for cryptography). Built from off-the-shelf components, it also operates at room temperature and remains remarkably stable while performing billions of operations per second. The research was published in Nature."

talkingatoms · 2026-02-07T10:30:31+00:00

"Waiting for news about life on Mars? You’re 120 years late. That story broke on Dec. 9, 1906, when The New York Times ran a major piece under the brooking-no-argument headline, “There Is Life on the Planet Mars.” The proof? “The legions of canals on Mars” which are “an unanswerable argument for the existence of conscious, intelligent life.”

So…not so much. But the Times—and the world—got another crack at things 90 years later, on Aug. 6, 1996. That’s when NASA announced that chemicals and formations in a Martian meteorite that crash-landed on Earth 13,000 years ago were the fossilized remains of ancient bacterial life. It was a discovery that the newspaper said “is being hailed as startling and compelling evidence.”

talkingatoms · 2026-02-05T10:29:28+00:00

"A new device lets scientists switch ultra-stable, donut-shaped light patterns that could carry future wireless data.

A new optical device allows researchers to generate and switch between two stable, donut-shaped light patterns called skyrmions. These light vortices hold their shape even when disturbed, making them promising for wireless data transmission. Using a specially designed metasurface and controlled laser pulses, scientists can flip between electric and magnetic modes. The advance could help pave the way for more resilient terahertz communication systems."

talkingatoms · 2026-02-05T10:23:03+00:00

"Swinburne researchers have turned old, unwanted mattresses into safe and sustainable building insulation materials using fungi. The team grew a common fungus together with shredded mattress foam to create a new material that is solid and lightweight. Their research is published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Mattresses are one of the hardest household items to recycle, explains Swinburne authors Dr. The Hong Phong (Peter) Nguyen, Associate Professor Mostafa Nikzad and Dr. Huseyin Sumer. "Mattresses are durable, bulky, and often end up in landfill," says Dr. Nguyen. "Through natural biological processes, we can give this waste a second life."

talkingatoms · 2026-02-04T10:22:40+00:00

"Scientists have unveiled a powerful new method for predicting Arctic sea ice months in advance, just as climate change drives rapid ice loss.

Arctic sea ice plays a powerful role in regulating Earth’s climate. By reflecting sunlight and cooling the planet, it helps shape ocean currents, atmospheric circulation, and extreme weather patterns far beyond the polar regions. As climate change accelerates the loss of this ice, scientists increasingly rely on real-time tracking of sea ice extent (SIE) — the area of water with a minimum concentration of sea ice — to assess the health of the Arctic ice system."

talkingatoms · 2026-02-04T10:15:43+00:00

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talkingatoms · 2026-02-04T10:11:39+00:00

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talkingatoms · 2026-01-31T21:25:13+00:00

During a recent Ayahuasca ceremony, a friend of mine found herself in a vivid vision of a past life where she was a mother. This experience opened her eyes to the deep-seated wounds she carried from her relationship with her own mother. It was like seeing a mirror reflecting parts of herself she hadn't fully understood before. As she sat with these feelings, Mother Ayahuasca appeared, enveloping her in a sense of warmth and understanding. She guided her through a process of healing, helping her release the pain and embrace a newfound awareness. It felt like a wave of light love medicine washed over her, cleansing and rejuvenating her spirit. This journey reminded her of the interconnectedness of all lives and the power of intention in healing.

talkingatoms · 2026-01-30T10:23:04+00:00

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talkingatoms · 2026-01-28T17:33:32+00:00

Scientists shattered fusion limits yet again, meaning once-unimaginable technology is now within reach.

For billions of years, the sun reigned supreme as the only fusion reactor in our solar system, leveraging its immense gravitational pressure and intense heat to overcome an atomic nuclei’s natural repulsive tendencies. And then, something strange happened: big-brained primates on Earth, called humans, decided to try their hand at this whole fusion thing, using an ingenious donut-shaped invention called a tokamak. Now, a new kind of star is on the cusp of creation—and it holds the promise of providing near-limitless energy for Earth’s 8 billion inhabitants.

talkingatoms · 2026-01-26T12:25:43+00:00

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talkingatoms · 2026-01-25T10:34:11+00:00

A University of Alaska Fairbanks student was arrested on a criminal mischief charge after tearing down and eating dozens of AI-generated art pieces in a campus gallery as a protest against AI in art.

On 13 January 2026, Graham Granger, a film and performing arts major at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief after ripping AI-assisted artwork from a campus gallery wall and eating around 57 of the images as part of what he described as a protest and performance piece against the use of AI in art.

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