Earth got some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system – with a little help from the solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter, according to a recent study.
To figure out why we’re all here, and whether anyone else might be out there in the universe, scientists have to start with a more basic question: how did Earth get its supply of the chemicals that make up…
'Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.' Scientists hail MAVEN's legacy as NASA retires Red Planet orbiter
June 18, 2026
Following months of unsuccessful recovery efforts, NASA has officially begun decommissioning the MAVEN orbiter, bringing to a close an 11-year mission that transformed scientists’ understanding of Mars and became one of the agency’s most valuable assets at the Red…
Going online can be a hazardous activity; like the inhabitants of Silo’s bunkers, you’re never quite sure what’s out there. That’s where ProtonVPN comes in and, thanks to this deal, you can save over £130 on a VPN we rank as the best for privacy.
On top of fending…
Report: Apple to Launch 20th Anniversary iPhones, AirPods with Cameras, 2nd Gen Foldable in 2027
June 18, 2026
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series could debut in September as usual but ahead of that, we already have information on what the company could be planning for 2027, the year that will mark the 20th anniversary of iPhones. Rumours suggest the company is planning to debut the 20th anniversary iPhones in two sizes along with the 2nd Gen foldable iPhone and the AirPods with cameras.
AirPods with…
Google has announced the stable release of Android 17 update and June 2026 Pixel drop for Pixel devices. Android 17 is rolling out first to Pixel today, followed by other eligible Android devices throughout 2026, as per Google. Select advanced devices will get Gemini…
As global investors race to fund the infrastructure underpinning the artificial-intelligence boom, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s CPP Investments has committed up to ₹70 billion (about $741 million) to Indian data center operator CtrlS, betting on India’s…
At conferences, speakers are often delivering their keynote or panel discussions in languages that many attendees might not know. That leads to users scrambling for their phones and opening translation apps to capture audio from a distance, which is not always effective. Mixhalo, a real-time audio startup that solves for situations like these, is joining DeepL to boost the German startup’s…
Pinterest on Wednesday announced a new experimental app called “Ask Pinterest” that will allow the company to explore a more conversational approach to shopping and product discovery that could eventually find its way to the main Pinterest app. It also introduced other…
VSCO is best known for its mobile editing app with film-inspired presets, but the mobile photo editing powerhouse will soon have its own desktop app for pro-grade photo editing. On Wednesday, June 17, VSCO launched Studio Pro on iOS, with a desktop version of the photo…
There’s a quote in the new TASCHEN monograph Arnold that every portrait photographer needs to read. Reflecting on the experience of being shot for film campaigns and magazine features, Schwarzenegger says: “They always shoot up, so the camera is right there in front of you, making you taller, more impressive, and the results are always terrific. You might go in your trailer, look in the…
