See the crescent moon shine beside blue star Spica at sunset on July 30

A groundbreaking iron-air battery in the Netherlands—nicknamed a "rust" battery because it uses iron oxidation (like rusting) to store energy—has just become the first of its kind to connect to an electricity grid. Unlike typical batteries, this one can store energy for over 100 hours, which could help smooth out the ups and downs of renewable power like wind and solar.

Editor’s Note: This is a big deal because renewable energy sources aren’t always consistent—the sun doesn’t always shine, and the wind doesn’t always blow. Long-duration storage, like this rust battery, could be a game-changer by holding onto excess energy when it’s plentiful and releasing it when needed. Plus, iron is cheap and abundant, making this a potentially scalable and affordable solution for cleaner grids.

SpaceX just fired another batch of 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida, using its trusty Falcon 9 rocket. The launch went off without a hitch from Cape Canaveral, adding more hardware to the growing mega-constellation that’s beaming internet down to Earth.

Editor’s Note: Another routine launch for SpaceX, but it’s a reminder of how rapidly the company is expanding its Starlink network. More satellites mean better global coverage—good news for folks in remote areas lacking reliable internet. Critics, though, still worry about space congestion and light pollution. Either way, SpaceX isn’t slowing down.

A high-ranking official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped down amid mounting pressure, signaling internal turmoil or external scrutiny—though the exact reasons aren’t spelled out. It’s the kind of shake-up that makes you wonder what’s happening behind the scenes at an agency responsible for everything from drug approvals to food safety.

Editor’s Note: The FDA plays a huge role in public health, so when a top leader leaves under a cloud, it raises questions. Was it political pressure? A policy dispute? A misstep? Until more details emerge, this resignation fuels speculation about stability and trust in an agency we all rely on.

Australia's first homegrown orbital rocket, Gilmour Space’s Eris, crashed just 14 seconds after liftoff in Bowen. While the mission failed, the country's budding space industry sees it as a learning opportunity—calling it a "launchpad for future success" rather than a total setback.

Editor’s Note: Rocket launches are hard, and failures happen—especially in the early days of a national space program. This crash is a setback, but not a dead end. For Australia, which is still finding its footing in space tech, even a short-lived flight provides valuable data. The real test is whether this fuels progress or discouragement.

NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are teaming up to launch NISAR, a cutting-edge radar satellite designed to monitor Earth’s surface in unprecedented detail. The mission will track everything from melting glaciers to shifting farmlands, helping scientists better understand climate change and natural disasters. If you’re curious, the article includes details on how to catch the launch live.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another satellite launch—it’s a major international effort to tackle real-world problems like climate change and food security. By combining NASA’s tech with ISRO’s expertise, NISAR could give us game-changing insights into how our planet is evolving. Plus, it’s a cool reminder of what happens when countries collaborate instead of compete.