Quantum computers could crack the security codes used by satellites

The extraordinary potential of quantum computers also threatens the security systems that keep our digital world safe.

Panagiotis (Panos) Vlachos, PhD Researcher in Post-Quantum Cryptography, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
May 9, 2025 ~5 min

Quantum computers could crack the security codes used by satellites – they need future-proofing

The extraordinary potential of quantum computers also threatens the security systems that keep our digital world safe.

Panagiotis (Panos) Vlachos, PhD Researcher in Post-Quantum Cryptography, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
May 9, 2025 ~5 min


Nasa’s planned budget cuts could set back space science, but show how to future-proof the agency

Major science missions could be cancelled, along with vehicles designed to return astronauts to the Moon.

Loizos Heracleous, Professor of Strategy, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick • conversation
May 9, 2025 ~7 min

Spacecraft can ‘brake’ in space using drag − advancing craft agility, space safety and planetary missions

An aerospace engineer explains why NASA, Space Force and other agencies are using or testing aerobraking for more fuel-efficient spacecraft.

Piyush Mehta, Associate Professor of Space Systems, West Virginia University • conversation
May 7, 2025 ~8 min

Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life

NASA’s Curiosity rover has spotted carbon-containing minerals that can tell scientists more about what ancient Mars’ atmosphere may have looked like.

Elisabeth M. Hausrath, Professor of Geoscience, University of Nevada, Las Vegas • conversation
May 6, 2025 ~8 min

Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality

There are elements of these ancient, distant George Lucas stories that might seem like science fiction but are, in fact, science reality.

William Schonberg, Professor of Civil Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology • conversation
May 1, 2025 ~6 min

The MIT-Portugal Program enters Phase 4

New phase will support continued exploration of ideas and solutions in fields ranging from AI to nanotech to climate — with emphasis on educational exchanges and entrepreneurship.

Lisa Capone | MIT Portugal Program • mit
April 30, 2025 ~12 min

He got the stop-work order. Then the scrambling began.

Wyss’ Don Ingber details rush to hold onto consequential projects, talented researchers — and system that has driven American innovation

Harvard Gazette • harvard
April 25, 2025 ~7 min


‘Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence’ − an astronomer explains how much evidence scientists need to claim discoveries like extraterrestrial life

An astronomer breaks down 3 key components that allow researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries – and decide when results aren’t significant.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
April 25, 2025 ~10 min

Saturn’s moon could have life, but only a little bit

While Titan could possibly harbor simple, microscopic life, it likely could support only a few pounds of biomass overall, research finds.

U. Arizona • futurity
April 24, 2025 ~7 min

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