Science and technology headlines today are dominated less by discovery than by high-stakes tests and the politics around public institutions. In space, SpaceX is preparing the first orbital-and-return flight of its Starfall reentry capsule, a mission aimed at proving the vehicle...
Science and technology headlines today are dominated less by discovery than by high-stakes tests and the politics around public institutions. In space, SpaceX is preparing the first orbital-and-return flight of its Starfall reentry capsule, a mission aimed at proving the vehicle can survive a full trip to orbit and back. In Munich, Intersolar Europe has become a showcase for the energy transition, with MARSTEK unveiling its new VENUS E plug-in battery family and Huawei picking up a smarter E AWARD for its 506 kW utility-scale smart string inverter. Elsewhere, science-adjacent public attention has turned to institutions and controversy: the Australian War Memorial is opening its new Anzac Hall under the shadow of scrutiny surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith. And in a grim, unresolved U.S. case, reports say a ransom note tied to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance claims she died, though no official public confirmation has settled the matter.
Top Science stories
- Ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance says she died, US media reports (12 sources)
- Questions raised over public reporting of $1.5 billion forestry transition fund (3 sources)
- Australian War Memorial opens Anzac Hall as Ben Roberts-Smith case draws attention (3 sources)
- SpaceX plans first Starfall reentry capsule on June 23 in orbit-and-return test (3 sources)
- Scientists warn WA wildlife faces extinction risk as bird flu cases are confirmed (3 sources)
- Huawei’s 506 kW Smart String Inverter wins smarter E AWARD at Intersolar Europe 2026 (3 sources)
- ClearVue raises $6.25M after securing European certification for Gen 3 solar glass (3 sources)
- Researchers expand underwater microphones to track whale calls in Australian waters (2 sources)
Wendy Webster
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