This SpaceX veteran says the next big thing in space is satellites that return to Earth The reusable rocket has transformed the space industry in the last decade, and a new startup led by a SpaceX veteran wants to do the same for satellites. Brian Taylor, who helped build satellites for networks like SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Leo, founded Lux Aeterna in December 2024 to develop satellite...

Quantonation’s double-sized second fund shows quantum still has believers Quantum computing will not be replacing supercomputers in 2026, let alone reaching industrial scale. And yet, investor appetite for companies pursuing the elusive quantum advantage hasn’t dwindled — it has increased. Quantonation Ventures, a venture firm investing in quantum and physics-based startups, has closed its...

Machine guns to machetes: Weapons that massacred thousands in IranFarzad SeifikaranBBC News PersianMamlekateVerified images showing weaponry used by security forces against protesters Warning: The following story contains graphic details of violence which some readers might find upsetting.A BBC Persian analysis of hundreds of videos and photographs taken during recent protests in Iran confirms...

Americans react to Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'BBCIt has been nearly two weeks since Americans woke to the news that the US had carried out strikes against Iran.Donald Trump has said "we're achieving major strides", but the US president and his administration have offered conflicting statements about what they hope to ultimately achieve.The operation is a significant...

Want to Try Film Photography? These Are the Best Analog Cameras to BuyDigital cameras all but wiped analog photography off the face of the Earth, but film is having a comeback. Analog cameras -- and the "film look" -- have gained popularity over the last couple of years, with social media largely to thank. Film photography offers a very different experience from taking a photo with your...