Rachel Williams, Special to Gulf News

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Beyond the Blue: Mapping water, mapping futures

Exploring lunar water could unlock a future beyond Earth — one step closer to the stars

Scientists are intensifying efforts to explore moon water, unlocking possibilities for future space missions and sustained lunar habitation.

Musk's AI gamble: When power becomes too much

With Musk at helm of AI's future, we can only hope that he doesn’t spread himself too thin

Elon Musk

Stargate AI revolution: Trump's push to dominate tech

Stargate project aims to revolutionise AI infrastructure and secure US leadership in tech

President Donald Trump has talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence

Humanity’s leap to “touch” the Sun

Exploring the Sun’s mysteries, the Parker Solar Probe pushes science to new frontiers

This image made available by Nasa shows an artist's rendering of the Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun.

The day is here: America chooses its future

The final decision now rests in the hands of the American people

(FILES) (COMBO) This combination of pictures shows US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump

Why Japan’s LDP faces historic loss

A scandal and economic stagnation spur Japanese voters to challenge decades of LDP rule

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), arrives for a news conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. Ishiba promised Monday to take on the responsibility of restoring political stability following the loss of his ruling coalition’s majority in a lower house election for the first time since 2009.

World on Edge: Guterres’ urgent call for unity

UN chief warns that division and inaction push the world toward catastrophe

António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 24, 2024 in New York City.

Reflecting on 9/11: A day that changed the world

On 23rd anniversary, America remembers the lives lost and the enduring impact of Sep 11

The post-9/11 chapter never truly ended — it only morphed into a new, more uncertain phase

Boeing’s Starliner: A troubled capsule’s last stand

The space ambitions of Boeing’s Starliner hangs in the balance

Starship was considered vital to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the Moon later this decade

Heatwaves are reminders of accelerating climate crisis

Climate change is no distant threat; it’s a present reality demanding urgent action now

Tourist hide from the sun with umbrellas as their visit Ronda, southern Spain as the country faces the fourth heatwave of the summer, on August 9, 2024. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)

Tim Walz as a breath of fresh air for America

A new chapter begins for Democrats, promising to shape the nation’s future for years

US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks alongside her running mate Minnesota Gorvernor Tim Walz at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why wildfires and heatwaves are unravelling the world

Freak weather is a stark reminder of the urgent need to confront climate change head-on

A burned vehicle smolders in the Paynes Creek area of unincorporated Tehama County, California, during the Park fire on July 27, 2024.

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