Google may be planning for AI data centre on tiny Australian island: What makes this so ‘important’

Google is reportedly planning a major AI data centre on Australia’s Christmas Island, a move linked to a defence cloud computing deal. Military experts see the facility as a crucial strategic asset for monitoring Indian Ocean activity and enabling advanced AI-driven command and control, especially with uncrewed systems. A new subsea cable to Darwin is…

Read More

How was the first full-colour photograph of Earth captured by NASA

NASA’s 1967 ATS-3 satellite captured Earth’s first true-colour image, revolutionizing weather forecasting and planetary understanding. This breakthrough, using a novel scanning camera, allowed scientists to distinguish cloud layers and storm patterns with unprecedented clarity. The vivid global portrait fostered environmental awareness, bridging science and public consciousness, and laid the foundation for modern satellite imaging.

Read More