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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors 09 Oct 2026, 02:12 AM IST

Margaret Hamilton, the Software Pioneer Whose Code Helped Save Apollo 11, Dies

Margaret Hamilton, the computer scientist and engineer whose flight software helped ensure Apollo 11 reached the Moon, has died, closing a defining chapter in the history of modern computing. Beyond her role in the lunar landing, she helped popularize the term “software engineering” and later founded two successful software companies, leaving a legacy that spans spaceflight, enterprise technology, and the discipline of software itself.

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Global Health & Biotech08 Oct 2026, 07:40 PM IST

Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 Software Pioneer Who Helped Put Humans on the Moon, Dies at 90

Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer scientist whose flight software helped guide Apollo 11 to the Moon, has died at the age of 90, closing a chapter in the history of space exploration and modern computing. Her work at NASA helped establish software engineering as a discipline and remains central to the story of how the United States achieved the first lunar landing.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM IST

Ritu Arya and Tewfik Jallab Probe the Emotional Cost of 'Apollo Has Fallen'

Ritu Arya and Tewfik Jallab say their characters in 'Apollo Has Fallen' are defined as much by emotional damage as by the film’s high-octane action. Speaking about Zara and Vincent, the actors described a story that pushes its leads into morally and psychologically dark territory while sustaining the franchise’s trademark adrenaline. Their comments point to a broader shift in action storytelling, where spectacle is increasingly paired with vulnerability, trauma and internal conflict. In 'Apollo Has Fallen', the set pieces may drive the pace, but the emotional fallout appears to give the film its weight.

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India Entertainment & Culture05 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM IST

Ritu Arya and Tewfik Jallab on the Emotional Cost of 'Apollo Has Fallen'

Ritu Arya and Tewfik Jallab say their characters in 'Apollo Has Fallen' are defined as much by emotional strain as by the film’s high-intensity action. Speaking about Zara and Vincent, the actors described a story that pushes its protagonists into morally and psychologically difficult territory while sustaining the franchise’s trademark adrenaline.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 06:07 PM IST

Milt Windler, NASA Flight Director Who Helped Save Apollo 13, Dies at 94

Milt Windler, the NASA flight director whose calm leadership helped guide Apollo 13 safely back to Earth after a catastrophic explosion in space, has died at 94. His death closes a chapter in the era when mission control became a symbol of American technical discipline, institutional resilience, and high-stakes problem-solving under pressure.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Ritu Arya and Tewfik Jallab on the Emotional Cost of 'Apollo Has Fallen'

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors08 Oct 2026, 02:09 PM IST

KAIST Researchers Program 2D Semiconductor Growth, Opening a Path to Stacked AI Chips

South Korean researchers say they have developed a method to control where 2D semiconductor crystals begin to grow, a breakthrough that could improve the manufacture of ultra-thin materials for advanced chips. The work, reported in Nature, may help make stacked AI processors and other high-density electronics more practical by reducing randomness in crystal formation.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 04:50 PM IST

U.S. Military Ends Legacy Program Tracking Nuclear Missile Launches as New System Advances

The U.S. military has shut down a long-running program used to detect nuclear missile launches, marking a significant transition in the architecture of American early-warning and space-based surveillance. A newer system has been operational since 2011, and officials are now preparing for the next generation of launch-detection capability, which could enter service within the next 12 months.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 07:18 AM IST

SpaceX’s Latest Starship Flight Wins Analyst Approval as Program Advances Toward Reusable Heavy Lift

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight drew a positive response from analysts after the vehicle completed key mission objectives and offered fresh data on heat shield performance, splashdown recovery and overall system maturity. The result reinforces confidence that the world’s most powerful rocket is moving closer to operational relevance, even as major technical and regulatory hurdles remain.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors04 Oct 2026, 02:00 AM IST

U.S. Military Ends Legacy Nuclear Missile Launch Detection Program as Next-Gen System Nears

The U.S. military has shut down a long-running program used to detect nuclear missile launches, marking a significant transition in the architecture of strategic warning. A newer system has been operational since 2011, and officials are now preparing for the next generation of launch-detection capability, which could be fielded within 12 months.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors03 Oct 2026, 08:49 PM IST

New York’s Free Battery Program Shows How Cities Can Keep Window ACs Running Through Heat

A New York City pilot offering free batteries for window air conditioners is emerging as a practical test of urban resilience, household energy management, and the growing role of distributed power in everyday life. The program, backed by Every Electric, is drawing attention not only for its climate utility but also for an unexpected cultural detail: the batteries have become a favorite resting spot for household cats.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors03 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM IST

NYC’s Free Battery Program Shows How Distributed Power Is Rewriting Home Cooling

New York City’s free battery program for window air-conditioning units is emerging as a practical test case for distributed energy at the household level. By pairing portable storage with everyday cooling needs, the initiative points to a broader shift in how utilities, cities, and consumers may manage peak demand, resilience, and comfort in an increasingly electrified grid.

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