A Chinese research team has developed a nanometre thick fibre that, when exposed to light, can send nerve-like signals to an artificial eye that can then respond to varying light levels—this could eventually lead to an artificial eye that can perform like a natural eye.

As a result of sanctions against Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin authorized the seizure of hundreds of Western-built aircraft leased and operated by Russian airlines.

A SpaceX initiative, ‘Starlink Constellation’, plans to provide satellite internet access across the entire planet; however, the company’s plans have been set back thanks to a space storm.