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Ars Technica

China successfully recovers its first reusable orbital-class rocket

On July 10, 2026, China announced the successful recovery of its first reusable orbital-class rocket booster in the South China Sea. The Long March 10B rocket launched from Hainan Island and successfully landed on an offshore vessel, marking a significant milestone in China's space program.

Ars Technica

Astronomers Measure Earth's Frame Dragging Effect with High Precision

Astronomers have made the most precise measurement of the Lense-Thirring effect, a prediction of Einstein's theory of relativity, with an accuracy of 0.2 percent. The research was led by Ignazio Ciufolini from the Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, utilizing a uniquely designed satellite.

PBS NewsHour

David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoe racer, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the damage of the Reflecting Pool in Washington. Meanwhile, Ukraine has targeted energy facilities in Russia with drone strikes, and flooding in southern China has led to at least 39 deaths due to heavy rainfall.

New York Times — Tech

U.S. Companies Raise Concerns Over A.I. Distillation Practices in China

U.S. companies are raising concerns about the use of A.I. distillation by Chinese competitors, claiming it leads to unfair copying of their artificial intelligence systems. The technique has been established for several years and is now a significant topic in the context of international competition.

New York Times — World

China Releases Pastor Detained During Religious Crackdown

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the Zion Church in Beijing has been released after being detained during a campaign against religious groups in China. His detention was part of a wider effort by the Chinese government to regulate religious practices.