Five Things Tech: Life, Solar, Planes, Spacecraft, Spacejunk

Everything you should read about Tech right now.

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Life itself might be computational, as our cells are brimming with billions of ribosomes, each acting as a noisy, decentralized protein-building computer and sharply contrasting with the reliability of digital logic gates. China is changing the solar energy landscape with its new dual-tower system in the Gobi Desert, reducing costs and increasing efficiency, a clear signal that solar power has shifted from an alternative to a primary energy source. Aviation inches closer to self-flying planes, but technology is only part of the equation; the real challenge will be determining who is accountable when something goes wrong in the cockpit. Space is no longer just about exploration, with Inversion’s Arc spacecraft hinting at a future where cargo can be delivered anywhere on Earth in one hour, potentially transforming global logistics. This rapid progress comes with a caveat: orbital space is becoming dangerously crowded as Starlink satellites dodge debris constantly, reminding us that the future of space requires both innovation and careful management to remain viable.

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