Daron Krikorian
Correspondent, Space Exploration
Daron Krikorian's fascination with space began with a childhood telescope and has evolved into a career dedicated to making the cosmos accessible. He specializes in on-the-ground reporting, bringing readers into the high-stakes world of mission control rooms and rocket assembly buildings. His writing excels at breaking down complex aerospace and astrophysics concepts into clear, engaging explanations without losing the sense of wonder. Daron has provided live coverage for over 30 launches and has written extensively on the commercial space industry, planetary science missions, and the future of human spaceflight.
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White House AI Order Expands Oversight to Military Tech
The White House has invoked the Defense Production Act to compel AI companies to share their most advanced models and safety data, a legislative tool typically reserved for wartime manufacturing.
Jun 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Microsoft Majorana 2 chip achieves unprecedented qubit stability
Microsoft's new Majorana 2 quantum chip has shattered expectations, achieving qubit lifetimes exceeding 20 seconds, with some measurements soaring past a minute, according to The Quantum Insider .
Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Free and Paid Transcription Software Options Exist
A new frontier has opened in audio transcription: Spokenly, a free macOS and Windows application, now empowers users to transcribe audio directly on their own computers.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
French Open players struggle as Paris heat wave hits 34 degrees Celsius
A ball girl nearly fainted during a first-round match at the French Open, a stark visual of the sweltering 34-degree Celsius conditions pushing participants to their breaking point.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
AI era bug hunting arms race sees thousands of zero-days discovered
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview has unleashed a torrent of thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities, exposing critical flaws in every major operating system and web browser.
May 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Google AI agents automate tasks, build OS for under $1000
A Google AI agent recently built a working operating system from scratch for under a thousand dollars in API credits, signaling a new era of autonomous problem-solving.
May 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Climate tech firms shift to critical minerals amid government push
Sortera, a metals recycling startup, recently opened its second facility in Tennessee, doubling its processing capacity to 240 million pounds of aluminum annually.
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Anthropic Claude AI Powers the Future of Coding
At Anthropic's recent 'Code with Claude' event, a staggering nearly half of the software developers present reported shipping a pull request in the last week that Claude had entirely written, accordin
May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
What to look for when buying a new laptop
Apple, a titan of premium pricing, has just unveiled the MacBook Neo, a revolutionary new laptop priced at an astonishing $599.
May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
What Are Topological Qubits and Why Are They Key for Quantum Computing?
Microsoft and UC Santa Barbara physicists recently unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, a first-of-its-kind achievement that heralds a new era of stable quantum computing.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read