Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services
"Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions."
URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Friday 11 September 2026
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Wire pass feisty Toulouse test to seal third place
Warrington Wolves edge out Toulouse in a pulsating final game of the regular season to clinch third spot in the Super League table and a home eliminator against Hull KR.
Random rewards enrich classic game-theory contests
Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.
Wakefield see off Leigh to confirm home play-off
Wakefield Trinity see off a disappointing Leigh Leopards to rubber stamp home advantage in a play-off eliminator between the two sides next Friday.
Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland
The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.
Wigan beat Catalans to win sixth League Leaders' Shield
Wigan Warriors win a sixth League Leaders' Shield as they beat Catalans Dragons to wrap up top spot in Super League heading into the play-offs.
Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge
The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.
Weapons found as police trial facial recognition
The technology, seen by some as a breach of privacy, is used in Chatham for the first time.
Roundtables: Will AI really kill us all?
Employees at the world’s leading AI labs are saying there’s a real possibility that advanced AI could destroy humanity. Are they right? Or is this more scaremongering and hype? Join MIT Technology Review executive editor Niall Firth for a conversation with senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven and AI reporter Grace Huckins unpacking AI extinction…
Help Refine Data from Space Telescopes with Artifact InSPECtor
How do scientists studying space with data from a telescope hundreds of thousands of miles away know that what they are seeing is real? A new NASA project, Artifact InSPECtor, invites you to find out – and by doing so, to help missions like Euclid and NASA’s new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope answer fundamental […]
ChatGPT-using lawyer punished for citing fake testimony from made-up witnesses
"I didn't know that AI could hallucinate facts," New Mexico defense lawyer says.
School closure extended over water issue
South East Water is "working to resolve" a water supply issue that has forced the school closure.
Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.
Derbyshire win dents Kent promotion hopes
Ben Aitchison takes nine wickets in the match as Derbyshire win to dent Kent's promotion hopes.
Mum's pride as daughter lands role in Practical Magic sequel
Emma said she was "overwhelmingly proud" after her daughter was cast in the sequel of the 1998 film.
NASA’s Chandra Spots Galactic Gem
Two galaxies merge at a furious rate in this Aug. 25, 2026, image of the II Zw 096 system. This and several other images of both visually and scientifically interesting galaxies were released by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes. Chandra X-ray data (magenta) pinpoint powerful black hole activity and hot gas, while optical […]
Man admits encouraging assault on sleeping woman
A man from north London has pleaded guilty to encouraging a man to sexually assault another woman.
NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
A Swedish ghost story
Swedes take pride in being modern – and secular. But interest in the paranormal is high.
Semibreve Finalises Lineup with Films, Talks, Installations and More
The opening night will also feature a mystery gig from an as-yet unannounced performer Matthew Biederman, the winner of the Edigma Semibreve Award 2026 Braga's Semibreve festival has completed the lineup for this year's event with the addition of a host of installations, films, talks and masterclasses. The festival has also announced that its opening night will feature a special performance from…
Why do people get married these days?
Most young people aren’t religious – but marriage is still a place where secular culture has quietly absorbed many of the values we associate with religion.
Pharmacogenomics: how your genes could help doctors choose the right medicine and dose
Your genes can affect how some medicines work. A reusable result could help doctors prescribe more safely, alongside other clinical evidence.
Why did MPs vote to reject the assisted dying bill – and what happens now?
It’s the end of the road for this particular bill.
Surrey draw with Sussex to pull clear of drop zone
Surrey pull clear of the Division One drop zone as their game with Sussex ends in a draw.
Man jailed for unprovoked murder of family man
Rasheed Rahman is handed a minimum term of 27 years for murdering Mark Carroll in a Camden park.
Rail users back £1bn Transpennine train plan
The service will be introducing 29 new trains, at the cost of £1b, to the transpennine route.
Family tributes to 'amazing' cyclists killed in crash
Steven Anscomb, 60, and Natasha Lewis, 51, died at the scene of the crash near Gravesend on Sunday.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return
Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts during a news conference beginning at 2:45 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Sept. 16, from the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev will discuss their upcoming return to Earth. Learn where […]
Ex-West Ham striker Antonio joins Watford
Watford announce the signing of former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio on a free transfer.
Rochdale sign ex-Walsall defender Flint
Rochdale sign defender Aden Flint on a short-term deal until January following his release by Walsall.
NASA Boosts Open Science, Data Sharing with Artemis Accords
The science from every Moon rock sample, lunar dataset, and discovery produced through NASA’s Artemis program will be shared by the agency with the global scientific community. That commitment is upheld by all 71 countries that have signed the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for safe and transparent civil space exploration. NASA put those […]
Manchester Piccadilly affected after person hit by train
A person is pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a train, police say.
Firefighters honour 9/11 colleagues in climb
Kent crews climbed 110 floors in full kit to honour firefighters killed on 9/11.
El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century
Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the… The post El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century appeared first on Carbon Brief.
How Iran draws citizens into political surveillance
Informant culture is so embedded in everyday Iranian life that there are common Persian terms to describe it.
Job cuts at Jaguar Land Rover show how a sensible corporate strategy is not always enough
The car business is a tough place to be.
A common stomach infection may be linked to bowel cancer – here’s what we know
It’s thought around half of the world’s population are infected with H pylori.
Eight held over Bromley KFC multiple stabbing
A man and seven boys are held on suspicion of attempted murder after four people were stabbed.
Families of British victims mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
An event in London featured a video from Prime Minister Andy Burnham as well as speeches from family members of victims of the attacks
The rural crime that's costing hundreds of thousands
Kent Police say thieves stealing specialist equipment have targeted farms this summer.
Why making friends at university feels harder than it really is
We overestimate how much other people notice our own behaviour and any social missteps.
Travel bots are making decisions for us – convenient, but should we trust them?
At what point should we step in when AI is making travel bookings for us?
'Miracle' recovery from sepsis caused by a roast
Udhyam Amin is sharing his story to raise awareness ahead of World Sepsis Day on Sunday.
Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research
Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.
There is a long history of bribery in US politics – is Donald Trump continuing it?
The US president has pledged to pay all American adults US$5,000 if the Republican Party wins the midterm elections in November.
Chihuahua dogs are part coyote – this might help explain their ‘small but mighty’ reputation
The finding highlights the amazing diversity present across dog breeds.
We must make Priestfield a 'fortress', says Ainsworth
Gillingham head coach Gareth Ainsworth says his side must improve their home form in his second full season in charge.
The Download: biotech’s future and cheaper, cleaner steel
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Meet the under-35s shaping the future of biotech Every year, MIT Technology Review puts together our 35 Innovators Under 35, a list of some of the brightest and best young minds…
Charming witches and supernatural forces: what to watch and visit this week
Practical Magic 2 and an Australian horror film are among our recommendations this week.
Man Utd ban 685 fan accounts after touting probe
Manchester United bans 685 fan accounts after a ticket touting investigation and insists innocent fans have not been punished.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
Nepal floods: how measuring snow in the Himalayas could help avoid future disasters
Around half of the glacier ice in the Himalayas (equivalent to about two billion Olympic swimming pools) could melt by the end of this century.
Floods and droughts are both signs of water insecurity – they show up in these four places
We have built the system to shed much of the surplus rather than keep it. We allow a wet winter to rush away, then ration what remains through a dry summer.
A brief history of the hangover and its cures – from cabbages to cloves and the lungs of a goat
Humans have spent thousands of years searching for a hangover cure – yet the ultimate price of heavy drinking remains unchanged.
Your brain may be doing its most important work when you think you’re doing nothing
Filling every spare moment with a podcast, message or social-media scroll may deny the brain a useful window for consolidating new memories.
Why ‘slow jogging’ is the perfect fitness trend for people who want to get into exercise
Plus, ‘slow jogging’ may benefit avid runners, too.
What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet?
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.
Could AI really kill off humanity within the decade? Expert Q&A
It’s not the first time AI researchers and companies have issued such warnings.
West Ham need to 'embrace the chaos'
BBC Radio London's Phil Parry reflects on West Ham's recent upturn in results and the test Wrexham will bring on Friday.
A day in the life: a look at the Danish way versus the British way
A typical weekday in Denmark and the UK looks similar on the surface, but hour by hour, the differences tell an interesting story.
Could United Launch Alliance's money problems finally force its owners to sell?
ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting?
"We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire."
Gloucestershire win basement battle with Lancs
Division Two bottom club Gloucestershire win in Manchester to narrow gap to Lancashire to 18 points with two games left.
🎧 'QPR won't fear Championship leaders West Brom'
Listen to the latest QPR podcast on BBC Radio London with Izzy Gilligan and Andy Rowley.
Need To Know Kent
Thameslink has invited passengers to try their new style replacement seats.
Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has emerged as a major force in UK politics in recent years – pushing… The post Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat
The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".
Who are the candidates in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?
The vote for Sir Keir Starmer's former seat in north London will take place on 8 October.
The AI talent war is coming for Big Tech’s Asia executives
OpenAI and Anthropic are hiring leaders from Meta, Google, Microsoft, and other U.S. tech giants to win new markets across India and Southeast Asia.
Labour hold council seat after by-election
Carl Austin-Behan is elected with 1,365 votes, ahead of Green candidate Daoud Nawaz on 1,037.
Meet the under-35s shaping the future of biotech
Every year, MIT Technology Review puts together a list of some of the brightest and best young minds working across science and technology. Our 35 Innovators Under 35 are the ones to watch—people whose research and technical work stands to shape the future of their fields. This year, the list includes nine people who are…
UK changes its tune on Israeli policies in the West Bank
The Burnham government has announced it will sanction all trade in goods and services from illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Oasis tease tour announcement with drone display
The band illuminated the sky over the Etihad's Joie Stadium, home to Manchester City Woman.
Reissue of the Week: Another Country $$$$’s Cursed Frame (Deluxe Edition)
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Murder charge after man found stabbed to death
Bradley Patton, 26, is due to appear at magistrates' court after a man was found stabbed on Monday.
Revealed: More than 1,000 NHS operations cancelled due to record UK heatwaves
More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled due to heat during the UK’s record May and June heatwaves,… The post Revealed: More than 1,000 NHS operations cancelled due to record UK heatwaves appeared first on Carbon Brief.
The Low Culture Podcast: Betty Blue
In this month’s edition of the pod, Luke Turner and John Doran discuss Jean-Jacques Beineix’s 1986 film of lust and mutual destruction Luke was drawn in as a young man by the promise of steamy sex scenes, John, as a teenager, because he thought watching it would make him look like a Gauloise-puffing hipster. But now they are in different stages of their advancing ‘careworn’ years, how do the Low…
What went right this week: the good news that matters
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Council names square after Sir Billy Boston
Sir Billy Boston was "a pioneer" and "an inspiration" and his legacy will continue, Wigan Council says.
Council to fund alley garden after clearance mix up
Manchester Council blames "failures in communication" after workers rip out a community garden.
Stray and feral cat numbers 'becoming unmanageable'
Charities are warning about the consequences of a sharp rise in the number of unneutered cats.
Richard Rogers' home given to National Trust
The home of the architect behind the Lloyd's building is donated to the National Trust.
Grandfather, 68, graduates with social work degree
Goldsmiths graduate Chris Osagbaekhoe, from Thamesmead, wants to be a "voice to the voiceless".
King's hospital told to improve after inspection
Two King's College Hospital services - emergency care and children's - need improvement, according to the watchdog.
9/11: I want my dad to be remembered as the hero he was
Godwin Forde's father was working in security in one of the twin towers on 11 September 2001.
Nate Mercereau – Fantastic Thoughts
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Farm GPS thefts could cost 'hundreds of thousands'
Kent Police says it sees an increase in some rural crimes in the autumn as it gets darker earlier.
Freshers urged to get meningitis B jab before term
Latest figures from health officials record 348 confirmed cases and 26 deaths from 2025 to 2026.
Public to see inside chapel ransacked in Peasants' Revolt
Horne's Place Chapel in Appledore is opening to the public as part of Heritage Open Days.
The man who bought an island, hired hitmen and throttled a theatregoer
Malcolm Potier is beginning his third spell in jail after attacking the woman at a Queen musical.
APOD: 2026 September 11 – M83: The Southern Pinwheel
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 11 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. M83: The Southern […]
Monterrey Amid Mountains
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