The Euclid telescope, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), has recently returned some of the most stunning images of the universe ever captured from space. Dr. Jesper Skottfelt, a research fellow at the Open University’s Centre for Electronic Imaging, played a crucial role in developing the VIS technology that helped capture these incredible pictures. In an interview with Tech & Science Daily, he discussed the significance of these images and what lies ahead for the Euclid mission.
Meanwhile, astronomers are raving about the clarity of these images, which are up to four times sharper than those obtained with ground-based telescopes. Another exciting development in space technology is the creation of a UK-built satellite called ‘Vigil.’ Designed by Airbus and selected by ESA, Vigil will serve as an early warning system for potentially dangerous space weather. This system will provide vital information about solar storms and coronal mass ejections that have the potential to disrupt satellites in orbit and Earth’s electronic and power distribution systems.
In other news, BT has been fined nearly £3 million for failing to deliver services to EE and PlusNet customers. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s AI feature is under investigation by UK regulators for its use of screenshots. Scientists have also made surprising discoveries about the Sun’s magnetic field. Lastly, there are concerns about possible internet disappearances – you can listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
