Science & Technology — June 8, 2026

Small nuclear reactor reaches criticality in first test. Antares, a US startup, reached nuclear criticality in its small modular reactor during initial testing, though the unit isn’t ready to generate power yet.

Ars Technica · Read more ↗

Astronomers detect winds from Milky Way’s central black hole. After a 50-year search, scientists discovered powerful winds blowing from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at our galaxy’s center.

Space.com · Read more ↗

Google to pay SpaceX $920 million monthly for computing power. The deal stems from unexpected demand for Google’s recently launched AI products, requiring additional computational resources beyond Google’s current capacity.

TechCrunch · Read more ↗

Scientists achieve precise gene editing in human embryos. Researchers used ‘base editing’ to modify embryo DNA with unprecedented accuracy, sparking both praise and concerns about rushing to clinical use.

Nature · Read more ↗