From Dinosaurs to Orbit: The Cutting-Edge Frontier of Science

This roundup covers major developments in science, including Eutelsat's revenue report highlighting LEO growth, the unearthing of Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand, Neanderthal dental surgery innovations, and Google's collaboration with SpaceX for the Suncatcher orbital data project. These stories underscore scientific progress and innovation across various domains.

Eutelsat, the European satellite operator, has reported Q3 revenue aligning with expectations, thanks to growth in its low Earth orbit (LEO) internet business. This growth has helped offset a decline in video services. The market is closely monitoring when LEO growth will surpass video business decline, following Eutelsat's $3.4 billion acquisition of OneWeb in 2023, rebranding it as a connectivity provider.

In Thailand, researchers have unearthed Southeast Asia's largest known dinosaur, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis. This nearly 90-foot-long sauropod roamed the region about 113 million years ago, highlighting the area's rich prehistoric biodiversity.

A Neanderthal tooth from Siberia reveals signs of ancient dental surgery, providing insights into the technical abilities of Neanderthals. Meanwhile, Google is in talks with SpaceX about its Project Suncatcher, an orbital data center utilizing solar-powered satellites with advanced AI capabilities, aiming for a launch prototype with Planet Labs by 2027.