David Park
Deep Tech & Quantum Correspondent
Deep tech correspondent covering quantum computing, advanced materials, and space exploration. PhD in Physics (Seoul National University). Previously science policy researcher at KAIST. Brings rigorous technical accuracy to fast-moving frontier-tech stories.
Recent articles
Vietnam Heatwave April 7, 2026: All Three Regions Hit 35-39°
Vietnam's early 2026 heatwave expanded to all three regions on April 7, with temperatures reaching 39°C in parts of Thanh Hoa to Da Nang. The heatwave arri
environment
Farthest Galaxy Observed 2026: JWST Discovers Ancient Spiral
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovers the farthest barred spiral galaxy ever observed in 2026, reshaping our understanding of early universe structure.
science
EU Renewables 2026: Solar & Wind Top Fossil Fuels First Time
Wind and solar hit 30% of EU power in 2025 — first time beating fossil fuels. Solar set a 369 TWh record. Portugal reached 80.7% renewable by Jan 2026.
environment
Vietnam Heatwave April 9: Central Region Exceeds 40°C
Vietnam faces severe heatwave on April 9 with Central Vietnam exceeding 40°C. National forecasting center warns of extreme heat from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang.
environment
Artemis II Day 9: Orion Crew Heads Home After 252,756-Mile Record
With the historic lunar flyby complete, Artemis II astronauts begin the return journey to Earth on Day 9. Splashdown expected April 18-19, 2026.
science
Artemis II Lunar Flyby 2026: Crew Breaks 252,756-Mile Record
NASA's Artemis II crew completed a historic lunar flyby on April 6, 2026 — the first humans near the Moon since 1972. They set a new distance record of 252
science
COP31 Antalya 2026: The $1.3T Climate Finance Battle
COP31 meets Nov 9-20 in Antalya, 2026. The agenda: $1.3T climate finance and fossil fuel phase-out. 2025 ranked as the second-hottest year on record.
environment
EU Locks In 90% Emissions Cut by 2040 in 2026 Climate Law
145 countries backed the EU's legally binding 2040 climate law — the world's most ambitious target. The law mandates 90% greenhouse gas cuts and reshapes energy policy for 27 nations.
environment
March 2026 US Heatwave: 112°F Records, Climate Change Link Confirmed
The US smashed its all-time March heat record at 112°F in California. Scientists confirm the event was virtually impossible without climate change.
environment
James Webb Reveals Brain Nebula Secrets in 2026
NASA James Webb telescope captured the Brain Nebula in unprecedented detail in 2026, exposing new insights into stellar evolution. See the full cosmic breakdown.
science
Europa Ocean 2026: Webb Finds Life Clues on Jupiter's Moon
James Webb detected CO₂ across 100% of Europa's surface — likely from a hidden ocean below. Scientists say it raises the odds of life in our solar system.
science
Space Missions 2026: Moon, Mars & Beyond | ZestLab
Track every major space mission of 2026 — Artemis II lunar flyby, Chang'e 7 south pole explorer, Gaganyaan, ESCAPADE Mars orbiters, and more.
science
Chang'e 7 Lunar Mission 2026: Hunting Water Ice
China launches Chang'e 7 to the Moon's south pole in 2026, searching for water ice at Shackleton Crater. The mission that could enable permanent lunar bases.
science
NASA ESCAPADE 2026: $79.5M Mission to Solve Mars Mystery
Twin spacecraft Blue and Gold launched Nov 2025 for $79.5M to study Mars atmospheric escape. Arriving Sept 2027 — the science behind this budget mission.
science
India's Gaganyaan G1 Sends Robot Into Orbit in 2026
ISRO's Gaganyaan-1 sends humanoid robot Vyommitra into orbit in late March 2026 — India's first step toward crewed spaceflight. A successful test unlocks a $1.2B crewed mission in 2027.
science
Artemis II Day 2: Orion Crew Heads Toward the Moon
Artemis II crew of 4 is in transit to the Moon on Day 2. Christina Koch, Victor Glover making history as Orion heads 252,000 miles from Earth.
science
RBFLOAT: Brightest Fast Radio Burst Ever Detected in 2026
Astronomers detected the brightest fast radio burst ever recorded traced 300 million light-years to galaxy NGC 4141 via CHIME Outriggers — and it challenges everything about FRB repeat theories.
science
Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low Maximum in March 2026
At 14.22 million km2 the March 2026 Arctic sea ice maximum is among the lowest in 40 years of satellite data — continuing a collapse trend that alarms climate scientists globally.
environment
Microplastics 2026: The Invisible Crisis Inside Your Body
Microplastics found in 100% of tested human blood and brains in 2026. 5,000+ studies reveal the risks and the 3 best ways to cut your daily exposure.
environment
Climate Is Slowing Earth's Rotation 2026: +1.33ms/Century
Ice melt adds 1.33ms per century to Earth's day — fastest in 3.6M years. New 2026 research reveals how climate change is altering Earth's rotation rate.
science
Sea Level Rise Crisis 2026
New satellite data confirms accelerating sea level rise in 2026, threatening coastal cities from Miami to Ho Chi Minh City with increasingly frequent flooding.
environment
Women Longevity Science 2026
Research in 2026 uncovers the genetic and hormonal mechanisms behind women longer lifespan, opening new frontiers in personalized longevity medicine.
science
Arctic Sea Ice Collapse 2026: Record Low Extent
Arctic sea ice hits record-low extent in 2026 as the Arctic warms 4x faster than the global average. Scientists warn of catastrophic cascading effects.
environment
Vera Rubin Observatory 2026: The Telescope Rewriting Space
3.2-gigapixel camera full-sky survey every 3 nights — Vera Rubin Observatory starts science ops in 2026 mapping 20 billion galaxies and hunting dark matter. See the full mission breakdown.
science