Record investments in the space sector reached a staggering $3.5 billion in the third quarter, a notable increase from $1.79 billion the previous year, according to a report by Seraphim Space. This surge is attributed to an influx of new startups and sustained defense expenditures, emphasizing the sector's pivotal role in technological growth alongside artificial intelligence.
In a separate scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered a rare white coral reef at a depth of over 500 meters in the Gulf of Naples. Announced by the Italian Research Council, this find highlights the Mediterranean as a significant yet vulnerable marine environment. Known as the 'rainforests of the sea,' coral reefs harbor diverse ecosystems essential for marine biodiversity.
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