The Independent is a British online newspaper.

It was founded in 1986 as the national morning

print newspaper. The last print edition was published in 2016, leaving only the online edition.
The main purpose of the newspaper is to provide coverage of scientific, economic and political
news.
The newspaper site provides quick access to the blogging service, priority of images and video
content, and additional areas including art, architecture, fashion, gadgets and health.
The newspaper launched podcasts such as Independent Music Radio Show, Independent
Guides, Independent Sailing Podcasts, and Independent Travel Video Guides.

My example of technical progress is the following news. This applies to the field of science
and space research.
New NASA satellite sends back its first images of a warming planet
NASA’s newest satellite, Landsat 9, has started taking pictures of the Earth.
In collaboration with the US Geological Survey, the space agency launched Landsat in
September to take thermal and infrared images of the planet, tracking the effects of climate change
in unprecedented detail.
“Landsat 9’s first images capture critical observations about our changing planet and will
advance this joint mission of NASA and the US Geological Survey that provides critical data about
Earth’s landscapes and coastlines seen from space,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a
statement.
Landsat’s first snapshots show aerial views of Michigan, Florida, and Arizona, in vividly high
resolution. “First light is a big milestone for Landsat users – it’s the first chance to really see the
kind of quality that Landsat 9 provides,” said Jeff Masek, the NASA scientist overseeing the
project. “And they look fantastic.”

Speaking about the benefits and contributions of this project to the future, scientists state the
following:
 This program has proven to be effective not only in improving lives, but also in saving
lives. NASA will continue to work to strengthen and improve access to Landsat data so
that decision-makers in America and around the world can better understand the
magnitude of the climate crisis, manage agricultural practices, conserve valuable
resources, and respond more effectively to natural disasters.
 A wide range of satellite imaging instruments that record light and heat at different
wavelengths will help collect data on everything from coastline changes to crop health.
 There will be a huge amount of data that will allow us to track changes on our home
planet every eight days.
 As the planet continues to heat up, Landsat will help track changes in vegetation
conditions, irrigation use, water quality, wildfire intensity, deforestation, glacier retreat
and other issues.
 Landsat 9 data and imagery expands our ability to see how the Earth has changed over
the decades.
 In a changing climate, constant and free access to Landsat and other data from NASA's
observing helps data users, including urban planners, farmers and scientists, plan for the
future.