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James Webb Space Telescope takes 1st look at interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS with unexpected results
SPACE.com - 26 Aug 2025 16:03
The James Webb Space Telescope has joined the study of the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, uncovering secrets that could reveal more about the planetary system in which it formed.
Scientists uncover 'coils' in DNA that form under pressure
Live Science - 26 Aug 2025 17:08
A new study shows that DNA forms coils under stress, not the tangled knots that scientists expected.
HOOK Android Trojan Adds Ransomware Overlays, Expands to 107 Remote Commands
The Hacker News - 26 Aug 2025 16:31
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of an Android banking trojan called HOOK that features ransomware-style overlay screens to display extortion messages. "A prominent characteristic of the latest...
SpaceX scrubs crucial Starship Flight 10 launch again, this time due to weather
SPACE.com - 26 Aug 2025 02:41
SpaceX scrubbed the planned 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket for the second day in a row today (Aug. 25), this time because of some uncooperative clouds.
Alpha launch failure blamed on structural failure from aeroheating
Space News - 27 Aug 2025 00:35
Firefly Aerospace said its most recent Alpha launch four months ago was lost because of structural failure linked to higher-than-normal heating during the vehicles ascent. The post Alpha launch failure blamed on structur...
The White House Is Going to Put Government Statistics on the Blockchain (Yeah, We Dont Know Why Either)
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2025 00:20
"We're just ironing out all the details," said Howard Lutnick.
OpenAI admits ChatGPT safeguards fail during extended conversations
Ars Technica - 27 Aug 2025 00:08
ChatGPT allegedly provided suicide encouragement to teen after moderation safeguards failed.
Security Researchers Hacked Google Calendar Using AI And Hidden Text In Images
BGR - 27 Aug 2025 00:03
Security researchers continue to find new ways that AI can be used to target victims, such as including hidden text in images uploaded to ChatGPT or Gemini.
Award-Winning Photographer Elevates Commercial Images to Fine Art
PetaPixel - 26 Aug 2025 21:00This Plane Set The Record For The Slowest Jet To Ever Fly
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2025 20:00
The Polish-made PZL M-15 was a poorly thought-out effort to replace the beloved Antonov An-2 with a jet-engine model for crop dusting in the Soviet Union.
What Is The Most Produced Helicopter In The World? The Answer Might Surprise You
Slash Gear - 26 Aug 2025 16:00
For decades, one helicopter has outpaced all others in production numbers, serving militaries and civilians worldwide. Its story might surprise you.
Elderly Positivity Bias May Signal Early Cognitive Decline
Neuroscience News - 26 Aug 2025 15:35
New research suggests that the tendency of older adults to misinterpret neutral or negative emotions as positive may be a warning sign of cognitive decline. In a study of 665 participants, positivity bias was associated ...
As Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Digital Rules, Can Europe Resist?
The New York Times - 26 Aug 2025 15:23
The White House suggested that countries with digital regulations restricting U.S. tech companies could face penalties. The question is whether Europe can stand firm.
High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction
Neuroscience News - 26 Aug 2025 14:55
A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic rese...
No, Grok 2.5 has not been open-sourced. Here's how you can tell
ZDNet - 26 Aug 2025 14:39
Let's read the fine print.
Silicon Valley Pledges $200 Million to New Pro-A.I. Super PACs
The New York Times - 27 Aug 2025 01:39
The two PACs reflect a new level of political engagement by companies like Meta and investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, which are spending heavily on artificial intelligence.
13 Used Cars That Can Get 40 MPG Or More
Slash Gear - 27 Aug 2025 01:30
The world of hybrid cars can get very expensive, but if you're willing to look in the used market, you can find plenty of models with exceptional gas mileage.
Scientists finally pinpoint Jupiters birth using molten rock raindrops
Science Daily - 27 Aug 2025 01:29
Billions of years ago, Jupiters violent growth transformed the young solar system, smashing icy and rocky bodies together at incredible speeds. These cataclysmic collisions created tiny molten droplets called chondrules-...
Trump stomps feet, pulls out 't-word' again over China rare earths ban
The Register - 27 Aug 2025 01:26
'They have to give us magnets' world war fee The Chinese lockdown on rare-earth minerals has drawn the ire of President Trump, who is threatening crushing tariffs if the Middle Kingdom doesn't cough up more r...
Hazbin Hotel Plans to Raise Sing-Along Hell at a Movie Theater Near You
Gizmodo - 27 Aug 2025 01:22
Tickets go on sale September 2 for the Prime Video and A24 musical series sensation.
iOS 26: Fine-Tune Podcast Playback Speeds
Mac Rumors - 27 Aug 2025 01:21
With iOS 26 (currently in beta), Apple has finally caught up with rival podcast apps like Overcast by adding more fine-grained playback speed controls to the Podcasts app. While competitors have long offered precise spee...
Google Improves Gemini AI Image Editing With 'Nano Banana' Model
Slashdot - 27 Aug 2025 01:20
Google DeepMind's new "nano banana" model (officially named Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) has taken the top spot on AI image-editing leaderboards by delivering far more consistent edits than before. It's being ...