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Machine learning could yield faster, cheaper lithium-ion battery development
The Register - 8 Feb 2026 09:25
Researchers claim model can cut years from testing cycles Scientists have developed a machine learning method that could dramatically slash the cost and energy required to develop new lithium-ion batteries that the moder...
Crime blotter: Teens arrested for stealing from Cambridge Apple Store
AppleInsider - 8 Feb 2026 12:12
Jeffrey Epstein's Apple Watch gift, an actor followed his stolen iPhone to China, and two iPhone thefts in one day in Texas, all in this week's Apple Crime BlotterThe Grand Arcade Apple Store in CambridgeThe late...
Are Big Tech's Nuclear Construction Deals a Tipping Point for Small Modular Reactors?
Slashdot - 8 Feb 2026 04:35
Fortune reports on "a watershed moment" in American's nuclear power industry: In January, Meta partnered with Gates' TerraPower and Sam Altman-backed Oklo to develop about 4 gigawatts of combined SMR proj...
Chinese Company Claims New Battery Can Last Over 1M Miles On The Road
Slash Gear - 8 Feb 2026 01:45
A Chinese company is making a striking promise about the future of EV batteries. The engineering behind it could change how cars charge and how long they last.
Blue Origin Is Coming For SpaceX With Over 5,000 Satellites Launching Sooner Than You'd Think
BGR - 8 Feb 2026 13:17
Blue Origin has set its sights on SpaceX's market share by planning to launch its own constellation satellite system to compete against Starlink.
Containers, cloud, blockchain, AI - it's all the same old BS, says veteran Red Hatter
The Register - 8 Feb 2026 12:30
After decades in the trenches, this engineer is done with hype cycles Opinion The real opponent of digital sovereignty is "enterprise IT" marketing, according to one Red Hat engineer who ranted entertainingly abo...
Whats the Difference Between SpaceXs Starlink, Amazon Leo, and Blue Origins TeraWave?
Gizmodo - 8 Feb 2026 12:00
These constellations are all key players within a new generation of space-based internet providers, but differ wildly in terms of scale, deployment, purpose, and target market.
This Sci-Fi US Navy Destroyer Is $8 Billion Of Military Tech Floating At Sea
BGR - 8 Feb 2026 11:17
Right out of a sci-fi movie, this US Navy stealth ship comes with an $8 billion price tag and an incredible level of high-tech weaponry and capability.
These avatars will fly around the moon with NASAs Artemis 2 astronauts
Mashable - 8 Feb 2026 11:00
Artemis 2 marks NASA's first mission to place biomedical research of the astronaut crew at the center of a lunar flight.
New NASA Wing Tech Helps Plane Reach 144 MPH Without Ever Taking Off
Slash Gear - 8 Feb 2026 03:45
NASA is developing a new type of wing that can save commercial airlines billions of dollars every year and early tests look very promising Here's what we know.
SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 flights with Starlink satellite launch from California
SPACE.com - 8 Feb 2026 02:59
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Feb. 7, 2025. The mission returned the Falcon to flight after an upper stage issue.
China's Underwater Data Center Is Doing A Lot More Than Just Computing
Slash Gear - 8 Feb 2026 00:45
AI models are "thirsty," but these servers never drink a drop. Find out why the seabed is the new frontier for high-density computing and artificial reefs.
OpenAIs supposedly leaked Super Bowl ad with ear buds and a shiny orb was a hoax
The Verge - 8 Feb 2026 23:54
As if OpenAI didn't have enough drama around the Super Bowl and advertising, as the game wound down, word spread of a "leaked" ad that actually wasn't leaked at all; it was just a fake. Screenshots of a n...
The New Disclosure Day Trailer Starts to Reveal Its Alien Mystery
Gizmodo - 8 Feb 2026 23:39
Emily Blunt and Josh OConnor star in the latest alien film from iconic director Steven Spielberg, out June 12.
This tiny organism refused to die under Mars-like conditions
Science Daily - 8 Feb 2026 23:38
Bakers yeast isnt just useful in the kitchen - it may also be built for space. Researchers found that yeast cells can survive intense shock waves and toxic chemicals similar to those on Mars. The cells protect themselves...
Amazon Delivery Drone Crashes into Texas Apartment Building
Slashdot - 8 Feb 2026 23:34
"You can hear the hum of the drone," says a local newscaster, "but then the propellors come into contact with the building, chunks of the drone later seen falling down. The next video shows the drone on the g...
7 Quick Tips To Improve The Quality Of Your Used Car Before Resale
Slash Gear - 8 Feb 2026 23:30
Ready to sell your car? No, you're not, unless you've already gone through the steps necessary to improve the resale value of your vehicle.
Green Days Super Bowl performance did the unexpected
Mashable - 8 Feb 2026 23:22
Green Day surprised us before the Super Bowl.
What's The Difference Between American And European Electrical Plugs?
BGR - 8 Feb 2026 23:17
If you've ever traveled to Europe, you might have noticed the different electrical plugs. Here's why European plugs differ from their American counterparts.
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NASA's Artemis II Spacesuits Still Have One Big Problem, According To Former Astronauts
BGR - 8 Feb 2026 22:47
As NASA prepares to kick off the Artemis missions, experts have noticed a potentially dangerous issue with a crucial component: the newly designed spacesuits.
Is That A Starlink Satellite Or Meteor? Here's How To Tell The Difference
Slash Gear - 8 Feb 2026 22:45
Bright streaks in the night sky aren't always meteors. With more and more satellites overhead, it's getting harder to tell what you're really seeing.