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Going down a storm: Now astronauts are using iPhones in space – and getting some incredible photographs
Give an astronaut an iPhone, have him point it at a Super Typhoon on Earth and what do you get? One amazing image… The post Going down a storm: Now astronauts are using iPhones in space – and getting…
Meta Ran Ads That Contained AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
More than 50 offending image and video ads were published across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Threads, according to Meta’s ad library data. Some ran as recently as this week.
Copper price sets fresh US record as tariff-driven hoarding meets shrinking supply
Deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be days away, but the five-month closure and China's export ban have already cut deep into the sulphuric acid supplies that a big chunk of world copper output…
Amazon Knocks the LEGO Icons Transformers: Soundwave Set Down to a New All-Time Low Price
The LEGO Icons Transformers: Soundwave set has hit its lowest price yet at Amazon of $163.99. Don't miss out on the chance to save $26 on this build we called "a beautiful 80s dream come true."
SpaceX’s Future Plans Hinge Heavily on Starlink and Grok
Elon Musk’s rocket, internet and AI company gave investors its first update since its June IPO.
Fields of Mistria 1.0 changes: What's new in the full release version?
Here's what you need to know about jumping in or starting over in Fields of Mistria
Researchers watched OpenAI, Anthropic models take extreme measures in hacking test
AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic did some pretty out-there things as part of a hacking research test.
Some Families to Get Up to $15,000 for IVF: How to Apply
Families struggling to afford fertility treatment may be eligible for grants of up to $15,000 through a new funding program.
Stunning fossil from Australian outback reveals pliosaur killed a sea monster that had just eaten a pterosaur
Using advanced neutron imaging, researchers scanning fossils from Queensland uncovered clues about the complex food chain of prehistoric Earth.
Phasmophobia developer's indie label Kinetic Publishing to reveal debut slate at showcase later this month
Kinetic Publishing, the publishing label founded by Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games, will reveal the first games signed to the label at a showcase on August 12. Read more
A Look at the Bucks' Wild Changes During the Offseason
Did they do the right things during the 2026 offseason?
The surveillance system that helped Nigeria curb piracy wants to fight banditry
Falcon Eye, developed by Israeli defence company RTCom Defense, helped Nigeria fight piracy. It is now pushing to join the war on banditry
Restoring the silenced Friedreich's ataxia gene through unconventional means
Cells can switch off genes by tightly packaging DNA around proteins called histones. However, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered that under certain conditions, this…
The value of a refusal: Research targets engagement gaps in opioid overdose care
The most important people in a clinical trial may be the ones who never join it. Every "no" in a clinical trial is usually treated as the end of a conversation, but a new MUSC study suggests it might…
Is hemp a thirsty crop? New research measures just how much water cannabis farming can use
In South Africa, it's been legal for several years for people to grow hemp (a type of Cannabis sativa with very low levels of the psychoactive compound THC) for personal use following changes to the…
New model maps where HIV is concentrated and the disease is more advanced
A new biostatistical modeling approach has the potential to support health decisions by pinpointing where HIV is concentrated and where people living with HIV are showing signs of severe immune…
Startup Sapiom routes clients’ AI to lowest-cost tokens
As AI spending ramps up, businesses want fast pathways to the cheapest models.
Discovery Loop
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Eli Roth Confirms ‘Ice Cream Man’ Contains Generative AI: ‘I Misspoke’
"AI was used in a very small portion of a few scenes in the film," the director reveals The post Eli Roth Confirms ‘Ice Cream Man’ Contains Generative AI: ‘I Misspoke’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Neuranics Lab is building a blood count machine that runs by fingerprick
The Delhi-based company has developed MorphX, a point-of-care platform that claims to return a full blood count in minutes without needing a trained technician.
ICE Ramps Up Crackdown On Migrant Truck Drivers
The Trump administration detained 51 immigrants and sidelined hundreds of truck drivers in a four-state enforcement crackdown.
Peptris is using AI to find drug candidates to shorten the time it takes for laboratory validation
The Bengaluru-based company builds models that generate molecules and predict how they will behave, and has licensed its lead candidate to a US developer.
'It's incredibly rare to see a moment like this in the ocean': Camera drone captures moment humpback whale gives birth off Australian coast
A camera drone captured extraordinarily rare footage of a humpback whale giving birth off the Australian coast.
SunCharge Motors builds electric autos with solar panels on the roof
The Pune-based company makes commercial autos that generate some of their own power while running, aimed at fleet operators who lose earning hours at charging points.
Nationals’ 26-Year-Old Backstop Suddenly Retires Right After Trade Deadline
The Washington Nationals received news that a promising young catcher decided to end his career just one day after the trade deadline.
Gaming Made Up Just 6% of AMD's Earnings This Quarter
It's no secret that gaming hardware has been getting more expensive this year, so it shouldn't be surprising that people are buying less of it.
Spotify was down - live updates on music streamer outage
Netflix appears to be suffering an outage affecting the platform's TV apps.
A composer published a paper on theoretical physics. His lack of credentials drew criticism.
Some people compose music or make YouTube videos for a hobby. That’s Brandon Yates’ job — so in his spare time, he tries his hand at theoretical physics.
Private Internet Access just more than doubled its streaming VPN server network
Private Internet Access has more than doubled its Streaming Optimized network to 35 locations, adding 22 new countries across five regions that appear automatically in the app.
The Shai-Hulud npm worm didn't fake its security check — it earned a legitimate one
An attacker on Tuesday took over the GitHub account of the developer who maintains keyv , a small key-value storage library that npm serves roughly 127 million times a week.
Jeff Dean and three other Google execs are leaving to launch Discovery Loop, which will seek AI-powered breakthroughs in drug discovery, chip design, and more (Steven Levy/Wired)
Jeff Dean and other high-profile Google executives have founded Discovery Loop, a startup that will seek AI-powered breakthroughs …
Employers are hiring less but paying more
Private employment data suggests that the labor market might be tighter than the headline hiring numbers alone suggest, with worker pay accelerating alongside lackluster jobs growth. Why it matters: Employers are pulling back on hiring as they navigate an uncertain economic outlook, but supply constraints continue to limit the pool of…
Iran insists on maintaining control of the Strait of Hormuz while Trump threatens to open it by force
Teherán propone a Omán un sistema que le atribuiría la supervisión del tráfico y el cobro de tasas vinculadas a cuestiones de seguridad y el medio ambiente
The gap in autonomous financing widens: Murcia receives 977 euros less per inhabitant than Cantabria
Cuatro comunidades perciben recursos por debajo de la media, según un estudio de Fedea; Madrid, Cataluña y Baleares son las únicas aportadoras netas
Brent oil back above $80 after Houthi attack on Saudi tanker
Follow: Live updates on the US-Iran war Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, with Brent climbing back above $80 a barrel after Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea…
LIV Golf Says New Lead Investor Signed, but Big Questions Remain
LIV had been seeking to raise as much as $350 million.
Google shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis shifts role
Google's AI division sees a significant leadership overhaul and key departures. Demis Hassabis moves to chief scientist while Koray Kavukcuoglu takes over daily operations.
Molbio Diagnostics IPO opens on Aug 10 at a price band of ₹768-807
Funds will used to set up own research centre Bengaluru, among other things
Upcoming SIG and SAG Activities, 7 Aug – 14 Aug 2026
Upcoming Science Interest Group & Science Analysis Group Activities, 7 August - 14 August 2026 The post Upcoming SIG and SAG Activities, 7 Aug – 14 Aug 2026 appeared first on NASA Science .
Edelweiss arm RYP acquires office park in Pune
The acquisition expands RYP’s portfolio to 5.2 million square feet
Parkinson gets England-U20s call before World Cup
Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson, 18, has been named in England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland next month.
'I just gave it my everything until the line' – Demi Vollering storms to victory on stage 5 of Tour de France Femmes stage 5 as GC battle erupts
Yellow jersey Marlen Reusser second as Kasia Niewiadoma comes in third
What to Know About the ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria That Killed Someone in Florida
Vibrio vulnificus thrives in warm coastal waters, and people can get sickened by it through raw shellfish or open wounds.
5 things investors should know about the stock market’s latest rapid-fire comeback
What a difference a week makes. The S&P 500 has surged more than 6% over the past five days, its biggest gain since last year’s tariff tantrum.
Immune Pathway Identified That Prevents C. albicans Infection from Becoming Deadly
Researchers working with mice identified an immune pathway that prevents what is normally a harmless fungus, Candida albicans , from developing into a fatal infection.
AI “Council of Models” Improves Workflows and Outcomes
Selecting the best AI models for each step of a workflow while properly preparing structured and unstructured enterprise data enables a more effective systems engineering approach for…
Seamless Integration in Gene Therapy Process Development
A contract manufacturer running multiple adeno-associated virus (AAV) programs says early engagement between key stakeholders, proactive risk assessments and platform knowledge is core to the…
Childhood physical illnesses linked to increased risk of mental health disorders in autistic young adults
Mental health conditions are more common among autistic individuals than in the general population, but knowledge about how physical and mental health interact over time has been limited.
Tanzania seeks fresh investors in growth bid
Tanzania is courting investment in transport, logistics and technology as it seeks the next phase of growth. Lennox Yieke reports.
BP’s New Boss Has a Message for Britain
In 2020, BP unveiled a “major, necessary step in support of our purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet.” The new strategy – “performing while transforming” – would see the firm…
Elon Musk Allegedly Stiffing Contractors on Huge Bills
Forever a cheapskate. The post Elon Musk Allegedly Stiffing Contractors on Huge Bills appeared first on Futurism .
Suno Lost To GEMA: Why The Ruling Should Worry AI Music Companies
A German court ruled AI music company Suno infringed copyright by using works represented by GEMA without permission and downloaded songs by stream-ripping
New passport centres for Indians in UAE to save money and time, says consul general in Dubai
India’s new consul general in Dubai is confident the recently rolled out passport and visa centres will provide quick and affordable services to all citizens. Dr Vishnu Vardhan Reddy took charge on Monday and visited a passport centre in a Dubai mall before heading to the consulate office.
'It's real, and it's happening': Antibiotic resistance in kids is rising around the world, massive study finds
A global analysis shows how antibiotic resistance has been increasing among childhood infections.
Apple Vision Pro Speeds Up Surgery by Almost 20%
Surgeons who wore an Apple Vision Pro as their primary display during a tear duct procedure finished operations 19% faster than surgeons using a traditional monitor, according to a peer-reviewed study…
Iran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Route Reached With Oman
Iran said an agreement with Oman has been reached on a proposed route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward a reopening of the critical waterway for energy supplies.
Bank of America spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees, CEO says
Employers have grappled with soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which can cost thousands of dollars per patient annually.
Property company refused to complete HAP application
A property management company was found by the Workplace Relations Commission to have discriminated against a woman, by refusing to complete the Housing Assistance Payment application that would have…
AI Isn’t The Hard Part
The next AI advantage won't come from better models. It will come from organizations that build the capability to put AI to work.
Forget work-life balance: Gen Z say their top priority is actually career growth, with 93% aspiring for the C-suite
Career growth is a higher priority for Gen Z than work-life balance, workplace culture, and even salary, according to a KPMG survey of interns.
Consor Acquires Peterson Structural Engineers
MIAMI — Consor North America, Inc. (“Consor”), a leading engineering and consulting firm advancing intelligent, future-ready infrastructure across water and transportation systems, today announced the…
Conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for potentially life-changing surgery
The kingdom has built a global reputation in the specialty through the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, which has operated since 1990.
North Vector Dynamics Receives Strategic Investment from Leading European Industrial Defence Group CSG
Canadian-owned and controlled missile developer gains access to manufacturing depth and global market access CALGARY, Alberta, Aug.