The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow
Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.
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New platform speeds bacterial gene mapping for better biotech design
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a platform that pinpoints genetic triggers that turn microbes into efficient factories for new chemicals and…
US yen intervention blindsides Europe, puts global economy on alert
Global economic policy now seems at the mercy of an exceptionally casual approach to information, scribbled on a notepad, awaiting an update on Scott Bessent's to-do list.
Cory Doctorow thinks Australia should be worried about digital sovereignty
Cory Doctorow says the AI revolution promised by tech bros isn't inevitable but the bursting of an AI bubble is. He wants to remind us another future is possible.
Albanese returns to a gambling debate ready to catch fire
The explosive evidence heard at a two-day inquiry into Labor's proposed crackdown on wagering advertising has proved a watershed moment for the increasingly friendless bill.
Russia’s Labor Shortage Worsens as Central Asian Workers Stay Away
The bad economic news keeps coming for the Russian economy. An analysis of Russian government data by the business daily Vedomosti shows that the influx of Central Asian labor migrants to Russia fell…
4 new 4K Blu-rays from July 2026 to add to your collection
In this month's Blu-ray Bounty, there's a reference-quality animation, an animated Disney classic, arguably John Waters' biggest movie and a noir-thriller from the 1980s.
Blazy or Bust: Luxury’s Zero Sum Game
Chanel’s surging sales underscore that the luxury industry’s challenges may be less about demand than desirability.
Framework Notifies 'All Customers' of a Data Breach Via Compromised Metabase BI Service
"Framework has been sending out email notifications to customers alerting of a limited data breach in which customer information was accessed through a Metabase BI service zero-day exploit," writes…
Biden's Bedtime Cancer Symptom; Top Cancer Hospitals; FDA Panel to Review MCED Test
(MedPage Today) -- Former First Lady Jill Biden said she noticed a concerning symptom before former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer -- he was waking up to use the…
App Store Rejection of the Week: Dark Hours
Article URL: https://daringfireball.net/2026/08/app_store_rejection_of_the_week_dark_hours Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49214863 Points: 208 # Comments: 102
Trump solar tariffs test affordability gap
President Donald Trump has ordered a new layer of trade protection for the US solar supply chain, imposing tariffs and minimum import prices designed to favour domestic manufacturing while raising the…
2026 IGARSS Hyperwall Schedule
IGARSS 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #100) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below.
Pop Culture Has Its Teeth in You
Jane Schoenbrun’s new film interrogates the relationship between what we watch and who we are.
Too much screen time increases suicidal thoughts for college students
"Men who spent more than three hours online daily had nearly double the odds of reporting suicidal ideation..."
Shaquille O'Neal Delivers Blunt Message to Caitlin Clark: 'Toughen Up'
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal delivered a blunt message to WNBA star Caitlin Clark amid officiating controversy: 'toughen up.'
Big Walk patch addresses voice volume complaints with restraint: 'We consider it an important part of the game's design that you can only hear players who are close to you'
A new update "makes quiet voices louder overall," but doesn't let you hear players from farther away.
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About
Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.
‘It was stupid from both of us’ – Marlen Reusser questions tactics with Demi Vollering after losing Tour de France Femmes yellow
Vollering and Reusser spent too much time marking each other as Kasia Niewiadoma rode away
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Form NATO-Style Pact—How It Impacts Iran War
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan's new NATO-style pact raises the stakes for any future attack linked to the Iran war.
AI titans to tidy agent frontier with plugin prescription
Agent Plugins 1.0 defines a write-once-run-anywhere container for passing tools and skills across different agent platforms
Mountain Dew unveils a spicy new Baja drink– But there's a catch
Mountain Dew has introduced Baja Leo Zero Sugar, a limited-edition flavour combining spiced mango, chilli lime and black pepper.
Lindsay Clancy trial spotlights psychiatric hospital stay before she killed her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy ‘s murder trial zeroed in Friday on the nearly five days that the Massachusetts…
Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving ahead with its efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, two months after the Supreme…
Federal judge orders Virginia county to replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has sided with the Virginia NAACP in its lawsuit against a county school board’s reinstatement of Confederate military names to two schools, saying the decision discriminated against Black students and ordering…
Meet HYBE's New Girl Group 'TUIDE' With Pre-Debut Video
HYBE's new girl group TUIDE, from the company's new label ABD, released their pre-debut single and music video introducing themselves. TUIDE is set to debut on August 24.
33 Students Treated for Deadly Bacteria Exposure When Classroom Experiment Goes Horribly Wrong
They definitely earned some extra credit. The post 33 Students Treated for Deadly Bacteria Exposure When Classroom Experiment Goes Horribly Wrong appeared first on Futurism .
World Football Association: Final for Infantino: Despite failed investor deal, resistance against Fifa chief grows
European football has lost trust in the FIFA president, the players' association is rebelling. How dangerous is the revolt for Gianni Infantino, really?
How the Food Industry Is Dealing With the Cyclospora Outbreak
Since Taco Bell was linked to the cyclospora outbreak, the fast food chain removed the allegedly implicated lettuce from its supply chain and, in a bid to win back hesitant diners, began offering…
T-Mobile Just Quietly Killed Its Better Value Phone Plan After Less Than a Year
The company’s new “2.0” plans and 36-month installment plans provided cover for removing what was billed as a limited-time offer.
Treasuries Rally as Soft Jobs Data Trims Fed Rate-Hike Bets
US Treasuries rallied after data showed employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July, suggesting labor market challenges that could impact the Federal Reserve’s willingness to raise interest rates.
EUR/JPY recovers from session low but remains down on Friday
EUR/JPY trades on the back foot on Friday, easing away even as the Euro (EUR) posts solid gains against the US Dollar (USD).
Yankees Sign Former Silver Slugger Winning Catcher
The New York Yankees have made a move, as they have signed veteran catcher Mitch Garver to a minor league contract.
- Yankees sign Mitch Garver to minor league contract
- Former Silver Slugger won 2019 award with 31 home runs
- Garver assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre team
IKEA Turns Alexander Skarsgård’s Viral ‘Wicker’ Man Moment Into an Ad, and a Bench
"Made from husband material," the brand adds The post IKEA Turns Alexander Skarsgård’s Viral ‘Wicker’ Man Moment Into an Ad, and a Bench appeared first on TheWrap .
India weighs friendlier investment treaty rules as Cabinet nod nears: DEA Secretary
India is reviewing its bilateral investment treaty model to attract more foreign capital. This review aims to make the treaty more investor-friendly and address existing concerns.
How To Watch 2026 NFL Hall Of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement takes place on Saturday, August 8 at noon ET (on ESPN and NFL Network) as Canton adds five new members.
10 signs your senior cat is in pain — and how to make them more comfortable
Signs your senior cat is in pain often hide in small changes to appetite, movement, grooming and sleep, but they are worth watching for
BTS album ARIRANG races past 4 billion streams
BTS have pushed their comeback album ARIRANG beyond 4 billion Spotify streams, setting a new speed record for an album by a group and by an Asian act on the world’s largest subscription…
U.S. widens Iran crypto crackdown with sanctions on two exchanges
The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency.
Brain Corp fleet tops 50,000 robots worldwide
Brain Corp has pushed its global fleet of BrainOS-powered autonomous mobile robots beyond 50,000 units, as deployment growth accelerated sharply during the first half of 2026 and artificial…
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Mobile fungal 'Starship' carries protein that triggers crop leaf loss
An international research team led by plant scientist Professor Dr. Bart Thomma of the Institute of Plant Sciences at the University of Cologne, the MiBiNet Collaborative Research Center and the…
Is AI better at recognizing faces than you?
"If we use AI as the benchmark for 'good' recognition, it suggests a large portion of the population is actually not that great at recognizing faces."
US Army to Spend $400 Million on Counter-Drone Lasers
The US Army will buy at least $400 million worth of counter-drone lasers from AeroVironment Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, as militaries seek ways to knock down the unmanned…
Singapore Dollar: Upside risk capped by 1.2790 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD has firmed modestly, with the pair closing at 1.2835 after testing both 1.2800 and 1.2840.
The npm attack that turned provenance attestations into camouflage
Security researchers this week disclosed an npm supply-chain attack affecting more than 400 packages, including projects connected to Keyv and The post The npm attack that turned provenance attestations into camouflage appeared first on The New Stack .
The right message may get people to clean up the environment
People may be more likely to engage in environmental cleanup efforts if they think it benefits them personally, according to a new study.
Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Prediction markets take center stage in latest round of quarterly earnings reports
Recent quarterly reports from DraftKings, Flutter Entertainment and others offer a view into prediction markets businesses and their performance.
One of Italy's Most Popular Attractions, the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Reveals Plans for a Major Renovation Over the Next Two Years
The collection of treasures, many of them connected to the Medici family, includes Italian Renaissance masterpieces, a palace and a courtly garden
Deep learning refines how bionic eyes communicate with the brain
Researchers from three institutions, including UC Santa Barbara, have demonstrated that artificial intelligence has the potential to make future visual prostheses, like a bionic eye, more precise…
First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf
A new genomic resource from the Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant genomics team is providing a powerful new foundation for faster, more precise turfgrass genetics and breeding.
Meta’s new coding agent is cheap (but it’ll cost you your data).
Meta this week announced Muse Code, its first coding agent designed to tackle complex software engineering tasks, like planning changes, The post Meta’s new coding agent is cheap (but it’ll cost you…
Coinbase, Shopify and Ramp all built their own coding agents. All three still pay Anthropic.
Enterprise engineering teams are converging on a common architecture for AI-assisted software development. Coinbase, Shopify, and Ramp have each built The post Coinbase, Shopify and Ramp all built…
Donor Hearts May Work Better if Stored Slightly Warmer
(MedPage Today) -- Colder was not better when it came to donor heart storage, according to preliminary findings from a retrospective analysis.
Google doesn't need the LLM crown
Whoever stands atop the AI race podium isn’t the main point anymore.
Live Q&A: How a 23-year-old with no experience built a global toy company
Business Insider's Sarah E. Needleman interviews the cofounder of Spin Master, the toy company behind PAW Patrol.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Exclusive: Seven in 10 survey respondents expect services to be reduced or shut, while more than half anticipate job losses Millions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer…
Navigating the Pivot From Tech Expert to Organizational Leader
The transition from a purely technical expert or individual contributor position to a broader leadership role is one of the most challenging phases in a STEM career.
Villa Marconi Engaged in Union Busting as Agency Staff Are Hired to Fill Union Positions
OTTAWA, Ontario — The union representing staff at Ottawa’s Villa Marconi are calling out their employer’s union busting tactics after discovering agency staff filling in for laid off union members.
After blowing its entire 2026 AI budget in months, Uber CTO says ‘We’re coming to the end of the so-called ‘tokenmaxxing’ era’
“You might expect costs to rise as adoption accelerates,” Praveen Neppalli Naga said. “We've seen the opposite.”
How Whatnot’s founders turned 100 investor rejections into an $20 billion live-shopping rocket ship
Whatnot’s cofounders had trouble impressing investors before building the live-shopping app.
The JBS's new partner: the government of Indonesia
A JBS NV – a empresa que controla a JBS globalmente – anunciou hoje que o Danantara, o fundo soberano da Indonésia, vai investir US$ 2,5 bilhões numa joint venture composta pelos ativos da companhia na Austrália e Nova Zelândia.
Coway Announces Financial Results for Q2 FY2026
Coway Co. Ltd. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026.“In the second quarter, we demonstrated strong growth potential thanks to steady increases in our sales volume and expansion across our rental accounts both domestically and globally,” said Soontae Kim, Coway’s Chief Finan