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SCI & TECHAug 6Nigerian author Jerry Falade loses $2m book deal over AI allegationsNigerian author Jerry Falade has lost a reported $2 million publishing deal for his debut crime novel after concerns emerged over whether artificial intelligence (AI) was used in the writing or editing process. The post Nigerian author Jerry Falade loses $2m book deal over AI allegations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 6Meta launches Muse Code tool amid AI hacking revelationsMeta’s announcement comes shortly after OpenAI and Anthropic also reported that their AI models had breached other companies during testing.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 6Nigeria must not remain consumer of AI – NIIA, others warn… As China pledges open AI cooperation with Nigeria By Nkiruka Nnorom The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, and other scholars have urged the Federal Government to invest in digital sovereignty and build local capacity in Artificial Intelligence, warning that the country must not remain only a consumer of global technologies. Speaking at the […] The post Nigeria must not remain consumer of AI – NIIA, others warn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 6Chinese satellite captures video of SpaceX rocket debris crashing into the moonIn a show of space surveillance strength, a newly launched Chinese satellite tracked a piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashing into the moon and captured footage of its impact. No visible plume can be seen in the images that appear to show the moment of impact, which is consistent with what other scientists and telescopes reported immediately after the rocket debris struck on Wednesday. China’s Gande-1 01 space debris monitoring satellite, launched on July 24, carried out the tracking. It is...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 6Karnataka explores partnership with Anthropic for governance, skilling and deep-tech growthCM D.K. Shivakumar sought Anthropic’s expertise on how AI could help reduce fraud in government systems and improve the effectiveness, security and confidentiality of setting question papers for examinations conducted by various government agencies and educational institutions.The Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 6China Focus : Twin AI satellites fast - track China global space partnershipsChina is using twin AI satellites to accelerate its global space partnerships. This highlights advancements in its space technology and international collaboration efforts.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 6Chinese AI ‘tail-tracking’ robot delivers needle-free pig vaccinations with 93% accuracyIn China, robots are being used to inject pigs with vaccines to support intelligent pig farming and meet the production demands of the world’s biggest pork-producing nation. While eating, a pig may not notice the machine approaching from behind before the robot uses a camera to locate the base of the pig’s tail before delivering a needle-free vaccine injection into its buttock. Vaccination is a routine task, with breeding pigs requiring multiple injections during their production cycles,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 6La mort mystérieuse d'éléphants au Kenya soulève des questions sur les pesticidesUne vague de mortalité chez les éléphants du Kenya a été imputée aux pesticides, mais des experts ont déclaré à la BBC qu'ils en doutaient.BBC Afrique
SCI & TECHAug 6AI-Powered Industry in Australia: What’s So New?Why when Prime Minister Albanese announced the AI strategy did he omit mention of mining? Perhaps because that industry needed neither government strategy nor funding to become a world AI leader, and that doesn’t suit a political agenda. The post AI-Powered Industry in Australia: What’s So New? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
SCI & TECHAug 6Legumbres de invierno: potencial para diversificar y fortalecer los sistemas productivosEn el Congreso Aapresid, dos especialistas analizaron los principales desafíos agronómicos de la producción de arvejas y lentejas.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 6Aeva outlines optical connectivity ramp starting in 2027 while targeting multiple millions of units annuallyAeva has outlined plans for an optical connectivity ramp-up beginning in 2027, aiming to produce multiple millions of units annually. This indicates a future business and technological development strategy for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 6Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases growConcerns are rising for Australian sea lions due to an increase in bird flu cases. This situation highlights a growing environmental and wildlife health threat.nvi.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 6More than 1,100 years old: Germany's oldest tree discoveredOn a remote meadow in the Allgäu stands a living history book: a yew that may have thrived for over 1,100 years, possibly Germany's oldest tree. The gnarled giant near Steibis has outlasted generations.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 6Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell explains why we need an international space traffic control agencyCarys Garland is pleased to welcome Jonathan McDowell, Astrophysicist, Space Sustainability Analyst and Spaceflight Historian at Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC). As we enter a new era of sustained lunar activity, and space exploration, the accidental impact of a four-ton SpaceX rocket stage on the Moon exposes the growing gap between our expanding presence in space and the institutions needed to manage it responsibly. He moves beyond the mechanics of the collision to a broader reflection on sustainability, risk, and international coordination. While the impact itself presents nFrance 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 6The 85-million-year timeline of human evolutionCombining archaeological evidence with ancient DNA and data on past climates shows us how long and winding the story of human evolution is, stretching back millions of years to when the first primates aroseNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 6OpenAI asks court to dismiss Apple's 'baseless' trade secrets lawsuitOpenAI has requested a court to dismiss a trade secrets lawsuit filed by Apple, asserting that the allegations are without merit. This signifies a legal conflict between two prominent technology companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 6 Unrealistic rules for AI data centres spark warningA warning has been issued regarding "unrealistic rules" concerning AI data centers. This suggests potential issues with current regulations impacting the development or operation of AI infrastructure.gleninnesexaminer.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 6Escape artist: ancient Chinese cup features ‘swimming’ crab evolved from ‘dancing fairy cup’Four hundred years before modern interactive design became a trend, a remarkable ceramic crab was already captivating audiences in ancient China. Placed inside a porcelain cup, this ingenious creature would float and dance to life the moment wine was poured, transforming a simple drink into a mesmerising and joyful spectacle. Between 2018 and 2022, archaeologists unearthed the cup in the ruins of Zhouqiao Bridge along the Bianhe River in Kaifeng city, located in today’s central Chinese Henan...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 6New Industry - Led School Subjects Hit The Mark For FarmersNew school subjects that are led by industry have proven successful for farmers. These educational programs are effectively meeting the needs of the agricultural sector.scoop.co.nz · New Zealand
SCI & TECHAug 6The road ahead for the Asiatic lionSix decades of conservation have increased the Asiatic lion population from about 100-150 to over 1,000, with nearly half now living outside the protected area; however, the species remains confined to single forested landscape, while habitat fragmentation, disease threats continue to pose major conservation challengesThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 6Short-haul electric flights could be a European reality in less than four years“Electric and hybrid flights are a core part of the solution to making short-haul travel more sustainable, and less dependent on imported jet fuel.”EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 6DeepSeek signals ‘significant’ price hike amid surge in demand for low-cost AI modelsDeepSeek announced on Thursday a “significant” price hike, amid surging global demand for a new ultra-cheap model, which sparked debate over how the Chinese AI start-up has delivered powerful performance at rock-bottom prices. DeepSeek would raise overall pricing for its application programming interface (API) services “in the near future”, with specific plans to be advised later, the Hangzhou-based company said in a statement on its developer platform on Thursday. A “significant increase” was...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 6South Korean biotech bets on donated human fat product to fix ‘Ozempic face’“Ozempic face” could spawn the next K-beauty craze. South Korean biotech L&C Bio plans to launch an injectable skin booster made from donated human fat to restore lost facial volume, betting demand for cosmetic fixes tied to blockbuster weight-loss drugs will drive its next phase of growth. L&C – which pioneered the use of donated human tissue in K-beauty skin boosters – developed the technology about five years ago, CEO Lee Whan Chul said in an interview. The company holds patents on the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 6Pedro Duque, astronauta, 63 años: “Dentro de cientos de millones de años ya no habrá eclipses totales de Sol”El ingeniero y exastronauta divulga las claves para entender uno de los fenómenos astronómicos más espectaculares.Clarín