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SCI & TECH11h agoMexico First to Approve RNA-Based Fungicide for Sale“Grape growers in Mexico have a new tool to fight powdery mildew, a common fungal disease, after the country became the first in the world to approve the commercial sale of an RNA-based biofungicide… Oifirax, developed by the U.S. company GreenLight Biosciences, uses RNA molecules to silence a gene essential for the survival of the […] The post Mexico First to Approve RNA-Based Fungicide for Sale appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECH11h agoNew Zealand’s Critically Endangered Kākāpō Reach 75-Year High“The population of the world’s heaviest parrot, the kākāpō, has surpassed 300 birds for the first time in 75 years, after a record breeding season triggered by the mass fruiting of a native New Zealand tree. Ninety chicks were officially added to the population of the critically endangered birds on 1 September, pushing the total […] The post New Zealand’s Critically Endangered Kākāpō Reach 75-Year High appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECH11h agoTurkmenistan Begins Plugging Major Methane Leaks“Turkmenistan has started plugging the mega-leaks of methane that spew from its ageing oil and gas facilities, the latest UN data shows, in a move hailed as a breakthrough. Methane, also called natural or fossil gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. It traps 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide and causes 25% of global […] The post Turkmenistan Begins Plugging Major Methane Leaks appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECH12h agoRussia's Starlink copycat has failed so far, but still threatens UkraineEuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH12h ago UK first sees decommissioning of ScottishPower wind farm demonstrate turbine circularityThe UK has achieved a 'first' with the decommissioning of a ScottishPower wind farm, showcasing the circularity of its turbines. This marks a significant milestone in renewable energy and sustainable practices.newcivilengineer.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECH12h agoTTD plans tech-enabled luggage tracking system for devoteesUnder the proposed system, devotees’ baggage will be tagged at Alipiri and transported to Tirumala by designated vehicles before being stored at the Garuda Nagar Complex (GNC); movement of each bag will be digitally recorded and monitored throughout the processThe Hindu
SCI & TECH12h agoMusk defends AI data centers, slams EU rules at G20Elon Musk on Tuesday urged the G20 to tread softly on regulating tech and AI, saying European-style rules inhibit innovation. The post Musk defends AI data centers, slams EU rules at G20 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH13h agoAPCRDA, Danish team discuss future-ready power grid for AmaravatiBilateral talks focus on renewable energy adoption, distributed resources, and technical cooperation to meet the capital’s growing electricity demandThe Hindu
SCI & TECH13h agoKerala Academy of Sciences award for research scholarAmir Suhail is pursuing research on developing innovative human-relevant models for biomedical and toxicological researchThe Hindu
SCI & TECH13h agoWaymo expands driverless rides in Denver, San Diego,Tampa; Zoox moves into Houston and San DiegoWaymo is expanding its driverless ride services to Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, while Zoox is also moving into Houston and San Diego. This indicates a significant expansion of autonomous vehicle services in multiple US cities.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH13h agoESA's BepiColombo mission nears major turning point on Mercury approachThe European Space Agency's (ESA) BepiColombo mission to the planet Mercury faces its most critical manoeuvre yet, as a pair of probes drop off the mothership on their way to one of the solar system's most extreme places.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH14h agoFrench astronaut takes third spacewalk outside ISS in all-female missionFrench astronaut Sophie Adenot is taking her third spacewalk in two weeks and is leading rare all-female excursion outside ISS. The main mission is to replace a retroreflector, a device that align modules when they arrive towards the space station. Other maintenance operations are planned. The whole excursion is supposed to last between six and six and a half hours. It is only the sixth all-female excursion in space history.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH14h agoWaymo and Zoox expand into more U.S. markets as robotaxi race heats upWaymo is bringing driverless rides to three more cities, and Amazon plans to start testing in two additional U.S. markets.CNBC
SCI & TECH14h agoThe first signs of dark matter particles may finally have been spottedMost of the matter in the universe is dark matter, but for decades physicists haven’t been able to directly observe it – that may have just changedNew Scientist
SCI & TECH14h agoFrom ghost launching to broligarchy: The tech terms defining the current digital eraAs the digital landscape evolves, more new tech terms have surfaced, covering everything from the overwhelming presence of AI to the rising power of tech bros.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH14h agoIn 1994, researchers from California and Arizona converted discarded tires into artificial reefs and found 20 times more fish in the concrete channelsUn estudio de 1994 mostró que pequeñas estructuras podían recuperar parte de la complejidad perdida por la construcción de grandes canales.Clarín
SCI & TECH15h ago5 phones made in China that can rival Samsung and Apple in 2026In 2026, Chinese brands have stopped trying to catch up, and they are now leading in cameras, charging speed, AI, and batteries, and they’re doing it for less. The post 5 phones made in China that can rival Samsung and Apple in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH15h agoTwo astronauts begin a spacewalk to improve navigation to the ISSDos astronautas realizan trabajos fuera de la EEI, incluyendo el cambio de un reflector crucial para el acoplamiento de naves.La caminata espacial, que refuerza sistemas de datos y prepara un detector de partículas, es la séptima para Meir y la tercera para Adenot.Clarín
SCI & TECH15h agoControls For Retrieval - Augmented Generation In GxPpharmaceuticalonline.com · United States
SCI & TECH15h agoProtest over AI data centre planned for Scottish BordersA protest is planned in the Scottish Borders regarding an AI data center. This highlights local concerns and potential opposition to the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure.thenational.scot · United Kingdom
SCI & TECH15h agoThis top school says AI has shredded college and every university is nextA leading educational institution claims that Artificial Intelligence has significantly impacted colleges, suggesting all universities will soon face similar changes.theblaze.com · United States
SCI & TECH15h agoStarship could create more debris than an anti-satellite test if it explodes in orbitAs Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, gears up for an attempt to finally reach Earth’s orbit, experts say the risk of an in-flight catastrophe – and a cloud of debris – “needs to be of concern”. Elon Musk’s SpaceX is expected to launch the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster for the launch system’s 14th test flight and first orbital test flight later this month. According to one aerospace expert, if the Starship’s upper stage explodes in orbit it could produce debris...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH16h agoKansai Electric Power Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 to restart as early as the 12th, steam leak countermeasures implementedAsahi Shimbun
SCI & TECH17h agoMake Every Data Center a Power HubThe concept of transforming every data center into a power hub is being explored. This suggests a focus on optimizing energy infrastructure and efficiency within data centers.Yahoo Finance