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SCI & TECHAug 25Sophie Adenot makes her second spacewalkAfter her spacewalk on 18 August, when she became the first French woman to "walk" in space, Sophie Adenot left the ISS again to replace an aerial.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 25SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in LouisianaSpaceX plans to establish its Starbase, LA in Vermilion Parish, which will "support thousands of launches annually."CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 25Druckenmiller confirms he used AI to write his op-ed - reportA report indicates that Druckenmiller has confirmed using artificial intelligence to compose his recent op-ed. This highlights the growing integration of AI tools in various professional fields.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 25Waymo to launch driverless rides in Germany in 2027, entering third market outside U.S.Waymo has been the biggest robotaxi player in the U.S., and has announced plans to enter the UK, Japan and now Germany.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 25Los investigadores vertieron 60 mil litros de hidróxido de sodio en el océano cerca de Cape Cod, el primer ensayo de este tipo autorizado, y un marcador de tinte siguió la mancha durante cinco díasLos científicos vertieron 16.500 galones de hidróxido de sodio diluido en el golfo de Maine, cerca de la costa este de EE. UU., en un experimento autorizado por el gobierno para combatir el cambio climático.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 25CMC performs first heart transplant in VelloreThe patient was taken off ventilatory support following the transplant and the condition progressed steadilyThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 25Los científicos no dan crédito: encontraron el mapa más grande del mundo escondido en la AntártidaSe trata de un relevamiento topográfico sin precedentes para estudiar el continente y sus cambios futuros.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 25Una estudiante de secundaria desarrolló un material poroso que absorbe la humedad del aire, se calienta por luz solar y libera como agua potable: su objetivo es llevarla donde no cuentan con el recursoZainab Nathani diseñó un proyecto que ya fue reconocido a nivel internacional. Lideró iniciativas para promover el acceso al agua potable e investigó tecnologías de purificación y recolección.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 25Bandi Sanjay marks UPI’s 10th anniversary with digital payment in KarimnagarA public figure marked the tenth anniversary of UPI by conducting a digital payment in Karimnagar. This celebrates a milestone in the adoption and development of digital payment systems.The Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 25French astronaut performs second spacewalk in just a weekOne week after becoming the first French woman to perform a spacewalk, Sophie Adenot has ventured outside the International Space Station again on August 25 - with the mission of replacing an antenna.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 25Tras 40 años, hallaron rastros del huillín en el Parque Nacional Los Alerces y crece la esperanza de una recolonizaciónTambién conocido como nutria de río o lobito patagónico, se trata de un mamífero acuático que está en peligro de extinción.Vecinos y navegantes alertaron a las autoridades sobre su presencia. La provincia de Río Negro dispuso tareas para favorecer su conservación.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 25En 1984, la NASA envió 3000 abejas al espacio a bordo del transbordador Challenger para un experimento estudiantil único: estas abejas lograron construir panales y poner huevos en gravedad ceroEl experimento buscaba comprobar si las abejas podían construir panales sin la influencia de la gravedad.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 25Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9-second 100 metres in BeijingChinese robot seven-tenths of a ⁠second faster than the 9.58-second men's world record set by ​Usain Bolt in 100m.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 25The engineer racing to run the world’s most dangerous algorithmCraig Gidney is largely unknown outside of quantum computing, but his pioneering work on quantum circuits could have huge consequences for us all, ushering in both useful quantum computers, and the end of digital privacy and security as we know itNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 25Karnataka to begin ₹27-crore cloud-seeding initiative in a few daysThe initiative comprises 200 flying hours spread across 60 daysThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 25Norway moves to tighten rules on use of smart glassesSmart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 25¿Cómo se prueban de forma segura los modelos de IA "sobrehumanos"? Nadie lo sabe con certezaIrregular, una start-up israelí, colaboró con OpenAI, Anthropic y Meta para evaluar la seguridad de sus modelos de inteligencia artificial. Cometió un error. Entonces, las pruebas se descarrilaron.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 25China sends archaeologists to South America to trace ancestral links for the first timeChinese archaeologists are heading to South America for the first field project on the continent in search of ancestral bonds between ancient Chinese and native American civilisations. Under an agreement signed by national research institutions from the two countries in Supe, Peru on Friday, archaeologists from China will soon start working with their Peruvian counterparts in the Caral archaeological zone – home to the oldest known urban centre in the Americas. The joint archaeological team will...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 25What to know about French astronaut Sophie Adenot's second spacewalkFrench astronaut Sophie Adenot is exiting the International Space Station for the second time in just a week. The rare double occurrence is taking place as astronauts on the ISS are looking to finish repairs on their ship. FRANCE 24's James André tells us more on the repairs to be done and how to prepare for such a mission.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 25What is phubbing? The tech habit quietly damaging relationshipsAs our digital footprints grow, questions about digital privacy and tech habits are becoming more common between couples.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 25Apple unveils new Mac mini, Mac Studio computersApple has introduced new models of its Mac mini and Mac Studio computers. This marks the release of updated hardware in the company's product line.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 25OHUB , CompTIA aim to reach 1 million Americans amid US push for an AI - ready workforceOHUB and CompTIA are collaborating to engage one million Americans as part of a broader US initiative to foster an AI-ready workforce. This partnership aims to address the national push for technological preparedness.prnewswire.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 25UAEU transforms desert sand , date pits into green catalyst for hydrogen productionUAEU is developing a green catalyst from desert sand and date pits for hydrogen production, representing an innovation in sustainable energy technology.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 25NuScale unveils nuclear-specific AI tools for engineering, knowledge managementNuScale has introduced new artificial intelligence tools designed for engineering and knowledge management within the nuclear industry. This innovation aims to enhance operations in the nuclear sector.Seeking Alpha Tech