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SCI & TECH1d agoChina’s 2026 moon laser communication speed is slower than Nasa’s in 2013China has pulled off two-way laser communication between Earth and the moon, making it only the second nation after the United States to do so. But the data rates it achieved were well behind those recorded by Nasa more than a decade ago, and that has left space experts scratching their heads. Using telescopes in Yunnan province and an experimental satellite that is now orbiting the moon after a launch mishap in 2024, the team recorded a downlink speed of 100 megabits per second and an uplink...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoCan we really reverse global warming after overshooting 1.5°C?A UN report says it’s possible to get global temperatures back down to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, but many researchers regard this scenario as highly unlikelyNew Scientist
SCI & TECH1d agoSpoon-tailed duskhawker: Arunachal find enriches India’s dragonfly listThe spoon-tailed duskhawker was recorded in October 2024 on the Miao-Vijaynagar Road inside Namdapha National Park and Tiger ReserveThe Hindu
SCI & TECH1d agoStriped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstoodIncreasing awareness of the ecological value of striped hyenas will help mitigate the cultural beliefs keeping striped hyenas at the brinkThe Hindu
SCI & TECH1d agoTech leader taps U of A researcher to take cancer research quantumA prominent technology company has partnered with a University of Alberta researcher to advance cancer research using quantum technology. This collaboration aims to innovate medical science with advanced computing.edmontonjournal.com · Canada
SCI & TECH1d agoBloatware stories at Techdirt . The article discusses "bloatware stories" from Techdirt, referring to ongoing discussions and reports related to unwanted pre-installed software in the technology sector.techdirt.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d agoSam Altman says fears that AI data centers guzzle water are overblown but hard to dispelSam Altman stated that concerns regarding AI data centers' water consumption are exaggerated but persistent. This highlights an ongoing debate about the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence infrastructure.tech.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d ago10 Best Resonance : A Plague Tale Legacy ModsThis article lists the top 10 mods for the video game 'A Plague Tale Legacy'. It provides recommendations for enhancing a gaming experience.gamewatcher.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d agoNZ backs Hectre bid develop tech that can scan for internal apple defectsNew Zealand is supporting Hectre's efforts to develop technology capable of scanning for internal defects in apples. This highlights innovation in agricultural technology aimed at improving quality control in fruit production.agnavigator.com
SCI & TECH1d agoChina approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon MuskChina’s health regulators have granted approvals for a string of brain-technology products this year, as domestic start-ups push to transform the treatment of conditions ranging from paraplegia to Alzheimer’s and depression. The approvals come as Beijing bids to lead the world in brain-computer interfaces – devices that allow patients to control digital devices using thought alone – offering generous policy support to help Chinese firms compete with overseas players such as Elon Musk’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoTuurny and Sluicebox . ai Pioneer Traceable , AI - Driven Recovery of Rare Earths and Copper from Electronic WasteTuurny and Sluicebox.ai are leading the way in traceable, AI-powered methods for extracting rare earths and copper from electronic waste. This represents an innovative development in sustainable resource recovery and recycling.baltimorestar.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d agoMapQuest is No . 1 on the App Store after refusing to change Lake Ontario name | Money newsMapQuest has achieved the top position on the App Store following its refusal to alter the name of Lake Ontario. This event highlights consumer response to a technology company's decision regarding geographical naming.channel3000.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d agoHKU partners with tech giants to offer AI labs at expanded Shanghai campusThe University of Hong Kong (HKU) is partnering with tech giants to offer on-site artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories at its expanded Shanghai campus, which welcomed more than 300 students for the new term earlier this week. The campus in Zhangjiang Science City is also expected to expand its intake next year, when the university’s medicine and engineering programmes launch there. Its computing and data science school opened a base in Shanghai in mid-January. The university signed...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoContent for Clicks: AI Is Tearing Up the Web’s Social ContractAs AI eats traffic, the best sites are locking it out, making reliable information harder to find. The post Content for Clicks: AI Is Tearing Up the Web’s Social Contract appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
SCI & TECH1d agoScientists placed cameras around solar farms in Arkansas and discovered a hidden "feast" of frogs, snakes, and even badgersThe University of Arkansas is studying how solar parks can function as habitats for wildlife. In sites with native vegetation and sheep grazing, researchers documented mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and pollinators.Clarín
SCI & TECH1d agoDystopAI: the seductive and deadly song of the sirensLa conversación pública sobre la inteligencia artificial sigue instalada en el vocabulario de la amenaza cuando el problema es justamente el contrario: nos deslumbra, nos seduce, nos fascina.Clarín
SCI & TECH1d agoDetroit CBP agriculture specialists discover potentially - destructive mothAgriculture specialists in Detroit discovered a potentially destructive moth. This finding could impact local agriculture, necessitating further monitoring and action.wxyz.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d agoJapan youth messengers call on world to reduce risks of AI - powered militaryYouth messengers from Japan are urging the global community to reduce the risks associated with AI-powered military technologies. This highlights concerns about advanced military applications and calls for international regulation.japantoday.com · Japan
SCI & TECH1d agoOnoda joins innovators summitJapan’s Kimi Onoda, second from left, Poland's Krzysztof Gawkowski, far left, Britain's Chris McDonald, center, White House science and technology advisor Michael Kratsios, second from right, and German…Japan Today
SCI & TECH1d agoWorthplaying | Xbox Game Pass Reveals 7 New PC / Xbox Titles Being Added In September 2026 As Part Of Wave 1Xbox Game Pass has revealed seven new PC and Xbox titles set to be added in September 2026 as part of their first wave of releases. This is a routine announcement for gaming enthusiasts.worthplaying.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d agoCongress advances new bill to give US edge in open-source AI race with ChinaThe US Congress on Tuesday advanced a new bill that seeks to establish American global leadership in open-source artificial intelligence, an area where China currently dominates, by promoting adoption of US open-source models and publicising risks associated with using their Chinese counterparts. The legislation was one of several proposals marked up in the US House of Representatives targeting China amid escalating tech competition between the two countries. Congressional committees “mark up” a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoOpenAI to limit access to Astra's most advanced cybersecurity featuresOpenAI plans to restrict access to the most advanced cybersecurity features developed by Astra. This decision impacts the availability and application of cutting-edge AI in cybersecurity.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH1d agoTwo astronauts conclude a spacewalk with mobility problems in a suitDos astronautas completaron una caminata espacial para instalar un reflector y cambiar una cámara, aunque enfrentaron un contratiempo con un traje. La salida, que se extendió por casi siete horas, fue la tercera para Adenot y la séptima para Meir, quien ahora es la tercera astronauta con más caminatas.Clarín
SCI & TECH1d agoBrookhaven Lab leads artificial intelligence project for energy grid innovationBrookhaven Lab is leading a project focused on using artificial intelligence to innovate and improve the energy grid. This initiative aims to advance technological solutions for energy infrastructure.newsday.com · United States