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SCI & TECHAug 14Tech giants unaware how many children on social mediaMajor technology companies reportedly lack clear data on the number of children using their social media platforms. This highlights concerns about user demographics and online safety measures for minors.katherinetimes.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14Despite its reputation, India’s per-unit space launch cost highest: studyIndia, according to an analysis of more than six decades of space missions, simply does not launch often enough to bring its costs downThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 14Cyera's Oasis Security Buy is All About AI Agent ControlThe $1 billion deal aims to converge data security and identity into a single control plane for agents, with privileged access redefined around business context rather than static roles.Dark Reading
SCI & TECHAug 14Data centers in space could be a new frontier for insurers — if they can price the riskThe push to build data centers has moved to lower Earth orbit, and insurers could be facing a new market with plenty of complexity.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 14ISS National Laboratory selects startups for Orbital Edge Accelerator ⋆ Electronics WeeklyThe ISS National Laboratory has selected startups to participate in its Orbital Edge Accelerator program. This initiative aims to foster innovation in space-related technologies.electronicsweekly.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHAug 14Breast Cancer Nanobots : What Happens When Light Meets Cancer ? This article explores the potential use of nanobots in breast cancer treatment and the interaction of light with cancer. It discusses advancements in medical technology and cancer research.medindia.net · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14Tech giants unaware how many children on social mediaMajor technology companies reportedly do not know the number of children using their social media platforms. This raises questions about digital safety and regulation concerning young users.northweststar.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfoldChinese scientists have achieved the quantum entanglement of cold atoms across a record-breaking 420km (260 miles), a breakthrough they say lays the groundwork for intercity quantum networks. According to a paper published by the peer-reviewed journal Physical Review Letters on August 11, the distance was more than four times previous demonstrations and exceeded the threshold at which direct transmission encounters fundamental physical limits. “Our experiment provides a test bed for studying...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14From Research to the Field: Transforming Africa’s Seed SystemsOn the occasion of its 20th anniversary, AGRA looks back on a transformation that starts with a seed, but goes far beyond it.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14Securing Nigeria through geospatial intelligenceGeographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial intelligence are becoming vital tools for security in developing nations like Nigeria. GIS is a computer-based tool that stores, organises, analyses, and shows information tied to specific spots on Earth. Its reported application in the Oriire kidnapping incident in Oyo State provides a practical example of how location intelligence […] The post Securing Nigeria through geospatial intelligence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 14Will GTA 6 eventually unseat Minecraft as the top-selling videogame of all time?This article speculates on whether the upcoming GTA 6 videogame will surpass Minecraft as the highest-selling videogame ever. It discusses the potential market dominance of the new title.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 14Tech giants unaware how many children on social mediaMajor technology companies are reportedly unaware of the number of children using their social media platforms. This raises significant concerns about child safety and data governance in the digital space.macleayargus.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14 [ Executive Corner ] The Daylight Test : Why the True Value of Perfect Black Is Revealed in Bright RoomsThis executive column discusses how the quality of 'perfect black' in displays is best assessed in bright viewing conditions. It explains a technical aspect of visual technology.choteauacantha.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14Gene-editing therapies not yet ready for human trials, Stanford expert saysGene-editing therapies for the nervous system may need at least another round of studies before they are safe enough to enter human trials, according to one of the world’s most influential figures in the commercialisation of brain science. “The techniques are reasonably well established for animal experiments, but they really haven’t been as mature for human studies,” said Karoly Nikolich, an adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, in an exclusive interview with the South...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengersA 73-year-old Chinese female entrepreneur has recently become the 22nd passenger of the domestically developed spacecraft CYZ1. On August 8, Huang Xiaochi was officially designated as passenger No 022 for CYZ1, a project by the commercial space start-up InterstellOr. Huang is scheduled to embark on a suborbital mission aboard the spaceship in 2028, reaching the Kármán line, the widely recognised boundary of Earth’s atmosphere where outer space begins, allowing her to view Earth from that vantage...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Eventually , speed becomes the thing that slows you down : we spoke to an AI infrastructure expert about the accelerating data center raceAn AI infrastructure expert discusses the accelerating data center race, noting that excessive speed can eventually hinder progress. This provides insight into the challenges of rapid technological expansion.tomsguide.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14Tech giants unaware how many children on social mediaTech giants reportedly do not know the exact number of children using their social media platforms. This raises questions about user demographics and online safety measures for minors.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14Poland forces Starlink U-turn over roaming price hikeSpaceX has reversed a decision to exclude Poland from Starlink's European roaming zone, days before new rules would have doubled prices for Polish users and reignited questions over the company's reliability as Ukraine's wartime lifeline.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14Why women are breaking men's endurance recordsSophie Woods has completed the 2,000-kilometer Via Alpina faster even than the fastest-ever man. DW explains why she is not the only woman breaking men's records in extreme sports.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14En 1884, un visitante de Florida plantó un jacinto de agua frente al río St Johns: para 1896, se había extendido a lo largo de 200 millasLa planta es reconocida por sus flores violetas y utilizada inicialmente con fines ornamentales.Su crecimiento terminó cubriendo extensos sectores del río y dificultó la navegación.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 14Monsoon-driven wildfires may have shaped human evolutionA reconstruction of East Africa's environment 1.75 million years ago suggests wildfires spiked during wetter times, which may have influenced human evolutionNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 14Confirman cómo será el nuevo dispositivo físico de OpenAI: un parlante sin pantalla, con forma de dona y movimiento propioFuncionará con batería, tendrá cámaras y sensores para interpretar su entorno y buscará acompañar al usuario durante todo el día. Su lanzamiento está previsto para 2027 y costará entre US$300 y US$400.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 14Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree powers up for stellar Shanghai debutChinese humanoid robot maker Unitree is preparing for a significant debut in Shanghai. This indicates a notable business and technological development in the robotics industry.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14 [ Interview ] Fostering stewardship by culture , not just by codeThis interview discusses fostering stewardship through cultural practices rather than solely relying on technical code. It explores approaches to management and responsibility within an organization.hani.co.kr · South Korea