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SCI & TECHAug 12Meta and Nvidia plant 'very firm flag' in open-weight AI race led by Chinese LabsWith China way ahead in the market for open-weight models, Meta and Nvidia are both doing what they can to put the U.S. on the map.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 12SpaceX (SPCX) and Northrop Grumman (NOC) Clear Golden Dome Test: Who Has More to Gain?SpaceX and Northrop Grumman have successfully completed the Golden Dome Test. The article questions which company stands to gain more from this achievement.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 12Tech innovator uses AI to rebuild David Webb’s Hong Kong databaseA tech entrepreneur has pledged to rebuild a free database created over nearly three decades by the late Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb, bringing it ‘into the modern era” with the help of AI. Keith Li King-wah, co-founder and principal trainer of Allytic AI, announced on his Facebook page on Wednesday that he would rebuild Webb-site’s database of 27 years with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Webb, who died aged 60 from metastatic prostate cancer in January this year,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12Gödel, Escher, Bach: a daunting but captivating look at consciousnessDouglas Hofstadter’s weighty tome, an exploration of mathematics, music and the mind, runs to almost 800 pages – but is worth the effort, finds Gerardo BanderaNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 12Solar eclipse: A rare show with scientific secretsWe’re just hours away from a rare total solar eclipse, with parts of northern Spain set to briefly turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. But beyond the spectacle, eclipses also offer scientists valuable insights into the Sun and our universe. Ellen Gainsford has more.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Solar eclipse: "Never look at it without eye protection"We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun. Beyond Spain, millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. And we’ll have plenty of coverage for you throughout the day. Francis Monte reports.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Marc Benioff says experts are wrong about tech job deaths to AI, but backs startup replacing workers with AIYahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 12Three black holes discovered in a young galaxy for the first timeThree massive black holes have been found in a galaxy that existed during the earliest times of the universeNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 12Three new cascade frog species discovered in northeast India; one named in honour of Kerala social worker Padmini VarkeyStudy also records five other cascade frog species documented in India for the first timeThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 12Solar eclipse: What to know about the total eclipse on WednesdayA total solar eclipse will be visible in Spain in the late afternoon on Wednesday, August 12. The eclipse will be partial in many parts of Europe. Here's what you need to know.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Millions gear up for first total eclipse since 2006A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona to animal behaviour and human emotions, these rare celestial events continue to provide scientists with valuable insights more than two millennia after they were first observed. Selina Sykes reports.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, while millions more will witness a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa. But how a total solar eclipse work? Loic Rossi, Project manager at the French Astronomy Association, tells us everything on solar eclipses.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Rare total solar eclipse to cross EuropeWe’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, while millions more will witness a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12UKs biggest power supplier issues solar eclipse warningThe UK's largest power supplier has issued a warning regarding an upcoming solar eclipse. This suggests potential impacts on energy supply or public safety measures related to the event.britainnews.net · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHAug 12Hyman Rickover and the Birth of Nuclear PowerEditor’s note: This is the eighth article in a limited series celebrating American defense technologies born from wartime and their effects on broader national security, politics, and society. This series will run for several weeks to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and winners will be selected by a reader vote undertaken through our newsletter later this summer. Prior installments can be found at the Arsenal of Innovation page.For more than 70 years, nuclear power has propelled America’s silent service — attack submarines stalking their prey froWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHAug 12Solar eclipse: What to look forward toThe last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare for this rare occasion.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Total solar eclipse to spellbind EuropeA total solar eclipse is anticipated to be visible across Europe. This event is a significant astronomical phenomenon of interest to the public and scientific community.jacarandafm.com · South Africa
SCI & TECHAug 12China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ The international physics community has hailed a Chinese-led discovery as a “triumph” after researchers presented the strongest evidence yet for the existence of the “glueball” – a mysterious particle made of pure force. 2. Chinese...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dipShops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12International Youth Day 2026 : 7 skills students need as AI reshapes future careersThis article outlines seven essential skills students will need in 2026, considering how artificial intelligence is transforming future career paths. It provides guidance on preparing for an AI-influenced job market.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 12Fruit fusion: how will the market react to Chinese scientists’ lychee-longan creation?Chinese scientists who crossed a lychee with a longan are preparing to test its market release after the first substantial harvest of the high-yield, cold-resistant fruit is expected to ripen next month. The new variety, named “Cuimi”, was bred using the Shixia longan – a popular cultivar in Guangdong province – as its maternal parent and a lychee as its paternal parent, according to the research team. The hybrid fruit breaks long-standing reproductive barriers between plant genera. It has been...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12B . C . woman thesis examines wildfire misinformation amid Meta news banA B.C. woman's thesis is analyzing wildfire misinformation, particularly in the context of Meta's news ban. This research explores the intersection of disaster information and social media policy.vicnews.com · Canada
SCI & TECHAug 12Cherry - Picking Met Office Drops Declining Wind Speed Chapter From Its Latest Annual Climate ReportThe Met Office has reportedly removed a chapter concerning declining wind speeds from its most recent annual climate report. This action has led to accusations of cherry-picking data in the climate science community.wattsupwiththat.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 12Grapes of math : how solar plus sheep equals good wineThis article explores the combination of solar energy and sheep farming as a method to produce quality wine. It suggests an innovative approach in agriculture.gleninnesexaminer.com.au · Australia