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SCI & TECH9h agoUkraine Starlink & Starshield Services Restored , Officials SayStarlink and Starshield services have reportedly been restored in Ukraine, according to officials. This matters because it indicates the re-establishment of vital satellite communication capabilities in a conflict zone, impacting both civilian and military operations.zerohedge.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d agoUkraine deposits seed samples in Svalbard Global Seed VaultUkraine has deposited seed samples from its national collection in the Global Seed Vault on the Svalbard archipelago in Norway, an international reserve for preserving plant genetic resources.Ukrinform [en]
SCI & TECH1d agoUkraine testing new 'evacuation drone' that rescues wounded soldiers from battlefieldThe futuristic drone can carry up to 330 pounds and reach speeds up to 65mphThe Independent World
SCI & TECH1d agoMusk suggests US govt behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield systemSpaceX boss Elon Musk said Wednesday that any disruptions reported by Ukraine in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. "Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government. Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk said, referring to US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoUkraine’s Starlink disruptions expose US reliance as Europe has no ready alternativeUkraine has reported disruptions to drones relying on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet network, as well as the United States-operated early warning system supposed to alert it to Russian missile attacks. The problems expose Europe's dependence on US technology, with no homegrown alternatives immediately available.RFI [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoWhat is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink?Elon Musk’s ⁠SpaceX restricted “military-grade” ​Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses, Ukraine reported. In response, Musk said that the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoWoman fined over AI image of bear that sparked panic in RussiaThe woman said she made the image as a prankThe Independent World
SCI & TECH4d agoCatholic archbishop in Belarus blesses AI-generated icon of Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager known as the internet’s patron saintArchbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, the former head of the Catholic Church in Belarus, blessed an AI-generated icon on October 11, the Belarusian outlet Katolik.life reported.Meduza [en]
SCI & TECH4d agoMystery Surrounds Death of Siberian Scientist Amid Scrutiny Over Pathogen DisclosureA 28‑year‑old researcher at a Siberian plague lab died under unclear circumstances, sparking questions about pathogen identity, lab safety, and Russia's bioweapons stance. Despite extensive testing, no definitive cause has been released.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 9Death in Russian lab raises questions over plague pathogen bioweapon researchThe US accuse Russia and other states of developing banned biological weapons. After an incident at the plague lab in Irkutsk, Euronews interviewed bioweapons expert Mirko Himmel.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 9‘ChatGPT Diagnosed Me’: Patients’ Faith in AI Leaves Albania’s Doctors Feeling FrustratedAs patients increasingly arrive at surgeries armed with diagnoses drawn from artificial intelligence chatbots, doctors fear their authority is being undermined - and that people may suffer as a result of AI-generated errors.Balkan Insight
SCI & TECHOct 8French, US and Russian astronauts return to Earth after eight months in spaceSpaceX brought France's Sophie Adenot and fellow astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway and Andrey Fedyaev back to Earth on Thursday after an eight-month mission on board the International Space Station that saw Adenot become the first French woman to walk in space.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHOct 8Kazakhstan seeks to build an AI-powered economy and manufacturing sectorKazakhstan wants artificial intelligence to become more than a digital tool: the country is seeking to make it a new engine of economic growth, from universities and factories to energy and infrastructure.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 8Tallinn Airport lets driverless shuttles run close to airplanes, opening the way to wider airport automationEuronews Next exclusive: A driverless shuttle now carries aircraft workers and spare parts at Tallinn Airport, with no safety agents on board.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 7Have we found the world’s nichest science-themed tourist attraction?Feedback's long-running quest to discover delightfully obscure science sites may have reached its zenith with the discovery of two excellent museums in ZagrebNew Scientist
SCI & TECHOct 630 years ago some horses were released in Chernobyl to see if they would survive: today there are more than 300In 1998, about 30 horses were released in Chernobyl as an experiment. They wanted to see if they would survive and today there are more than 300.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 5The earliest known plague outbreak happened in what is now Russia 5,500 years ago. Scientists found the evidence in ancient teeth.About 5,500 years ago, several dozen hunter-gatherers died near Lake Baikal. DNA from the bacterium that causes plague survived in their teeth. Science journalist Ilya Kabanov, who runs the Telegram channel Laiflong Muki, explains how a study of ancient burial grounds became something of a detective story — and why the discovery changes our understanding of the history of epidemics.Meduza [en]
SCI & TECHOct 3Nine A.P. students begin 10-month metallurgy training in RussiaNine students from A.P. have begun a 10-month metallurgy training program in Russia. This initiative represents an international educational opportunity in a specialized technical field.The Hindu
SCI & TECHOct 1 You will definitely be fooled – former Latvian president warns voters not to ask AI who to vote for · BNNA former Latvian president has warned voters against seeking electoral advice from artificial intelligence, stating they "will definitely be fooled." This highlights concerns about AI's potential to mislead the public in political processes.bnn-news.com · Latvia
SCI & TECHSep 29Roman-era pottery kiln discovered in ChernivtsiIn Chernivtsi, archaeologists have discovered a potter’s kiln tentatively dated to the 3rd–5th centuries CE. It was found at the beginning of what is now K. Dzerzhyk Street during archaeological excavations.Ukrinform [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29Ukraine's digital minister: 'We want Europe to use Ukraine as an AI sandbox'Ukraine has built a digital state under the pressure of war. Digital Minister Oksana Ferchuk tells Euronews what Europe can learn from Ukraine, from digital government and AI to cybersecurity and resilience.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 28Latvia is committed to fibre optics: it exports more than 90% of its productionLatvia is focusing on a technological niche: fibre optics. It exports more than 90% of its production. This versatile technology, made from synthetic quartz, is flexible and capable of transmitting ultraviolet and infrared rays.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 27A decade ago, Russian airline group S7 bet on a floating spaceport to break into the commercial launch market. Yet Sea Launch hasn’t launched a rocket in more than 12 years.On September 27, 2016, exactly 10 years ago, S7 struck one of the most ambitious deals in Russian spaceflight: the purchase of Sea Launch, a floating spaceport designed to send commercial payloads into space from the Pacific Ocean. S7 Group had ambitious plans to capture the commercial launch market, and its CEO, Vladislav Filyov, drew comparisons to Elon Musk. Science communicator Vitaly Yegorov explains what became of the project over the next decade and how the war affected its fate.Meduza [en]
SCI & TECHSep 27US and Russia Quietly Strip Ethics and Human Review Safeguards From UN Draft on AI Weapons That Can Killibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
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