UK puts out tender for space robot to de-orbit satellites
Summary The UK Space Agency has issued a tender for a robotic spacecraft designed to capture and de-orbit two defunct UK-licensed satellites from low Earth orbit. This Active Debris Removal…
EU Sticks With Timeline For AI Rules
Summary The European Union has confirmed that it will proceed with its planned rules on artificial intelligence, following a set timeline. This comes despite petitions from major companies like Alphabet…
AI Coding Agents Are Already Commoditized
Summary In a recent article, software engineer Sean Goedecke argues that AI coding agents have become commoditised. He points out that the technology now requires no special technical advantages; only…
Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds
A recent study finds that increasing salinity in the waters near Antarctica is contributing to the decrease in sea ice levels. This research, published in the Proceedings of the National…
Nuclear Microreactors Advance as US Picks Two Companies for Fueled Testing
This week, the US Energy Department announced the selection of two companies to conduct the first nuclear microreactor tests at a new facility in Idaho. Named DOME (Demonstration of Microreactor…
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched In April, two critical vulnerabilities in Sudo were disclosed that could allow local attackers to escalate their privileges to root. The flaws have been…
Will FaceTime In IOS 26 Freeze Your Call If Someone Starts Undressing?
Content Summary \n The latest iOS 26 update introduces intriguing changes for FaceTime users. A new feature aims to enhance safety by detecting nudity during video calls. If the system…
Why Do Killer Whales Keep Handing Us Fish? Scientists Unpack the Mystery
Summary Research reveals that killer whales around the globe have been observed offering fish to humans, sparking curiosity about their intentions. The study, which documented 34 such interactions over 20…
HPE Acquires Juniper Networks for $14B After Settling Antitrust Case
Summary Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) recently settled an antitrust case with the US Justice Department, which cleared the way for its acquisition of Juniper Networks for $14 billion. As part of…
XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform
XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform XBOW’s AI penetration tester, Xbow, has achieved the top rank on HackerOne, a platform known for connecting…