Pebble Is Officially Pebble Again
Summary Pebble smartwatches are reclaiming their iconic name with Core Devices CEO Eric Migicovsky successfully recovering the Pebble trademark. Initially, the new products were named the Core 2 Duo and…
Google Set Up Two Robotic Arms For a Game of Infinite Table Tennis
Summary Google DeepMind has engaged two robotic arms in an infinite game of table tennis. This project, which started in 2022, aims to enable the robots to learn from each…
Study Finds ‘Pressure Point’ In the Gulf Could Drive Hurricane Strength
Study Finds ‘Pressure Point’ In the Gulf Could Drive Hurricane Strength Researchers from the University of South Florida have identified a ‘pressure point’ in the Gulf of Mexico that may…
Controversial ‘Arsenic Life’ Paper Retracted After 15 Years
Summary The retraction of a paper that claimed the existence of arsenic-based life forms in a Californian lake marks the end of a controversial chapter in scientific research. Originally published…
Internet Archive Designated as a Federal Depository Library
Internet Archive Designated as a Federal Depository Library The Internet Archive has recently been granted federal depository library status by Senator Alex Padilla, which means it now joins a network…
Air Pollution Raises Risk of Dementia, Say Cambridge Scientists
Air Pollution Raises Risk of Dementia, Say Cambridge Scientists Cambridge researchers have unveiled significant findings linking certain air pollutants to an increased risk of dementia. This comprehensive study analysed data…
Clean Cyclists Now Outperform Doped Champions of Tour de France’s Past
Current Tour de France competitors are demonstrating superior performance compared to the doping-era champions with enhanced training and technology. Tadej Pogacar’s impressive output of over 7 watts per kilogram during…
The Manmade Clouds That Could Help Save the Great Barrier Reef
Summary Scientists at Southern Cross University, led by Daniel Harrison, have made strides in marine cloud brightening technology. Their recent test in February involved three vessels creating dense fog plumes…
Women Dating Safety App ‘Tea’ Breached, Users’ IDs Posted To 4chan
Summary The womens’ dating safety app Tea has suffered a significant data breach, where users’ personal data and selfies were exposed on 4chan. This involved an open database linked to…
US DOE Taps Federal Sites For Fast-Track AI Datacenter, Energy Builds
Summary The U.S. Department of Energy has approved four federal sites for the establishment of private sector AI datacenters and nuclear-powered energy projects. This initiative is part of a larger…