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SCI & TECHSep 14Key leaders sound the alarm on AI. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setbackSome key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback as talks in Oman are delayed.NPR News
SCI & TECHSep 14Cloudy with a chance of Big Macs: McDonald’s and Meituan launch drone route in ShanghaiShanghai’s bustling riverfront has become the latest testing ground for urban logistics technology, with McDonald’s and Chinese food-delivery giant Meituan joining forces to launch the country’s first catering brand-exclusive drone-delivery route. Commencing operations last week, the new service allows visitors strolling or exercising along the scenic West Bund area in Shanghai’s Xuhui district to have their fast-food orders ‘airdropped’ directly to designated kiosks, according to a recent...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 14UPERFECT's Omega One Named Honouree in 2026 IFA Innovation AwardsBERLIN, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UPERFECT showcased its expanded portable display portfolio at IFA 2026 in Berlin from September 4–8, with its Omega One flexible OLED concept named an Honouree in the Best in Computing & Gaming category of the 2026 IFA Innovation Awards. UPERFECT...cision · united states of america
SCI & TECHSep 14How the clash between money and safety has caused a monumental crisis for AIEl Mundo
SCI & TECHSep 14It was discovered what Neanderthals used 46,000 years ago to clean their teethA study showed the instrument that was used at that time. They found in a cave the tooth of a man about 30 years old who lived 46,000 years ago.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 14Trump and Xi should rethink how to run the AI raceThe threat of frontier artificial intelligence must be at the top of the agenda for the upcoming meeting between the leaders. The post Trump and Xi should rethink how to run the AI race appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
SCI & TECHSep 14Could astronauts get cataract surgery on Mars? Scientists test eye implants in spaceThe research team sent 135 unpackaged artificial lenses to the International Space Station, where they spent around six months exposed to conditions in low-Earth orbit before returning to Earth for analysis.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14'Wind turbines cause animal malformations': True or false?The claims feed into a bigger conspiracy theory alleging that wind turbines cause health problems, including in humans. These allegations are very much debated but, so far, unproven.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14AI warnings by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman could hammer this momentum stockYahoo Finance
SCI & TECHSep 145 exceptional women who changed the world through technologyMalgré les nombreuses avancées impressionnantes réalisées, les femmes ne sont toujours pas suffisamment représentées dans ces domaines.BBC Afrique
SCI & TECHSep 14China rejects calls for ‘pacing’ on AI development, fearing it would entrench US tech leadCalls by US tech leaders for a voluntary slowdown in artificial intelligence development have run into sharp pushback from Chinese researchers and state media, who question whether the proposal is a genuine push for responsibility or an effort to entrench America’s technological lead. The debate intensified on Monday when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joined a growing chorus of Silicon Valley leaders demanding industry-wide “pacing”, warning that competitive pressure must not override safety as AI...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 14New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universeIn his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.NPR News
SCI & TECHSep 14South Korea coach Moreno denies using ChatGPT to prepare gamesMoreno also addressed allegations that he used artificial intelligence during his time in charge of Russian club Sochi. The post South Korea coach Moreno denies using ChatGPT to prepare games appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 14The "China Zorrilla" arrived in the Río de la Plata: this is the world's largest 100% electric ship that will connect Buenos Aires and ColoniaThe ferry arrived on Saturday from Australia. It was transported 15,000 kilometers on top of another specialized ship that deposited it in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay. It has a capacity for 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles. It offers 3,000 square meters of recreation, gastronomy, and a 2,300 square meter duty-free shop.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 14OpenAI boss Sam Altman spells out how and why the AI industry wants to slow down: 'We could lose control'OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 14AI makers step up calls for a slowdown as fears of a rogue takeover growFrom a resigning Anthropic researcher to AI models hacking their way into rival systems, a turbulent few weeks have pushed the industry's biggest names to demand safeguards — before AI outpaces anyone's ability to rein it in.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14China’s self-powered neural device helps stroke survivors walk naturallyScientists have developed a lightweight, battery-free device that could help improve the mobility of people with difficulty walking, such as stroke survivors. Developed by researchers in Hong Kong and mainland China, the neural prosthesis uses energy generated by the wearer’s own movements to electrically stimulate their muscles, helping to flex their ankle and restore their natural walking pattern. This could prevent falls for stroke survivors, elderly individuals, and others living with...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 14The cosmic coincidences that made our universe – and us – possibleThe sun and moon are positioned just right for us to see total solar eclipses, and the make-up of the universe is just right for life. Columnist Leah Crane wonders if it’s really all one big coincidenceNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 14The Big Bet on the Emerging Space EconomyThe space economy has surpassed $600 billion in annual value, with some projecting it will reach a trillion by the 2030s. Jonathan Panter is joined by Joseph Yaffe (Cowboy Space), Brian Weeden (The Aerospace Corporation), and Dan Wald (Booz Allen) to weigh where the real growth is. They discuss how AI infrastructure is blurring the line between the space economy and the regular economy, the regulatory tangle, the leap toward autonomous constellations of hundreds of thousands of satellites, competition with China, and the dual-use risks of data centers in orbit.Image: Giuseppe Donatiello via WiWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHSep 14All your docs in one app? New EU digital wallet could solve admin issuesWould you trust a single, EU-backed digital service to hold all your legal, professional, and medical information? The EUDI Wallet wants to simplify administrative tasks by storing citizens’ documents in a single system that works across all member states.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14OpenAI CEO calls for ‘pacing, not stopping’ AI developmentThe CEO of OpenAI advocates for regulating the pace of artificial intelligence development rather than halting it entirely. This statement reflects ongoing debates about the future direction and control of AI technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14Energy in rock: is the underground the battery we need for the energy transition?Portuguese scientists studied options for storing energy as compressed air in deep porous rock. In the best case, one reservoir could power a small town.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14Could one app soon replace your entire wallet? Ask the Euronews AI chatbotMore and more public and private services move online. The EU Digital Identity Wallet aims to help citizens keep track of their digital documents and gain stronger control over their personal data. But how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14Can AI’s leaders really put aside rivalry for the common good?The deep schism between OpenAI and Anthropic has led to a race-like dynamic towards ever more powerful modelsFinancial Times