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SCI & TECH5d agoMargaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90Margaret Hamilton, a groundbreaking computer scientist who led the team that created the onboard flight software for NASA’s moon-bound Apollo program, has diedABC News
SCI & TECH6d agoNumber of known species of giant waterlilies almost doublesA new species of giant waterlily identified with the help of social media and satellite photos is just one of three discovered in the past few yearsNew Scientist
SCI & TECH6d agoAmazon's smart glasses program for delivery workers sparks privacy concernsIn a move that's sparking privacy concerns, Amazon is expanding a smart glasses program for workers, allowing them to read delivery instructions and take proof-of-delivery photos hands-free. Bloomberg Opinion U.S. technology columnist Dave Lee joins "The Takeout" to discuss.CBS News
SCI & TECH6d agoChina breakthrough projected to push sustainable jet fuel gross profit margin past 50%Chinese researchers have developed a catalyst that converts synthesis gas into sustainable jet fuel – an advance that could boost production, help meet net-zero carbon goals and yield a gross profit margin above 50 per cent. The team verified the efficacy of the chemical catalyst in a thousand-tonne pilot test and found that combining woody biomass-derived synthesis gas, or syngas, with the cobalt-manganese catalyst enabled the “highly efficient synthesis of jet fuel”. Based on a techno-economic...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoFour astronauts return to earth after an eight-month space missionThe crew completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoTrump awards Musk and other tech titans National Medals of SciencePresident Donald Trump joined Michael Kratsios to award the Medal of Science to Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su and Sergey Brin amid announcements about new science funding.NBC News
SCI & TECH6d agoLawmakers concerned over Google’s plan to acquire AI models from Spirit Airlines dataA bipartisan group of dozens of lawmakers led by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is concerned over Google’s plan to acquire Spirit Airlines data to train its AI models.  A letter from the group, sent to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Spirit CEO Dave Davis, took issue with a proposed $10…The Hill
SCI & TECH6d agoTrump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executivesThe National Medal of Science is annually given to scientists and engineers for major contributions in their fields.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoEnd of the reign of traditional hoses: the new, more modern trend towards 2027It is a system that allows automating the task of watering plants. This trend aims to incorporate devices capable of programming irrigation schedules.Clarín
SCI & TECH6d agoHow America and China Compare on AIAnd why the two countries have different definitions of winning.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECH6d agoGameStop makes surprising PS5 Pro pricing move before GTA 6 launchShoppers looking for Sony’s most powerful PlayStation could be in for a heartbreak.thestreet · united states of america
SCI & TECH6d agoWell-preserved fossil tells how mammals learned to swallow during the time of dinosaursEen goed bewaard fossiel van 165 miljoen jaar oud toont wetenschappers hoe zoogdieren ten tijde van de dino's een nieuwe manier van slikken ontwikkelden. De vondst is zo goed bewaard gebleven dat de omtrek van het dier duidelijk te zien is en zelfs afdrukken van zijn huid en vacht herkenbaar zijn. Het fossiel werd enkele jaren geleden in China gevonden. Het gaat om een dier dat op een kruising tussen een bever en een vogelbekdier leek, met de platte, geschubde staart van een bever en de krachtige zwempoten van het vogelbekdier. Met zijn gewicht van 1 à 2 kilo en lengte van 50 centimeter was heNOS Buitenland
SCI & TECH6d agoFour astronauts return to Earth after 237 days, record for European womanVier astronauten zijn na acht maanden teruggekeerd naar aarde vanuit het internationale ruimtestation ISS. SpaceX bracht de bemanning met een ruimtecapsule veilig terug. De zogenoemde splashdown vond plaats voor de kust van Los Angeles. Nadat de capsule aan boord van een bergingsschip was gehesen, kwam het viertal naar buiten. "Eindelijk weer douchen", reageerde een van de astronauten bij terugkomst. De bemanning bestond uit twee Amerikanen, een Rus en een Française. Zij werden in februari met spoed naar het ruimtestation gebracht om vier andere bemanningsleden te vervangen. Die waren vroegtijNOS Buitenland
SCI & TECH6d agoEusebio Roza, industrial engineer: "A large data center can consume an amount of energy comparable to that of a large energy-intensive industry. The difference is that it cannot stop. It consumes day and night"Data centers are driving up electricity consumption while Spain accelerates its commitment to renewables. Eusebio Roza explains why photovoltaics can alleviate pressure on a grid pushed to its limit.Clarín
SCI & TECH6d agoSynopsys plans to explore working with Chinese AI labs on chip design tech: reportA report indicates that Synopsys plans to investigate collaborative efforts with Chinese AI laboratories on chip design technology. This potential partnership could have significant implications for the global technology sector and international relations.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH6d agoNASA SpaceX Crew-12 returns to Earth after 8 months in spaceThe NASA SpaceX Crew-12 splashed down to Earth on Thursday after spending 8 months at the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Hardwood has more.CBS News
SCI & TECH6d agoFrench astronaut Sophie Adenot back on Earth after 237 days aboard the ISSThe astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest European spaceflight, splashed down Thursday alongside her three crew mates.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoSolar eruptions moving toward earth could cause auroras over US tonightMultiple solar eruptions could spark auroras across the northern US starting tonight.ABC News
SCI & TECH6d agoPocket piston 2.0 updates the art of combusting fire out of thin airThe Aviator's Ember proved one of the more unexpected pieces of outdoor kit we looked at in 2025. Based on timeless, inalterable concepts of physics, …newatlas · united states of america
SCI & TECH6d agoThe Real Danger May Be AI as Dumb as UsTalk of “super intelligence” distracts from frequent screwups.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECH6d agoNearly 200-year-old Tortoise Becomes First to Contribute Extraordinary Epigenome to Aging ResearchA giant tortoise called Jonathan reinforces what we know about humans and healthy aging, say scientists—especially because Jonathan is nearly 200 years old. Researchers have been conducting genetic tests on Jonathan who, at an estimated 194-years-old, is believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal. They say their findings suggest that it’s not just […] The post Nearly 200-year-old Tortoise Becomes First to Contribute Extraordinary Epigenome to Research on Aging appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
SCI & TECH6d agoThis Tool Turns Scientific Articles Into Agents That Answer Questions and CollaborateThe Paper2Agent system could make it easier to understand papers, reproduce results, and generate hypotheses. The post This Tool Turns Scientific Articles Into Agents That Answer Questions and Collaborate appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
SCI & TECH6d agoThey discover that Neanderthals used wood to make spears, containers and even a possible maceNeanderthals were more sophisticated than science supposed. A site in Barcelona reveals how they manufactured wooden weapons, tools and structures.Clarín
SCI & TECH6d agoAriel Sujarchuk received an international award in South Korea for his management with artificial intelligenceThe mayor of Escobar was honored with the Seoul Smart City Prize 2026 in the Leadership category, during a ceremony held in the capital of South Korea. The jury highlighted the use of artificial intelligence, the digitization of procedures, and the innovation policies implemented in theClarín