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SCI & TECHOct 7Moonshot by TechCabal unveils 2026 theme, “Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World”TechCabal has revealed the theme for the fourth edition of Moonshot by TechCabal, its flagship pan-African technology conference: "Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World." The two-day conference returns to the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 28 and 29, 2026. The post Moonshot by TechCabal unveils 2026 theme, “Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World” appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 7Nasa releases striking image of dawn on MarsNasa has released a striking image of dawn on the Martian surface taken by its Curiosity rover, showing sunlight bathing jagged crags formed billions of years ago as the car-sized vehicle continues to explore Earth’s planetary neighbour. Curiosity landed in 2012 in Gale Crater near the Martian equator, and since 2014 has been climbing Mount Sharp, ‌a 5km-tall (3-mile-tall) mountain rising from the crater floor. The image was taken by the six-wheeled rover’s Mastcam camera about an hour after the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7GPS study on elephant movements aims to mitigate conflicts in AssamBetween April 2021 and June 2026, the Assam Forest Department and WWF-India tracked four female-led herds and a solitary male in three high-conflict districts of Udalguri, Sonitpur and BiswanathThe Hindu
SCI & TECHOct 7"Not safe for kids": advocacy group urges OpenAI to keep teens off ChatGPTCommon Sense Media is urging OpenAI to keep teens off ChatGPT, saying its new teen experience poses an "Unacceptable Risk" after extensive testing found shortcomings in safeguards meant to protect younger users.Why it matters: OpenAI has made protecting younger users a central part of its effort to make ChatGPT safer, but the findings suggest some of those protections may give parents more confidence than they warrant."We welcome rigorous independent evaluation, but we do not believe Common Sense Media's testing accurately reflects how ChatGPT's teen safeguards work in practice," an OpenAI spoAxios
SCI & TECHOct 7ChatGPT's teen safeguards failed to alert parents during suicide conversations, report findsCommon Sense Media says ChatGPT for Teens fails on parental alerts, crisis referrals and age checks, urging OpenAI to keep minors off the platform. OpenAI disputes the findings.LA Times
SCI & TECHOct 7AI agents could cost banks $500bn — by winning savers better ratesBut banks will gain from AI as well as loseFinancial Times
SCI & TECHOct 7Smartwatches: which ones retain their value best over time and what to look for before buying oneA study of more than 6,000 used sales reveals depreciation differences by brand and range. Models available in Argentina, features and prices.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 7Engineers sent a solar platform to the Yellow Sea to test the intensity with which waves would shake it, and algae became a set of "natural shock absorbers"It was in the sea between China and Korea, and organisms began to grow under the structure. Then, they reduced its response to the effects of the tide.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 7US risks ceding AI governance leadership to China and the EUStanding alongside prominent technology executives, US President Donald Trump announced a voluntary agreement under which major artificial intelligence (AI) companies will use internal controls and monitoring, outside audits and board oversight to manage risks. The White House calls the commitments “morally binding”, but the accord does not create a comparable system of legal enforcement. The administration’s logic is understandable. AI is becoming a source of economic and military power, and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7Mariano Sigman, neuroscientist, on how we think: “In the end, life is a narration of our own reality”El investigador reflexiona sobre cómo nos contamos la vida que vivimos.Cómo construimos los recuerdos, por qué los modificamos cada vez que volvemos a recordarlos y por qué esto puede ser una ventaja.El 19 de octubre hará una presentación inédita sobre El poder de las palabras, y cómo “pueden transformarnos la vida”.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 7How to Defend Against AI-Designed VirusesWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHOct 7China’s missile lidar model; world’s most accurate atomic clock: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km A computer simulation developed by Chinese researchers suggests that a missile-borne system with the latest light detection and ranging system, or lidar, could detect and track an F-35 stealth fighter at up to 61.5km (38 miles) at...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7Official and confirmed | Artificial intelligence under new rules: what New York legislation establishes and what California evaluatesLos gobernadores Hochul y Newsom avanzan con proyectos para regular desarrollos avanzados de IA.En California piensan en un “interruptor de seguridad” para esta tecnología.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 7Why AI is both the hope and the hazard for world leaders, according to IMF chief GeorgievaKristalina Georgieva warns that the technology lifting growth hopes is also pushing up inflation and yields, just as public debt levels rose.CNBC
SCI & TECHOct 7Invasive plant spreads across Portugal and lengthens allergy seasonKnown for its showy plumes and used as an ornamental for decades, pampas grass, also known as Cortaderia selloana, is spreading, threatening biodiversity and raising vegetation management costs. Experts call for urgent action to halt its advance and reduce pollen exposure.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 7Intel stays on Musk’s Terafab project despite TSM talks: CEOIntel's CEO confirmed the company remains committed to Musk's Terafab project despite ongoing discussions with TSM. This indicates Intel's strategic focus on a significant manufacturing initiative.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHOct 7Apple eyes Oct. 13 smart home push with LG-partnered devices: reportA report indicates that Apple is planning a smart home initiative on October 13, featuring devices partnered with LG. This suggests an upcoming product launch or strategy in the smart home market.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHOct 7Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devicesThe world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.BBC World
SCI & TECHOct 7How tribology makes the economic world go roundThe science of friction and wear plays a central role in making industry run more smoothlyFinancial Times
SCI & TECHOct 7Climate change and farming gave rise to ‘genetically distinct’ Beijing swan goose: studyClimate change and agricultural development have brought a new goose population to China with unique migratory patterns, a study has found. In an article on the Chinese Academy of Sciences website, researchers from the CAS Institute of Zoology said they had discovered a “genetically distinct” population of swan geese that emerged in Beijing over the past century. They said the timing of their arrival coincided with environmental shifts in the region during the early 20th century – namely climate...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7Hong Kong’s AI city brain must understand how people really speakChief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s vision of an “AI city brain” is bold and timely. An integrated system linking data across transport, public works, environmental monitoring and emergency response could help Hong Kong manage risks more proactively and coordinate services more effectively. The initiative is highly commendable. It also raises a critical question: can a city brain truly understand a city if it does not understand how its people communicate? The truth is that communication is...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7China’s DeepZang AI aims to transform Tibetan language tech, promote ethnic unityCreators of China’s first Tibetan-language AI model have pledged to speed up upgrades aimed at promoting ethnic integration. Approaches to advancing the large language model, DeepZang, were discussed at a seminar on Monday that brought together representatives from research institutes, universities and enterprises, according to state-run portal Chinanews.com. It said the event held in Hohhot, in China’s northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region, addressed issues such as improving Tibetan...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7Manslaughter sentence tossed over AI-generated video of slain victim used at trialA man convicted of manslaughter had his prison sentence tossed by an appellate court over the use of an AI generated video depicting his slain victim.ABC News
SCI & TECHOct 6A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research showsA sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.BBC World
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