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SCI & TECHOct 6EU wants to track potential rogue efforts to block out the sunThe European Union has launched a €35 million (US$39.4 million) tender to fund research and coordination on, among other things, detecting rogue efforts to alter the Earth’s atmosphere by blocking out the sun. The EU’s Horizon Europe arm, which funds research and innovation, launched the call for projects on Tuesday as part of an early stage effort to coordinate action on so-called Solar Radiation Modification, a nascent and controversial technology that could be used to cool the planet should...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 6How beavers are protecting a West London town from floodingFive Eurasian beavers were released into the town of Greenford in October 2023. Then, they got to work, felling trees, gathering branches and building dams.CBS News
SCI & TECHOct 6What to know about Mistral's ML4 as it bets on EU sovereignty in the US-China open-weight AI raceKnown as “Le Chonk,” the new frontier AI offering from French company Mistral says it will be the strongest open-weight AI outside China, as it bets that European "sovereignty" can win customers in a race increasingly framed as US versus China.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 6The 'switch' of neurons, for which three scientists received the Nobel Prize in Medicine, and which helps to unravel the mysteries of the brainNous vous expliquons ce qu'est l'optogénétique, la discipline qui a valu à Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann et Georg Nagel le prix Nobel de médecine.BBC Afrique
SCI & TECHOct 6Francis Halzen Awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for Neutrino ResearchBelgian-born scientist Francis Halzen, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica. Halzen led an international team that developed a groundbreaking instrument for detecting neutrinos, a field the committee described as paving the way for a new kind of astronomy.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 6The EUDI wallet: Building trust, unlocking growth in EuropeEurope is about to place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every citizen. Writes Jacques Van Zijp in an OpEd for Euronews. It could become the trust layer of the European economy and a growth driver in a single market that works at digital speed. A model that has value well beyond Europe.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 6Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos from spaceThe 82-year-old scientist, originally from Belgium, is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research into capturing neutrinos at the South Pole dates back to the 1980s.NPR News
SCI & TECHOct 6Nobel Prize in Physics: Belgian scientist Francis Halzen awarded for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical originThe 82-year-old physicist was honored this Tuesday for "his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory."Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 6Italy probes U.S. music-generating startup Suno over its terms of serviceItaly is investigating U.S. music-generating startup Suno regarding its terms of service. This indicates regulatory scrutiny over the company's operational policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHOct 6Nobel prize in physics awarded for discovery of high-energy neutrinosThe 2026 Nobel prize in physics has been won by Francis Halzen for his work on neutrinos, which serve as 'ghost-like messengers from the cosmos'New Scientist
SCI & TECHOct 6Nobel Physics Prize goes to Francis Halzen for neutrino workHalzen got the Nobel for his contributions to the IceCube neutrino Observatory and discovery of high-energy neutrinos, described as "ghostly messengers from space."DW News [en]
SCI & TECHOct 6Won 5,000 euros at age 14 in a science competition: his theory questions the model of the rapid expansion of the universeLiam Desre creó un simulador en su computadora para respaldar su teoría.Terminó segundo en el Concurso de la Unión Europea para Jóvenes Científicos del mundo.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 6Morning Report 6/10: Nobel Prize in Physics announced • National budget in First ChamberGoedemorgen! Vanmorgen wordt bekend wie dit jaar de Nobelprijs voor Natuurkunde in ontvangst mag nemen en de rijksbegroting wordt besproken in Eerste Kamer. Eerst het weer: Vanochtend is kans op mist, regionaal ook dichte mist. Later breekt de zon door, maar zijn er ook nog wolken. In het binnenland is lokaal kans op een bui. Het wordt 20 tot 22 graden. Ga je vandaag op pad? Hier vind je het overzicht van de files en wegwerkzaamheden en hier alles over de situatie op het spoor. Wat kun je vandaag verwachten? Wat heb je gemist? De copiloot van Flydubai die vorige week woensdag zijn gezagvoerderNOS Buitenland
SCI & TECHOct 6Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: One American and two Germans honored for technique activating neurons with lightBy inserting certain proteins into the membrane of nerve cells, the three laureates, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, succeeded in switching neurons 'on' or 'off' at will. The technique has a dual purpose: Unlocking the secrets of the brain and developing innovative treatments.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHOct 5Actors at risk? An Italian association asks to safeguard image, voice and emotions against AIGrabar la voz propia para entrenar a la Inteligencia Artificial puede conllevar problemas a futuro, remarcan. La importancia de las cláusulas legales.Se le paga a intérpretes por recrear el contexto emocional de una escena con el fin de que la avanzada tecnología exprese mejor el sentir humano.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 5Senator Moreno warns Anthropic CEO of 'catastrophic' approach to AIA senator has warned the CEO of Anthropic about a "catastrophic" approach to AI, highlighting concerns over the development and potential implications of artificial intelligence. This indicates a public debate regarding AI safety and regulation.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHOct 5GOP senator warns Anthropic of "alarmist" approach to AISen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) is urging Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei against an "alarmist approach" and "panic-inducing commentary" on AI, according to a letter sent Monday and obtained by Axios.Why it matters: It's the latest example of President Trump's allies targeting Amodei. Moreno's letter comes ahead of Anthropic's expected historic IPO, with valuation estimates as high as nearly $2 trillion."I do not understand how you can ask them to invest their hard-earned savings in Anthropic's continued development while warning those same Americans that your product could ultimately lead to their extAxios
SCI & TECHOct 5We joined a beaver safari in London where the animals have been key to combat floodingA colony of beavers was reintroduced into London to combat flooding at a railway station. The animals had been hunted to extinction in the city around 400 years ago, but three years after the Ealing Beaver Project brought them back, the industrious animals have created reservoirs to prevent floods nearby.CBS News
SCI & TECHOct 5Vaxcyte jumps on phase 3 data for pneumonia vaccine VAX-31Vaxcyte stock has risen following positive phase 3 data for its pneumonia vaccine, VAX-31. This development indicates potential progress in a new medical treatment.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHOct 5UK airports to introduce passport-free facial recognition e-gatesBritons returning from France will soon use facial recognition at UK airport e-gates without scanning passports, with a wider rollout planned for 2027.connexionfrance · france
SCI & TECHOct 5Meloni applies to copyright her voice to combat AI clonesPremier registers her voice with EUIPOANSA [en]
SCI & TECHOct 5Ai Weiwei: "We are losing privacy and without it we stop being individuals"The artist warns of the dangers of using AI as a tool of censorship during his visit to Belgium, where he will open a major retrospective this autumn.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 5The 'Terminator scenario': How realistic is the AI apocalypse?OpenAI boss Sam Altman and Anthropic chief Dario Amodei warn of the risks of overly rapid AI development. More experts now think AI could wipe out humanity. How realistic is that? Euronews talks to AI specialist Reinhard Karger.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 5Norway plans temporary AI glasses ban over privacy concernsNorway is planning a temporary ban on AI-powered glasses, citing privacy concerns. This indicates a governmental response to potential privacy implications of emerging artificial intelligence technology.Seeking Alpha Tech