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Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Giant Camera Begins Decade-Long Sky Survey
The 3,000-kilogram camera, about the size of a small car, will capture 700-800 images nightly. The survey will help scientists study dark ma
NASA's Swift Telescope Rescue: Robot Launched to Prevent Crash
A rescue spacecraft named Link launched Friday to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from burning up in Earth's atmosphere. The $30 mil
Amazon's Leo Satellite Internet Service Set for Launch Later This Year
Amazon has launched 29 more satellites for its Leo internet service, bringing its constellation to over 390. The company plans to start comm
China’s GLM 5.2 Challenges US AI Dominance with Open-Source Strategy
Z.ai’s GLM 5.2 matches leading US models on coding benchmarks, trailing Claude Opus 4.8 by just 1%. It is open-source with no regional restr
AI-Generated Image Falsely Shows Macron Kneeling Before Thai King
An AI-generated image falsely showing French President Emmanuel Macron kneeling before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn went viral on Tha
EU Data Protection Rules Delay Advanced AI Model Rollouts, Study Finds
A Governance AI study of 375 large language models found that 11% were delayed or not released in the EU versus the US. Data protection rule
Viral Child Trafficking Claims on Vinted: What the Evidence Shows
Viral TikTok videos claim child traffickers use coded listings on Vinted. French and German police have investigated but found no reliable e
UN Panel Warns AI Governance Window Closing as Inequality Risks Grow
A UN expert panel warns that the window for governing AI is closing fast. The report highlights risks of inequality, disinformation, and cyb
T-Rex Leather: Lab-Grown Dinosaur Collagen Could Redefine Luxury Fashion
A lab-grown leather made from reconstructed T-Rex collagen wins four Cannes Lions awards. The project uses AI to fill gaps in the dinosaur's
EU Top Court Upholds €4.1 Billion Fine Against Google Over Android Antitrust Violations
The EU Court of Justice upheld a €4.1 billion fine against Google for anticompetitive practices tied to its Android operating system. The ru
Finnish Arrest of Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker Highlights Cross-Border Cybercrime
Peter Stokes, 19, was arrested in Finland in April and extradited to the US on charges related to the Scattered Spider hacking group. The gr
OmnesViae: Digital Tool Maps Roman Empire's Roads and Travel Times
OmnesViae is a digital tool that maps the Roman Empire's road network. It uses historical data to estimate travel times between cities 2,000