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Google to launch TPU-equipped satellite on 1 October
Google is launching a satellite equipped with its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on 1 October as part of Project Suncatcher, an experimental initiative aimed at developing orbital AI data centres. This mission represents a significant step towards establishing scalable computing infrastructure beyond Earth, an approach also proposed by prominent…
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The Ovary Is Surprisingly Active After Menopause. Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out Why
Scientists have found that postmenopausal ovaries remain biologically active rather than becoming inert. Their changing molecular profiles suggest they may continue influencing whole-body health and ageing, although researchers do not yet know whether these effects are beneficial, harmful or both. The findings challenge the traditional view of the ovary as an organ whose importance ends…
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Can’t stop the cavalry! British army turns to horses to travel silently and unseen in the age of drone warfare
The British Army is testing horses as a quiet, low-profile way to move soldiers through difficult terrain during the age of drone warfare. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment believes horses could be harder to detect than armoured vehicles, particularly in woodland, where they produce less noise and a weaker infrared signature. Trials have involved horses…
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Spain sends police reinforcements to Costa del Sol holiday hotspots after spate of gangland shootings and discovery of torture chamber
Spain is deploying additional police officers to the Costa del Sol following a series of gangland shootings and the discovery of a torture chamber used by drug traffickers. The announcement was made after a Turkish 47-year-old man was shot in the face whilst dining at a Malaga marina restaurant on Tuesday evening. This escalation is…
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KAROL MARKOWICZ: 1619 Project founder Nikole Hannah-Jones learned the hard truth about schools
The opinion article argues that Nikole Hannah-Jones’s decision to send her daughter to struggling New York City public schools conflicted with her previous opposition to school choice. It presents Hannah-Jones’s account of inadequate teaching, weak discipline and low academic standards as evidence that her progressive education ideals failed to serve her child. According to the…
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Asia Video Content Spend to Hit $15 Billion in 2026 as Streaming and Local Film Draw Capital, Media Partners Asia Report Finds
Video content spending across seven major Asian markets is forecast to reach $15.1 billion in 2026, rising from $14.8 billion in 2025, as investment shifts towards streaming and locally produced films. Media Partners Asia says this reflects a reallocation of capital rather than a retreat, with audiences remaining strong but traditional television budgets and advertising…
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William and Catherine project unity amid renewed royal tensions
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the premiere of *Digger* with Tom Cruise, presenting a united public image amid renewed royal controversy. The article interprets their appearance as an effort to demonstrate composure and duty while facing tensions involving King Charles, Earl Spencer’s book about Princess Diana, and the continuing rift with Harry…
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Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study finds
A large analysis found that eating an additional 100 grams of ultra-processed food daily was associated with higher risks of cardiovascular events, cancer, metabolic disease and death. The findings matter because ultra-processed foods are common, convenient products that may displace healthier, minimally processed foods, although the study does not prove they directly cause these outcomes.…
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Heartwarming moment mute man is able to speak through incredible experimental chip in his brain… as his emotional three words to his wife are revealed
Terry Mandable, who lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS, has used an experimental Neuralink brain implant to communicate intended words as text and speech. In a demonstration, the system enabled him to tell his wife, Lori, “I love you”, highlighting the potential of brain-computer interfaces to help people with severe speech impairments…