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Korean lunar orbiter snaps first pics of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon
South Korea’s Danuri lunar orbiter has released what are described as the first before-and-after images of the crater created when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage struck the Moon on 5 August. The incident highlights the growing issue of human-made space debris, although NASA says such impacts can also offer useful scientific evidence about lunar…
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Fury as NHS refuses to set timeline to impose new single-sex spaces guidelines
The NHS has reportedly declined to give a timetable for introducing updated guidance on single-sex spaces, prompting criticism from campaigners and politicians. The dispute matters because the guidance concerns how NHS services balance privacy, dignity and equality protections for patients and staff. The article does not provide the underlying policy details or a confirmed implementation…
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How snails engineer their slime
German researchers have identified how snails tailor the physical properties of their mucus for different jobs, from gliding and sticking to defence and winter protection. The findings matter because snail slime is already used in cosmetics and may have applications in wound healing and drug delivery, while the study could inform the design of adaptable…
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Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says
Volkswagen is reportedly considering a US-built pickup truck by 2030 as part of a plan to revive its struggling North American business. The move would target the lucrative pickup and large SUV markets, where Volkswagen currently has little presence, although the Reuters-sourced report is unconfirmed and Volkswagen declined to comment. US pickup sales are expected…
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Space News Network is No Man’s Sky but you’re a roving journalist, blasting bandits while trying to keep your subscribers happy
Space News Network is an in-development exploration game that casts players as interstellar journalists searching strange planets and space for stories. It matters because it combines the open-ended discovery associated with No Man’s Sky-style games with reporting, publishing and audience-management mechanics, rather than making exploration its only goal. Players can find news by investigating anomalies…
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What’s behind the Google AI shakeup
The Vergecast examines a leadership reshuffle within Google’s AI organisation, including the departure of veteran Google executive Jeff Dean, and asks whether it signals deeper problems in Google’s AI strategy. The discussion matters because Google is competing with OpenAI and Anthropic while trying to turn its research strength and DeepMind leadership into successful consumer products.…
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Ransomware attacks spike as world distracted by AI
Ransomware attacks rose by nearly 20% in July, according to Comparitech, despite attention on AI-related security risks and separate cyberattacks on US water infrastructure. The increase highlights that established cybercriminal threats remain significant, particularly for organisations in sectors seen as more likely to pay ransoms. Comparitech recorded 799 incidents in July, up from 668 in…
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E.W. Scripps CEO Briefs Wall Street On Major Layoffs, Touts AI “Revolution” In Local TV News
E.W. Scripps is cutting about 12% of its workforce as it restructures its local television business around artificial intelligence, automation and a 24-hour streaming news model. Chief executive Adam Symson said the changes were financially necessary and would preserve fact-based local journalism, though the layoffs highlight the pressure on broadcasters from declining traditional TV audiences…
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“You Won’t Be Disappointed” – Lies Of P Director Teases Its Sequel
Lies of P director Choi Ji-won has reassured fans that the action role-playing game’s sequel is being developed with the studio’s full effort, promising that players “won’t be disappointed”. The comments appeared at the end of a new documentary about the original game’s production, offering a small but direct update on the still-unannounced follow-up. No…
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AI is changing cybersecurity in quick and terrifying ways
Generative AI is rapidly reshaping cybersecurity by making sophisticated attacks easier, faster and cheaper to conduct. The article argues that large language models can amplify phishing, credential theft, vulnerability discovery and social-engineering scams involving cloned voices or deepfakes, potentially benefiting criminals and state-backed hackers more than defenders. The central concern is cybersecurity’s asymmetry: defenders must…