Saturday, August 01, 2026 · Tulsa

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📰 News

Science discoveries

Michael J. Fox to be honored for Parkinson's advocacy at Emmys - WMUR
“The Television Academy is proud to honor him for his extraordinary leadership in advancing Parkinson’s research, transforming public awareness and inspiring global support through The Michael J. Fox Foundation, whose investments have accelerated scientific breakthroughs and the search ...
Strange New Worlds just quietly set up one of Star Trek's biggest movie storylines, 44 years later
At first glance, it plays like ... with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, it's actually laying the groundwork for one of the most important scientific breakthroughs in Star Trek history....
Pelotonia Ride Weekend Routes
Since 2009, tens of thousands of supporters have rallied around this mission, funding scientific breakthroughs and saving lives.

Technology breakthroughs

Artificial Intelligence News -- ScienceDaily
Artificial Intelligence News. Everything on AI including futuristic robots with artificial intelligence, computer models of human intelligence and more.
Chicago conference helps Hawaii lawmakers track national policy trends, tech innovations
Hawaii delegates say the annual National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) helps them craft better policies for the state.
Top five banking technology stories: July 2026
Tyler Pathe is a financial reporter, moderator and investigator with a specific interest in financial technology, banking and the financial industry's latest innovations.

Space exploration

🔒 Mission to Save Falling NASA Space Telescope Suffers Setback - The New York Times
A spacecraft meant to push NASA’s Swift Observatory to a higher orbit malfunctioned and started tumbling several days ago. Engineers think it can still succeed.
NASA Assigns Astronaut Deniz Burnham to First Space Station Mission - NASA
NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham will embark on her first mission to the International Space Station, serving as an Expedition 76 flight engineer.
On this day in space! July 31, 1971: Apollo 15 astronauts drive on the moon for 1st time | Space
On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts drove on the moon for the first time. Future moon explorers will drive 21st century designs.

Renewable energy progress

Tell us: have you installed renewable energy sources in your home? | Solar power | The Guardian
We would like to hear from people who have recently installed renewable energy sources in their home, or considered doing so
Renewable generation is growing faster than ever
The International Renewable Energy Agency reported that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in 2024, totaling 9,836 terawatt hours.
Planet Classroom Network features solar pioneer Andrew Blakers on path to 100% clean energy
Professor Blakers is internationally ... helping develop the Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) solar cell, a breakthrough that dramatically increased solar panel efficiency and accelerated the global adoption of solar energy. The technology became the foundation for much of the modern solar industry and contributed to the dramatic decline in solar energy costs worldwide. Today, Blakers leads research on large-scale renewable energy systems ...

Medical advancements

Girl’s undisclosed death in gene-editing trial raises red flags in booming Chinese industry | CNN
Gene therapy, an umbrella term that includes developing treatments using gene-editing, has become a driver of China’s rapidly expanding biotechnology sector, where researchers are racing with peers in the US and elsewhere for medical breakthroughs.
Local doctor shares advice on preventing injuries as the fall sports season begins
Share Your Story with Lauren Our health and our happiness impact our lives so much. And Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Lauren St. Germain is focused on both. From highlighting the latest medical breakthroughs to celebrating the biggest Tampa Bay Lightning Fans; Lauren wants to hear for you.
Autism Diagnoses Spiked After COVID-19, But Probably Not For The Reason You Think : ScienceAlert
Autism diagnoses rose sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began, but the pattern may not mean that autism itself suddenly became more common.

World news

World News and International Headlines : NPR
World News and International Headlines NPR world news, international art and culture, world business and financial markets, world economy, and global trends in health, science and technology.
Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of Peace | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera
US president says Israel will withdraw from Gaza once the Palestinian group disarms.
Iran live updates: Trump weighs strikes on Iranian energy sites, US officials say - ABC News
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Artificial intelligence

Top 10 Ways AI Will Change The World By 2026 - StrongMocha
Companies like Google, Tesla, and ... with breakthroughs in machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. Governments worldwide are also increasing funding and regulatory efforts to harness AI’s potential while managing risks. Current confirmed developments include the ...
🔒 Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power - The New York Times
But Microsoft, Nvidia, Google and ... must be developed largely in the open for people to advance the technology and build new businesses. Dario Amodei, the chief executive of Anthropic, and Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI.Credit...Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times · The discord heightened this month as breakthroughs in Chinese ...
AI bubble gone bust? Once a billionaire, how AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner lost most of his hedge fund’s fortune in days - The Economic Times
Aschenbrenner's fund, Situational Awareness, massively grew to as big as $45 billion at the beginning of July before big losses took hold, CNBC reported citing sources. The fund began to see massive losses in recent weeks as its heavyweight AI holdings like SK Hynix sharply crashed, while its ...

Climate solutions

How Science Links Climate Change To Extreme Weather Events – ChaseDay.com
Instead, these disasters represent ... of a changing climate that demands immediate attention. Local leaders frequently consult Regional Weather data to update evacuation plans and infrastructure codes. Ultimately, establishing these scientific links underscores the urgent need for global mitigation strategies and climate ...
Humanity Has Already Used Up Earth's Natural Resources for 2026
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity has exhausted nature’s budget for the year. This year, 2025, it fell on July 24.
Climate change is turning parts of Europe into an insurance nightmare – POLITICO
Frequent, expensive natural disasters are testing Europe’s ability to protect itself against the cost of global warming.

breakingNews

Solar powers India's record summer demand as coal's grip begins to loosen | Mumbai News - The Times of India
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India appears to have crossed an important milestone in its clean energy transition, with solar power helping meet record summer electricity demand without a proportionate increase in coal-fired generation, according to a new analysis that points to a gradual but significant ...
Transfer news LIVE: Vinicius Jr update, Bruno Guimaraes latest and Man Utd step up move - The Mirror
All the latest transfer news with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool among the Premier League teams looking to strengthen this summer
AI bubble gone bust? Once a billionaire, how AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner lost most of his hedge fund’s fortune in days - The Economic Times
Aschenbrenner's fund, Situational Awareness, massively grew to as big as $45 billion at the beginning of July before big losses took hold, CNBC reported citing sources. The fund began to see massive losses in recent weeks as its heavyweight AI holdings like SK Hynix sharply crashed, while its ...
Autism Diagnoses Spiked After COVID-19, But Probably Not For The Reason You Think : ScienceAlert
Autism diagnoses rose sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began, but the pattern may not mean that autism itself suddenly became more common.
Planet Classroom Network features solar pioneer Andrew Blakers on path to 100% clean energy
Professor Blakers is internationally ... helping develop the Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) solar cell, a breakthrough that dramatically increased solar panel efficiency and accelerated the global adoption of solar energy. The technology became the foundation for much of the modern solar industry and contributed to the dramatic decline in solar energy costs worldwide. Today, Blakers leads research on large-scale renewable energy systems ...

📜 History Fact

Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine in the 1830s, a mechanical general-purpose computer forerunner programmed by Ada Lovelace.

Modern · Technology — Source

🟠 Hacker News

1. Elevators (john.fun)
1269 points  ·  309 comments
2. qm – Multiplayer agent harness for work (github.com)
564 points  ·  113 comments
3. Google fixed more Chrome bugs in June than over the past two years, thanks to AI (blog.google)
511 points  ·  526 comments

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