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Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed - Ars Technica

Also: Cyborg diving suits for cockroaches, why sleepy sperm whales blow bubbles, Betelgeuse's companion star.

Total Eclipse Gives Scientists Chance to Probe Sun's Mysteries

There is a long history of using eclipses to make scientific breakthroughs.

In April 2029, a Massive Asteroid Will Just Miss Earth. Scientists Are Worried There Could Still Be Major Consequences : ScienceAlert

In April 2029, a rare visitor is going to swing through near-Earth space.

Technology breakthroughs

Medical Automation Technology Market Enters a Productivity Phase as Hospitals Automate Diagnostics, Pharmacy, Surgery and Patient Flow, Reaching USD 90.0 Billion by 2030

Looking ahead, advances in generative AI, autonomous robotics, predictive analytics, and interoperable healthcare platforms are expected to further transform hospital operations. As healthcare systems increasingly prioritize productivity, workforce optimization, and value-based care, the medical automation technology ...

China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House | Technology | The Guardian

Over the past month, a series of advancements in China’s artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing and robotics technologies have rattled financial markets, caused divisions among US tech moguls and left the Trump administration scrambling to respond.

New Generation Of Intelligent Drones Defined By Technology Convergence

Drone industry is rapidly evolving into a sophisticated ecosystem of intelligent autonomous systems. This transformation is fueled by the convergence of several key technologies. Artificial intelligence serves as the cognitive engine, enabling advanced navigation, object identification, and ...

Space exploration

SpaceX rocket expected to have crashed into Moon - live updates - BBC News

But there are some concerns over space debris and how that might impact future missions - with today's collision meaning the Moon now has roughly 3,000 human-made objects, weighing around 190 tonnes combined · Stick with us for further updates on the collision and its impact.

Mission managers and crew: Parts coming together for next SpaceX launch to ISS | Space

Latest space missions, discoveries and exploration updates.

Watch SpaceX launch 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Aug. 5 | Space

Latest space missions, discoveries and exploration updates.

Renewable energy progress

America’s Renewable Energy Boom, in One Chart

U.S. renewable energy production reached a record 9.18 quadrillion British thermal units in 2025, nearly five times its 1950 level.

Renewable energy is growing in Utah, but not without obstacles – Deseret News

Utah is embracing an “all-of-the-above” energy approach to boost the state economy compete in the energy industry, but the expansion comes with some growing pains.

Utah sets a solar power record as renewable energy surges

“Wind plus solar is on a tear right now,” said Utah climate scientist Logan Mitchell. “We may have achieved liftoff.”

Medical advancements

Medicare eliminates key pathways used by 'breakthrough' devices for extra payments | STAT

Medicare is removing flexibilities that have allowed "breakthrough" medical devices to leapfrog qualifications for extra payments.

Economic Development Collaborative to host convening on university, industry AI partnerships | UKNow

We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing, a place where ingenuity unfolds. It's all made possible by our people — visionaries, disruptors and pioneers — who make up 200 academic programs, a $1.02 billion research and development enterprise and a world-class medical ...

Israeli breakthrough offers hope: Simple blood test could detect lung cancer

Sometimes the greatest medical breakthroughs are not born of more complex technology, but of the ability to obtain the same information in a simpler and more accessible way.

World news

Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made – as it happened | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian

US secretary of state comments come after treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said Washington could reach a deal ‘by tomorrow’

News: U.S. and World News Headlines : NPR

NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events.

Spain says 70,000 out of 72,000 migrants that entered Ceuta in mass border crossing have returned to Morocco – as it happened | Hungary | The Guardian

Minister tells reporters least 75 people died after EU ministers meet to discuss response to the crisis

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices

Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

House committee launches investigation into Republican lawmaker amid domestic abuse allegations – live | Republicans | The Guardian

Max Miller says he has ‘nothing to hide’ amid domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Ohio senator Bernie Moreno

🔒 White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules - The New York Times

The Trump administration has struggled with how to approach “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.

Climate solutions

To face the climate crisis, we must invest in workers and their skills

Occupational safety regulations ... need to mitigate intensified climate risks if temperatures continue to rise year on year. Prices of olive oil, wine and fruit expected to rise due to extreme heat and wildfires in Europe · Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes ...

Strengthening peatland emissions monitoring: New FAO report updates factors, points out data gaps

FAO’s new Peat-Emit report updates emission factors for peatlands and organic soils, improving greenhouse gas estimates in developing countries and exposing critical data gaps that affect global climate mitigation and peatland conservation strategies.

‘Address people’s concerns’: KCBC urges Centre, Kerala Govt to resolve Western Ghats ESA issue | Mathrubhumi English

KCBC urges the Centre and Kerala government to resolve the Western Ghats ESA issue by excluding inhabited areas and agricultural land from the draft notification.

breakingNews

These 1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints Could Change What We Know About Human Evolution - Industry Tap

Ancient Tracks Rewrite the Story of a Human Relative A remarkable set of fossilized footprints discovered near Kenya's Lake Turkana is changing what scientists

Truck fuel-efficiency norms back on the Centre’s agenda | Mint

The BEE has conveyed to the stakeholders, including SIAM, its firm stand on compliance with the updated Constant Speed Fuel Consumption (CSFC) testing protocol from April 2027.

Medical Grade Adhesives Market to Reach US$ 23.8 Billion by 2035, Driven by Rising Adoption of Wearable Medical Devices and Minimally Invasive Surgeries | Latest Report TMR

Technological advancements have ... for the largest market share in 2024 owing to its advanced healthcare infrastructure, high investments in research and development, and early adoption of innovative medical technologies....

2023 Predictions: Three Ways Healthcare Innovation Will Evolve | Managed Healthcare Executive

It will be vital for providers of healthcare to consider whether innovations truly improve people’s lives and make care more efficient, or will they just be another layer on the workflow and take clinicians’ time away from patients.

Total Eclipse Gives Scientists Chance to Probe Sun's Mysteries

There is a long history of using eclipses to make scientific breakthroughs.

📜 History Fact

The First International Workingmen's Association, founded in 1864, was the first major socialist organization, influenced by Marx and Engels.

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