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Have physicists finally discovered glueballs? New evidence points to yes. - Ars Technica

“It’s the strongest evidence yet that particles dominated by a glueball component can exist in nature.”...

Technology breakthroughs

Made by Google Event LIVE from NYC — here's everything Google announced today | Tom's Guide

Just like that, the new Pixel 11 lineup is official

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax | TechCrunch

California's Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.

California university gets access to $5B semiconductor R&D hub

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See the latest Space Exploration Technologies Corp Class A stock price (SPCX:XNAS), related news, valuation, dividends and more to help you make your investing decisions.

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Why is Space Exploration Technologies stock surging today? By Investing.com

Investing.com -- Space Exploration Technologies Corp stock surged 7.0% in mid-day trading after Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas published a note reaffirming an Overweight rating and $300 price target while simultaneously outlining a $600 bull-case valuation — a scenario that would place ...

Renewable energy progress

Does the clean energy transition need forever chemicals?

As nations globally move to ban forever chemicals, should renewable energy technologies be exempt for the sake of saving the climate?

NSW energy minister says speeding up renewable energy rollout will lead to mistakes - ABC News

NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says the rollout of renewable energy zones has been "too slow", with mistakes inevitable as part of efforts to speed up the process.

Sustainability & Energy: What is a Power Purchase Agreement? | Procurement Magazine

2010s: Rapid technological advancements drastically lowered the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for solar photovoltaics and onshore wind. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Amazon pioneered corporate PPAs to power expanding data centres with 100% renewable energy.

Medical advancements

🔒 Opinion | Medical Breakthroughs Are a Thrill. Then Comes the Hard Part. - The New York Times

The Trump administration has dismantled the agency that helps research make its way into medical practice.

Beyond medical breakthroughs: Health literacy India’s greatest need - The Tribune

Home / Himachal Pradesh / Beyond medical breakthroughs: Health literacy India’s greatest need ... India stands at a remarkable moment in medical history. Artificial intelligence, precision medicine, robotic surgery, organ transplantation and newer therapies are transforming healthcare.

Why Healthcare's Biggest Challenge Isn't Innovation—It's Scale - GeneOnline News

As populations age and healthcare pressures intensify worldwide, the future of medicine may depend less on breakthrough technologies themselves and more on organizations capable of continuously learning, adapting, and scaling innovation into real-world care.

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Global energy watchdog warns oil stockpiles ‘rapidly depleting’ – as it happened | Business | The Guardian

The current situation shows just how volatile fuel prices are and how drivers in the UK are at the mercy of global events.

Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role, president says – as it happened | Donald Trump | The Guardian

Donald Trump says Leavitt is leaving to spend more time with her family and would become one of his ‘top outside advisors’

Artificial intelligence

AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage? | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian

The AI jobs apocalypse never showed up. Still, jobs are changing and economists expect more to come

CoreWeave stock pops 14% as revenue doubles on accelerating AI infrastructure demand

CoreWeave's revenue is surging as the AI boom continues, but the company is also sitting on $35 billion in debt.

Zuckerberg outlines Meta's ambitions for world-changing AI technology | AP News

Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share ... Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision Monday of what he said artificial intelligence can do for the world, imagining a future where everyone has their own, all-knowing AI ...

Climate solutions

From grey water to cool spaces, 10 climate crisis policies Britain needs right now

Rejecting North Sea drilling licences and protecting nature are just some measures Andy Burnham must implement to ready country

Turning Methane Pledges into Action - Legal Planet

Drawing from literature review and interviews with leading Canadian methane experts, this report analyzes Canada's updated regulatory framework and identifies practical lessons for other oil and gas producing countries and jurisdictions.

UK politics: Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues after emergency Cobra meeting – as it happened | Politics | The Guardian

PM warns extreme heat conditions ‘could be with us fo some time yet’

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US Army in 1946 sent radar pulse towards moon and something astonishing happened 2.5 seconds later - The Economic Times

The year 1946 saw a remarkable feat by the US Army as they bounced radar signals off the Moon, demonstrating that radio waves can traverse the ionosphere. This innovative test, called Project Diana, utilized modified radar equipment from WWII. The successful detection of lunar echoes not only ...

Applications Open for Commonwealth PhD Scholarships - fundsforNGOs

Deadline: 20-Oct-2026 The Commonwealth PhD Scholarships provide fully funded doctoral study in the United Kingdom for talented candidates from eligible least developed and fragile Commonwealth countries. The scholarship covers PhD tuition fees, living expenses, return travel, research support ...

Italian Influence On Designer Handbags: How Italy Redefined Luxury And Craftsmanship

Discover the timeless allure of Italian designer handbags, celebrated for their exquisite craftsmanship, rich heritage, and innovative designs. From iconic brands like Gucci and Prada to emerging artisans, explore how Italy's blend of tradition, luxury materials, and sustainable practices continues ...

Shazam Music Recognition: The Revolutionary Way to Identify Songs Online - DEEPER (District Entrance Exam Performance Enhancement & Research) Pune

Shazam Music Recognition: The Revolutionary Way to Identify Songs OnlineShazam music recognition technology has revolutionized the way we identify s

Does the clean energy transition need forever chemicals?

As nations globally move to ban forever chemicals, should renewable energy technologies be exempt for the sake of saving the climate?

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The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) was effectively the first global conflict, fought across Europe, Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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