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Copenhagen researchers create first map of Milky Way neutrino flux

Copenhagen researchers create first map of Milky Way neutrino flux

Copenhagen scientists have developed a 'neutrino weather map' that estimates the origin and energy distribution of particles reaching Earth from across the galaxy.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Human activities compromise coral health and resilience

Human activities compromise coral health and resilience

A new study reveals that agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical pollutants are accumulating in coral tissues, reducing their energy and nutrient reserves.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Human activity lowers coral reef resilience by accumulating contaminants

Human activity lowers coral reef resilience by accumulating contaminants

University of Hawai‘i researchers discovered that agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical contaminants deplete coral nutrient reserves, leaving reefs more vulnerable to environmental stressors.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Caviar unveils gold-plated Messi and Ronaldo limited-edition smartphones

Caviar unveils gold-plated Messi and Ronaldo limited-edition smartphones

Caviar has released a 19-unit limited collection of modified smartphones featuring artistic materials to celebrate football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 15:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Superworms offer museums a safer method for cleaning animal skeletons

Superworms offer museums a safer method for cleaning animal skeletons

A study published in PLOS One suggests that superworm larvae can effectively clean animal skeletons while reducing the risk of museum-wide infestations.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 14:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Spriggina fossils reveal evidence of right-handedness 550 million years ago

Spriggina fossils reveal evidence of right-handedness 550 million years ago

A study of Spriggina fossils suggests these Ediacaran creatures moved with a consistent rightward bias, indicating a sophisticated nervous system.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 13:06 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
1Password for Claude lets AI sign in without seeing your passwords

1Password for Claude lets AI sign in without seeing your passwords

1Password has launched an integration with Anthropic's Claude that enables AI-driven browser automation while keeping credentials encrypted and secure.

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Tohoku University researchers create stable boron graphene and quantum liquid

Tohoku University researchers create stable boron graphene and quantum liquid

Researchers engineered a stable boron honeycomb lattice by exposing internal layers of a 3D crystal, revealing an exotic electronic nematic quantum state.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Scientists Realize Stable "Boron Graphene" and Uncover Quantum Liquid Crystal State

Scientists Realize Stable "Boron Graphene" and Uncover Quantum Liquid Crystal State

Researchers stabilized boron layers by exposing them within the LaRh3B2 crystal. This discovery revealed an electronic nematic state with potential applications for future quantum technologies.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 09:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google Vids adds personal AI avatars and Gemini Omni video editing

Google Vids adds personal AI avatars and Gemini Omni video editing

Google Vids has evolved into a full video creation platform featuring personalized digital avatars and multimodal AI editing powered by Gemini Omni.

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Pro Jank Footy launches August 12

Pro Jank Footy launches August 12

Pro Jank Footy launches August 12

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 07:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google AI search poses unacceptable risks to children, report finds

Google AI search poses unacceptable risks to children, report finds

A report by the Youth AI Safety Institute documents failures in Google's AI search tools regarding crisis detection, content accuracy, and academic integrity. The institute recommends that Google disable these features by default for all minor accounts.

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 04:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Cold Radioactive Molecules Poised for Physics Breakthroughs

Cold Radioactive Molecules Poised for Physics Breakthroughs

Scientists have developed a method to stabilize and cool radioactive radium molecules, enabling their use as high-precision quantum sensors.

Science ·16 Jul 2026, 22:06 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Scientists discover why smoking loosens teeth and eats away at bone

Scientists discover why smoking loosens teeth and eats away at bone

Researchers have identified a molecular chain reaction, involving the CXCL12 signal, that explains how smoking damages gum tissue and bone structure. This discovery could lead to targeted therapies that address inflammation in periodontitis without compromising broader immune defenses.

Science ·16 Jul 2026, 21:02 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Black hole spectroscopy advances as a tool to test general relativity

Black hole spectroscopy advances as a tool to test general relativity

Data from the GW250114 black hole merger allows scientists to map the 'ringing' of space-time, providing a test for Einstein’s general relativity. This analysis also confirms predictions such as Hawking’s area theorem.

Science ·16 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
UCLA researchers develop chemical process to convert mixed plastic into hydrogen

UCLA researchers develop chemical process to convert mixed plastic into hydrogen

A new chemical process converts mixed plastic waste into high-purity hydrogen fuel by eliminating the need for sorting. This research offers a potential route for waste reduction and energy production.

Science ·16 Jul 2026, 19:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Suno scraped millions of songs from YouTube and other platforms via hack

Suno scraped millions of songs from YouTube and other platforms via hack

A security breach at Suno has confirmed the systematic scraping of millions of audio files and lyrics for training its AI models. The leaked internal logs provide new evidence for record labels currently suing the company over alleged copyright infringement.

Technology ·16 Jul 2026, 16:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Splunk and Zoom release security patches for critical vulnerabilities

Splunk and Zoom release security patches for critical vulnerabilities

Splunk, Zoom, and several major web browsers have issued urgent security updates to address critical vulnerabilities, including some with public exploit code.

Technology ·16 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Once Upon a Katamari launches on Switch 2 with new DLC on October 8

Once Upon a Katamari launches on Switch 2 with new DLC on October 8

Bandai Namco is bringing the latest Katamari entry to the Nintendo Switch 2 with improved graphics, frame rates, and exclusive mouse controls. This release coincides with the multi-platform launch of the streamer-themed Rolling LIVE Highlights expansion.

Technology ·16 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
LSU physicists develop first room-temperature quantum material

LSU physicists develop first room-temperature quantum material

Researchers at Louisiana State University have developed a quantum statistical plasmonic metacrystal that maintains coherence at room temperature. This development offers a new blueprint for quantum computing and potential applications in increasing solar cell efficiency.

Science ·16 Jul 2026, 13:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read