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NASA seeks volunteers for yearlong Moon and Mars mission simulation

NASA seeks volunteers for yearlong Moon and Mars mission simulation

NASA has launched a search for volunteers to inhabit simulated deep-space environments at the Johnson Space Center. This initiative aims to validate essential hardware and health protocols for future lunar and Martian expeditions.

Science ·10 Jul 2026, 02:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Ubisoft Barcelona lays off 51 staff following Assassin's Creed launch

Ubisoft Barcelona lays off 51 staff following Assassin's Creed launch

Despite Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced achieving the franchise's highest-ever Steam concurrent player count, Ubisoft Barcelona has disbanded its team and terminated 51 employees.

Technology ·10 Jul 2026, 00:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Stanford study links Permian extinction to ocean warming and oxygen loss

Stanford study links Permian extinction to ocean warming and oxygen loss

Scientific findings reframe the Permian-Triassic extinction as a series of regional environmental failures rather than a singular, global event.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 23:33 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300

iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300

New data reveals that surging costs for NAND flash and DRAM are driving up the manufacturing price of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max. Analysts expect Apple to pass a portion, but not all, of these expenses to consumers.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 20:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Astronomers use Webb telescope to study exoplanet that survived star death

Astronomers use Webb telescope to study exoplanet that survived star death

A study of the exoplanet WD 1856 b provides the first evidence of an atmosphere on a planet transiting a white dwarf star.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 15:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
DuckDuckGo's Free Browser Now Blocks Most YouTube Video Ads

DuckDuckGo's Free Browser Now Blocks Most YouTube Video Ads

DuckDuckGo has integrated ad-blocking technology into its browser to remove pre-roll and mid-roll advertisements from the YouTube website. The feature maintains access to account tools and utilizes community-maintained filter lists to facilitate an ad-free viewing experience.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 15:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Rare goblin shark filmed alive for the first time in the deep sea

Rare goblin shark filmed alive for the first time in the deep sea

New research documents goblin sharks in their natural deep-sea habitat and provides insights into the physiology and foraging of basking sharks.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 13:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Obsidian developing new Fallout game as Avowed 2 is cancelled

Obsidian developing new Fallout game as Avowed 2 is cancelled

Obsidian Entertainment has pivoted to a new Fallout project under director Josh Sawyer following the cancellation of the Avowed sequel. This shift is part of a wider Xbox restructuring that includes significant workforce reductions at the studio.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 12:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Viber integrates ChatGPT to add AI tools directly into messaging chats

Viber integrates ChatGPT to add AI tools directly into messaging chats

Rakuten Viber has officially integrated ChatGPT into its messaging platform, enabling users to access AI tools for translation, text editing, and image remixing.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 10:07 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
MIT researcher proposes sensor system to detect nuclear weapons in space

MIT researcher proposes sensor system to detect nuclear weapons in space

A new research proposal outlines a method for using inspector satellites to detect nuclear weapons in orbit by measuring neutron emissions. This study aims to address the current lack of verification mechanisms for the Outer Space Treaty.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 10:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NYT Strands hints and answers for the July 9 puzzle On the Lips

NYT Strands hints and answers for the July 9 puzzle On the Lips

Need help with the July 9 NYT Strands puzzle? This guide provides the spangram and the complete list of theme words for the On the lips challenge.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 08:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Obsidian Entertainment reportedly cancels Avowed 2 to develop Fallout game

Obsidian Entertainment reportedly cancels Avowed 2 to develop Fallout game

Obsidian Entertainment is undergoing a major reorganization that includes the reported cancellation of an Avowed sequel and a shift to a new Fallout project.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 05:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Seiko Expands Presage Cocktail Time Series With Crushed Ice Dial Trio

Seiko Expands Presage Cocktail Time Series With Crushed Ice Dial Trio

Seiko has updated its Presage Cocktail Time collection with three new models featuring geometric 'Crushed Ice' dials and a reduced 38.5mm case diameter. These watches continue to utilize the Caliber 4R35 automatic movement.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 04:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Tennis players use brain predictions to return high-speed serves

Tennis players use brain predictions to return high-speed serves

Elite tennis players overcome the limitations of human reaction time by utilizing neural predictive models to anticipate serve direction before the ball is struck.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 03:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Artificial cloud brightening could tame El Nino, but with risks: Study

Artificial cloud brightening could tame El Nino, but with risks: Study

A new study suggests that spraying sea salt into the atmosphere to brighten clouds could mitigate El Niño impacts, sparking debate over ecological side effects.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Caddisfly silk genes evolve rapidly while retaining underwater adhesive power

Caddisfly silk genes evolve rapidly while retaining underwater adhesive power

Researchers found that the H-fibroin gene in caddisflies undergoes rapid evolutionary changes without losing its underwater adhesive capabilities. This discovery offers a chemical model for developing synthetic glues for medical and industrial applications.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 02:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung sets July 22 London Unpacked event for new foldable devices

Samsung sets July 22 London Unpacked event for new foldable devices

Samsung has scheduled its Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, 2026, in London to showcase new foldable hardware, wearables, and an evolving AI experience.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 02:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
DuckDuckGo browser update adds default YouTube ad blocking features

DuckDuckGo browser update adds default YouTube ad blocking features

DuckDuckGo has introduced native ad-blocking for video platforms, removing the need for third-party extensions to stop preroll and mid-roll advertisements. The feature is active by default on macOS, Windows, and iOS, while Android users can enable it manually.

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 23:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Artemis II astronauts reunite with their spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center

NASA and CSA astronauts returned to the Kennedy Space Center to inspect the Integrity capsule following their historic 252,756-mile lunar mission.

Science ·8 Jul 2026, 22:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Caltech chip steers light beams in 74 femtoseconds using metasurfaces

Caltech chip steers light beams in 74 femtoseconds using metasurfaces

Researchers have created a metasurface-based system that uses the optical Kerr effect to redirect light beams at unprecedented speeds. This development offers a new approach for managing data in fields such as telecommunications and high-speed computing.

Science ·8 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read