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Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG) Meeting (Request for Input and Updated Agenda)
2025-08-14

Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG) Meeting (Request for Input and Updated Agenda)

The Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG) meeting is scheduled for September 15–19, 2025, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas. The Second ExMAG/MEPAG Joint Workshop: Connecting Community Scientific Hypotheses to Mars Sample Science, which was scheduled for September 18–19, 2025, has been merged into this ExMAG meeting. The meeting will focus on NASA’s extraterrestrial [...]The post Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG) Meeting (Request for Input and Updated Agenda) appeared first on Astrobiology.

Say Cheese!
2025-08-14

Say Cheese!

Eleven International Space Station crew members gather inside the space station’s Unity module for a portrait on Aug. 3, 2025. In the front row, from left are, Kimiya Yui of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Zena Cardman of NASA, Oleg Platonov of Roscosmos, and Mike Fincke of NASA. In the second row are, Nichole Ayers [...]

The Brain Song Uses a Nasa-Inspired Gamma Wave Formula to Stimulate BDNF and Enhance Memory in 2025
2025-08-14

The Brain Song Uses a Nasa-Inspired Gamma Wave Formula to Stimulate BDNF and Enhance Memory in 2025

New York, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This release is for informational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA. The Brain Song is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new routine. Some links may be promotional and provide affiliate commissions at no cost to you.The Brain Song Audio Series Launches With Innovative Brainwave Sound Technology for Focus and RelaxationThe demand for natural brain optimization in 2025 has surged as adults across the nation search for ways to sharpen memory, increase focus, and support mental resilience without pharmaceuticals or complex training programs. The Brain Song, a professionally engineered 17-minute audio track, taps into gamma brainwave stimulation and BDNF activation for a non-invasive cognitive boost that fits seamlessly into daily routines.The modern adult brain is under constant assault from digital overload, poor sleep quality, and chronic stress. These pressures can lead to brain fog, slower recall, and reduced mental energy. For many, the challenge is finding a method that not only addresses these issues but also fits a busy lifestyle. The Brain Song answers that call by combining neuroscience principles with sound engineering, delivering a tool that works passively while you listen.The Brain Song is designed for anyone seeking to support cognitive function naturally, whether the goal is improved focus at work, sharper memory in daily life, or greater mental clarity for personal projects. This approach positions The Brain Song at the intersection of science-based innovation and everyday usability.Learn More About The Brain Song – See how Binaural Technologies combines neuroscience and sound design for natural brain optimization.IN THIS RELEASEThis release explores why public interest in gamma brainwave therapy and audio brain optimization is reaching new heights in 2025, driven by growing demand for natural brain support tools. It examines how The Brain Song blends neuroscience principles with a transparent, ingredient-first approach to soundwave stimulation, offering a unique position in the digital wellness market. Readers will find an expanded look at the core components of its proprietary auditory formula and how these elements connect to broader cognitive performance goals. The discussion also covers how conversations across Reddit, TikTok, and podcasts are fueling curiosity about brainwave entrainment, with key audience profiles emerging among professionals, students, and wellness enthusiasts who seek non-invasive solutions. This release reflects on market trends shaping the rise of audio-based cognitive tools, presents balanced perspectives in the ongoing debate over gamma wave stimulation, and outlines the mission of Binaural Technologies in promoting transparency and accessibility for modern cognitive wellness.WHY INTEREST IN "BRAIN SONG" IS SURGING IN 2025Public curiosity in 2025 around gamma brainwave therapy, audio brain optimization, and non-invasive cognitive tools has reached record highs. Search data shows a surge in related terms on Google, while platforms like TikTok and Reddit are hosting daily discussions about brainwave entrainment, soundwave cognitive reset, and natural brain optimization methods. This heightened attention reflects a shift in consumer mindset — people are seeking brain performance solutions that do not require pills, invasive treatments, or time-intensive programs.Part of this trend comes from frustration with traditional approaches. Many adults have tried supplements, memory games, and even high-cost coaching programs, only to experience inconsistent or temporary results. The desire for something accessible, affordable, and backed by emerging science has created a new market opportunity for sound-based solutions. The Brain Song positions itself directly within this niche, delivering a professionally engineered 17-minute audio track designed for gamma wave stimulation and BDNF activation without complex routines.Industry analysts point to the growing overlap between neuroscience research and digital wellness as a key driver. Audio platforms are becoming recognized not only for entertainment but also for functional wellness support. The Brain Song benefits from this evolution, offering listeners a structured sound environment aimed at promoting cognitive clarity and mental resilience. Articles such as Brain Song Announces Official Website Update Featuring Natural Daily Supplement for Focus and Cognitive Support have further amplified awareness, cementing its place in conversations about next-generation cognitive enhancement.The result is a perfect storm of consumer interest, scientific exploration, and accessible technology. With more people searching for ways to protect and improve their cognitive function, The Brain Song has emerged as a relevant, timely, and highly shareable innovation in the modern wellness space.THE BRAIN SONG'S INGREDIENT-FIRST RESPONSE TO THESE TRENDSWhile The Brain Song is not a nutritional supplement, its design follows an ingredient-first philosophy that resonates with modern wellness consumers. Instead of listing vitamins or compounds, The Brain Song's "ingredients" are its carefully structured sound elements — targeted gamma frequencies, rhythmic entrainment patterns, and session timing calibrated to encourage consistent listener engagement. This transparency about what the product contains and how it works mirrors the clean-label movement in supplements, where users want to know exactly what they are getting and why it matters.The concept is straightforward but powerful. Each session is built around gamma brainwave stimulation, a frequency range often discussed in cognitive science for its association with learning, memory retention, and mental clarity. By focusing exclusively on soundwave delivery, The Brain Song sidesteps the challenges that can come with supplement absorption rates or varying ingredient quality. The ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Map shows areas under threat as Trump and Putin meet
2025-08-14

Map shows areas under threat as Trump and Putin meet

CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh looks at the crucial parts of Ukraine that will likely be under discussion when President Donald Trump talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week.

An Irish town makes all the world’s Botox. Trump’s trade deal could leave a mark
2025-08-14

An Irish town makes all the world’s Botox. Trump’s trade deal could leave a mark

In Westport, an Irish town transformed by a pharmaceutical plant that manufactures the world’s Botox, there are fears President Donald Trump’s new tariffs may hit hard.

Watch: Kremlin negotiator speaks to CNN ahead of Alaska summit
2025-08-14

Watch: Kremlin negotiator speaks to CNN ahead of Alaska summit

The Kremlin’s top economic envoy, Kirill Dmitriev told CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen that Friday’s Trump-Putin summit could be an opportunity to reset US-Russia relations.

Thin films, big science: FSU chemists expand imaging possibilities with new X-ray material
2025-08-14

Thin films, big science: FSU chemists expand imaging possibilities with new X-ray material

Most people picture a doctor checking for a broken bone when they think of an X-ray. But the technology is [...]The post Thin films, big science: FSU chemists expand imaging possibilities with new X-ray material appeared first on Florida State University News.

Vanessa Kirby is pushed to the brink in the thriller ‘Night Always Comes’
2025-08-14

Vanessa Kirby is pushed to the brink in the thriller ‘Night Always Comes’

Kirby plays a woman with one night to turn her life around in the thriller from director Benjamin Caron. David Daniel talks with Kirby and Caron about the film.

What 1,827 real ChatGPT prompts reveal about the coming agentic search hype
2025-08-14

What 1,827 real ChatGPT prompts reveal about the coming agentic search hype

We’re not just dealing with a smarter search engine — we’re witnessing the emergence of a new user behaviour paradigm.The post What 1,827 real ChatGPT prompts reveal about the coming agentic search hype appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-14

The disappearing planet next door has astronomers intrigued

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has detected strong evidence for a giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the nearest Sun-like star to Earth. Located just 4 light-years away, this possible Saturn-mass world may travel between one and two times the distance from its star that Earth does from the Sun. The planet appears to lie in the habitable zone, though its gas giant nature makes it unlikely to host life.

Denzel Washington knows all money ain’t good money – but he made it all the same
2025-08-14

Denzel Washington knows all money ain’t good money – but he made it all the same

Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright discuss their new Spike Lee project, ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

Flushing Meadows increases prize money up 20% to $90 million
2025-08-14

Flushing Meadows increases prize money up 20% to $90 million

Eight years on since lifting the title, Sloane Stephens says the experience of winning the US Open as an American is “unreal”. Stephens defeated compatriot Madison Keys to the title but it’s Keys who has will have her eyes set on US Open glory this year after having secured her maiden Grand Slam title in Australia at the start of the year.Speaking with CNN’s Amanda Davies, Stephens began by discussing the news that this year’s US Open will offer record prize money and whether the move goes far enough to satisfy players financial demands.

New Way to Engineer Structure of Metals Comes to Dartmouth
2025-08-14

New Way to Engineer Structure of Metals Comes to Dartmouth

Thayer engineering professor Rebecca Gallivan coauthored the study.

Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why
2025-08-14

Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why

A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but scientists say there's no reason to be spooked.

SpaceX sends 28 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Falcon 9 flight from Florida (video)
2025-08-14

SpaceX sends 28 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Falcon 9 flight from Florida (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida on Thursday morning (Aug. 14), carrying 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low Earth orbit.

Hollywood Minute: Timothée Chalamet is a table tennis titan in ‘Marty Supreme’
2025-08-14

Hollywood Minute: Timothée Chalamet is a table tennis titan in ‘Marty Supreme’

Chalamet slams in the first ‘Marty Supreme’ teaser, Paramount+ announces when ‘Landman’ season 2 will land, and ‘The Grateful Dead Movie’ screens in IMAX for the band’s 60th anniversary. David Daniel reports.

I tried to image the Veil Nebula but accidentally got an 'Alien' Xenomorph (photo)
2025-08-14

I tried to image the Veil Nebula but accidentally got an 'Alien' Xenomorph (photo)

As 'Alien: Earth' hits screens, the night sky delivers a cameo from the franchise's iconic villain.

Hiker Dies After Grabbing Rattlesnake
2025-08-14

Hiker Dies After Grabbing Rattlesnake

A hiker in Tennessee made the fatal mistake of picking up a rattlesnake, reports the Hill . Authorities say the incident happened Friday on a trail in Savage Gulf State Park in Grundy County. Witnesses say the unidentified man picked up a snake believed to be a Timber rattler and was...

This is the best city in the world for 20-somethings, according to Time Out
2025-08-14

This is the best city in the world for 20-somethings, according to Time Out

Publishing giant Time Out has revealed its first-ever ranking of the world’s best cities for young people. An Asian city has claimed the No.1 spot.

Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK?
2025-08-14

Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK?

The unsightly bunnies are infected with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which can cause growths that resemble warts or tentacles.

AI expert: ‘We’ll be toast’ without changes in AI technology
2025-08-14

AI expert: ‘We’ll be toast’ without changes in AI technology

AI technology pioneer Geoffrey Hinton speaks to CNN’s Anderson Cooper about the potential dire effects of artificial intelligence on humanity and what can be done to fight it.

Alex Jones’ Infowars will go up for sale yet again, judge rules
2025-08-14

Alex Jones’ Infowars will go up for sale yet again, judge rules

The order paves the way for The Onion to revive its bid for the conspiracy-driven outlet and its assets.

Trump orders cull of regulations governing commercial rocket launches
2025-08-14

Trump orders cull of regulations governing commercial rocket launches

The head of the FAA's commercial spaceflight division will become a political appointee.

JD Vance’s visit to Cotswolds draws locals to protest
2025-08-14

JD Vance’s visit to Cotswolds draws locals to protest

US Vice President JD Vance arrived at Royal Airforce Base Fairford in the United Kingdom, where he met US troops and was welcomed by applause - a noticeable shift from locals protesting in the villages of Charlbury and Dean, where Vance stayed during his trip.

Trump: 'Very Severe Consequences' if Putin Continues War
2025-08-14

Trump: 'Very Severe Consequences' if Putin Continues War

US President Trump said Wednesday that there will be "very severe consequences" if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop his war in Ukraine after their Friday summit in Alaska, though he did not say what those consequences might be, the AP reports. Trump's comment came after a...

NASA's Perseverance rover captures image on the surface of Mars that resemble a helmet
2025-08-14

NASA's Perseverance rover captures image on the surface of Mars that resemble a helmet

The Mars rover added to it's collection of discoveries on the Red Planet.

2025-08-14

NASA’s Random Policy Process - NASA Watch

NASA’s Random Policy Process NASA WatchOp-ed: NASA’s New CLD Strategy Will Lose Mars, LEO to China payloadspace.comNASA revises plans for commercial space station development SpaceNewsNASA and Congress Wrestle Over the Space Station—and How to Replace It The Wall Street JournalTrump and Putin agree to end the International Space Station with Europe as a spectator Atalayar

Amish Community Reeling After Michigan Crashes Kill 6
2025-08-14

Amish Community Reeling After Michigan Crashes Kill 6

A pickup truck went through a stop sign in rural Michigan Tuesday and crashed into a van carrying members of an Amish community, killing at least six people, authorities said. The afternoon crash occurred in Tuscola County's Gilford Township, 100 miles north of Detroit, the AP reports. Thirteen people were...

POAI Reports Earnings
2025-08-14

POAI Reports Earnings

The Canadian Dollar pares gains as the U.S. Dollar bounces up ahead of US PPI data.

Cathleen Crudden shortlisted for Falling Walls Breakthrough of the Year
2025-08-14

Cathleen Crudden shortlisted for Falling Walls Breakthrough of the Year

Dr. Crudden’s work on durable carbon-metal coatings has earned her a spot on a prestigious international award shortlist recognizing groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs.

2025-08-14

Remegen's Telitacicept meets Sjogren's syndrome Phase III trial's primary endpoint

14 August 2025 - Remegen (688331.SH/09995.HK), a China-based pharmaceutical company, announced on Wednesday that its global first-in-class BLyS (BAFF)/APRIL dual-target fusion protein drug, Telitacice...

2025-08-14

VytlOne partners with Insmed

14 August 2025 - US-based Maxor Specialty Pharmacy, a VytlOne company, and a pharmacy solutions partner, announced on Wednesday that it has been selected by New Jersey-based biotech company Insmed to ...

White House issues executive order to revamp commercial space regulations
2025-08-13

White House issues executive order to revamp commercial space regulations

The White House has issued a widely anticipated executive order addressing several commercial space regulatory issues, from launch licensing reform to mission authorization.The post White House issues executive order to revamp commercial space regulations appeared first on SpaceNews.

2025-08-13

Nasdaq CEO on being honored by the New York Fire Department

Adena Friedman, Nasdaq Chair & CEO, joins 'Fast Money' to discuss the boom in the IPO market, the dealmaking environment and the impact of the AI adoption.

U.S. Transportation Secretary & Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Joins President Trump Executive Order Signing to Boost U.S. Space Competitiveness
2025-08-13

U.S. Transportation Secretary & Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Joins President Trump Executive Order Signing to Boost U.S. Space Competitiveness

U.S. Transportation Secretary and acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House Wednesday for the historic signing of the Executive Order (EO), “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry.” “People think the Department of Transportation (DOT) is just planes, trains, and automobiles – but we have a critical role [...]

2025-08-13

mRNA-Based Broad Spectrum Antiviral Development Inspired by Rare Immune Disorder

Researchers developed an mRNA delivery system-based antiviral harnessing a collection of 10 IFN-1-stimulated genes, which displayed broad activity against multiple viral pathogens in vitro, and against SARS-CoV-2 in live rodents. The post mRNA-Based Broad Spectrum Antiviral Development Inspired by Rare Immune Disorder appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

2025-08-13

New WSU research sheds light on Coho salmon die-offs linked to car-tire chemical - KOMO

New WSU research sheds light on Coho salmon die-offs linked to car-tire chemical KOMOView Full Coverage on Google News

2025-08-13

Habitable or not? Astronomers probe exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d - UdeMNouvelles

Habitable or not? Astronomers probe exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d UdeMNouvellesView Full Coverage on Google News

2025-08-13

Habitable or Not? Astronomers Probe Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d Using the Webb Telescope - exoplanetes.umontreal.ca

Habitable or Not? Astronomers Probe Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d Using the Webb Telescope exoplanetes.umontreal.caWebb Narrows Atmospheric Possibilities for Earth-sized Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d Webb Home

Humanoid Robots Are Beating Each Other to Pulp in an Underground Fight Club
2025-08-13

Humanoid Robots Are Beating Each Other to Pulp in an Underground Fight Club

In a tucked-away San Francisco warehouse, four humanoid robots hang out — quite literally, from standalone frames — as they wait for their flesh-and-blood overlords to train them to kill. As tech reporter Ashlee Vance writes for Core Memory, his Substack blog that accompanies a podcast of the same name, this entirely robotic fight club is known as REK, and is operated by virtual reality entrepreneur and fighting robot enthusiast Cix Liv. With one big robot battle win under his belt from San Francisco's Ultimate Fighting Bots (UFB) league, Liv has already begun aking cues from mixed martial arts, pro wrestling, [...]

Revisiting The Eoarchean Akilia Quartz-pyroxene Rock With Potassium Isotopes: Implications For Early-ocean Sedimentation
2025-08-13

Revisiting The Eoarchean Akilia Quartz-pyroxene Rock With Potassium Isotopes: Implications For Early-ocean Sedimentation

The Eoarchean quartz-pyroxene rock from Akilia Island in Greenland has been proposed as one of Earth’s oldest banded iron formations (BIF) and a potential host for the earliest biosignatures. However, the origin of its protolith, whether it metamorphosed from an igneous or sedimentary precursor, remains debated. Here, we revisit this longstanding Akilia controversy using potassium [...]The post Revisiting The Eoarchean Akilia Quartz-pyroxene Rock With Potassium Isotopes: Implications For Early-ocean Sedimentation appeared first on Astrobiology.

Searching For Planets Orbiting Epsilon Eridani With JWST/NIRCam
2025-08-13

Searching For Planets Orbiting Epsilon Eridani With JWST/NIRCam

We present observations of ε Eridani with the JWST/NIRCam coronagraph aimed at imaging planets orbiting within this system. In particular, these observations targeted (1) the Jupiter-like planet, first detected orbiting at 3.5 AU with radial velocity observations, and (2) the planet postulated to be responsible for carving the edges of ε Eridani’s outer ring, expected [...]The post Searching For Planets Orbiting Epsilon Eridani With JWST/NIRCam appeared first on Astrobiology.

Strict Limits On Potential Secondary Atmospheres On The Temperate Rocky Exo-Earth TRAPPIST-1 d
2025-08-13

Strict Limits On Potential Secondary Atmospheres On The Temperate Rocky Exo-Earth TRAPPIST-1 d

The nearby TRAPPIST-1 system, with its seven small rocky planets orbiting a late-type M8 star, offers an unprecedented opportunity to search for secondary atmospheres on temperate terrestrial worlds. In particular, the 0.8 Earth-radii planet TRAPPIST-1 d lies at the edge of the habitable zone (equilibrium temperature ~262 K). Here we present the first 0.6-5.2 micron [...]The post Strict Limits On Potential Secondary Atmospheres On The Temperate Rocky Exo-Earth TRAPPIST-1 d appeared first on Astrobiology.

Warm, Water-depleted Rocky Exoplanets With Surface Ionic Liquids: A Proposed Class For Planetary Habitability
2025-08-13

Warm, Water-depleted Rocky Exoplanets With Surface Ionic Liquids: A Proposed Class For Planetary Habitability

The discovery of thousands of exoplanets and the emergence of telescopes capable of exoplanet atmospheric characterization have intensified the search for habitable worlds. Due to selection biases, many exoplanets under study are planets deemed inhospitable because their surfaces are too warm to support liquid water. We propose that such planets could still support life through [...]The post Warm, Water-depleted Rocky Exoplanets With Surface Ionic Liquids: A Proposed Class For Planetary Habitability appeared first on Astrobiology.

For military space, what tasks should be automated?
2025-08-13

For military space, what tasks should be automated?

SALT LAKE CITY – It’s easy to talk about satellite autonomy but significant work remains to determine exactly which tasks should be handled by machines, according to speakers at the 2025 Small Satellite Conference. Military aircraft have extensive built-in autonomy thanks to decades of experience identifying useful features in combat exercises. U.S. Space Force satellite [...]The post For military space, what tasks should be automated? appeared first on SpaceNews.

A 2821 Star Optical SETI Survey Using ESO HARPS Archival Data
2025-08-13

A 2821 Star Optical SETI Survey Using ESO HARPS Archival Data

We examined archived observations of 2,821 stars taken by the high-resolution ESO HARPS spectrograph to search for potential narrow-band laser emissions from extraterrestrial sources. From one observation of each star, our search algorithm identified a total of 285 spectral peaks with line widths slightly larger than the instrument’s point-spread function. After eliminating false positives (including [...]The post A 2821 Star Optical SETI Survey Using ESO HARPS Archival Data appeared first on Astrobiology.

Simultaneous Visible Spectrophotometry Of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS With Seimei/TriCCS
2025-08-13

Simultaneous Visible Spectrophotometry Of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS With Seimei/TriCCS

3I/ATLAS, also known as C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), is the third interstellar object (ISO) discovered in July 2025. ISOs are particularly interesting because characterizing their physical properties helps us understand and test our knowledge of Solar System formation. Several quick response observations of 3I/ATLAS were performed during the first few days after the discovery, and various [...]The post Simultaneous Visible Spectrophotometry Of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS With Seimei/TriCCS appeared first on Astrobiology.

2025-08-13

Antarctica’s Ghost Hunters: Inside the World’s Biggest Neutrino Detector - Gizmodo

Antarctica’s Ghost Hunters: Inside the World’s Biggest Neutrino Detector Gizmodo

Antarctica’s Ghost Hunters: Inside the World’s Biggest Neutrino Detector
2025-08-13

Antarctica’s Ghost Hunters: Inside the World’s Biggest Neutrino Detector

Physicist Carlos Argüelles-Delgado gives us an introduction to this one-of-a-kind facility, one of the most successful neutrino detectors in the world.

In-Mouth Hydrogel Releases Artificial Saliva to Treat Dry Mouth
2025-08-13

In-Mouth Hydrogel Releases Artificial Saliva to Treat Dry Mouth

Certain conditions or medical treatments, such as hemodialysis, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, reduce natural saliva production. Now, researchers publishing in ACS Applied Polymer Materials have created a reusable hydrogel that releases artificial saliva over time, which could help provide sustained relief from dry mouth.

Astronomers Capture Rare Birth of Black Hole Activity
2025-08-13

Astronomers Capture Rare Birth of Black Hole Activity

A supermassive black hole in the act of awakening from slumber haas been detected by a team of astronomers. Using powerful radio telescopes, they observed this sleeping giant as it began to stir for the first time, offering an unprecedented look at how these stellar monsters come to life. Located 6 billion light years away, this giant has been dormant but suddenly roared to life just 1,000 years ago, revealing secrets about how the universe's most powerful forces shape entire galaxies.

How AI Could Prevent Satellite Collisions
2025-08-13

How AI Could Prevent Satellite Collisions

Space is getting dangerously crowded but a new automated system could be the key to preventing catastrophic collisions that threaten our satellites and astronauts. The European Space Agency has developed CREAM (Collision Risk Estimation and Automated Mitigation), a revolutionary technology that aims to transform how we manage traffic in Earth orbit and keep space safe for future generations.

New Lightsail Material Pushes Interstellar Probe Dream Closer
2025-08-13

New Lightsail Material Pushes Interstellar Probe Dream Closer

Any material used as a light sail is bound by very restrictive physical requirements. It has to be extremely light , can’t melt from the energy applied to it, and must bend, but not break, from that pressure. Various research groups around the world have been working on materials they believe will meet those requirements, and a new paper from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania describes experimental testing of what they believe to be the most functional light sail material yet developed.

Formation Of Organic Hazes In CO2-rich Sub-Neptune Atmospheres Within The Graphite-stability Regime
2025-08-13

Formation Of Organic Hazes In CO2-rich Sub-Neptune Atmospheres Within The Graphite-stability Regime

Super-Earths and sub-Neptunes are the most common exoplanets, with a “radius valley” suggesting that super-Earths may form by shedding sub-Neptunes’ gaseous envelopes. Exoplanets that lie closer to the super-Earth side of the valley are more likely to have lost a significant fraction of their original H/He envelopes and become enriched in heavier elements with CO2 [...]The post Formation Of Organic Hazes In CO2-rich Sub-Neptune Atmospheres Within The Graphite-stability Regime appeared first on Astrobiology.

Vishva Natarajan MED ’28 Awarded National Fellowship
2025-08-13

Vishva Natarajan MED ’28 Awarded National Fellowship

The Geisel student designed a project that uses AI to advance brain tumor research.

Philippines Declares New MPA in Biodiversity-Rich Siquijor Waters
2025-08-13

Philippines Declares New MPA in Biodiversity-Rich Siquijor Waters

In a historic milestone nearly 18 years in the making, the Philippines has officially designated Bitaug Marine Protected Area (MPA), now the largest MPA in Siquijor and covering 149.46 hectares (about 370 acres, or 1.5 km2) of vibrant coastal oceans.

Time-lapse video made easy – the camera’s in your pocket
2025-08-13

Time-lapse video made easy – the camera’s in your pocket

A Cornell research group has developed software that could let anyone with a camera-equipped mobile phone capture subtle changes over time – of, say, a construction site or the changing seasons – and turn them into a panoramic time-lapse video.

New pesticides provide challenging alternatives to neonicotinoids
2025-08-13

New pesticides provide challenging alternatives to neonicotinoids

Options other than neonicotinoids can help farmers who grow large-seeded vegetable crops such as snap bean, dry bean and sweet corn.

Infamous County Clerk Brings Gay Marriage Fight to SCOTUS
2025-08-13

Infamous County Clerk Brings Gay Marriage Fight to SCOTUS

Kim Davis, the former county clerk who was briefly jailed after refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses in Kentucky in 2015, is now bringing the same-sex marriage fight back to the Supreme Court. Davis is appealing the ruling ordering her to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to the gay...

OpenAI brings GPT-4o back as a default for all paying ChatGPT users, Altman promises ‘plenty of notice’ if it leaves again
2025-08-13

OpenAI brings GPT-4o back as a default for all paying ChatGPT users, Altman promises ‘plenty of notice’ if it leaves again

For now, the changes should help placate users who felt frustrated by the sudden shift to GPT-5 and deprecation of OpenAI's older LLMs.

2025-08-13

Keep your eyes on the skies: Annual Perseid meteor shower set to peak tonight - Sudbury News

Keep your eyes on the skies: Annual Perseid meteor shower set to peak tonight Sudbury NewsPerseid meteor shower to dominate Irish skies tonight with chance of seeing it ‘almost guaranteed’ The Irish TimesBright Moonlight Could Interfere with View of Perseids’ Peak NASA (.gov)Don't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13 — Here's what you need to know SpacePerseid Meteor Shower peaks in Windsor tonight CTV News

Wife of South Korea's Jailed Ex-President Arrested
2025-08-13

Wife of South Korea's Jailed Ex-President Arrested

The wife of South Korea's jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested as investigators seek to charge her over various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation, and meddling in the selection of a candidate, the AP reports. In granting a special prosecutor's request for an arrest warrant late...

2025-08-13

United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan rocket blasts off on first Space Force-sanctioned flight - CBS News

United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan rocket blasts off on first Space Force-sanctioned flight CBS NewsLaunch preview: ULA to launch first national security mission on a Vulcan rocket Spaceflight NowULA Vulcan rocket spotted by sky watchers across the Philadelphia region 6abc PhiladelphiaVulcan Centaur rocket launches experimental military satellite on its 1st-ever national security mission (video) SpaceStrange object seen in the sky Tuesday night in the Philly region NBC10 Philadelphia

ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
2025-08-13

ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission

ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.

Passwords under threat as tech giants seek tougher security
2025-08-13

Passwords under threat as tech giants seek tougher security

Fingerprints, access keys and facial recognition are putting a new squeeze on passwords as the traditional computer security method — but also running into public hesitancy. “The password era is ending,” two senior figures at Microsoft wrote in a July blog post. The tech giant has been building “more secure” alternatives to log in for [...]The post Passwords under threat as tech giants seek tougher security appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-13

Perseid Meteor Shower: Peak Time, Locations to See Shower Tonight - Newsweek

Perseid Meteor Shower: Peak Time, Locations to See Shower Tonight NewsweekThe Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here’s how to see it CNNWatch the 2025 Perseid meteor shower peak tonight in free webcast SpaceThe Perseids peak tonight. Here's what Washington stargazers should know KING5.comVenus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer's best meteor shower peaks soon KOMO

NASA's Juno Spacecraft Could Intercept 3I/ATLAS as it Approaches Jupiter
2025-08-13

NASA's Juno Spacecraft Could Intercept 3I/ATLAS as it Approaches Jupiter

arXiv:2507.21402v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is expected to arrive at a distance of $53.56(\pm 0.45)$ million ${\rm km}$ ($0.358\pm 0.003$~au) from Jupiter on March 16, 2026. We show that applying a total thrust $\Delta$V of $2.6755{{\rm km~s^{-1}}}$ to lower perijove on September 9, 2025 and then execute a Jupiter Oberth Maneuver, can bring the Juno spacecraft from its orbit around Jupiter to intercept the path of 3I/ATLAS on March 14, 2026. A close fly-by...

ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launches first national security mission
2025-08-13

ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launches first national security mission

The launch of USSF-106 marks the Defense Department’s formal shift to flying national security payloads exclusively on domestic rockets powered by U.S.-made enginesThe post ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launches first national security mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

Texas AG Wants Beto O'Rourke Jailed Amid Redistricting Fight
2025-08-13

Texas AG Wants Beto O'Rourke Jailed Amid Redistricting Fight

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing for the arrest of Beto O'Rourke, alleging the former Democratic congressman defied a court order by raising funds for Democratic lawmakers who left Texas during a heated redistricting standoff, USA Today reports. At the heart of the tension is a recent court ruling...

Reframing the Debate: Scientific Insights Into Kratom, 7-OH, and Responsible Regulation
2025-08-13

Reframing the Debate: Scientific Insights Into Kratom, 7-OH, and Responsible Regulation

Regulators are scrambling to respond. But in the case of kratom and its naturally occurring metabolite, 7-OH, are we repeating the mistakes of the past? Both are under scrutiny by regulatory agencies, yet often discussed with heavy bias, advocacy, or incomplete data. This document focuses on the facts: chemical composition, pharmacology, regulatory status, and clinical [...]

LLNL Director Kim Budil named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List
2025-08-13

LLNL Director Kim Budil named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Kim Budil has been named to the 2025 Forbes 50 Over 50 list, an annual list that highlights individuals "demonstrating impact at scale, fearless pivots and work that improves the lives of every person in the U.S., in one way or another."

2025-08-13

The end of perimeter defense: When your own AI tools become the threat actor

Russia's APT28 tested LLM-powered malware on Ukraine. The same tech that breaches enterprises is now selling for $250/month on the dark web.

2025-08-13

Insmed's BRINSUPRI (brensocatib) non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis treatment approved by US FDA

13 August 2025 - Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq: INSM), a US-based global biopharmaceutical company, announced on Tuesday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved first-in-class BRINSU...

Mission Control offers in-orbit testbed for AI models
2025-08-13

Mission Control offers in-orbit testbed for AI models

SALT LAKE CITY – Mission Control Space Services is inviting organizations to test machine-learning models on the Canadian startup’s Persistence mission launched in June. “Whether you’re from a for-profit company, nonprofit or even a school, we think that the need for autonomy to meet the requirements of an increasingly complex space environment is here to [...]The post Mission Control offers in-orbit testbed for AI models appeared first on SpaceNews.

2025-08-13

PainReform acquires majority stake in LayerBio to advance dropless cataract surgery therapy

13 August 2025 - PainReform Ltd (Nasdaq:PRFX), a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the reformulation of established therapeutics, said on Wednesday that it has acquired a majo...

2025-08-12

Perseid meteor shower: How to view the peak with possible fireballs in Metro Vancouver - Vancouver Is Awesome

Perseid meteor shower: How to view the peak with possible fireballs in Metro Vancouver Vancouver Is AwesomeHoping to catch the Perseid meteor shower in the GTA? What to know for your best chance CBCLook up for meteors! The Perseids peak tonight The Weather NetworkPerseid Meteor Shower peaks in Windsor tonight CTV NewsThe Perseids meteor shower is expected to peak tonight. Will you see the ‘shooting stars’ in Toronto? Toronto Star

Warm autumns could be a driver in monarch butterflies’ decline
2025-08-12

Warm autumns could be a driver in monarch butterflies’ decline

In the lab, higher temperatures during fall migration led monarchs to break their reproductive pause, increasing their risk of death.

Comet's Water Reveals Clues About Life on Earth
2025-08-12

Comet's Water Reveals Clues About Life on Earth

A team of scientists have made a discovery that could help solve one of Earth's greatest mysteries, where did our planet's water come from? Using powerful radio telescopes, the researchers have detected water vapour in a comet located far beyond Neptune's orbit, and the results are changing our understanding of how life sustaining water arrived on our world.

3I/ATLAS Is Very Actively Releasing Water
2025-08-12

3I/ATLAS Is Very Actively Releasing Water

3I/ATLAS, our third discovered interstellar visitor, has been in the news a lot lately for a whole host of reasons, and rightly so given the amount of unique scientific data different groups and telescopes have been collecting off of it. A new pre-release paper from researchers at the Auburn University Department of Physics recounts yet another interesting aspect of the new visitor - its water content.

Trump administration latest: National Guard being deployed to DC, Putin meeting in the works
2025-08-12

Trump administration latest: National Guard being deployed to DC, Putin meeting in the works

A day after President Donald Trump announced he is placing the Washington, DC, police department “under direct federal control,” the White House said the police will seek to dismantle any remaining homeless encampments. Follow for live news updates.

2025-08-12

Seattle heat wave set to end soon as a meteor shower rolls in - The Seattle Times

Seattle heat wave set to end soon as a meteor shower rolls in The Seattle TimesWeather forecast for Perseid meteor shower BBCDon't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13 — Here's what you need to know SpaceHumidity, rain in the forecast ahead of meteor showers WBAL-TVWhen to catch the Perseids, the year’s best meteor shower The Washington Post

2025-08-12

"It’s Practically Next Door": James Webb Telescope Detects Possible New Exoplanet Only 4 Light-Years From Earth, Stirring Scientific Excitement - Rude Baguette

"It’s Practically Next Door": James Webb Telescope Detects Possible New Exoplanet Only 4 Light-Years From Earth, Stirring Scientific Excitement Rude BaguetteNASA’s Webb Finds New Evidence for Planet Around Closest Solar Twin NASA Science (.gov)NASA's Webb Finds New Evidence for Planet Around Closest Solar Twin Webb HomeJames Webb Space Telescope spots a potential new exoplanet just 4 light-years away from Earth SpaceA giant planet may orbit our closest sunlike neighbor Science News

2025-08-12

Common food thickeners—long thought to pass right through us—are actually digested - Phys.org

Common food thickeners—long thought to pass right through us—are actually digested Phys.org

Guarding is why you can’t get rid of that ongoing tension in your body
2025-08-12

Guarding is why you can’t get rid of that ongoing tension in your body

If you’ve ever felt worse after stretching, your body might be guarding itself. Here’s how to fix that protective tension, according to an expert.

Hollywood Minute: First look at documentary ‘Mr. Scorsese’
2025-08-12

Hollywood Minute: First look at documentary ‘Mr. Scorsese’

Scorsese and Steven Spielberg appear in the first clip from the doc, Universal pushes back the release of ‘Shrek 5’ again, and 1990’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ returns to theaters. David Daniel reports.

Autonomy improves performance of Aerospace cubesat optical links
2025-08-12

Autonomy improves performance of Aerospace cubesat optical links

SALT LAKE CITY – Aerospace Corp. is refining technology to enable cubesats to share data through optical links, after demonstrating the capability early this year. Such a move would allow communication at greater distances and to work more autonomously. To boost data rates at longer ranges, the Flashlight Laser Crosslink cubesats, roughly the size of [...]The post Autonomy improves performance of Aerospace cubesat optical links appeared first on SpaceNews.

Watch Vulcan Centaur rocket launch experimental military satellite on Aug. 12
2025-08-12

Watch Vulcan Centaur rocket launch experimental military satellite on Aug. 12

United Launch Alliance is set to launch an experimental navigation satellite on the first national security mission of its new Vulcan Centaur rocket on Aug. 12. Watch it live here.

Summer's best meteor shower will peak this week
2025-08-12

Summer's best meteor shower will peak this week

Summer's most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks this week. At the same time, Venus and Jupiter will converge in the sky — overlapping like a very bright star.

In Mexico City, Scientists Hunt for an Endangered Creature
2025-08-12

In Mexico City, Scientists Hunt for an Endangered Creature

Sixty years ago, residents of a canal-crossed borough in Mexico City could pluck axolotls—the large salamander reminiscent of a tiny dragon—out of the water with their hands because they were so plentiful. Now it's almost impossible to find them in the wild. That's why scientists from Mexico's National...

Influencer Couple Dies in Off-Roading Crash
2025-08-12

Influencer Couple Dies in Off-Roading Crash

A Canadian couple who gained a large online following as they chronicled their road-trip adventures has been killed in off-roading accident in remote British Columbia, reports the CBC . Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans ran the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners , through which they documented their travels in Canada and around...

2025-08-12

Perseids meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Where and what time to watch the year's brightest shower - yahoo.com

Perseids meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Where and what time to watch the year's brightest shower yahoo.comThe Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here’s how to see it CNNHumidity and rain in the forecast ahead of the Perseid meteor showers WBAL-TVDon't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13 — Here's what you need to know SpacePerseid meteor shower peaks as astronomers spot rare comet, black hole collision ABC7 Chicago

2025-08-12

Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Where and what time to watch the year's brightest shower - yahoo.com

Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Where and what time to watch the year's brightest shower yahoo.comThe Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here’s how to see it CNNHow to see the Perseid meteor shower peak WBURPerseids to reach peak tonight. Will the moon, weather allow viewing? Detroit Free PressDon't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13 — Here's what you need to know Space

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here’s how to see it
2025-08-12

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here’s how to see it

The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on Tuesday. Here’s the best way to view the celestial event.

Crewed Mars missions will require a new ascent vehicle
2025-08-12

Crewed Mars missions will require a new ascent vehicle

America has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to open the space frontier by initiating a sustained program of human exploration of Mars. Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship launch system may soon be operational, offering payload delivery capability comparable to a Saturn V moon rocket at about 5% the cost. President Trump has announced that he plans on sending [...]The post Crewed Mars missions will require a new ascent vehicle appeared first on SpaceNews.

2025-08-12

Catalysts in motion: WSU researchers uncover new paths to cleaner exhaust

A National Science Foundation grant will enable WSU scientists to better understand and design catalytic reactions that remove harmful pollutants in automobile catalytic converters and other emissions control systems.

Know this photo? Test your knowledge of these famous firsts in our astrophotography quiz!
2025-08-12

Know this photo? Test your knowledge of these famous firsts in our astrophotography quiz!

Test out your knowledge of these famous firsts in skywatching and astrophotography, from the first photos of Earth and the moon to the invention of...

AI porn victims see Hong Kong unprepared for threat
2025-08-12

AI porn victims see Hong Kong unprepared for threat

For Hong Kong law student “C”, AI-made pornography was a distant danger until a university classmate created graphic images of her and multiple other women. “At first I was shocked, then it turned into panic,” said the 20-year-old, describing the ordeal as a “wound that will leave a scar”. C was one of three women [...]The post AI porn victims see Hong Kong unprepared for threat appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-12

Scientists find 74-million-year-old mammal fossil in Chile - CP24

Scientists find 74-million-year-old mammal fossil in Chile CP24

2025-08-12

Study: Chagos Marine Protected Area Shows Value of Extra-Large MPAs - The Maritime Executive

Study: Chagos Marine Protected Area Shows Value of Extra-Large MPAs The Maritime ExecutiveChagos Study Highlights Value of Vast Marine Protected Areas environment coastal & offshore

Taylor Swift Announces Her Next Album
2025-08-12

Taylor Swift Announces Her Next Album

When the mysterious clock appeared on Taylor Swift's official website, counting down to 12:12am Eastern time on the 12th day of August, fans figured the songstress would have big news. And that she did: On her beau Travis Kelce's podcast, she announced the upcoming release of her 12th studio...