Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 Software Pioneer, Dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, the software engineer whose code ensured the success of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, has died at 90.
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Xsight Labs Unveils Low-Power Edge DPU
Xsight Labs introduced the E1L, a low-power DPU designed for edge and embedded systems, with 25W TDP and support for up to 200Gbps networking.
Researchers at Ulm University Identify Nickel Dioxide as Catalyst Surface
Researchers at Ulm University have identified nickel dioxide (NiO₂) as the catalytically active surface of nickel electrodes in alkaline water electrolysis, overturning a…
Butterfly Scientists Discover Key to Enhanced Color Vision
Scientists at the University of California San Diego identified a genetic switch that enables butterflies to see a broader spectrum of color, revealing how evolution repurposes…
Mark Zuckerberg leads Meta to record profits despite public criticism
Meta reported $60.8bn in revenue and $15.9bn in profit for the second quarter of this year, despite ongoing public criticism of Mark Zuckerberg, according to the BBC.
Luo, Z.-X. describes critical mammalian traits in 165-million-year-old Megacauda sungei fossil
A 165-million-year-old fossil discovered in Inner Mongolia, China, reveals critical mammalian traits in an ancient semi-aquatic creature, challenging previous assumptions about…
SpaceX Acquires Low-Band Spectrum to Compete as Major Mobile Carrier
SpaceX has acquired a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses to transform its Starlink Mobile service into a major U.S.
SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval for Spectrum to Launch Starlink Mobile Service
SpaceX will compete directly with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon as a major US carrier after securing low-band spectrum licenses and Federal Communications Commission clearance to…
ChatPlayground AI Offers Lifetime Access to 20+ Models for $59.97
ChatPlayground AI has launched a lifetime subscription for $59.97, offering users unlimited access to over 20 artificial intelligence models including GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, and…
Anthropic Launches Free OSS Scanner for Open-Source Security
Anthropic launched OSS Scanner, a free automated service that uses advanced language models like Claude Mythos to scan open-source software for security vulnerabilities.
Apple Announces October 13 ‘Welcome Home’ Event
Apple has announced a special product event for October 13 titled Welcome Home, where the company is expected to unveil a long-awaited smart home hub with a screen, an updated…
NASA Projects Low Probability of Asteroid Bennu Impacting Earth in 2182
NASA has identified September 24, 2182, as the date with the highest individual probability of the asteroid Bennu impacting Earth.