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NASA Tests Faster, Wheel‑Lifting Rover Prototype

NASA has begun testing a new rover prototype named Ernest that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles. The agency released footage of the rover in action, showing its improved mobility and the wheel‑lifting mechanism that allows it to navigate uneven terrain more effectively. These tests

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The Atlantic Makes AI Music Training Data Publicly Searchable

The Atlantic has compiled four large music datasets that are commonly used to train artificial‑intelligence models and made them fully searchable for the public. Two of the collections contain 12 million and 9 million tracks, while the other two hold just over 100 000 songs each. The datasets have

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NASA Prepares Swift Boost Mission to Rescue Falling Telescope

NASA has announced that the Swift Boost mission, designed to recover a falling space telescope, will launch later this month. The mission will use a robotic spacecraft to rendezvous with the telescope and bring it back into a stable orbit, preventing loss of the valuable scientific instrument. The Swift Boost

Cobalt Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Could Spark Global EV Battery Crisis

The latest research from Science Daily highlights how tightly interwoven the global cobalt supply chain has become, making it highly susceptible to localized shocks that can ripple across multiple countries and industries. The study points out that even a single disruption—such as a mine outage or regulatory change—could

Apple Unveils Core AI: On‑Device Generative AI for Apple‑Silicon

Apple announced Core AI at its recent developer event, positioning it as a native framework that brings generative AI directly to Apple‑Silicon hardware. The new API is designed to run complex language and vision models entirely on device, reducing latency and eliminating the need for cloud‑based inference. By

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Security Brief: Madison Square Garden Data Leak Claimed, Plus Facial Recognition and Privacy Updates

Hackers have reportedly claimed to have leaked data allegedly stolen from Madison Square Garden. This incident is part of a broader week of security-related news. Other notable developments include the reported use of face scanners in some gay bars in San Francisco. Additionally, France has reportedly ceased its use of

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Ultrasonic Waves Brew Espresso, Reducing Energy Consumption

Scientists have demonstrated a novel approach to brewing espresso that utilizes ultrasonic waves instead of hot water. This innovative technique results in coffee comparable in quality to conventionally brewed espresso. A key advantage of the ultrasonic brewing process is its significant energy efficiency. By removing the requirement for hot water,