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The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed
20 June 2026 @ 11:15 am
Tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.
Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars
19 June 2026 @ 1:36 pm
A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.
As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat
19 June 2026 @ 11:15 am
Researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs.
A bold satellite rescue mission came together in record time, but will it work?
19 June 2026 @ 12:39 am
"I consider this a success already, just from the fact that we're even going to try this."
Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency
18 June 2026 @ 11:28 pm
Crypto Clipper spreads over USB and communicates over Tor.
FDA advisors unanimously vote to approve Moderna's mRNA after agency drama
18 June 2026 @ 10:08 pm
In February, a Trump official refused to review the vaccine.
As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military
18 June 2026 @ 9:21 pm
Taiwan's drone spending plans for defense could also boost business overseas.
NASA asks Northrop Grumman to stop working on lunar HALO module
18 June 2026 @ 8:49 pm
"We are reassigning most affected employees across existing opportunities and programs."
Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores
18 June 2026 @ 7:53 pm
A new system service will roll out this month ahead of big changes starting in September.
Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
18 June 2026 @ 7:41 pm
The vulnerability, disclosed 12 months ago, affects multiple manufacturers.