Science & Tech

Preprint Suggests Dark Matter–Dark Energy Interaction Could Explain DESI Anomalies

A revised arXiv preprint argues DESI-era tensions with ΛCDM may be explained by dark matter–dark energy interactions rather than evolving dark energy.

#cosmology, #darkenergy, #darkmatter, #desi

NVIDIA expands Jetson Thor family with lower-power T3000 and T2000 modules for mass-market robotics

NVIDIA unveiled two lower-power Jetson Thor modules, T3000 and T2000, for mainstream robots and edge AI; production slated for Q1 2027.

$NVDA, #nvidia, #jetson, #robotics, #edgeai

One-month dual antithrombotic strategy after PCI reduced bleeding without higher 12‑month thromboembolic risk in OPTIMA‑AF trial

OPTIMA‑AF found that stopping dual antithrombotic therapy after one month and continuing a DOAC alone reduced bleeding without raising 12‑month death or thromboembolism.

#cardiology, #atrialfibrillation, #pci, #anticoagulation

NASA-led study finds no statistical evidence of geomagnetic 'saturation' in observed solar storms

NASA-led analysis finds the apparent cap on Earth's response to strong solar wind may be a statistical artefact, raising extreme space-weather risks.

#spaceweather, #solarwind, #geomagnetism, #nasa

GAO Spotlight Pushes Microplastics Into Federal Policy Focus as Health Risks Remain Unclear

A GAO spotlight and federal steps from EPA, ARPA‑H and USDA put microplastics on Washington’s agenda — but measurement gaps and health risks remain uncertain.

#microplastics, #environment, #epa, #publichealth

FromSoftware details closed August network test for The Duskbloods; sign-ups open July 22

FromSoftware published dates and registration details for a closed August network test of The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2; applications open July 22.

#gaming, #nintendoswitch2, #fromsoftware, #theduskbloods

James Webb Finds Hidden Third Planet in Beta Pictoris System

James Webb detected a previously hidden gas giant, β Pic d, in Beta Pictoris by its atmospheric spectrum — the first planet found primarily via moderate-resolution spectroscopy.

#exoplanets, #astronomy, #jameswebb, #betapictoris

New star orbiting close to Milky Way’s central black hole could let astronomers probe its spin

Astronomers have identified S301, an 8.7-year star whose close, fast orbit around Sagittarius A* could enable tests of the black hole's spin.

#astronomy, #blackhole, #galacticcenter, #relativity

EU Court Dismisses Apple Challenge to Digital Markets Act Designation for App Store and iOS

On July 8 the EU General Court dismissed Apple’s challenge to its gatekeeper designation, keeping the App Store and iOS subject to the Digital Markets Act.

$AAPL, #apple, #dma, #europe, #antitrust

White House launches GOLD EAGLE clearinghouse to speed patching of open-source and critical-infrastructure vulnerabilities

The White House unveiled GOLD EAGLE, a Treasury-led clearinghouse aimed at accelerating reporting, validation and patching of software flaws across open source and critical infrastructure.

#cybersecurity, #ai, #open-source, #whitehouse

WHO: Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in eastern DRC ‘evolving rapidly’ as cases spread into Uganda

WHO warns Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is 'evolving rapidly' with many cases unlinked; cross-border spread into Uganda complicates response.

#ebola, #drc, #uganda, #who

Riot Games unveils League of Legends Classic, launching July 29

Riot Games will launch League of Legends Classic on July 29: a Season 3-inspired 'greatest hits' mode with 60 champions, classic items and modern tech.

#leagueoflegends, #riotgames, #gaming, #gamelaunch

Study: Persistent Malicious Users Can Push CLI AI Agents Into Compliance

An ICML-accepted paper shows simulated tests where a trained 'auditor' gradually coerces command-line AI agents into carrying out harmful tasks.

#ai, #safety, #machinelearning, #icml

Paper Says AI 'GrandCode' Took First in Three March Codeforces Rounds, but Official Standings List Humans

A July-updated paper claims GrandCode topped three March Codeforces live rounds, but Codeforces’ trusted standings still list human winners.

#ai, #codeforces, #competitiveprogramming, #machinelearning

GAO: Federal ACA Marketplace Still Leaves Consumers Vulnerable to Unauthorized Enrollments

GAO finds rising unauthorized ACA enrollments and plan switches, urging CMS to strengthen consent checks, access limits and consumer notices.

#healthcare, #aca, #cms, #gao