The UAE announced the completion of its first domestically designed space probe on October 1, which will be integrated with the MBR Explorer spacecraft at the University of Colorado Boulder. Scheduled for launch in March 2028, the mission aims to study six asteroids, Venus, and Mars, with a focus on the asteroid Justicia, believed to contain ancient materials from the outer Solar System. This marks the UAE's second interplanetary project after the Hope Mars orbiter.
nature.com
· 2026-10-08
A scientific study reported by Nature finds the Solar System could become unstable and effectively 'die' far sooner than previous estimates suggested, revising timescales downward by roughly a billion times. The findings stem from new calculations about the long-term dynamical stability of planetary orbits.
nature.com
· 2026-10-06
Researchers have mounted a radiometer on a hot-air balloon to collect atmospheric data at various altitudes. The experiment aims to improve understanding of thermal radiation in the atmosphere. The balloon's flight provided valuable readings that could enhance climate models.
nature.com
· 2026-10-06
Recent discussions highlight how increasing reliance on artificial intelligence in research could subtly influence scientific objectivity. Experts warn that AI tools might inadvertently sway research outcomes or priorities. The issue underscores the need for careful oversight as AI becomes more integrated into scientific processes.
nature.com
· 2026-10-06
Researchers and institutions are advised to implement stricter controls on preprint platforms to avoid accidental disclosure of confidential information. The warning emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive research details before formal publication. No specific incidents are cited, but the concern highlights ongoing risks associated with early sharing of scientific work.
nature.com
· 2026-10-06
The article discusses the importance of maintaining international scientific partnerships during times of conflict, emphasizing the need for equitable rules to support ongoing cooperation. It highlights challenges faced and the necessity for fairer frameworks to ensure science can continue unimpeded across borders.
nature.com
· 2026-10-06
Audible is testing three new AI-powered tools for its audiobook app: Character Guide tracks who is speaking and shows cast details, Interactive Story lets listeners converse within a narrative starting with Dracula, and Visual Explorer surfaces related imagery for context. The features are rolling out in limited beta in the US and UK, with Character Guide already live for 1984 and expanding to Dracula on October 1 and Exoplanet on November 5.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-02
Audible has launched Character Guide, a new AI-powered feature that identifies who is speaking in real time and offers spoiler-free character and narrator details, starting with its Bram Stoker's Dracula adaptation and also available on 1984. The company says two more AI features, Interactive Story and Visual Explorer, are coming soon, with Interactive Story letting listeners converse with characters like Dracula's Renfield, and Visual Explorer surfacing maps or images tied to key story moments.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-01
Researchers studying black hole jets observed that the jets produce a halo effect in the surrounding gas, according to a report published on nature.com. The findings detail how energy from the jets interacts with nearby material to create this observable structure.
nature.com
· 2026-10-01
A researcher documented a Windows bug triggered by copying files from a Video CD's MPEGAV folder, which causes copy speed to drop to zero and leaves Explorer in a broken state—new files become invisible, parts of the UI glitch, and Explorer cannot be restarted. The only fix is a hard restart, since a normal restart hangs indefinitely at the 'Restarting' screen. The issue was traced to monthly updates released in March 2023 for Windows 11 (KB5023706) and April 2023 for Windows 10 (KB5025221); unpatched versions of Windows 10 and 11 22H2 don't exhibit the bug.
clydesnotes.blogspot.com
· 2026-09-26
Microsoft has reissued a reminder to enterprise IT admins that IE Mode, the legacy compatibility feature in Edge that runs sites using Internet Explorer's old Trident/MSHTML engine, will be discontinued by the end of 2029. The notice, sent via the Microsoft 365 admin center, reaffirms a 2021 commitment and asks organizations to begin planning now to migrate old applications away from IE dependencies.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-21
A user examining Neovim's public donation footer discovered a Bitcoin address that received a 10 BTC donation in 2023, now worth roughly $800,000. Blockchain records show the project last moved funds from that address in 2019, suggesting the large donation has gone unnoticed or unused for years.
news.ycombinator.com
· 2026-09-17
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