NASA Boosts Open Science, Data Sharing with Artemis Accords

The science from every Moon rock sample, lunar dataset, and discovery produced through NASA’s Artemis program will be shared by the agency with the global scientific community. That commitment is upheld by all 71 countries that have signed the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for safe and transparent civil space exploration. NASA put thoseContinue Reading

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The colorful CEO of Automattic, which controls WordPress, was forced out last Thursday by his board of directors, which put him on a leave of absence. He used his system access to remove the accounts of the acting CEO and others — an action that could get most employees fired.Continue Reading

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By Max VanRaaphorst, Avery Dennison . The transition toward electrification has boosted the demand for high-performance batteries, which in turn has accelerated the need for scalable thermal management solutions. This is especially true as the industry pushes for higher density and faster charging, both of which heighten the effects ofContinue Reading

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Despite RFK Jr.’s assurances that he’s absolutely killing it combating this pesky measles thing that resurfaced after decades under his leadership, the only thing that is being killed are American citizens who contract measles. While we first eclipsed the measles case count of 2025 in mid-summer of 2026, there hasContinue Reading

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Microsoft on Monday added itself to a growing list of AI vendors pledging to try to control the behavior of its AI models. “AI should not exceed human control. Models should remain subordinate to humanity, subject to meaningful human oversight and control,” the company wrote in the draft version ofContinue Reading