Marks left by Stone Age humans were surprisingly complex
• Their information density rivals the immediate predecessors of writing
Policy
One-stop blood tests for multiple types of cancer are increasingly popular
• Will they improve survival rates
AI models are being prepared for the physical world
• The race to build world models is on
Should you be fibremaxxing?
• What to make of the new dietary fad
A psychedelic medicine performs well against depression
• Regulators are now mulling the results of the late-stage trial
2 Health Care Organizations Will Receive 2025 Baldrige National Quality Awards
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Brain-like computers could be built out of perovskites
• The long-hyped materials may have found their niche
The Human Exposome Project will map how environmental factors shape health
• It makes the Human Genome Project look easy
How ICE's new software tools could speed up deportations
• The risk of overreach is high
Announcing the "AI Agent Standards Initiative" for Interoperable and Secure Innovation
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NIST Releases New Forensic Genetic Reference Material to Help Crime Laboratories Analyze Challenging Cases
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Can the shingles vaccine slow ageing?
• The evidence is surprisingly strong
Humans are not the only animals that treat each other's injuries
• Many ant species do so too
Robots with human-inspired eyes have better vision
• Their reaction times can even surpass their makers'
NIST Allocates Over $3 Million to Small Businesses Advancing AI, Biotechnology, Semiconductors, Quantum and More
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'Flying' electric boats could remake urban transport
• The convergence of three technologies has made possible the reinvention of the hydrofoil
Space: The Final Frontier for Standards
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Does being induced lead to a medicalised birth?
• It might actually prevent it
In America science-sceptics are now in charge
• The Trump administration seems to want less clean energy and more preventable diseases
More than a third of cancers arise from preventable risks
• Over 35% of cancers stem from preventable risk factors. • Smoking remains the leading single cause, responsible for 20% of cases. • Infections such as HPV, hepatitis B/C, and H.
The Trump administration is eroding vital climate data
• American citizens are left vulnerable
The Economist's science and technology internship
• We invite applications for the 2026 Richard Casement internship
Is a matcha latte better for you than a builder's brew?
• We spill the tea
For the first time in half a century, astronauts are going to the Moon
• They will not land. • Others, both American and Chinese, soon may
Should the Arctic be refrozen?
• Refreezing the Arctic is technically feasible but not advisable as a standalone goal. • Massive energy and resources would be required, diverting focus from mitigation. • Policy
How to get power naps right
• Optimal nap length: 10-20 minutes boosts alertness without sleep inertia. • Timing matters: early afternoon (1-3 pm) aligns with circadian dip for maximum benefit. • Workplace po
Satellites encased in wood are in the works
• Wood-based satellite casings reduce launch mass, cutting fuel requirements and launch costs. • Timber offers superior thermal insulation compared to traditional alloys, enhancing
To disperse their spores, truffles rely on animals eating other animals
• Truffles rely on carnivores eating other animals to disperse spores. • This unique ecological strategy links fungal reproduction to predator‑prey dynamics. • The practice raises
A new study highlights the brain's role in immune health
• New research links brain activity to immune system performance, showing mental states influence infection resistance. • Study demonstrates stress hormones alter immune cell signa
Treatment of a teenager with an ultra-rare condition is a medical milestone
• First FDA‑approved therapy for a rare pediatric disease, offering hope to thousands of families. • The drug, developed by a biotech startup, uses gene editing to correct a single
The most useful indicator of your overall health
• ‘Heart-rate variability’ has been decades in the making
Same-sex sexual behaviour in primates is a survival strategy
• It promotes harmony among those living in harsh environments, says new study
2025 was the third hottest year on record
• It should have been a relatively cool year; it was anything but
CAISI Issues Request for Information About Securing AI Agent Systems
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NIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure
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NIST Physicists Bring Unruly Molecules to the Quantum Party
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Securing Smart Speakers for Home Health Care: NIST Offers New Guidelines
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Draft NIST Guidelines Rethink Cybersecurity for the AI Era
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Department of Commerce Announces Transition of Baldrige Performance Excellence Program
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What Time Is It on Mars? NIST Physicists Have the Answer.
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Building a Sustainable Metals Infrastructure: NIST Report Highlights Key Strategies
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CAISI Evaluation of DeepSeek AI Models Finds Shortcomings and Risks
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NIST Engineers Design 5 New Ways to Connect Concrete Pieces for More Resilient Buildings
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NIST Issues Broad Agency Announcement for Proposals to Advance Microelectronics Technologies
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NIST Awards More Than $3 Million to Support Cybersecurity Workforce Development Across 13 States
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In Quantum Sensing, What Beats Beating Noise? Meeting Noise Halfway.
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Champlain Towers South Investigation Nears Completion of Technical Work
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NIST's 'Living Reference Material' Could Accelerate R&D of Lifesaving Biological Drugs
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Some Air Cleaners Release Harmful By-Products. Now We Have a Way to Measure Them.
• Many types of air cleaners can generate small amounts of air pollution. • Until now, there was no standard way to measure these negative by-products.
NIST Revises Security and Privacy Control Catalog to Improve Software Update and Patch Releases
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New Technique for Measuring DNA Damage Could Improve Cancer Therapy and Radiological Emergency Response
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What to Know About China's DeepSeek AI
• DeepSeek claims to train top-tier AI models at a fraction of the cost, bypassing expensive GPUs. • The company emphasizes cost‑efficiency by using commodity hardware rather than
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
• DeepSeek launches AI-driven search platform, targeting enterprise data retrieval globally. • SoFi expands fintech services, integrating crypto and wealth management tools. • Mark
Silicon Valley Is Raving About a Made-in-China AI Model
• DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, gains acclaim in Silicon Valley for its performance. • Experts praise its impressive results despite using less advanced hardware. • The model chall
Reid Hoffman Raises $24.6 Million for AI Cancer-Research Startup
• Reid Hoffman secures $24.6M to launch Manas AI, an AI-driven cancer research venture. • Co-founded with Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of ‘The Emperor of All Maladies.’ • Manas AI
Can an App Replace a Personal Trainer? I Tested Nearly a Dozen to Find Out
• Apps offer flexible scheduling, letting users work out anytime, anywhere, boosting consistency. • Many apps provide varied routines, keeping workouts fresh and preventing boredom
Bill Gates on His Meeting With Trump, Musk's DOGE, His Childhood
• Gates met with Trump to discuss tech policy, climate action, and bipartisan cooperation. • He expressed skepticism about Elon Musk’s DOGE hype, citing volatility and lack of fund
Meta Spending to Soar on AI, Massive Data Center
• Meta earmarks $60-65B for AI, marking a record spend in tech. • Investment focuses on building massive data centers to support AI workloads. • AI will drive content moderation, r
Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs
• Canada signals review of Amazon’s cloud contracts after Quebec warehouse closures. • Amazon shut 4 Quebec warehouses, laying off 1,700 employees. • Government concerned about imp
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
• Electronic Arts reports stronger Q2 earnings, driven by robust EA Sports titles and new subscription model. • Consumer spending on video games rises 8% YoY, reflecting continued