AI agents aren’t ready to replace humans in behavioral research
A new study finds that digital twins don’t yet replicate the views of the individuals they are modeled after.
World-first pig kidney transplant succeeded for nine months
A man with end-stage kidney failure was kept off dialysis for nine months after being given a genetically modified organ from a pig.
New Jersey just legalised cheap plug-in balcony solar panels
New Jersey has legalised plug-in balcony solar up to 1,200W, barring local governments from requiring approvals and stopping landlords from blocking installation. Germany wrote the
OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 Astra, and Greg Brockman says AGI has arrived
OpenAI’s president says artificial general intelligence has arrived. Greg Brockman told reporters that the company’s new Astra model qualifies, the Washington Post reported. OpenAI defines
Iran war live: US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref vows “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to US attacks.
Are Trump’s AI videos just memes or psychological warfare?
Trump’s use of AI generated content has ramped up in recent months, posting videos of fake military strikes.
Igniting Roman’s Journey
Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission
Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists
Critics claim Tunisia’s judiciary acts under political pressure, as opposition leaders face lengthy prison terms.
Live from ICM 2026: What Is Math For in the Age of AI?
Mathematicians are witnessing a profound shift in their field. AI systems are now producing proofs, spotting connections between distant fields, and, in a few cases
In an Age of AI, a Physicist Seeks What Endures
In July 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy selected 278 projects to fund as part of its Genesis Mission, meant to incorporate artificial intelligence into
US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.
US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel
The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee’s subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, “invalid”.
Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
The US president says the UK was not “there to help me” in his ongoing war with Iran.
Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school meals
Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.