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Artemis II Launch Left Strong GPS Impact on Earth
The Artemis II launch in April 2026 disturbed Earth’s ionosphere, creating two broad gaps and GPS positioning errors of several feet, researchers found. Study co-author Charles Lin said a couple of meters can be enough to make an autonomous car change lanes. The findings also raise concerns about drone positioning as more missions travel beyond Earth.
Scientists grow human lens in lab from stem cells
Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University and collaborators grew miniature human lens tissue from reprogrammed adult cells. The lab-grown structures resemble natural lenses and may help scientists test medicines and study eye diseases. The team also found that cells from the mini lenses could generate new lens-like structures, a finding researchers say could inform future regenerative treatments.
Alexander MacDonald Named Canadian Space Agency President in Ottawa
Alexander MacDonald has been named president of the Canadian Space Agency, taking over from Lisa Campbell as Canada seeks to expand its space capabilities. MacDonald previously served as NASA’s first chief economist and helped establish the Moon to Mars strategy, which includes the Artemis missions. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced the appointment in Ottawa during a tribute to Marc Garneau.
Can AI Models Know Their Own Thoughts? Researchers Put the Claim to the Test
Whether an AI can identify its own internal processes could affect how much people trust what it says about its answers. Researchers are now testing
US Voters Reject Data Center Measures in Sweep of Local Ballots
Voters across the United States rejected most local ballot measures involving data centers, putting proposed projects under sharper political scrutiny. On No...
BodyBlendz Accused of Using AI to Recreate Competitors’ Skincare Images
An allegation against skincare brand BodyBlendz puts a practical risk for small creative businesses in focus: images made for one client may be reused to
Meta still training Australians: How to opt out
Meta has made an objection form available to Australians who do not want their public data used to train its AI, but the company did not announce the change. The form has been available since July 2025, tucked into privacy settings. Private accounts, private messages and accounts identified as belonging to under-18s are already exempt, according to Meta.
SoftBank and Sceye Sign Five-Year Deal for Japan HAPS Network
SoftBank and Sceye signed a five-year agreement to manufacture, launch and operate stratospheric platforms intended to deliver mobile broadband across Japan. Most of the initial fleet will provide connectivity to standard mobile devices, while some platforms will support optical links in the stratosphere. The deal follows tests that demonstrated messaging, calls, internet access and video streaming over Japan.
UK Cyber Chief Warns Hackers Exploited Supermarket Systems
The UK’s cybersecurity chief says vulnerable technology has been exploited at a small number of sites in the food supply chain, after refrigeration systems were disrupted across Europe. The National Cyber Security Centre is alerting UK organisations with exposed technology, while officials say they do not yet know who was behind the attacks or their full impact.
Indie games missing launch dates as Steam review queue grows
Independent developers say delays in Steam’s review process have pushed planned releases back, including Food Devils and Wheel Make It. Valve acknowledged a sharp increase in submissions and said reviews are taking up to 12 business days. The company has changed its release checklist and says further improvements to build reviews are coming.
Apple Watch Automatically Identifies Songs in Smart Stack
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 can show nearby song titles and artists in the Smart Stack through Music Recognition. The feature uses Shazam and requires a compatible iPhone running iOS 27. Apple says audio is processed in a protected buffer, while only an acoustic signature is sent for identification.
Canva to cut 1,271 roles as it restructures for slower growth
More than one in five Canva workers will face a job cut, role change or relocation as the Australian design company responds to slowing growth.
Safari 27.3 beta adds vertical tabs and adaptive dark mode across Apple devices
Safari is getting vertical tabs and a way to darken websites that lack their own dark theme. Apple has included both features in developer betas
Apple Expands Siri App Actions in iOS 27.3 Developer Preview
Apple’s iOS 27.3 beta gives Siri new ways to work across Apple apps, from scheduling messages to organizing files by voice. The developer preview also opens the assistant’s expanded capabilities to third-party apps, where developers can combine tasks into app skills. Apple says the update will reach the public later this year.
Apple Sets 18+ App Store Rating for Dating Apps and Romantic AI Features
Teenagers may find dating apps and some AI companions harder to access on Apple devices under a new App Store policy requiring an adults-only age
Stone and water together shaped Arabia’s ancient settlements
A survey across the Rub’ al Khali found traces of ancient lakes but no stone tools, helping explain why early people did not settle its interior. Researchers say settlements formed where water and workable stone overlapped, a pattern also reflected in a model tested against 363 known sites across the Arabian Peninsula.
What Is Sad Nipple Syndrome? The Sudden Mood Shift
Sad Nipple Syndrome describes a sudden wave of sadness or unease linked anecdotally to nipple stimulation. People report that it can follow an unexpected touch or friction from clothing, though the phenomenon is not an official medical diagnosis and research remains limited.
Dinosaur Fossil Offers Strongest Red Blood Cell Evidence
Researchers studying a 115-million-year-old Aratasaurus bone found cell-like structures and heme, a molecule associated with oxygen-carrying hemoglobin. The combination strengthens the case for preserved red blood cells, but experts still dispute whether the microscopic structures are truly cells. The discovery could help researchers examine what biological information survives in fossils, while the team says one specimen cannot establish the dinosaur’s physiology.
Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Melee returns in remaster
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee has returned in a remaster for modern formats, bringing the GameCube-era kaiju fighter back with updated monster graphics. The game retains its free-moving 3D battles and environmental combat, while the remaster adds the original Mechagodzilla from the 1970s. It includes 12 playable monsters, though its maps, animation and physics remain basic, according to the review.
Apple Warns Rising Memory Costs Will Cut Holiday-Quarter Margins
Apple reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, but warned that rising memory chip costs will reduce gross margins in the holiday quarter. CEO John Ternus called conditions in the memory market unprecedented. The company forecasts margins of 45% to 46%, while higher iPhone revenue and a new product lineup set the stage for its busiest sales period.
Google’s Zelda Easter Egg Recreates a Glimpse of 1998 Search
Search Google for “Zelda” and a Master Sword appears beside the results, offering a shortcut to a recreation of the search engine’s 1998 look. The
Aging NASA Space Telescope Faces Nov. 4 Earth Reentry
NASA expects the Swift Observatory to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after a failed rescue attempt. Most of the telescope should burn up, while NASA says the risk of harm to anyone on Earth is roughly 1 in 2,100. The agency and U.S. Space Force are tracking its path as scientists reflect on the mission’s final observations.
Apple Home Robot Delay Puts $1,000 Price in Doubt
Apple has reportedly pushed back its rumored tabletop home robot, with a launch now possible next year or in 2028. The device’s hardware is said to be finished, but its software team wants more time and has proposed focusing on FaceTime and home automation. The robot could cost around $1,000 or more, with a swiveling 9-inch display on a robotic arm.
NASA X-Plane Announcement Set for Max Power Show
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the agency will announce a new X-plane at the Max Power exhibition at Kennedy Space Center this coming weekend. He said the aircraft is not the one people have been speculating about amid questions over a retired SR-71 Blackbird once displayed at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center.