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Warning Network’s Campaign to ‘Target’ 3I/ATLAS Sparks Theories About Secret Planetary Defense Effort

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Welcome to this edition of The Intelligence Brief… This week, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) launched a new global campaign to monitor 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet that entered our solar system earlier this year. In our analysis, we’ll examine 1) how the campaign’s true scientific goals have been overshadowed by online speculation about a “planetary defense” initiative, 2) why NASA’s ongoing shutdown has left the agency unable to participate in this rare research opportunity, 3) why astronomers say collecting accurate astrometry on 3I/ATLAS is critical to ensuring this interstellar visitor doesn’t become one of science’s greatest

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Dinosaurs may have flourished right up to when the asteroid hit

That seemingly changes as of now, with new argon dating of strata from the Naashoibito Member in the San Juan Basin of present-day New Mexico. Many dinosaur fossils have been obtained from this region, and we know the site differs from the sort of ecosystem found at Hell Creek. But it was previously thought to date back closer to a million years before the mass extinction. The new dates, plus the alignment of magnetic field reversals, tell us that the

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From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam trend

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It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, “Hey, how are you?” or “Are you coming to the BBQ?” Before you know it, you’re in a friendly back-and-forth with someone who seems genuine. But soon, that casual conversation takes a sharp turn toward money.That’s exactly what happened to John from Alabama.”I received a text from someone in California inviting me to a BBQ. We’ve been

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An NIH director joins MAHA, gets replaced by JD Vance’s close friend

The director of a federal health institute that has arguably produced two of the most controversial government studies in recent years has accepted a new federal role to advance the goals of the Make America Healthy Again movement. Meanwhile, the person replacing him as director is a close friend of Vice President JD Vance and was installed in a process that experts describe as completely outside standard hiring practices.
The series of events—revealed in an email to staff last

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Warning Network’s Campaign to ‘Target’ 3I/ATLAS Sparks Theories About Secret Planetary Defense Effort

(Image Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Shadow the Scientist)
Welcome to this edition of The Intelligence Brief… This week, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) launched a new global campaign to monitor 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet that entered our solar system earlier this year. In our analysis, we’ll examine 1) how the campaign’s true scientific goals have been overshadowed by online speculation about a “planetary defense” initiative, 2) why NASA’s ongoing shutdown has left the agency unable to participate in this

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Living in giant moon glass spheres could be our future

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One day, we might see glowing cities of glass scattered across the Moon’s surface, shining softly under Earth’s light. NASA is teaming up with Skyeports, a California-based company, to explore how lunar dust could be turned into massive glass spheres strong enough to live in. These futuristic, transparent habitats could become the first real homes for astronauts on the Moon.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent

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Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users’ money

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Malware targeting Android devices has grown increasingly sophisticated. From fake banking apps to phishing campaigns, attackers are finding new ways to trick you into giving up sensitive data.One of the newest threats comes in the form of malicious apps that appear legitimate but can take full control of your device. Security researchers are now warning Android users to delete a fake VPN and streaming app that can allow criminals to take

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Warning Network’s Campaign to ‘Target’ 3I/ATLAS Sparks Theories About Secret Planetary Defense Effort

(Image Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Shadow the Scientist)
Welcome to this edition of The Intelligence Brief… This week, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) launched a new global campaign to monitor 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet that entered our solar system earlier this year. In our analysis, we’ll examine 1) how the campaign’s true scientific goals have been overshadowed by online speculation about a “planetary defense” initiative, 2) why NASA’s ongoing shutdown has left the agency unable to participate in this rare research opportunity, 3) why astronomers say collecting accurate astrometry on 3I/ATLAS is critical to ensuring this interstellar visitor doesn’t become

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Warning Network’s Campaign to ‘Target’ 3I/ATLAS Sparks Theories About Secret Planetary Defense Effort

(Image Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Shadow the Scientist)
Welcome to this edition of The Intelligence Brief… This week, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) launched a new global campaign to monitor 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet that entered our solar system earlier this year. In our analysis, we’ll examine 1) how the campaign’s true scientific goals have been overshadowed by online speculation about a “planetary defense” initiative, 2) why NASA’s ongoing shutdown has left the agency unable to participate in this

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“We Made an Exciting Discovery”: Astronomers Spot ‘Super Earth’ in Star’s Habitable Zone Less Than 20 Light Years From Earth

An international team of researchers led by scientists from Penn State University has announced the detection of a ‘super Earth’ rocky exoplanet orbiting within its star’s habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on the surface, less than 20 light-years from Earth.
The research team behind the discovery said the new planet, dubbed GJ 251 c, has a habitable-zone orbit, a rocky composition, and a relatively close proximity to Earth, making it a prime target for searching for signs

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Amazing Explorers’ Encounters With the Unexplained and the Supernatural

Ever since we have looked over the horizon and wondered what lies beyond, there have been those willing to trek off to find out. Exploration seems to be an innate feature of human nature, the need to shine a light on the dark corners of our understanding, a force that drives us to further penetrate realms we do not understand. Many of these travelers have, over the centuries, brought back amazing and mysterious tales from these faraway lands, and sometimes

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Has Discovered Evidence of Unexpected Chaos in the Early Universe

New James Webb Space Telescope observations indicate that early galaxies shortly after the Big Bang were more chaotic than previous results suggested.
After reviewing over 250 Webb Telescope observations of early galaxies from 800 million to 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, University of Cambridge researchers discovered a complex and “messy” pattern of unevenness.
Instead of the smooth rotating disks seen in our modern galaxy, the data revealed lumpy, turbulent systems, as revealed in new research published

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3I/ATLAS is Leaving a Mysterious “Hidden” Trail of Particles in Its Wake—Now Scientists Have a Plan to Intercept It  

While comet 3I/ATLAS and its dusty tail remain far out of the reach of Earthly spacecraft, astronomers say the unusual interstellar object has produced a secondary “hidden” trail of charged particles marking its path through our solar system.
Now, a pair of scientists with the European Space Agency (ESA) has proposed a bold idea: it may be possible to sail a pair of NASA and ESA spacecraft through the mysterious visitor’s “ion tail.”
The idea was advanced by

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From Humanoid Encounters to Ultra-Secret Units: Mind-Bending UFO and Alien Accounts from the Netherlands!

When people think of the Netherlands, they might likely conjure up images of rides along the canals, tulips fields and windmills, or even the coffee houses that can be found in most towns and cities throughout the country. The fact is, though, the Netherlands can boast of some of the most thought-provoking and intriguing UFO and alien encounters on record, ranging from encounters with strange, humanoid figures, to sightings over air bases, and bizarre close encounters that span decades and

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Redefining data engineering in the age of AI

In partnership withSnowflake As organizations weave AI into more of their operations, senior executives are realizing data engineers hold a central role in bringing these initiatives to life. After all, AI only delivers when you have large amounts of reliable and well-managed, high-quality data. Indeed, this report finds that data engineers play a pivotal role in their organizations as enablers of AI. And in so doing, they are integral to the overall success of the business. According to the results

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The Download: aluminium’s potential as a zero-carbon fuel, and what’s next for energy storage

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This startup is about to conduct the biggest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel Found Energy, a startup in Boston, aims to harness the energy in scraps of aluminum metal to power industrial processes without fossil fuels. Since 2022, the company has worked to develop ways to rapidly release energy from aluminum on a

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What a massive thermal battery means for energy storage

Rondo Energy just turned what it says is the world’s largest thermal battery, an energy storage system that can take in electricity and provide a consistent source of heat. The company announced last week that its first full-scale system is operational, with 100 megawatt-hours of capacity. The thermal battery is powered by an off-grid solar array and will provide heat for enhanced oil recovery (more on this in a moment). Thermal batteries could help clean up difficult-to-decarbonize sectors like manufacturing

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This startup is about to conduct the biggest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel

The crushed-up soda can disappears in a cloud of steam and—though it’s not visible—hydrogen gas. “I can just keep this reaction going by adding more water,” says Peter Godart, squirting some into the steaming beaker. “This is room-temperature water, and it’s immediately boiling. Doing this on your stove would be slower than this.” Godart is the founder and CEO of Found Energy, a startup in Boston that aims to harness the energy in scraps of aluminum metal to power industrial

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Ohio lawmaker proposes comprehensive ban on marrying AI systems and granting legal personhood

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An Ohio lawmaker is taking aim at artificial intelligence in a way few expected. Rep. Thaddeus Claggett has introduced House Bill 469, which would make it illegal for AI systems to be treated like people. The proposal would officially label them as “nonsentient entities,” cutting off any path toward legal personhood.And yes, it also includes a ban on marrying AI.Claggett, a Republican from Licking County and chair of the House Technology

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 Introducing: the body issue

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the body issue We’re thrilled to share the latest edition of MIT Technology Review magazine, digging into the future of the human body, and how it could change in the years ahead thanks to scientific and technological tinkering.The below stories are just a taste of what you can expect from this fascinating issue. To read

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