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Technology 6/29/2026

Ascendis Unveils Key Achondroplasia Trial Data at ICCBH 2026

Ascendis Pharma just dropped significant new clinical data on its achondroplasia treatments, YUVIWEL and a combination of YUVIWEL and SKYTROFA, at the ongoing International Conference on Children's Bone Health (ICCBH) in Montreal. This highly anticipated presentation includes detailed 104-week results from the pivotal ApproACh trial for YUVIWEL and 52-week data from the Phase 2 COACH trial evaluating the combination approach, offering crucial insights into improving outcomes for children with this rare genetic condition.

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Ascendis Unveils Key Achondroplasia Trial Data at ICCBH 2026
Technology 6/29/2026

COBOL Crisis: Banks Battle Legacy Code, Eye AI for Survival

The quiet backbone of global finance, COBOL, a programming language from 1959, is facing an urgent talent crisis as its experienced programmers retire, leaving critical financial infrastructure vulnerable. This aging code still processes an estimated $3 trillion in commerce daily, underpinning everything from ATMs and card networks to bank ledgers and government payments. Banks are now scrambling, often paying premium rates for specialists just to keep these vital systems running smoothly, with a significant percentage of the COBOL workforce retiring annually.

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COBOL Crisis: Banks Battle Legacy Code, Eye AI for Survival
Technology 6/29/2026

Melatonin Shows Promise Against Preterm Birth Inflammation

Groundbreaking new research has revealed that melatonin, often known for regulating sleep, effectively dampens infection-triggered inflammation in human fetal membranes, a leading cause of preterm birth. Published recently in Scientific Reports, an ex vivo study demonstrated how melatonin significantly reduced key pro-inflammatory signals like TNF-α and IL-1β, hinting at a novel pathway to combat premature labor. This discovery could pave the way for urgently needed new strategies to prevent early deliveries worldwide.

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Melatonin Shows Promise Against Preterm Birth Inflammation
Technology 6/29/2026

‘Son of Concorde’ jet that could fly from UK to NYC in 4hrs hits milestone with supersonic flight without sonic boom

NASA's experimental X-59 'Son of Concorde' jet, built with Lockheed Martin, has successfully achieved supersonic flight without producing its usual disruptive sonic boom, marking a significant leap toward reviving ultra-fast passenger air travel over land. The aircraft first broke the sound barrier on June 5, 2026, reaching Mach 1.1 at an altitude of 43,400 feet, and just a week later, on June 12, it hit its target mission speed of Mach 1.4 at 55,000 feet, proving its ability to fly at the conditions required for future public demonstrations. This milestone is central to NASA's Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) mission, aiming to transform the ear-splitting 'boom' into a quiet 'thump' that could revolutionize aviation.

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‘Son of Concorde’ jet that could fly from UK to NYC in 4hrs hits milestone with supersonic flight without sonic boom
Technology 6/29/2026

U.S. Space Force Is Learning To Scramble Rocket Launches Like They're Fighter Jets

The U.S. Space Force just proved it can 'scramble' rocket launches almost as fast as fighter jets, with Rocket Lab deploying a military satellite in a record-breaking 16 hours and 42 minutes from receiving the order. This lightning-fast response, part of the Space Force's Victus Haze mission, shatters previous records and marks a major leap in its ability to quickly put assets into orbit when threats emerge.

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U.S. Space Force Is Learning To Scramble Rocket Launches Like They're Fighter Jets
Technology 6/29/2026

Gut Fungi are Linked to Asthma Development - Labroots

Hold onto your hats, science enthusiasts! In a groundbreaking revelation, two new studies published this week in Nature: The Clinical Microbiome have pinpointed gut fungi, not just bacteria, as a major culprit in the development of childhood asthma and other allergic diseases. This means our understanding of how our tiniest gut residents shape our health just got a massive upgrade, offering fresh hope for treating these widespread conditions.

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Gut Fungi are Linked to Asthma Development - Labroots
Technology 6/29/2026

NASA plans daring robotic rescue mission to save a space telescope, and the Hubble could be next - Fortune

NASA is launching a daring robotic rescue mission on June 30, 2026, to save its aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from falling out of orbit. This unprecedented effort, costing $30 million, will deploy the LINK spacecraft, built by startup Katalyst Space Technologies, to grapple the 22-year-old telescope and push it to a higher, safer altitude, with the successful outcome potentially extending Swift's valuable scientific life for years to come.

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NASA plans daring robotic rescue mission to save a space telescope, and the Hubble could be next - Fortune
Technology 6/29/2026

NASA plans daring robotic rescue mission to prevent an aging space telescope from falling back to Earth, and the legendary Hubble could be next

NASA is making a high-stakes bet on a commercial startup, Katalyst Space Technologies, to prevent one of its key scientific instruments, the Swift Observatory, from plummeting back to Earth. A robotic spacecraft called Link, built by Katalyst, is set to launch as early as this week on a daring mission to boost the aging telescope into a safer, higher orbit, marking a critical first for American robotic satellite rescue. This unprecedented effort aims to extend Swift's vital work in studying cosmic explosions, while also setting the stage for similar interventions, potentially even for the iconic Hubble Space Telescope.

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NASA plans daring robotic rescue mission to prevent an aging space telescope from falling back to Earth, and the legendary Hubble could be next
Technology 6/28/2026

New paediatric cardiac surgery technique to speed up recovery

Slovenia's main medical center, the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, is now using a special, less-invasive way to fix heart problems in children. This new approach means smaller cuts, less pain, and much faster recovery for young patients with certain heart defects. It's a big step away from traditional open-heart surgery, letting children get back to their normal lives quicker.

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New paediatric cardiac surgery technique to speed up recovery
Technology 6/28/2026

The human eye may hold the fix for self-driving cars

Researchers at Penn State have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial vision system, inspired by the human eye, that could finally solve a major hurdle for self-driving cars: safely navigating tricky, mixed lighting conditions. This new technology uses tiny electronic components called photomemristors, which can adapt to rapid light changes in seconds—far faster than human eyes—and improve how autonomous vehicles see in complex environments like driving at night with harsh headlight glare or moving through tunnels.

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The human eye may hold the fix for self-driving cars
Technology 6/28/2026

Jupiter-sized giant planets but lighter than cotton candy: Researchers at Oxford and Birmingham universit - The Times of India

Astronomers have just unveiled the discovery of two extraordinary 'super-puff' exoplanets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, which are roughly the size of Jupiter but astonishingly lighter than cotton candy. This groundbreaking finding by an international team, including researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Birmingham, challenges our understanding of how planets form and evolve across the cosmos. These twin giants are among the fluffiest ever found, with densities dozens of times less than Jupiter's.

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Jupiter-sized giant planets but lighter than cotton candy: Researchers at Oxford and Birmingham universit - The Times of India
Technology 6/28/2026

'Not doing enough': tougher social ban law for big tech

Australia is doubling down on big tech, announcing significantly tougher laws and penalties to enforce its world-first ban on social media for children under 16, citing widespread non-compliance. Maximum fines for systematic breaches will rocket from A$49.5 million to a hefty A$99 million, pushing social media giants to confront their perceived failure in protecting young users. This move comes just six months after the initial ban, revealing the government's frustration with platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, which are already under investigation for potential violations.

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'Not doing enough': tougher social ban law for big tech
Technology 6/28/2026

New blood test detects aggressive prostate cancer more accurately than PSA, study finds

A new blood test, Stockholm3, is showing a significant leap forward in detecting aggressive prostate cancer, outperforming the long-standing PSA test. Recent research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, led by scientists at Karolinska Institutet, reveals that Stockholm3 identified 90% of clinically significant prostate cancer cases, a marked improvement over the PSA test's 74% detection rate. This breakthrough could dramatically change how prostate cancer is screened, potentially saving lives by catching dangerous cancers earlier.

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New blood test detects aggressive prostate cancer more accurately than PSA, study finds
Technology 6/28/2026

Dragonfly’s powder-based solid state battery production close to securing US patent

Dragonfly Energy, a leader in energy storage, has just received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a crucial US patent related to its simplified solid-state battery manufacturing process. This isn't just 'close to securing' — it means the patent for their 'Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials' is now approved and expected to be officially granted, giving the company a significant competitive edge in the race for next-generation energy storage.

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Dragonfly’s powder-based solid state battery production close to securing US patent
Technology 6/28/2026

Like ma, can a machine ever truly say, ‘I am also yours’?

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances towards greater autonomy and the perception of sentience, acclaimed oncologist and author Siddhartha Mukherjee poses a profound question: Can a machine ever truly say, 'I am also yours'? This inquiry, inspired by his personal reflections on human connection, cuts to the heart of current debates as AI systems in June 2026 display increasingly sophisticated, human-like behaviors, pushing the boundaries of what we understand as intelligence and belonging.

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Like ma, can a machine ever truly say, ‘I am also yours’?
Technology 6/27/2026

Anthropic Receives Approval To Release Claude Mythos AI Model To Trusted Partners - NDTV

The US government has given Anthropic the green light to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 AI model to over 100 'trusted partners', including major companies and government agencies, after a tense two-week standoff over national security concerns. This move partially reverses an earlier government order that had suspended global access to Mythos 5 due to fears its advanced cybersecurity capabilities could be misused by foreign adversaries.

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Anthropic Receives Approval To Release Claude Mythos AI Model To Trusted Partners - NDTV
Technology 6/27/2026

Philosophy Majors Outpace Computer Science in U.S. Job Market in AI Era

In a surprising twist for the U.S. job market, philosophy majors are now experiencing lower unemployment rates than their computer science counterparts, with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reporting 5.1% for philosophers versus 7% for computer science graduates as of 2024. This unexpected shift is driven by a strong demand from leading AI firms like Anthropic and Google DeepMind, which are actively recruiting philosophers to tackle critical issues in AI reasoning, safety, and ethics. The era of purely technical AI development is giving way to a more human-centric approach, where ethical frameworks and nuanced understanding are paramount.

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Philosophy Majors Outpace Computer Science in U.S. Job Market in AI Era
Technology 6/27/2026

New study says comet 3I/ATLAS might be oldest interstellar visitor ever - Yahoo

Astronomers are buzzing after new studies, published on June 22, 2026, revealed that Comet 3I/ATLAS, a visitor from beyond our Solar System, might just be the oldest object ever seen in our cosmic neighborhood, possibly dating back 10 to 12 billion years. This makes the exocomet nearly three times older than our own Solar System, offering an unprecedented look into the very early universe. The crucial insights came from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which analyzed the comet's chemical makeup after its close pass by the Sun in late 2025.

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New study says comet 3I/ATLAS might be oldest interstellar visitor ever - Yahoo
Technology 6/27/2026

Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya speaks about H-1B, says 'I am irrelevant' but Elon Musk came to US on th - The Times of India

Billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya recently didn't mince words on 'The Axios Show,' calling the current H-1B visa system 'grossly abused' and warning it's shutting out 'the next Elon Musk.' He highlighted how he and Elon Musk themselves entered the US on H-1B visas in the early 2000s when the program was less competitive, a stark contrast to today's landscape where 800,000 applications vie for just 20,000 slots. Palihapitiya's critique extends to tech giant Meta Platforms, which he claims 'completely fumbled' its early lead in Artificial Intelligence, allowing Nvidia to dominate the market.

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Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya speaks about H-1B, says 'I am irrelevant' but Elon Musk came to US on th - The Times of India
Technology 6/27/2026

OpenAI has poached another Apple executive for its hardware division

Paul Meade, a key executive instrumental in the development of Apple's Vision Pro and its upcoming smart glasses, is ditching the tech giant to join OpenAI's rapidly expanding hardware division. This high-profile defection is a significant win for OpenAI, as it aggressively poaches top talent from Apple to build its own line of AI-powered consumer devices. Meade, who led hardware engineering for Apple's Vision Products Group, is expected to start at OpenAI next week, bringing his deep expertise in spatial computing and wearable technology to the AI powerhouse.

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OpenAI has poached another Apple executive for its hardware division
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