Tides can be mapped much more locally using a new method based on satellite images
Tides vary locally by up to one meter across distances of just a few kilometers along coastlines. A new method using satellite images enables more precise local tide mapping than previous approaches.
Russia’s Largest Bank Wants Bitcoin and Ethereum as Collateral
Russia's largest bank Sberbank will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT as loan collateral under new crypto regulations. Domestic cryptocurrency payments remain prohibited while foreign crypto holdings can serve as asset backing.
England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's
Pakistan was bowled out for 194 in their second innings at Lord's on day four. England won the match by 194 runs and clinched the Test series with one match remaining.
Lionel Messi’s ‘footballing beauty’ hailed as Miami crush Montreal; MLS roundup
Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist in Inter Miami's 7-1 victory over Montreal, marking the first time he achieved four goals in an MLS match. The performance helped Miami end a five-game winless streak across all competitions.
Mobile Dental Lab Brings Volunteer Dentists to Deliver Care to Homeless and Vulnerable in UK
A mobile dental unit funded by a million-dollar grant will provide treatment to homeless and vulnerable people across Britain. The mydentist Foundation is supporting charitable organizations that serve communities affected by addiction and extreme poverty through volunteer dentist services.
New method tests magnet-powered braking for safer, more reusable spacecraft reentry
Researchers developed a testing platform using powerful electromagnets to generate intense magnetic fields while subjecting miniature vessels to shock waves exceeding seven kilometers per second. This electromagnet-based approach achieved significantly higher magnetic field strengths than previous permanent magnet methods, advancing toward real atmospheric testing of magnetohydrodynamic aerobraking for spacecraft reentry.
1.4-million-year-old footprints reveal a surprisingly large human relative
Eight Paranthropus boisei individuals left footprints together in Kenya 1.4 million years ago, revealing they traveled in groups. Some of these extinct human relatives reached surprisingly large, human-like body sizes, suggesting more complex social behavior than previously understood.
JPMorgan Considers Stablecoin Launch as Wells Fargo and Other Banks Focus on Digital Token Initiatives
JPMorgan Chase is considering launching its own stablecoin as banks reassess their digital money strategies amid growing competition from privately issued stablecoins in 2026. Wells Fargo and other banks are also pursuing digital token initiatives as part of broader efforts to adapt their financial offerings.
Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease
Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched antibiotics' effectiveness in treating severe gum disease, with approximately 58% of patients in each group reaching the treatment goal over one year. The finding suggests these supplements could serve as an alternative approach to antibiotics for certain patients.
IBM quantum computer solves classically intractable problem in 15 minutes
A quantum computer using 70 error-corrected logical qubits completed a calculation in 15 minutes that classical methods cannot practically solve. IBM and University of Chicago researchers demonstrated the computation was reliable through statistical evidence of the result.
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain function after just one month
Adults aged 40 and older showed approximately 12% faster performance on executive function tests after using a HEPA air purifier at home for one month. The research suggests that reducing indoor air pollution exposure may help protect cognitive function from traffic-related pollution effects.
NASA’s Dark Universe-Seeking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center on Sunday at 7:26 a.m. EDT. The telescope is traveling to an orbit one million miles away to study dark matter and dark energy in the universe.
Hundreds of hidden earthquakes found at Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier
Researchers detected 245 previously unknown seismic events beneath the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica. The earthquakes coincided with faster glacier flow toward the ocean and appear caused by icebergs breaking off and colliding with the glacier.
What Is Agentic AI? How Systems Plan, Use Tools, and Complete Tasks
Agentic AI systems pursue goals through repeated cycles of planning, tool use, observation, and adaptation rather than simply generating single answers. These systems operate in loops where they assess situations, execute actions using available tools, observe results, and adjust their approach accordingly.
Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascar’s forest floor
Scientists identified seven new frog species in Madagascar by analyzing DNA from both current specimens and museum samples over a century old. These diamond frogs were previously unknown to science, and their discovery was made possible through genetic analysis of historical and modern biological collections.
How Bill Gates uses AI, and why he thinks nobody is preparing for it
Bill Gates published a memo proposing a tax on AI, reserved jobs for humans, and new institutions to manage the transition. Gates told GeekWire that industry leaders worry privately while remaining publicly silent, and he previously proposed a robot tax in February 2017.
This web-based video editor is like iMovie for your browser
A browser-based video editor called OpenReel Video allows users to combine multiple videos and add captions or background music without installing software. The tool runs entirely in web browsers and also offers dedicated Android and iOS apps for mobile devices.
AI survey on job losses shows surprising wins for some workers
A 2026 survey of 1,250 U.S. workers found only 3% lost jobs due to AI since 2023, while 6% gained new AI-created positions and 9% earned promotions related to AI. Four years after ChatGPT's November 2022 launch, substantial job losses or gains had not occurred among surveyed workers.
Anthropic Opens a Research Preview of the Model Hardware Standard (MHS): A Shared Specification for AI Agents to Safely Operate Physical Devices
A shared driver specification called the Model Hardware Standard lets AI agents discover and safely operate physical devices by enforcing safety limits in the driver. Carnegie Mellon completed instrument integration in eight hours instead of weeks, and QuEra's laser relock accuracy improved from 58% to 99.3% across 700 trials.
Researchers unveil sustainable spirulina solution to vitamin B12 deficiency
Researchers cultivated Spirulina algae under controlled light conditions to produce biologically active vitamin B12 at levels matching beef. The process addresses the limitation that conventional Spirulina contains primarily inactive B12 forms that human bodies cannot utilize.
Binance’s CZ admits underestimating growth of real-world assets
Tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins are growing faster than Binance's CZ anticipated, creating new regulatory and liquidity challenges in financial markets. The expansion of these digital representations of traditional assets requires addressing unforeseen compliance and market infrastructure demands.
'This is step No. 1': NDSU wins 1st-ever FBS game
North Dakota State won its inaugural FBS game 33-7 against Jacksonville State, with quarterback Nathan Hayes completing 14 of 22 passes for two touchdowns. Running back Myles Mitchell contributed 74 rushing yards to the Bison's dominant performance in their first contest at the higher division level.
Meet ‘Code-as-World’: An Agentic Loop That Rewrites Real Videos Into Executable MuJoCo Physics Programs
A system called Code-as-World extracts editable MuJoCo physics simulation code from real-world videos, then uses these reconstructed environments to train models on physical reasoning. The extracted scene code can be modified and executed within the MuJoCo simulator framework.
Stripe’s Attempted Takeover of PayPal Has Collapsed—Again
Stripe and its private-equity partner have ended takeover negotiations with PayPal after the company rejected a $53 billion acquisition offer. The deal collapse occurred two weeks after the companies resumed discussions that had previously stalled.
Scientists melted a diamond and cracked a secret of ice giants
Scientists melted a diamond under extreme pressure and temperature conditions to simulate the process believed to create diamond rain inside ice giants like Neptune and Uranus. This experiment successfully reproduced the phenomenon for the first time in a laboratory setting.
Novak Djokovic feels ‘as best as I can be’ before tilt at 25th grand slam title in New York
Novak Djokovic is competing at the US Open seeking his 25th grand slam title in a wide-open men's draw. He had only played one match since Wimbledon before arriving in New York, losing at Cincinnati to Thiago Agustín Tirante.
DeFi Development Corp. Unveils Real-Time Dashboard Tracking Solana (SOL) Network Health
A real-time dashboard for tracking Solana network health has been introduced by DeFi Development Corp. The public analytics platform provides investors and builders visibility into network conditions beyond SOL price movements.
Polish PM Donald Tusk Seeks Fresh Vote on Vetoed Crypto Bill as Zondacrypto Probe Widens
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk requested a new vote on a crypto-assets market law that President Karol Nawrocki vetoed, citing the Zondacrypto scandal as making delay untenable. Tusk asked the Speaker of the Sejm to schedule the revote on Friday.
MoonPay Adds Kamino to PayBox, Letting ChatGPT and Claude Manage Solana Lending
Users can now manage Solana lending through Kamino protocol by conversing with ChatGPT or Claude via MoonPay's PayBox vault. The August 27, 2026 update integrates one of Solana's largest lending protocols into existing AI chatbots for eligible account holders.
Ethena Foundation Moves to End Investor Unlock Pressure and Tie Protocol Revenue to ENA Tokens
Ethena Foundation completed over-the-counter purchases of remaining locked ENA tokens from early investors to eliminate future monthly selling pressure. The foundation introduced four changes designed to address investor unlock concerns and tie protocol revenue directly to ENA token holders.