Astronomers find the first atmosphere on a rocky world in the habitable zone
Astronomers detected the first confirmed atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet in the habitable zone of another star, located 48 light-years away. The planet LHS 1140 b revealed its atmosphere through helium slowly leaking into space over billions of years.
Advancing next-gen AI with materials science innovation
Advanced materials research enables next-generation AI systems to achieve higher processing power, increased memory capacity, and improved energy efficiency beyond what current semiconductors provide. New material innovations underpin the hardware foundations that support algorithmic advances and large-scale computing infrastructure required for AI development.
Revolut secures Australian banking licence
Revolut received a full Deposit-taking Institution licence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. This marks Revolut's first banking entity in the Asia-Pacific region and its official launch as a licensed bank in Australia.
Bitcoin Price Back Above $65K in Low Liquidity Rally as Clarity Act Advances
Bitcoin's price rose above $65,000 during a low-liquidity rally while U.S. spot ETFs experienced inflows for a second consecutive week. The CLARITY Act progressed in the Senate amid this price movement.
Bankruptcy Court Clears $130M Ripple Share Sale Led by Galaxy Digital’s $60M Block
A U.S. bankruptcy court approved a $130 million Ripple equity sale, with Galaxy Digital purchasing $60 million of the shares. The proceeds will be directed toward customer recovery efforts.
NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal
The 2024 NBA draft class demonstrated strong performance during Las Vegas Summer League over approximately 10 days. The event showcased emerging talent across the league, with notable standout performances from top prospects and unexpected player acquisitions.
Meta Open-Sources Astryx: An Agent-Ready React Design System With 150+ Accessible Components, Seven Themes, and a CLI
Meta open-sourced Astryx, a React design system containing 150+ accessible components and seven themes that was used internally across 13,000+ apps for eight years. The system requires React 19 or later and includes dark mode, templates, an agent-ready CLI, and is released under the MIT license.
TSMC to Hike Chip Prices by Up to 10% in 2027, Nikkei Says
TSMC is planning to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10 percent in 2027 to address increased manufacturing costs. The company has already begun discussions with clients about these price increases.
A hidden “switch-off” signal could predict solar storms seven years early
Scientists discovered a turning point in the Sun's 11-year cycle that could predict solar activity seven years earlier than current methods allow. At this "switch-off" point, violent space weather abruptly ends and remaining sunspots indicate the strength of the next cycle, with forecasts for Solar Cycle 26 expected in about two years.
Are Electric Cars Making Us Healthier?
Beijing's vehicle fleet grew from one million to five million cars between 2000 and 2010, creating significant air pollution from exhaust fumes. The article examines whether electric vehicles can improve public health by reducing the pollution caused by fossil fuel combustion.
Nico Williams, Ferran Torres and Spain’s adaptable World Cup excellence | Jeff Rueter
Spain's substitutes Nico Williams and Ferran Torres combined to score the World Cup final-winning goal by adapting to Argentina's defensive structure. Spain took 11 of their 20 shot attempts from beyond the box while adjusting their attack after Luis de la Fuente made substitutions in the 62nd minute.
Chinese open-weight models are cheap. Washington is deciding what that costs.
Moonshot AI released Kimi K3 on July 16 as the largest open-weight model yet released, reopening policy debates in Washington. Enterprises now question whether using Chinese open-weight models will remain feasible given potential regulatory changes.
NVIDIA Releases Cosmos 3 Edge: A 4B-Parameter Open World Model That Reasons and Generates Robot Actions On-Device
A 4-billion-parameter open world model called Cosmos 3 Edge enables robots and vision AI agents to understand surroundings and generate actions locally without cloud dependency. The Cosmos 3 family includes three versions: the 4B Edge model, a 16B Nano variant, and a 64B Super model released on May 31, 2026.
Atlassian: Research shows organizations should approach AI at the team level, not the individual level, to achieve true ROI
Eighty-nine percent of executives report individuals are speeding up with AI adoption, yet only 6% can identify specific ROI examples. Atlassian's research of 12,000 knowledge workers and 200 Fortune 1000 executives found that approximately 14% of teams translated AI usage into measurable value.
‘A place of hope and solutions’: the building promising a better future
A new building in the Netherlands showcases solutions to global problems and encourages positive action. The facility functions as a space designed to inspire visitors toward implementing these solutions.
Scientists found mystery bacteria inside one of the ocean’s most elusive whales
Scientists discovered three previously unknown Helicobacter bacteria types in the stomachs of four pygmy sperm whales during a study of strandings. The infected whales all exhibited severe digestive damage including inflammation, ulcers, scarring, and parasite infestations.
New molecular map reveals how the flu virus hijacks human cells
Influenza A virus dissolves tiny nuclear structures to release proteins that aid viral reproduction, according to a newly created molecular map. This discovery of the hijacking mechanism could identify new drug targets for treating dangerous flu strains like H5N1.
US imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, citing discriminatory treatment of American cars, alcohol, and dairy goods. President Donald Trump announced the new tariffs on Monday as part of escalating trade tensions with Canada.
Databricks Secures New Funding at $188 Billion Valuation
Databricks has secured a strategic funding round valuing the company at approximately $188 billion. The funding round is expected to close later in summer 2026.
Red Sox up win streak to 14 on Durbin's clutch HR
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking home run over the Green Monster with two outs in the eighth inning. The Red Sox defeated Baltimore 6-5, extending their winning streak to 14 games, which is the second-longest in club history.
FIS and Anthropic Extend Partnership to Deploy Advanced AI Agents in Banking
FIS and Anthropic are expanding their partnership to deploy advanced AI agents into banking operations. The initial focus is on integrating agentic artificial intelligence to combat financial activities, with emphasis on core banking functions.
Tether’s Stablecoin USDT Faces a Critical Two-Year Regulatory Horizon in the US Market
USDT, a stablecoin, faces heightened US regulatory scrutiny with a compliance deadline that could affect its availability on US trading platforms by 2026. Federal lawmakers have introduced structured oversight requirements for stablecoins as the cryptocurrency industry develops.
London Stock Exchange to launch overnight trading venue in 2027 as crypto competition grows: FT
The London Stock Exchange will launch a separate overnight trading venue in the first half of 2027. This move extends market access hours as the exchange faces competition from cryptocurrency platforms.
Eight lifesaving ways to improve wildfire risk management
A wildfire in Spain's Almería province killed thirteen people and burned seven thousand hectares in July. Church bells were rung to warn residents of the Los Gallardos fire, which ranked as Spain's third-deadliest recorded wildfire.
U.S. hits Canada with stiff new tariffs, escalating trade tensions
The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods to address what it characterizes as discriminatory trade practices. The targeted sectors include automobiles, dairy, and alcohol industries.
FinWise Owns Full Card Tech Stack After Acquiring Tallied Platform
FinWise Bancorp acquired Tallied Technologies' card issuance and processing platform to bring credit card operations fully in-house. The platform had previously powered FinWise Bank's co-branded credit card programs.
Transforming vibrations into clean fuels and chemicals through piezosynthesis
Mechanical vibrations from sources like ocean waves and flowing rivers can split water and produce useful chemicals through a process called piezosynthesis. Researchers at City University of Hong Kong demonstrated this capability, though the article does not specify production rates or chemical yields.
Strategy’s Michael Saylor Urges Bitcoin (BTC) Community to Oppose BIP-110 as Activation Deadline Approaches
Michael Saylor urged the Bitcoin community to reject BIP-110, a controversial soft fork proposal designed to restrict non-monetary data like inscriptions on the network. The activation deadline for this temporary measure was approaching as the debate continued within the ecosystem.
Institutional Bitcoin Options Traders Place Large Bets on $72K BTC Price by Late July, Aligned with Federal Reserve Meeting
Institutional Bitcoin options traders are executing bull call spread strategies targeting a $72,000 price level by late July. This positioning aligns with the US Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting scheduled for that timeframe.
Fintech Mambu Achieves SWIFT Business Connect Certification, Expanding Global Payment Capabilities
Mambu has obtained certification as an official enabler for SWIFT's Business Connect, granting financial institutions managed access to SWIFT's network of approximately 12,000 global financial entities. This certification allows Mambu's participating clients to process international payments through SWIFT's infrastructure without additional technical integration.