A part of FTX survived, and it’s the case for the CLARITY Act
FTX's legally regulated divisions survived the company's collapse. The Senate did not pass the CLARITY Act, which would provide legal protections for digital assets comparable to those in mainstream finance.
Vitamin C may fight cancer — but not the way scientists once thought
Intravenous vitamin C reaches vastly higher concentrations than pills and may damage vulnerable cancer cells while reducing treatment side effects. Early studies suggest this approach could improve outcomes for some patients, though it functions more like an experimental drug than a supplement.
Thermal drones deployed in Kenya’s Amboseli Park to tackle human-elephant conflict
Thermal imaging drones were deployed in Kenya's Amboseli National Park to help monitor elephants and reduce conflicts with nearby farmers. The technology allows rangers to detect elephants at night, enabling them to chase animals away before they damage crops on farms like those within 30 kilometers of the park.
New autism therapy shows surprising benefits even in adult mice
Blocking the glycine transporter SLC6A20 restored brain signaling and improved social, communication, and repetitive behaviors in autism-related mouse models. The treatment also showed lasting effects in adult mice and functioned in human brain organoids.
UCLA scientists discover how to guide heat like light at room temperature
Scientists demonstrated that heat can travel through crystal in focused, directional waves at room temperature rather than dispersing randomly. This discovery could enable routing heat away from sensitive components in advanced chips and quantum devices.
The Senate Just Shelved the CLARITY Act, And JPMorgan Says Crypto’s Tokenization Boom Could Slip Away to Wall Street
The Senate delayed the CLARITY Act, requiring 60 votes to advance while leaving crypto regulation uncertain. JPMorgan warned that tokenization opportunities could shift to traditional Wall Street institutions if regulatory clarity does not emerge.
Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctica for 10 months—what happened could shape future Mars missions
Scientists studied 12 people isolated in Antarctica for ten months and found that frequent contact with the same crew members increased tension and mistrust. The isolated group gradually split into smaller factions based on cultural and language differences, a pattern relevant to planning extended space missions.
Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why
Earth's molten iron core beneath the Pacific reversed direction, a change detected by satellite data of the planet's magnetic field. Scientists observed the surge is already weakening, suggesting the deep-Earth shift may be part of a natural cycle.
Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery
A wearable ultrasound patch shortened time to REM sleep by 43 minutes and extended REM duration by approximately 16 minutes in a 28-person study. The device produced signs of improved stress regulation and altered brain circuits associated with emotion without requiring medication or surgical intervention.
Microsoft Open Sources code-testing-generator: a Polyglot Unit-Test Agent That Hits 92.1% Task Completion Versus 78.9% for Stock Copilot
Microsoft open sourced code-testing-generator, a unit-test agent that achieves 92.1% task completion versus 78.9% for stock Copilot on a 152-task benchmark. The agent detects programming language and test frameworks, then plans, writes, runs and validates tests while handling both vague prompts and diff-targeted requests.
Protecting primates could protect thousands of other species, study finds
A new study recommends prioritizing primate habitat protection as a conservation strategy, since safeguarding primate territories also preserves habitats for thousands of other species. This umbrella species approach could protect multiple species simultaneously through protecting the large areas that primates require for survival.
Lions make Gibbs highest-paid RB in NFL history
The Detroit Lions signed running back Jahmyr Gibbs to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with $51.5 million guaranteed. The deal potentially reaches $75.75 million and makes Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund after determining the company harmed children's wellbeing. Meta must also modify how its platforms operate for young users.
Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body
Scientists identified ancient gut bacteria and cold-loving yeasts living on Ötzi the Iceman's 5,300-year-old frozen body. The researchers separated microbes present during his lifetime from those that arrived after death, finding organisms that survived in the glacier for thousands of years.
Is red-hot Norrie now favourite to win Montreal? Brit dumps out third seed De Minaur
Cameron Norrie defeated third seed Alex de Minaur to advance to the fourth round of the National Bank Open in Montreal. This marks Norrie's return to top form five years after winning his biggest title at Indian Wells.
Durbin’s RBI single in the 13th inning caps Red Sox's 12-11 win over the White Sox
Caleb Durbin hit a single to center field in the 13th inning to score Nick Sogard and give the Boston Red Sox a 12-11 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Connor Wong contributed a two-run home run and Anthony Siegler had three RBIs in the game that lasted over four hours.
CLARITY Act Vote Slips to September as Senate Breaks for Recess
The Senate delayed voting on the CLARITY Act digital asset framework until September after Democrats refused to bring it to the floor before August recess. Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the vote on H.R. 3633 will occur when lawmakers return from their break.
On the front lines of conservation in Sumatra: Rangers safeguard Batutegi forest
Forest rangers patrol nearly 60,000 hectares of Batutegi forest in southern Sumatra to protect its ecological and economic resources. Wandi Harmoko has walked the forest's ridges and valleys for over fifteen years as one of only a handful of officers assigned to this territory.
FIS Expands Commercial Banking Platform to APAC Region
FIS has completed a global rollout of its Digital One Commercial platform by launching it in the Asia-Pacific region, following earlier launches in the United States and Europe, Middle East and Africa. The platform is now available across all three major geographic regions.
Stripe Integrates CareCredit to Expand Online Health and Wellness Financing
CareCredit financing can now be embedded directly into Stripe's online checkout for U.S. health and wellness providers. Synchrony, which operates CareCredit, enabled this integration to allow providers to offer the financing option through platforms they already use.
The RealReal’s AI Overhaul Helps Drive 22% GMV Growth
The RealReal's AI system Athena automates authentication and cataloging while a pricing algorithm analyzes over 100 data points per item. These AI upgrades helped drive 22% GMV growth over the past year.
Bacterial enzyme switch could weaken antibiotic defenses in MRSA and other pathogens
A bacterial enzyme switch has been identified that could weaken antibiotic defenses in MRSA and other pathogens. Researchers at the University of Delaware discovered this mechanism that allows pathogenic bacteria to develop resistance to antibiotic treatments.
How social media and parrotfish poop are protecting the Maldives
Shaha Hashim discovered through social media posts that protected species including giant clams, Napoleon wrasse, and parrotfish were being illegally fished and sold in Maldivian fish markets. This discovery six years ago led to conservation efforts targeting vulnerable species in the atoll islands.
No cloud, no GPUs, no problem: Liquid AI's new model LFM2.5-2.6B brings powerful AI agents to devices as small as a Raspberry Pi
Liquid AI released LFM2.5-2.6B, a 2.6 billion parameter language model designed to run on local devices including Raspberry Pi without cloud or GPUs. The model handles agentic tasks like tool calling, document management, and workflow automation in connectivity-limited environments.
Charting the galaxy: Milky Way Mapper survey releases latest all-sky spectra
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey released its 20th public data containing spectra from the Milky Way Mapper, the most detailed spectroscopic map of stars in our galaxy. The release represents a significant expansion of the survey's coverage and data availability for astronomical research.
Decoding the North American bison's genome to better inform conservation efforts
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz used paleogenomics to create a genetic roadmap for bison conservation by analyzing ancient DNA. The study aims to guide restoration efforts for the North American bison species, which nearly went extinct.
How Google Is Rewriting Search — and What Entrepreneurs Must Do Before Their Competitors Do
Google rebuilt Search around AI-generated answers and published official guidance for maintaining visibility within them. The company is fundamentally changing how search results appear to users through artificial intelligence integration.
AMD Buys Taalas to Put Hard-Wired AI Models in Its Accelerator Roadmap
AMD acquired Taalas, a Toronto-based startup that designs custom chips built around individual AI models. The three-year-old company specializes in inference silicon, which AMD will integrate into its accelerator product lineup.
Microsoft Opens 26 Open Models to Startups Through Fireworks AI on Foundry
Microsoft made 26 open models available to startups through Fireworks AI on its Foundry platform, with qualified participants able to apply up to $150,000 in Azure credits toward model deployments. The integration reached general availability on August 4, 2026, and includes a reference architecture for running open models on Microsoft Foundry.
Bitcoin Network Warning: Developers Find Nearly 5,000 Vulnerabilities
The Bitcoin Red Team identified 4,962 security findings across 390 projects within 30 hours following the Coldcard hack. The vulnerabilities were discovered during a coordinated security assessment of the Bitcoin network's ecosystem.