LSST begins full operations with key contributions from Japanese researchers and engineers
The Legacy Survey of Space and Time has begun full operations, with over 80 Japanese researchers participating in the project through data access. Japanese engineers contribute software and operational systems expertise developed through prior work on the Subaru Telescope.
Credit Card Payments Outpace Debit for First Time Since 2000
Credit card payments surpassed debit card payments for the first time since 2000 in the United States during 2024. Cards remained the most common noncash payment method overall, while ACH payments continued to represent the largest transaction value.
Huge, specially designed heat pump saves a Norwegian agricultural cooperative millions
A specially designed heat pump installed for a Norwegian agricultural cooperative recovers process heat to generate more energy than it consumes. SINTEF, Aneo, and Felleskjøpet collaborated to transform this heat recovery technology from theoretical research into an operational industrial-scale electricity-saving system.
Sun-powered sponges may generate 11% of tropical coral reef productivity
Sponges in tropical coral reefs use photosynthesis to produce nutrients, potentially generating 11% of the reef's total productivity. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam's Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics published findings in Functional Ecology showing that sponges supplement their filter-feeding with photosynthetic energy production.
What’s Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A predawn gathering of the Moon and planets occurs early in July 2026, while a returning comet becomes visible during the same period. Saturn's rings will appear at a new angle, and July offers optimal viewing conditions for observing the Milky Way.
How extreme weather impacts white stork survival in Bulgaria
White storks in Bulgaria face increasing survival threats from extreme weather, according to a 15-year study examining injured birds treated at a wildlife center between 2010 and 2025. The research, published in Biodiversity Data Journal, analyzed admission and treatment outcomes at the Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Center of the Green Balkans NGO.
Robinhood Launches Blockchain Designed for Real-World Assets
Robinhood launched Robinhood Chain, a Layer 2 blockchain built on Arbitrum Platform for real-world assets. The blockchain integrates with Alchemy, BitGo, and Chainlink and connects to Robinhood's existing onchain users.
Celtics reportedly trade 2024 NBA finals MVP Jaylen Brown to 76ers after stormy few weeks
The Boston Celtics traded 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. Brown had expressed unhappiness with his treatment by the Celtics before the trade.
Earliest Americans specialized in megafauna hunting from Alaska to South America, analysis of 50 sites reveals
The earliest Native Americans specialized in hunting megafauna across the continent from Alaska to South America, according to analysis of 50 archaeological sites. This dietary pattern shows consistent targeting of the largest animals available on the landscape throughout these geographically distant regions.
New star activity catalog could sharpen hunt for habitable worlds
A new star activity catalog will help identify which exoplanet candidates might support habitable conditions by accounting for stellar rotation and activity patterns. The catalog addresses how a star's characteristics, including its rotation rate, affect temperature conditions in the orbital regions where planets might sustain liquid water.
Super Agents Are Connecting What Enterprise Software Kept Separate
AI super agents are now connecting previously separate enterprise software systems like finance, HR, and IT that traditionally required manual handoffs between departments. These agents eliminate the time-consuming process of moving work across multiple disconnected systems by automating the workflow between them.
Alibaba and Ant Subsidiary Pay $600 Million to Settle DOJ Illegal Sales Claims
Alibaba and its payment processor subsidiary agreed to pay $600 million to the Department of Justice for failing to prevent illegal sales on their ecommerce platforms. The settlement resolves allegations that Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com allowed merchants to sell and import illegal pharmaceuticals.
Updated standards make the case for restoration: ‘We have to create uplift’
The Society for Ecological Restoration released updated standards and principles for ecosystem restoration on June 23, marking the third edition since 2016. The new guidelines aim to establish better practices for carrying out restoration work while avoiding previous approaches that caused environmental damage.
Fireworks were ‘discovered’ in China 2000 years ago. How did they become a 4th of July staple?
Fireworks were invented in China approximately two thousand years ago and gradually spread westward through trade and cultural exchange over centuries. By the American colonial period, fireworks had become established in Europe and were adopted as part of Fourth of July celebrations in the newly independent United States.
Retailers Turn to AI Agents to Meet Shoppers Before Checkout
AI agents are being deployed by retailers to engage customers before they reach checkout. A PYMNTS Intelligence report found that AI is influencing more than a majority of digital shopping interactions globally.
The Control Gap: Enterprise AI organizations have an ownership problem, not a technology problem — and most are governing it by hand
Fifty-eight percent of enterprises are rapidly expanding AI initiatives, yet eighty-five percent operate two or more competing platforms each claiming primary status, with only eight percent consolidating to one platform. The majority lack clear ownership accountability across their AI stack and cannot reliably detect production failures or control costs.
Ethereum Institutional launch draws support from across the Ethereum ecosystem
Ethereum Institutional has launched with backing from across the Ethereum ecosystem. The launch occurs as the Ethereum Foundation addresses community concerns about transparency and communication while EthLabs debuts.
Using Lift to Turn Research PDFs into Structured JSON with Controlled, Schema-Guided Field-Level Evaluation
A workflow converts research PDFs into structured JSON using Lift, a model loaded in 4-bit NF4 quantization within a Colab GPU environment. The system extracts schema-guided fields, scores each against ground truth, and builds a queryable knowledge base with repeatable benchmarking capabilities.
Together AI raises 800 million dollars in Series C as open-source cloud demand surges
Together AI closed an $800 million Series C funding round led by Aramco Ventures at a valuation exceeding $8 billion. The company now generates over $1 billion in annual revenue according to its claims.
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $60,000 As Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Jump More Than 10%
Bitcoin price rose above $60,000 on Wednesday, causing treasury stocks to climb significantly. Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) each surged more than 10% during intraday trading.
Harry Kane the one who saves Tuchel as England avoid another traumatic exit | Barney Ronay
Harry Kane scored two goals in eleven minutes to overturn a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo, propelling England to the World Cup last 16. The comeback prevented what would have been a traumatic exit similar to Iceland's previous defeat and secured Thomas Tuchel's position as manager.
Anthropic Redeploys Claude Fable 5 on July 1 After US Export Controls Lift, Adds New Cybersecurity Classifier
Claude Fable 5 will be redeployed on July 1 following the lifting of US export controls. A new safety classifier blocks a cybersecurity technique over 99% of the time by routing flagged requests to Opus 4.8.
Cloudflare Launches Monetization Gateway for Stablecoin Payments via x402
Cloudflare's Monetization Gateway enables charging for web pages, datasets, APIs, and MCP tools using stablecoin payments via the x402 protocol. Will Papper, formerly at Syndicate, joined as product manager for Agent Payments to lead the initiative.
Supreme Court Overturns Humphrey's Executor, Clearing Trump to Fire SEC and CFTC Commissioners
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that presidents can now fire SEC and CFTC commissioners at will, overturning a 91-year-old precedent that had protected their independence. This decision comes as the CLARITY Act approaches a floor vote in Congress.
Plaid Talks With Banks About Potential IPO
Plaid has held preliminary discussions with banks about a potential initial public offering, though no final decision has been made. The fintech company's chief financial officer is Seun Sodipo.
Mirra Andreeva’s Wimbledon hopes dashed by resurgent Krejcikova
Barbora Krejcikova defeated French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 at Wimbledon, preventing the 19-year-old from becoming the fourth woman in the Open era to win singles titles at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon before turning 20. Andreeva said the loss would take some time to get over.
NASA’s Chandra Examines Milky Way at Arms’ Length
New measurements from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory indicate the Milky Way's outer spiral arms extend farther than previously believed. Astronomers used precise distance measurements to dust clouds to make this discovery about galactic structure.
Robinhood Announces Crypto Trading in the UK, L2 Blockchain, Tokenized Shares and More
Robinhood launched cryptocurrency trading services in the United Kingdom as part of its expansion strategy. The company also announced plans to introduce layer 2 blockchain services and tokenized shares offerings.
Quantum Computing Risks Turned into Infrastructure Spending Cycle by US Govt Policy Shifts : Analysis
Recent US government policy shifts have converted quantum computing security risks into immediate infrastructure spending opportunities. The NYDIG report titled "Quantum: Buy the Migration, Not the Machine" was released June 26, 2026, by author Greg Cipolaro.
Ashton Kutcher is leaving Sound Ventures to start a new VC firm with Morgan Beller
Ashton Kutcher is leaving Sound Ventures after 11 years to start a new venture capital firm with Morgan Beller. The new firm will focus on early-stage investments in AI infrastructure, energy, and deep tech.