Tech&Science · Important news for 13 August 2026
New research shows pace of warming dictates AMOC stability
Study finds AMOC fate depends on the rate of CO2 increases
Meta youth safety trial kicks off in California federal court
Fast-moving wildfires hinder forest recovery in North America
WHO criticizes Trump administration's vaccine policy order as misguided
Ancient trees warn of potential gargantuan solar storms
EU restrictions on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging take effect
Amazon to train AI models on Twitch content by default
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2 billion at $12 billion valuation
AI Pioneers Debate Open-Source Access and Regulation at Ai4 Conference
Study reveals adult brain support cells can repair damaged tissue
Marine heat waves threatening ocean ecosystems
AI-designed viruses successfully built and tested in laboratory
Security researcher publishes Windows zero-day despite Microsoft legal threats
Trump administration unveils 'treatment-first' addiction toolkit emphasizing faith and abstinence
Google Announces Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Gemini Features at 2026 Event
Tech giants Musk and Zuckerberg advance in competitive AI race with new model releases
Elon Musk's SpaceX and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta have released competitive new AI models, closing the gap with established market leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic.
- SpaceX Grok 4.6 scored even with OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol Max on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.
- Musk announced Grok 4.7 is scheduled to arrive in three to four weeks.
US climate science report canceled and global warming chapters removed
Researchers use microbes to turn carbon dioxide into protein and vitamins
Form Energy raises $750 million to expand 100-hour battery manufacturing
US Administration Orders Kalshi to Keep Operating Despite New York Laws
Hybrid bioprinter creates capillary networks narrower than 10 micrometers
Twitch enables bot training on user streams by default
New fertility options emerging for young cancer patients
Ultrafast flash Joule heating cuts MXene manufacturing time
Twitch confirms Amazon is using livestreams to train AI models
WHO and DRC advance talks for Phase 3 Ebola vaccine clinical trial
ICE plans $20 million procurement of electrified compliance gloves
River Shipping Accounts for Nearly a Quarter of Global Shipping CO2 Emissions
Facebook rolls out standalone Creator Studio app with built-in AI tools
Tencent weighs AI hardware rentals against building long-term token models
Improved models of glacial collapse in Antarctica enhance sea-level rise predictions
Drug-carrying nanoparticles shrink venous malformations in mice
CoreWeave doubles revenue as debt climbs to $35.6 billion
AI trade surges as firms report strong cloud earnings
US boosts drone surveillance in Texas to combat spread of flesh-eating screwworms
Providers secure legal win under No Surprises Act that could raise care costs
Researchers develop local rock fertilizer to combat African food insecurity
Drought Conditions Reshape Spread of Global Infectious Diseases
Ozempic research points to lateral septum as brain craving center
Hidden brain rhythm discovered to improve Parkinson's deep brain stimulation
Tencent plans long-term token sales over immediate hardware rentals for AI
Researchers discover cache leak vulnerabilities in Chinese Loongson processors
Study links unstructured free time to adolescent violence across 21 countries
Genetic switch engineered to help tomatoes fruit in cold weather
Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle Attempts First Satellite Servicing
Study shows short-term rental restrictions improve housing affordability
Study challenges claim that scientific innovation is declining
Scientists Create Female Clones from Male Mouse Embryos
University of Bristol researchers identify gut molecule to protect poultry without antibiotics
AI coding startup Lovable raises $400M at $13.3B valuation
20-Year Study Finds Public Pre-K Improves Long-Term Academic Performance
AI deployed to create novel proteins never before seen in nature
Study Finds Tropical Trees Show Unexpected Adaptability to Drought
Study finds cancer patients face longer wait times to begin treatment
Fraudsters clone contactless cards and execute fast payments using malware and social engineering
Scientists use Starlink satellites as upper atmosphere scanner
Google announces Pixel 11 lineup highlighting Gemini AI integration
Google announces Pixel 11 lineup highlighting Gemini AI integration
Graduate Student Proves Quantum Uncertainty Principle for Fractals
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