2,000 Phones Reboot into a Data Center
UCSD and Google repurpose 2,000 retired Pixel Folds into a scalable, low-carbon compute cluster, using Linux, Kubernetes, and wired networking to run education and parallel-workloads.
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Speech from Thought: ALS Patient Talks, Works Again
A breakthrough in brain–computer interfaces lets an ALS patient speak and work again, using AI‑driven neural decoding that translates brain signals into English.
Lessons from a bold claim fail
Donut Lab’s claims collapsed under independent testing, underscoring why skepticism and verification matter before embracing bold tech promises.
Roscosmos considered cutting into ISS
Roscosmos weighed risky access to the ISS, prompting NASA to pull back as leaks in Zvezda’s PrK module raise questions about the station’s future.
Acknowledging the pandemic’s impact
The sacrifices made by millions in 2020 deserve recognition, not revisionist takes from distant commentators.
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Drug delivery: revolutions in medicine
Drug delivery is changing how medicines work, making treatments reach the right places with fewer side effects.
Measuring Earth, Shaping Science
The pursuit to map Earth’s true shape shows how measurement fuels scientific progress and fuels collaborations that turn data into understanding.
Planets near black holes explored
New findings suggest planets could form around active galactic nuclei and even roam between galaxies, challenging our view of where worlds can exist.
ISS Leak Update: Normal Ops Resume
NASA says operations are normal, but air leaks in Russia’s Zvezda module keep questions open about station safety and repairs.