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Neuroscientists: Gaining Intelligence Requires Effort for Long-Term Gains
New research questions the effectiveness of brain training for improving fluid intelligence. Neuroscientists suggest that genuine intelligence growth necessitates continuous effort.
17 July 2026
China Recovers Rocket Stage With Sea-Based Net, Challenging SpaceX
China successfully recovered a rocket stage using a sea-based net system, marking a new approach to reusable rocket recovery and directly competing with SpaceX's established methods.
17 July 2026
Boeing Opens New Training Facility in Shanghai
Boeing has opened its new training center in Shanghai, China. The expanded facility will provide training for pilots and maintenance personnel to meet growing industry demand in Asia.
17 July 2026
Bio-Works Receives SEK 22.6 Million Order from Returning Customer
Bio-Works Technologies AB has received a new order valued at SEK 22.6 million from a returning customer. The order is for the supply of the company's chromatography products.
17 July 2026
Neste to Publish Q2 2026 Results on July 24
Neste Corporation will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, July 24. The company will also host a conference call for investors and analysts the same day.
17 July 2026
Desert Control AS: Subscription Rights Expire Today
Desert Control AS has announced that today, July 17, 2026, is the final day to exercise subscription rights for the company's shares.
17 July 2026
Neste Explains Role of Green Hydrogen in Climate Solutions
Energy company Neste has provided an explanation of green hydrogen and its applications. The company highlights green hydrogen's potential to significantly contribute to emission reduction goals.
17 July 2026
Agilent Technologies Introduces New Gene Expression Labeling Kits
Agilent Technologies has launched new Quick Amp gene expression labeling kits designed for research applications.
17 July 2026Agilent Technologies Offers Custom Gene Expression Microarrays
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has introduced custom gene expression microarray solutions designed to meet specific research needs in the life sciences.
17 July 2026Agilent Technologies Introduces Mouse Exon Microarray
Agilent Technologies has introduced a new mouse exon microarray for gene expression research. The product is not available for purchase by the general public.
17 July 2026Agilent Expands Microarray Offerings for Human Gene Expression Research
Agilent Technologies has introduced new microarray products and services designed to advance human gene expression research. The new solutions provide researchers with more precise and comprehensive tools for analyzing gene activity.
17 July 2026
SpaceX Aborts Starship Test Flight, New Attempt Possible Early Next Week
SpaceX aborted the 13th Starship test flight in the U.S. due to technical issues. CEO Elon Musk stated that two Raptor engines will be replaced, with the next launch attempt potentially occurring early next week.
17 July 2026
Mysterious radio signals detected from black hole 1.8 billion light-years away
Astronomers have observed mysterious radio signals from a black hole in the spiral galaxy SDSS J110546.07+145202.4, approximately 1.8 billion light-years from Earth, that have persisted for over eight years. Typically, such emissions last only days or weeks.
16 July 2026
SpaceX Aborts Second Starship V3 Launch Attempt After Ignition
SpaceX aborted the second launch attempt of its Starship V3 rocket on Thursday, shortly after the booster engines ignited. The cancellation occurred weeks after the vehicle's first test flight.
16 July 2026
Operation Crossroads 80th Anniversary Memoir Recounts 1946 Atomic Tests
William L. McGee's memoir, 'Operation Crossroads, Lest We Forget! An Eyewitness Account,' has been reissued for its 80th anniversary. The book details the 1946 atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll through the eyes of a participant.
16 July 2026
Gelsenkirchen bank heist inspires "Money Heist" season?
The spectacular heist at Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen, where over 3200 safe deposit boxes were plundered over approximately 40 hours for an estimated haul exceeding one hundred million euros, evokes comparisons to "Money Heist".
16 July 2026Genomic study clarifies brown bear diversity across species range
A new genomic study has mapped the genetic diversity of brown bears across their entire species range. The research reveals the impact of the last ice age on current bear population structures and divergence.
16 July 2026Senckenberg Centre Releases Video on Geoengineering
The Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment has released a video on geoengineering as part of its "Tockner Talks" series. The discussion covers the potential and challenges of climate intervention technologies.
16 July 2026
USA and Ukraine Agree on Patriot Missile Production
The United States and Ukraine have agreed to collaborate on the production of Patriot air defense missile systems. The deal, announced Friday, aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities against ongoing Russian attacks.
16 July 2026
American Water Foundation Awards Water and Environment Grants in West Virginia
The American Water Charitable Foundation has awarded grants to seven organizations in West Virginia to support water resource conservation and environmental education initiatives.
16 July 2026
Deutsche Umwelthilfe: One Quarter of German Districts Face High Flood Risk
Nearly a quarter of all districts in Germany face a high risk of severe damage from a "100-year flood," according to Deutsche Umwelthilfe's (DUH) Hochwasser-Check 2026 report. Ortenaukreis in Baden-Württemberg was identified as the most affected.
16 July 2026
Helium observed escaping rocky exoplanet atmosphere
Scientists have observed helium escaping the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet, offering new insights into planetary atmospheric evolution.
16 July 2026
Blast Resources identifies uranium/thorium anomaly in Saskatchewan
Minerals explorer Blast Resources Inc. reported on July 16, 2026, a significant uranium and thorium anomaly at its Wales Lake Uranium Project in Saskatchewan. The finding is located southwest of the Athabasca Basin.
16 July 2026
Period Tracker Stardust Shared Health Data With Analytics Firm
Stardust, a period tracking application, shared sensitive user health information with analytics company RudderStack, according to research by Mozilla. The data reportedly included birthdates and reproductive details.
16 July 2026
Ex-ISRO Chairman Somanath Joins Agnikul Board as Observer
Space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos has appointed former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman Dr Somanath S as an observer to its board ahead of the company's second space mission.
16 July 2026
Canadian Wildfires Impact U.S. Air Quality
Multiple large wildfires are currently burning across Canada, with their smoke drifting into the United States and significantly degrading air quality in numerous regions.
16 July 2026
Schlumberger Foundation Honors Nine Women Scientists with Impact Prize
The Schlumberger Foundation has awarded nine women scientists and engineers the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize for initiatives with demonstrated potential for wider impact.
16 July 2026
ATLANT 3D to Supply NANOFABRICATOR® Platform for AI-Driven Material Lab
ATLANT 3D has announced a contract with a global, large-scale AI firm for its NANOFABRICATOR® LITE platform.
16 July 2026
Chinese Ceramics Show Foreign Inspirations from 6th to 8th Centuries
Chinese ceramics from the mid-6th to mid-8th centuries absorbed influences from Central and Western Asia. New forms and decorative techniques emerged, inspired by foreign metalwork.
16 July 2026
Lingnan University Offers Master's Programs in Economics
Lingnan University's Department of Economics offers two master's programs: one in International Banking and Finance and another in International and Development Economics.
16 July 2026
Projekt Schwarz-Weiß Releases Images of Kenyan Education Initiative
Projekt Schwarz-Weiß e.V. has released photographs from its 2016 Nice View Gratitude Academy initiative in Kenya. The images offer a visual record of the program's activities.
16 July 2026
Solar Team Eindhoven Unveils Solar-Powered Ambulance Concept
Dutch student team Solar Team Eindhoven has unveiled the Stella Juva, a concept for the world's first fully solar-powered ambulance. The initiative aims to improve healthcare accessibility in regions with limited infrastructure and fuel.
16 July 2026
Olafur Eliasson Creates Deep-Sea Experience for New ARTIS Aquarium
Artist Olafur Eliasson has designed a new multisensory installation for the ARTIS Aquarium in Amsterdam, set to reopen in summer 2026.
16 July 2026
Chinese Institute Achieves Progress in Mid-Infrared Laser Beam Combining
Researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics have developed a new 'Jigsaw-grating' architecture for combining mid-infrared laser beams. The technique significantly enhances power output and scalability for high-power applications.
16 July 2026
China to Centralize Reusable Rocket Testing Under State Control
China will implement unified state control over tests for reusable rockets, requiring all related experiments to be conducted on government-led platforms.
16 July 2026
Microbiology Experts to Convene in Lisbon for GIMM Festival
Lisbon will host the GIMM Festival in September, gathering leading microbiology researchers to discuss global health challenges like antimicrobial resistance and emerging viruses.
16 July 2026
GIMM Festival Gathers Microbiology Experts in Lisbon
Lisbon will host the GIMM Festival from September 17-19, 2026, bringing together international microbiology experts to discuss emerging viruses and antimicrobial resistance.
16 July 2026
Top Microbiology Experts to Convene at GIMM Fest in Lisbon
Taking place in Lisbon from September 17-19, the GIMM Fest will gather leading microbiologists to discuss the role of microbes in human health and adaptation, addressing emerging threats like antimicrobial resistance and viruses.
16 July 2026
Creality Launches New 3D Printers and Accessories
3D printing technology company Creality has released new products, including its Ender-3 Neo series printers and the HALOT-RAY resin printer.
16 July 2026
LONGi Achieves New World Record for Solar Cell Efficiency
LONGi has set a new world record with a 35.5% conversion efficiency for its crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell, certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI).
16 July 2026
AI Research Factory Completes 135 Scientific Tasks Without Human Intervention
Shanghai's "Golab" AI super research factory completed 135 real scientific research tasks in five days without human intervention, closing the entire research process loop.
16 July 2026
Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 "saveship" pen sells for $857,600
A felt-tip pen used by Buzz Aldrin to repair the Apollo 11 lunar module became a record sale at auction, fetching $857,600 along with its broken circuit breaker part.
16 July 2026
Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 pen and plastic fragment sell for $857,600
A felt-tip pen and a piece of plastic from the Apollo 11 mission sold for $857,600 at auction. The items were linked to a critical moment during the Moon landing.
15 July 2026
Carbios strengthens international patent portfolio
Bio-industrial solutions company Carbios has significantly strengthened its international patent portfolio in 2020. The company held 38 patent families worldwide, 18 of which protect its biorecycling process for PET plastics and textiles.
15 July 2026
Bureau Veritas Gains New Role in Hydrogen Fuel Certification
Bureau Veritas has been designated an official certification body for the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme, covering renewable fuels of non-biological origin. This expands the company's hydrogen certification services across Europe and globally.
15 July 2026Desert Control AS updates information on proposed rights issue
Desert Control AS has published updated key information regarding a proposed, fully underwritten rights issue. The update pertains to the company's financing arrangements.
15 July 2026
CPC Biotech Launches One-Inch Single-Use Sterile Disconnect for Bioprocessing
CPC Biotech has introduced the RevolveSD Series, a new one-inch single-use sterile disconnect designed to simplify and speed up the sterile disconnection of bioprocess tubing.
15 July 2026
Aztec Minerals identifies silver deposits in Peruvian mining project
Aztec Minerals has reported the identification of several potential silver deposits during the early stages of its mining project in Peru. The company is evaluating the significance of these findings for further investigation.
15 July 2026
SpaceX stock falls to $135 IPO price ahead of Starship launch
SpaceX's stock price fell to just above $135 on Wednesday, nearing its initial public offering price following a post-IPO decline. The drop occurs amid broader market trends affecting technology stocks.
15 July 2026NovaSpark Energy CEO: Market Potential $10B–$15B
NovaSpark Energy CEO Rick Harlow estimates the company's near-term serviceable market at $10 billion to $15 billion globally.
15 July 2026The Batman 2 Release Delayed to February 2028
DC's "The Batman 2," starring Robert Pattinson, has had its release date pushed back to February 18, 2028. A first-look trailer has been unveiled.
15 July 2026
Locus FS Expands Laboratory to Accelerate Biosurfactant Innovation
Locus FS has expanded its laboratory operations in The Woodlands, Texas, to enhance the development of biosurfactant-based formulations for the mining, oil, and gas industries.
15 July 2026
Space Ownership Gaps Require New Laws
Despite plans for space economies and lunar resource extraction, current laws fail to define land ownership on celestial bodies, creating legal uncertainty for future corporate activities.
15 July 2026
Realta Fusion to Build Fusion Reactor at Former Hot Dog Factory
Realta Fusion, a U.S.-based fusion technology company, has selected the former Oscar Mayer factory in Madison, Wisconsin, as its new research and development facility. The company aims to produce its first plasma in 2029.
15 July 2026
Doctor Anil Menon Achieved Astronaut Dream After Multiple Rejections
After facing four rejections, NASA flight surgeon Anil Menon has finally traveled to space, fulfilling a lifelong dream nine years after his initial aspirations were dashed.
15 July 2026
AgPlenus Launches AI Model to Predict Antifungal Potency
AgPlenus has launched a new AI model, the Antifungal Potency Predictor, to forecast the efficacy of antifungal molecules based on their chemical structures, aiming to accelerate crop protection product development.
15 July 2026
US Agency Denies Endangered Species Act Protection for Long-Tailed Macaques for Second Time
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has denied a petition for the second time to list long-tailed macaques under the Endangered Species Act, citing insufficient scientific evidence.
15 July 2026
Statue lampoons Trump's second term with 'participation trophy'
An anonymous art collective, The Secret Handshake, has erected a towering "participation trophy" statue on Washington D.C.'s National Mall, satirizing President Trump's approach to the Iran war and his second term.
15 July 2026
Bio-Works Technologies AB announces outcome from exercise of warrants TO 2
Bio-Works Technologies AB has announced the results from the seventh exercise period for its warrants of series TO 2. The company has disclosed the outcome of this period.
15 July 2026
Lionel Messi's Mid-Match "Zoning Out" Linked to Peak Performance
Football icon Lionel Messi often observes the game by walking and standing during matches. Sports psychologists explain this "disengagement" as a performance-enhancing mental strategy that others can also adopt.
15 July 2026