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Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
What happens when neutrinos swap identities inside a supernova?
Our basic understanding of core-collapse supernovae hasn't changed in decades. Large stars burn through all the fuel at their cores and start creating heavier elements in reactions that consume energy. The lack of energy from these reactions allows gravity to pull the interior of the star in on itself, collapsing it into a neutron star or black hole. The energy released by this process then blows the remainder of the star apart. And, generally, that's right. But there's an entire busload of devils in the details.
NASA’s Integrated Medical Model (IMM)
2 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) iss075e0088825 (Sept. 4, 2026) — Expedition 75 flight engineers Anil Menon of NASA and Anna Kikina and Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos smile for a portrait as they check out emergency medical equipment inside the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory module.NASA Discover the IMM reports and clinical information HERE! Planning crewed missions to the Moon and Mars involves preparing for the medical realities of long-duration space travel.
Donor who reported sexual contact with HIV-positive person allowed to give plasma in Regina: documents
Health Canada inspection documents reveal a person who said they'd had sexual contact with someone who tested positive for HIV was allowed to give plasma twice at a for-profit donation centre in Regina.
Arch Manning's mistake is fixable, but Steve Sarkisian can't dodge accountability
Manning has apologized for laughing at an insensitive AI-generated video depicting violence against women, but his coach has yet to address the situation publicly
Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?
High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.
How concerned are Americans about AI’s environmental impact? This new poll reveals the data
On the way home from a recent trip, Eriech Tapia drove past a sea of dark industrial buildings lining an already jam-packed northern Virginia road: data centers.“It was interesting to see how many were going up,” said Tapia, a 30-year-old Republican from Arlington, Virginia, who works in higher education advocacy and policy. He said the data centers lend valuable computing power that can help keep the U.S. competitive with other nations, but he also worries about how much electricity
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.
Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners
Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion.
Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding
A bipartisan pair of US lawmakers tell WIRED they plan to introduce legislation today that would strip federal funding from states that fail to restrict the use of Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers.
Curiosity Postcard Celebrates Rover’s 5,000th Day on Mars
2 Min Read Curiosity Postcard Celebrates Rover’s 5,000th Day on Mars PIA26700 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal NavigationSciencePhotojournalCuriosity Postcard Celebrates…Photojournal HomePhotojournal SearchLatest ContentGalleriesFeedbackRSSAbout Downloads Curiosity Postcard Celebrates Rover’s 5,000th Day on Mars
Osteopath lists six signs your 'clicky knees' could be something serious
She has also explained exercises that could help ease pain
LSU DE Princewill Umanmielen served with court papers in Ole Miss lawsuit ahead of rivalry clash, per report
The Rebels are seeking $550,000 for an alleged breach of contract ahead of a top-10 showdown featuring Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford
Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns
Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.
Zocdoc is (finally) ready to become the Resy of healthcare
If you’re trying to see a doctor, you’ll soon be able to book an appointment in more places. Online scheduler Zocdoc is expanding its Care Access Network, allowing the infrastructure that powers its own site to be used by other platforms where people search for and book medical care. Among the sites rolling out the scheduling feature—which lets people see and book open appointments with local clinicians that can be sorted by which insurance they accept—are Yelp and Healthgrades, as well as Am
‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Review: A Twisty Nigerian Melodrama That Could Use More Mischief
In 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives,' filmmaker Daniel Oriahi crafts a spirited tale that refuses to trust its own welcome excesses.
Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface
Anthropic is releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers initally
The world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once
Later today, Max Verstappen will strap on his helmet and take to the track at the Silverstone circuit in England for a rather unusual race. The four-time Formula 1 world champion is recognized as the leading talent of his generation, but unlike some of the legends that have preceded him, Verstappen’s passion for motorsport extends beyond just the rarified world of F1. With apologies to Midweek Motorsport, but if it has wheels and they keep score, odds are good Verstappen's down to race it.
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau
NASA/Michala Garrison Anak Krakatau erupts ash and volcanic gases in this Sept. 5, 2026, image acquired with the OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8. Eruptions are a regular occurrence at Anak Krakatau, a small volcano between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. Much of its activity remains relatively mild, but it occasionally puts on more impressive and hazardous shows of force.
FDA Announces Broccoli Sprout Recall Over Salmonella Concerns - Prevention
You can also contact the company at 1-208-267-4258 with any questions about the recall. If you've already eaten the sprouts and have any health ...
U-20 USWNT eliminated from World Cup in round of 16 following penalty shootout against Brazil
Ainsley McCammon scored to send the match into extra time, but Emeri Adames missed a penalty in the shootout ensuring the U.S. team would notch an early exit
Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country
Djibouti's interior minister has warned that number of people arriving in the country already exceeds national capacity.
‘Dont tell Saturday Night Live´: Bill Ackman set to tear down SNL Upper West Side studio for brain research institute plans
American hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is planning to tear down the Saturday Night Live building to make way for his new brain research institute on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the billionaire revealed at the Fast Company Innovation Festival. In a conversation with Mansueto Ventures CEO Stephanie Mehta in New York, Ackman shared insights about his plans to transform a piece of Manhattan real estate into a brain research and medical rehabilitation center named the Ackman Oxman Institute.&nbs
'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.
Former Infosys chief’s AI startup nabs another $53M
The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.
CISA and NIST Issue Guidance to Protect Cloud Identity Tokens
CISA and NIST issued final guidance to help protect cloud identity tokens and assertions
Newfound ‘Baby’ Planet Smashes Record for Youngest Known World
5 Min Read Newfound ‘Baby’ Planet Smashes Record for Youngest Known World An artist’s concept of the youngest known exoplanet: Elias 2024 b. Credits: W. M. Keck Observatory/Adam Makarenko Astronomers have confirmed a world that’s less than a million years old as the youngest known planet, using data from NASA-funded archives.
U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
How the midterms could change health care, the sedative contaminating the fentanyl black market, and other health news from Morning Rounds
Fantasy football Week 2 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Brock Purdy looks like a top-five play vs. Dolphins
Jamey Eisenberg likes Brock Purdy as a top-five Week 2 QB after a strong opener and favorable matchup vs. Miami
Gaza: 20 dead, including children, in building collapse
The search for survivors has been hampered by Israeli restrictions on heavy machinery in the Gaza Strip. Authorities say 2,000 damaged buildings in the territory are occupied by families who have nowhere else to go.
These are the 10 best U.S. cities for homebuyers right now
While it’s tempting to identify culprits that help explain the dismal state of the housing market—Boomers, say, or institutional investors—some metro areas are quietly crafting policies that ensure housing remains affordable. Local housing policy, particularly related to zoning and permitting, is a major factor that distinguishes those metro areas that rank highly for affordability from those that don’t. That’s one of the takeaways from a new report from Realtor.com, which graded the 100 larg
Review | This ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ peaks at Sondheimian perfection
The Signature Theatre revival highlights a D.C.-area theater slate that also includes “Somewhere Over the Border” and “Garbo.”
Google Is Finally Letting Its Own Engineers Use Anthropic’s Claude AI Coding Tools
Google opened access to Anthropic's Opus 5 model for internal engineers, balancing competitive coding tools with fresh AI safety warnings.
macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review
Apple Intelligence is back, baby! That's right: Two years after its initial launch, Apple is giving its generative AI features their first significant upgrade, along with a new version of Siri that the company has been strongly insinuating would be a part of each of the last two macOS releases, without ever actually announcing a release date. Generative AI is unavoidable if you install macOS 27 Golden Gate.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5002-5009: Tough Planning To Learn More About Wind-Blown Sediments
Curiosity Navigation Curiosity Home Mission Overview Where is Curiosity? Mission Updates Science Overview Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features Multimedia Curiosity Raw Images Images Videos Audio Mosaics More Resources Mars Missions Mars Perseverance Rover Mars Curiosity Rover Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mars Odyssey More Mars Missions Mars Home 2 min read Curiosity Blog, Sols 5002-5009: Tough Planning To Learn More About Wind-Blown Sediments NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image of arm operations at “Chocolatal” using its Right N
21 million women live in U.S. counties with limited birth control access
Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
Toughest first basemen to rank for 2027: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s upside comes with plenty of big risk
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headlines a deep group of first basemen whose upside and uncertainty will complicate 2027 Fantasy drafts
How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure
The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, are expanding their control of maritime corridors in the Red Sea area. Their target is their avowed enemy Saudi Arabia. But the military moves also endanger Egypt.
AI is supposed to simplify work. Jim VandeHei says it’s doing the opposite
AI isn’t simplifying your life . . . yet. It’s mass-producing more options, more decisions, and more noise. Axios CEO Jim VandeHei makes the case that the antidote isn’t a better productivity app, it’s a ruthless, three-part system he calls Confront, Delete, Amplify. VandeHei shares what he’s learned from running Axios by these principles, including calling a leadership meeting with the subject heading “Let’s Kill S***.” This is an abridged transcript
Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.
SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in US
SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.
The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The roll call was similar to earlier efforts this summer. None of the resolutions have mad
NASA Celebrates Restoration of Guam Station Damaged by Typhoon Mawar
On Sept. 10, 2026, NASA commemorated the completed repairs of the Guam Remote Station’s central antenna with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Members of NASA, the Governor’s Office of Guam, military personnel, and family members gathered to celebrate the Guam Remote Station’s return to operations.NASA The ribbon-cutting event was held in front of the repaired central antenna.
Three human conditions dogs can get including dementia - warning signs
A vet is urging dog owners to check for signs, as some could be easily mistaken for 'bad behaviour' as they age
College football odds, predictions: Lane Kiffin's return for LSU vs. Ole Miss highlights Week 3
CBS Sports' Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer make their picks for college football's biggest games of Week 3
Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’
Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.
Does Novo Nordisk’s slimmed down rebrand signal a new era of DTC revivalism?
Novo Nordisk, the Dandish drugmaker behind the weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced it’s rebranding to “Novo” beginning this week. It’s part of a larger trend in healthcare branding. The rise of telehealth, direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical companies, and consumer-facing GLP-1s has drugmakers rebranding their once sterile brands to something more friendly. Novo Nordisk is no exception. Its refreshed public-facing brand is designed to catch the eye of consum
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Final Concert Film Sets October Release Date
A film of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final concert, titled "Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow," will release in theaters October 2026.
3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.
Jensen Huang Practices His AI Evangelism With Growing Investments
The AI kingmaker also fancies himself a savvy venture capitalist
NASA Visits Schools Strengthening Florida’s Skilled Workforce
NASA recently awarded $10.5 million to seven organizations nationwide through its new State Hubs initiative.
Guernsey charity gives alcohol consumption scorecard to residents
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
Footy Fix: Europa League kicks off as USMNT stars aim to make their European mark
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Manchester United are in EFL Cup action
After Neuer: Who will be Germany's new No. 1 goalkeeper?
Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, there are many candidates to succeed him, but which goalkeeper will Jürgen Klopp choose? What factors will play a role? And will Neuer's future have an indirect influence?
EU chief confronts Big Tech with a bloc-wide proposal to protect kids from social media
The European Union’s top official proposed on Wednesday banning children under 13 across the 27-nation bloc from using social media sites and imposing limits for older teens on accessing the platforms.The plan outlined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen adds to global efforts to protect young people using platforms such as Instagram and TikTok from online harm.“I am aware that many perceive the power of Big Tech as overwhelming and impossible to roll back. I disagr
How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed
Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.
Best Pixel phones: Should you go 11 or plump for a 10?
The Google Pixel phones offer a very clean take on the Android experience, and thanks to our team of tech experts, we know which ones are worth buying.
NASA Watches Earth’s Weight, Finds Center of Mass
5 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Water sloshing between the land and oceans shifts Earth’s center of mass relative to its geometric center. NASA scientists have developed a new technique using ultraprecise satellite tracking to estimate the displacement to within fractions of inches.NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio Seasonal changes redistribute enough water around Earth to shift the planet’s center of mass back and forth by fractions of an inch relative to its geometric center.
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
Alexandre Pantoja ready to remind fans of his talent in rematch with Joshua Van at UFC 331
Pantoja felt many people didn't give him the recognition he earned in his first run as champion as he looks to recapture the title on Saturday
Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza
Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City - a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.
FCIF: Russell Wilson shares his leadership playbook
Russell Wilson wears, and has worn, many hats: athlete, sports analyst, entrepreneur. But as he traded his helmet and uniform for the world of business, he had to figure out how to lead a non-football team with lessons from the football field. Wilson spent 14 seasons as a professional NFL player, leading the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory in 2014 as quarterback. Since then, he has transitioned to a role behind the camera as an analyst for CBS Sports and the NFL Today. He has also mo
Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.