Astronauts have long struggled with constipation in space. Now, scientists may finally understand why.
A new study of 52 astronauts who lived aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests that microgravity may slow the movement of food through the intestines, changing how gut bacteria break down nutrients. The findings could ultimately help researchers develop dietary strategies to keep…
The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse didn’t only plunge millions of people across Greenland, Iceland and Spain into a false twilight — a fleet of spacecraft orbiting our planet managed to capture the magic, too.
August’s total solar eclipse occurred as the moon…
Tecno POVA 8 Pro 5G has been announced in India with a MediaTek Dimensity processor under the hood. It has dual rear cameras along with an Alive Matrix display that “adds utility to the design with battery updates, timers, notifications and smart caller ID,”…
Companies are still grappling with exactly how software development should work in the AI area, but one early answer is the so-called software factory. Essentially an agent loop that’s built around the traditional stages of software development, the software factory approach has become a popular way for companies to remake their engineering organizations for the AI era.
Now, a system from…
After numerous lawsuits over AI chatbots’ lack of safety measures, leading to teens’ suicides and other mental health concerns, OpenAI on Monday announced the launch of ChatGPT for Teens. The new product promises to include additional safety measures, as well as…
Perplexity spent the past year running one of the biggest AI growth experiments, giving its premium service away to customers of Indian telecom giant Airtel. Now, as the earliest of those free subscriptions expire, the results are starting to emerge, offering an early test…
Dive first, shoot second: Underwater photography lessons from two commended filmmakers
August 19, 2026
Even as an adult, American Emily Rhyne would barely go past her knees into the ocean without having a “ton of anxiety”. But then, in 2021, something clicked.
During a trip to Egypt, the former New York Times video journalist was inspired by divers at the Red Sea. “I didn’t have a dive certification and it kind of got in my ear then that [it] would be something cool to do, like a cool…
Fujifilm Fujikina is coming to the US, turning NYC into “a living gallery space,” along with photo walks, workshops, and talks
August 19, 2026
Fujifilm’s global festival celebrating photography is returning to New York City for the first time in four years. Fujifilm Fuijikina New York will bring award-winning photographs, photo walks, portfolio reviews, talks, gear checks, and more to New York’s Lower East Side…
“It has never been about asking AI to replace creativity” – Skylum CEO reaffirms Luminar’s commitment to photographers
August 19, 2026
Skylum is making it very clear that the photographer comes first. That’s right, the company that helped pioneer AI-powered photo editing software, when it launched Luminar Neo (now Luminar) back in 2022, is reaffirming its stance on the relationship between creativity and…
The world’s largest EV battery maker says all 20 of its operating battery plants are now carbon neutral – but most of its batteries’ emissions still occur outside its factories.
CATL announced today that it has met the carbon-neutrality target it set for its core operations in 2025. All 20 plants have been ISO 14068-1 certified, and the Chinese battery giant is now turning its attention to…
