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Space

Meet Charlie Duke, the youngest person on the first Moon mission

Charlie Duke was the youngest person ever to walk on the Moon at the age of 36. Now 90 years old, the prospect of another human return to the Moon excites him.

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Google sets 2029 deadline to prepare for quantum cyber threat

Google says it is setting a timeline to migrate to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2029, warning that action is needed before “a future quantum computer can break current encryption”.

Space

NASA aims for April launch after delays to Moon mission

The Artemis II crew should have blasted off on a lunar flyaround earlier this year, but fuel leaks and other problems with the Space Launch System rocket interfered.

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Dancing robot smashes plates in hot pot restaurant

A video circulating on the Chinese social media platform Rednote showed the robot smashing plates and flinging dishware and chopsticks during what appeared to be a performance gone awry.

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This AI tool can spot domestic abuse risk before victims seek help

The new AI system can detect patterns of physical trauma linked to abuse and allow healthcare professionals to intervene earlier.

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Has China beaten Elon Musk’s Neuralink to a commercial brain implant?

China approves the first brain implant for commercial use while Elon Musk plans to start high-volume production of the trialled Neuralink devices this year.

Space

NASA clears Artemis II Moon rocket for possible April launch

The space agency has a six-day launch window at the start of April. If it misses that opportunity, it must stand down until 30 April or early May.

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Airports of the future: Could AI make airports smarter and greener?

From passengers to fuel consumption, here are the technologies that could help airports operate more efficiently

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This wearable device lets your pets call you when they need attention

The device is designed to recognise certain movements made by a pet and turn them into alerts or calls to the owner.

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US designates Anthropic a supply chain risk after AI military dispute

The Trump administration’s unprecedented move against Anthropic over AI safeguards is forcing government contractors to reconsider their use of the company’s chatbot Claude.

Health news

Sperm swim faster in summer, new study finds

The findings could matter for couples trying to conceive and for fertility clinics interpreting test results.

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AI and privacy: Everything to know about Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra

There’s little new in the look of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Instead, Samsung says the real upgrade is AI. But will it be enough to stand out in a smartphone market already packed with AI?

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China showcases martial arts robots. Should Europe be worried?

As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned?

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Researchers develop AI system helps lost robots find their way again

A robot that suddenly loses track of where it is has long been a major challenge for engineers. Now, researchers say a new AI system could help “kidnapped” robots find their way again, even in environments that constantly change.

Space

Is our Solar System normal? New discovery raises questions

A newly discovered planet orbiting a distant star may change scientists’ understanding of how planetary systems form.

Mobility

Waymo turns to humans to close robotaxi doors

Human help is still needed to keep Waymo’s driverless taxis moving when passengers leave vehicle doors open.

Health news

Could the UK’s smokefree generation law end youth smoking?

The policy could lead to health gains that build over time, with tens of thousands of additional healthy years of life. By 2075, the policy could deliver around 88,000 extra healthy life years compared with no new law.

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Could blocking this enzyme slow Alzheimer’s memory loss?

Researchers areworking to develop new potential treatments to limit the enzyme PTP1B, which may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.

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Which European country is the best and worst at AI adoption?

France ranks last in a new global AI adoption index, with nearly half of its public servants never having used the technology at work, despite massive government investment in the technology.

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Could China take down Starlink satellites with a new microwave weapon?

The compact pulse-power driver could enable high-power microwave attacks that are harder to detect and attribute than conventional anti-satellite weapons, potentially putting China ahead of the United States and Russia in the space-weapons race.

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