NASA launches $4.3bn Roman Telescope to uncover universe’s hidden secrets
SpaceX Falcon Heavy propels telescope on cosmic quest to investigate dark energy and matter.
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Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games
Chinese robot reaches peak speed of 14.5 metres per second to beat Bolt’s 100m record in Beijing, says state media.
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China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
The Chang’e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon’s shadowed craters.
Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech
The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.
![People walk past the Huawei booth, where the Atlas 950 SuperPoD system is displayed, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, on July 17, 2026. [Go Nakamura/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-07-17T065124Z_993058877_RC2GFMARZ9BM_RTRMADP_3_CHINA-AI-1787272458.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
Published On 20 Aug 2026
Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread
Moderna’s mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.
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Why extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realised
Human heat tolerance limits are lower than previously thought, and age is a major risk, Stanford researchers say.
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Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
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Why are sandwiches more regulated than AI?
Futurist Max Tegmark wonders why sandwiches are more regulated than artificial intelligence in the US.
Published On 16 Aug 2026
A firefighter cuts a break along the Coast Ridge Road to help control the Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, on August 13 [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Firefighters hike up Castro Canyon while fighting the Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, on August 13. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Smoke from the Timber Fire was seen pouring out of Grimes Creek and has blanketed the nearby coastal mountains. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Since the Timber Fire started on August 8, crews have attempted to clear dry brush from its path. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
The cause of the Timber Fire is not yet known, but wildfires can erupt for a range of reasons, from human activity to lightning strikes. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Fire crews from California have been deployed not only across the state but also to fires in areas like Oregon and Washington, as the western US deals with hot, dry weather. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
The Timber Fire threatens 503 structures in the area in and around Big Sur, California, according to Cal Fire. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Roughly 1,811 personnel, 192 engines and nine helicopters have been assigned to the Timber Fire as of Saturday. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Emergency vehicles responding to the Timber Fire must navigate the steep cliffs and narrow roads of the Big Sur region. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
A bulldozer on August 13 cuts fire break near Coast Ridge Road in an attempt to stop the progression of the Timber Fire. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
While blazes like the Timber Fire burn, labour unions have warned of the stress that federal staffing and resource cuts place on firefighters. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Climate change has also created extra risk for firefighters, as blazes grow larger and more intense. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
The Timber Fire is one of 125 new fires reported nationwide, as of Saturday, with 29,363 personnel responding across the US. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
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Are We in the Singularity?
Sam Altman just said AI has entered “the singularity.”
Published On 13 Aug 2026
