Aave, Solana ecosystem tokens lead crypto rebound as bitcoin steadies near $60,000
Tokenized stock trading fueled fresh momentum across the Solana ecosystem, while Aave founder hinted at token buybacks coming under new framework.

Tokenized stock trading fueled fresh momentum across the Solana ecosystem, while Aave founder hinted at token buybacks coming under new framework.

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NYT shifts OpenAI/Microsoft copyright claims after SCOTUS ruling against Sony.

NASA has announced the top student-developed solutions for environmental control and life support systems in future crewed lunar landers from participants in the 2026 Human Lander Challenge. The announcement marks the culmination of months of research by university teams working to advance technologies supporting the agency’s Artemis program that will return American astronauts to the […]

Apple just raised the prices on Macs and iPads in response to the rising costs of memory chips, right in the middle of Amazon Prime Day. That means existing discounts (even small ones) on Apple laptops like the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro just became significantly better deals. As an example, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 that used to start at $1,099 and is currently on sale for $949.99 (at Costco) will soon carry a full retail price of $1,299. That initial $150 discount just became a savings of $350 compared to Apple’s upcoming pricing. There’s no guarantee how long existing sales

Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on House Financial Services, asked the chief of the Department of Labor to withdraw its proposal on alternative assets.

General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor.
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Ladakh, a dry high-altitude region in the Himalayas, has long faced severe water scarcity affecting local agriculture. Engineer Sonam Wangchuk developed a solution called the 'ice stupa,' an artificially constructed conical glacier. These structures capture and freeze winter meltwater, then slowly release it during spring when farmers need it most for irrigation. The innovation requires no energy and is inexpensive to build, making it accessible to resource-limited communities. Beyond Ladakh, the model is being seen as a potential answer to water crises in similarly affected regions around the world.
Prime Day isn’t just about cheap TVs. It’s also about cheap stuff to watch on your cheap TV.

Advanced chip packaging, which boosts computing power for artificial intelligence, has made the United States more reliant on Taiwan than ever.

FCC refuses to provide messages, has "wasted a year" of court's time, filing says.

The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it.

For NASA’s next generation of deep space exploration missions, spacecraft may need to refuel in Earth orbit before pushing farther into the solar system. Similar to how a gas pump needs a nozzle to fit your fuel tank, future spacecraft could require a special device in order to fill up prior to departure, known as […]
A former Ethereum Foundation member says the network must quickly build new funding institutions as the Foundation steps back.

Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people.

“We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global partners who need them.”