Science & Technology

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Research: AI Creates Living Viruses from DNA Libraries

Scientists have developed AI-created viruses that do not exist in nature. Sixteen of these synthetic viruses have been tested as viable.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Effectiveness of crucial treatment declining, according to international study

A study highlights a concerning decrease in the effectiveness of a treatment that prevents the loss of millions of young lives each year.

Science8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Engineering Culture Trends Report 2026 Released by InfoQ

InfoQ's Engineering Culture Trends Report for 2026 discusses AI adoption, team structures, and the human aspects of software development.

Software Development8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Australia presents first assessment of social media ban

Three months after the introduction of the social media ban for under 16s, a survey shows many young people are still online.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Arctic: Thirteen reindeer die under unexplained circumstances

Eleven female and two male reindeer were found dead on the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic. These unusual deaths raise questions.

Science8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

EA Sports FC 27 Set for Release on September 25

EA Sports FC 27, the latest installment of the football video game franchise, is launching soon, showcasing impressive technical advancements and new features.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Ruling orders Meta to change its design and limit children's exposure

A U.S. judge rules that Meta must repair the mental health damage to users, especially children.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

New Interrupt Injection Attack Compromises Spectre v2 Defenses on CPUs

Researchers from MIT have identified a new attack method capable of bypassing Spectre v2 safeguards on Intel and AMD processors, called INTERRUPT INJECTION.

Cybersecurity8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Infant Mortality: A Decline in France According to a Report

An unpublished report highlights an increase in infant mortality in France, along with suggestions for addressing the issue.

Science8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI responds to Apple’s lawsuit over trade secrets

OpenAI has reacted to Apple’s lawsuit accusing it of stealing trade secrets, criticizing Apple as failing in the AI race.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Google threat intelligence chief: AI leads to more zero-days

Sandra Joyce from Google warns about the implications of AI attacks on the rapidly changing security sector.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Loudcasting phenomenon: teenagers listen to music loudly in public without headphones

A new phenomenon called loudcasting describes teenagers listening to loud music in public transport, purportedly linked to psychological reasons.

AI8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Night of San Lorenzo: How to Observe the Falling Stars

On August 10, during the Night of San Lorenzo, many seek the best spots to admire the Perseids in Italy.

Science8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Quake celebrates 30th anniversary with free campaign

In honor of Quake's 30th anniversary, the new campaign "Dawn of the Machine" will be released for free, featuring 19 new levels along with new enemies and weapons.

Hardware8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

ShinyHunters leaks data of millions of cancer patients

The criminal group ShinyHunters has leaked personal data of millions of patients screened for cancer.

Cybersecurity8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Max opens API to support alternative client development

The messaging service Max has announced the opening of its API and a new support program for developers to promote alternative client applications.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Cloudflare Introduces Kitesurf and Cloudflare Computer for AI Agents

Cloudflare has unveiled Kitesurf, an AI agent-focused browser, and Cloudflare Computer, a new runtime for enhanced AI environment capabilities.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

ClickFix Attacks Spread macOS Malware Targeting Cryptocurrency

ClickFix attacks are delivering Go-based malware that steals cryptocurrency and sensitive data from macOS users.

Cybersecurity8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI removes chat limits for free ChatGPT users

OpenAI enables free ChatGPT users to send unlimited text messages and introduces a new feature for complex inquiries.

AI8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

AI-Generated Stories Rated Higher in Quality Than Human-Written Content

A study indicates that AI-generated narratives may surpass human-written stories in quality, highlighting readability as a key factor.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI classifies AI model Astra at highest cybersecurity risk level

OpenAI has potentially classified its new AI model Astra at the highest risk level 'Critical' and paused parts of its development.

AI8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI reveals new details on the Hugging Face hacking incident

OpenAI employees explain the background of an attack on Hugging Face at a security conference, highlighting negligent security practices.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Measuring Temperature Records: Experts Explain the Methodology

DW spoke to experts about how temperature records are measured and why there is skepticism surrounding the data.

Science8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Ford unveils electric pickup 'Fathom' starting at $28,000

The Ford 'Fathom' electric truck, utilizing a new platform, is set for delivery in 2027.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk