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DNA Technology and AI Help Solve 30-Year-Old Murder Case

Investigative genetic genealogy and AI tools helped solve a 30-year-old Illinois murder case, leading to the arrest of Albert Zigler in the 1993 death of Randy Gail Sperino. The breakthrough demonstrates how modern forensic technology is revolutionising cold case investigations.

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AI Scams Are Getting Smarter: How to Spot and Avoid Them

Criminals are using AI to create convincing fake websites, clone voices and generate deepfakes to steal money. National Trading Standards has published a watchlist of scam techniques. Learn how to protect yourself from AI-powered fraud.

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Japan's Mars Moon Mission Launches to Retrieve First Phobos Sample

Japan's Mars Moons Exploration mission will launch on 20 October 2026 to collect the first-ever sample from Phobos and return it to Earth in 2031. The 10-gram sample could reveal how Mars acquired its moons and may contain pristine Martian material.

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Small-scale tidal turbines could power coastal communities, engineer says

Engineer David Mummery's Swimmer Turbine is a compact 50-kilowatt tidal generator that local fishermen and workers can assemble and launch themselves, potentially transforming energy independence in coastal communities without requiring heavy industrial equipment.

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Australia's Algorithm Off Switch: How Lawmakers Are Fighting Toxic Social Media Feeds

Australia has introduced legislation forcing social media platforms to offer users an algorithm off switch, allowing them to see only posts from accounts they follow. The Digital Duty of Care Bill aims to protect users from harmful algorithmic content that research shows drives eating disorders, ...

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Tesla unveils Roadster with thrusters that hover and spin mid-air

Tesla unveiled a modified Roadster with thrusters that can hover and spin mid-air at a Texas facility. CEO Elon Musk demonstrated the vehicle launching off a ramp and landing using air jets, though significant regulatory and technical hurdles remain before such vehicles could reach consumers.

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Irish Police Social Media Accounts Compromised in Cryptocurrency Scam

An Garda Síochána's official social media accounts on X have been compromised by hackers promoting cryptocurrency. The @GardaTraffic and @GardaInfo accounts, with a combined 900,000 followers, were breached on Wednesday night.

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Why Starlink's Speed Limits Are Crippling Ukraine's Drone War

SpaceX's sudden speed restrictions on Starlink have disrupted Ukrainian drone operations, threatening the country's ability to intercept Russian aircraft and coordinate battlefield communications. Ukrainian officials say they received no warning of the 100 mph cap.

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Saudi OpenAI Engineer Arrested Over Secret Recording Device in Meeting Room

A Saudi engineer employed by OpenAI was arrested after authorities discovered a concealed recording device hidden behind a television in a company conference room. Abdulrahman Alfozan allegedly used AI tools to plan the surveillance and construct the equipment.

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AI in Job Applications: Where Does Help End and Cheating Begin?

As AI becomes integral to job applications, employers and graduates grapple with where legitimate assistance ends and misconduct begins. New data reveals rising concerns about authenticity and fairness in an increasingly competitive graduate market.

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UK and Germany plan joint space cooperation using Shetland spaceport

The UK and German governments plan to deepen space cooperation using SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, with two German launch companies already signed on and a formal memorandum planned for early 2027.

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Epic Games Confirms Major Shift Toward AI-Driven Game Development

Epic Games announces a major strategic shift toward AI-driven development, with teams retooling for "maximum AI acceleration." The move coincides with a delayed Disney mult shooter project and follows workforce reductions announced six months earlier.

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