Russia’s FPV-Stopping Arena System For Tanks Gets Combat Debut
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A new Russian “Active Protection System” for tanks which shoots down incoming FPVs has been used in action in Ukraine for the first time. The Arena-M Active Protection System (APS), which destroys drones with high-speed projectiles, was deployed on T-72 tanks in an assault near the village of Maiak in the Donetsk region.
Corn-stalk sugars feed new bacterial strain designed to make useful chemicals
Engineers have developed a strain of a common bacterial species that can feed exclusively on the three major sugars present in corn stalks. While the new multiple-sugar-consuming strain of the bacterium Pseudomonas putida is interesting in its own right, a new paper published in Nature Communications on July 29, 2026, outlines the broader implications of this project for the future of biomanufacturing.
Madonna Ties A Historic Record As She Scores A New No. 1
As Madonna's "Love Sensation" climbs to the top spot on Billboard's Dance Airplay chart, the superstar ties Ellie Goulding for the fifth-most leaders of all time. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 04: Madonna is seen performing a surprise concert in Times Square on June 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
Council Post: Who Is Accountable When AI-Powered Tech Makes A Critical Decision?
Punnam Raju Manthena, Cofounder & CEO at Tekskills Inc. Partnering with clients across the globe in their digital transformation journeys.
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The Internet of Things and AI can be a great combo, but there is always the possibility an AI system can make an automated decision that has unintended consequences. For an example of this, look no further than IBM's Watson, which, according to STAT News, "often spit out erroneous cancer treatment advice."
Another major data breach has Valve issuing warnings to players
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European users should look out for fake emails about recently purchased Steam hardware.
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Monsoon cooling helps Great Barrier Reef coral cover hold steady after bleaching
A late-summer monsoon in 2026 brought the Great Barrier Reef a reprieve from unfolding coral bleaching, aiding its initial recovery from recent climate-induced disturbances, according to the Australian Institute of Marine Science's (AIMS) annual survey report on the ecosystem.
Author Post: Why Leadership Presence Matters More Than Volume
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We often confuse presence with projection. The leader who commands the room, fills every silence, and dominates the conversation seems powerful. But the most influential people I have worked with do the opposite. Their leadership presence is quiet, and it changes a room far more than volume ever could.
This May Be The First Look At Doctor Strange And Wanda In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
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The cast of Avengers: Doomsday has always been a bit confusing. It has a sprawling lineup, sure, but it is also lacking some of the most significant, still-active members of the MCU, including ones that seem like logical fits for this storyline. Well, about that.
Roguelike Masterpiece Darkest Dungeon Is Getting an Expansion from a Dark Souls Veteran
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Published Aug 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Crowdfunding for the gothic roguelike’s next chapter begins in October
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J Balvin: ‘People See the Glory, but Not the Story’
C omb through any era of J Balvin’s decades-long career and you’ll find some impressive accolade or bit of Latin-music history sitting in plain sight: Start early on, when he’d just shot out of Medellín’s music scenes, there’s all the massive achievements he set for songs like 2015’s “Ginza”; he even scored a Guinness World Record for longest consecutive run at Number One on the U.S. Hot Latin Songs chart.