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Antarctica yields first dinosaur bone

Antarctica yields first dinosaur bone

Antarctica yields first dinosaur bone

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 17:03 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Light Flips Spin States in Manganese Ions

Light Flips Spin States in Manganese Ions

Manganese is being used to advance molecular data storage, quantum dot energy harvesting, ultrafast switching in antiferromagnets, and low-energy photocatalysis.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 16:06 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission

Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission

Tech accessory maker dbrand has shuttered its Portal-themed Steam Machine enclosure after admitting it failed to secure a license from Valve.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 15:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Ubisoft unveils Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced for July 9 release

Ubisoft unveils Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced for July 9 release

Ubisoft has announced a complete remake of the 2013 pirate adventure, featuring reworked stealth, expanded narrative content, and a modern engine.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 14:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Meccha Chameleon sells 10 million copies

Meccha Chameleon sells 10 million copies

Meccha Chameleon sells 10 million copies

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 13:03 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Microsoft extends Windows Server 2022 hotpatching until October 2027

Microsoft extends Windows Server 2022 hotpatching until October 2027

Microsoft has extended hotpatching support for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition to provide organizations more time to transition to Windows Server 2025.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 12:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Strawberry Moon 2026 to reach peak fullness on June 29

Strawberry Moon 2026 to reach peak fullness on June 29

The 2026 Strawberry Moon will be the lowest full Moon of the year, creating a dramatic visual illusion and unique golden coloring.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 11:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

Apple is shifting away from bundled software releases to deliver rapid security patches in response to AI-powered hacking tools.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 10:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Valve launches Steam Machine with prices starting at $1,049

Valve launches Steam Machine with prices starting at $1,049

Valve has launched the Steam Machine, a living-room PC designed for 4K 60fps gaming. Global memory and storage chip shortages have influenced the device's pricing.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 08:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope

NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope

A high-risk robotic mission aims to tow the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory into a higher orbit to prevent it from burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 07:05 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Graphene can host multiple superconducting states, MIT study finds

Graphene can host multiple superconducting states, MIT study finds

A new study reveals that naturally occurring rhombohedral graphene exhibits unconventional superconductivity that can be enhanced by magnetic fields.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 05:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Microsoft seeks buyer for Undead Labs to avoid studio closure

Microsoft seeks buyer for Undead Labs to avoid studio closure

Microsoft is negotiating the sale of Undead Labs as part of a broader Xbox gaming division restructuring that threatens hundreds of jobs across multiple studios.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 04:03 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
UK researchers discover oxygen's key role in battery energy storage

UK researchers discover oxygen's key role in battery energy storage

Scientists from the University of Warwick and University of Dundee have identified that oxygen is an active participant in battery charging and discharging.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 00:00 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Artifacts dating back 400,000 years found in cave

Artifacts dating back 400,000 years found in cave

A significant discovery of Acheulo-Yabrudian artifacts in an Israeli cave is providing new insights into early human behavior and tool-making.

Tech & Science ·29 Jun 2026, 23:03 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer

A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer

A forgotten specimen from a 1985 expedition has been identified as the first dinosaur fossil found in the Santa Marta Formation of Antarctica.

Tech & Science ·29 Jun 2026, 22:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
NASA rescue mission to prevent Swift telescope from falling back to Earth

NASA rescue mission to prevent Swift telescope from falling back to Earth

A private robotic mission will attempt to grapple and tow the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory back to a stable orbit to prevent an uncontrolled reentry.

Tech & Science ·29 Jun 2026, 21:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Quantic Dream staff strike to save Star Wars Eclipse from cancellation

Quantic Dream staff strike to save Star Wars Eclipse from cancellation

Employees at Quantic Dream have launched a strike organized by the STJV union to protect the development of Star Wars Eclipse amid looming redundancies.

Tech & Science ·29 Jun 2026, 20:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
DNA Hitchhikers Transform Thawing Arctic Soils

DNA Hitchhikers Transform Thawing Arctic Soils

New research reveals that thawing Arctic soils trigger complex genetic exchanges and sequential microbial awakenings rather than a uniform increase in activity.

Tech & Science ·29 Jun 2026, 18:04 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Olivia Wilde recalls casting director calling her face a pie face

Olivia Wilde recalls casting director calling her face a pie face

Olivia Wilde discusses early casting insults and recent red-carpet scrutiny while reflecting on the pressures of the entertainment industry.

Tech & Science ·29 Jun 2026, 17:05 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
GTA VI rumored to offer 60 FPS mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X

GTA VI rumored to offer 60 FPS mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X

Industry insiders suggest Rockstar Games is targeting a 60 FPS performance mode for current-gen consoles, though development crunch may delay the feature.

Tech & Science ·29 Jun 2026, 16:02 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read