(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosMaggie Haberman says 70% of Trump's attention goes to monuments, renovations and legacyThe New York Times' <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/22/scoop-regime-change-sells-500000-on-track-for-nonfiction-bestseller-of-26" target (opens original source in a new tab)Mike Allen·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistThe most breathtaking photos of the total solar eclipsePhotographers in Spain captured spectacular images of the rare alignment of the moon and the sun, as it cast a dark shadow over much of the country (opens original source in a new tab)Matthew Sparkes·13 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsRobot orders increase to $622 million in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industriesNew A3 data shows second-quarter growth across semiconductors/electronics, automotive components, food and consumer goods, metals and life sciences North American companies ordered 8,940 robots valued at $622 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to new data released by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Compared to the second quarter of 2025, this represents […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosMusk and Zuckerberg claw back into AI race with new model momentumElon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have muscled their way back into AI's elite ranks, defying early obituaries to close the gap on a new generation of Silicon Valley startups.Why it matters: Recent gains by tech giants SpaceX and Meta — long stuck in AI's second tier — are putting new pressure on a hierarchy domin (opens original source in a new tab)Madison Mills·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Rest of WorldMozilla’s CTO thinks AI should be built like the internetRaffi Krikorian explains that while consumers flock to ChatGPT and Claude, companies are increasingly turning to open models that they can customize and control. (opens original source in a new tab)Itika Sharma Punit·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark Reading'Jewelbug' APT Balances State Espionage & Cryptocurrency TheftResearchers discovered hackers-for-hire performing cyber espionage and financially motivated heists from the same Web panel. (opens original source in a new tab)Nate Nelson·13 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyA 236-million-year-old fossil could rewrite the story of mammalian birthScientists may have uncovered evidence that a mammal ancestor was giving birth to live young 236 million years ago. A fossilized cynodont showed a neonatal growth line and an unusually large birth size that closely match patterns seen in modern mammals. The discovery could push the evolution of live birth back by up to 95 million years. It also raises the possibility that many supposedly “modern” mammalian traits evolved surprisingly early. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsEinride and DAF partner to accelerate scale-up of autonomous electric freightEinride, a technology company driving the shift to cost-efficient autonomous and electric freight, and DAF Trucks, a giant in truck manufacturing, have announced a joint initiative to integrate Einride’s autonomous driving system, Einride Driver, into DAF’s premium vehicle platform. The collaboration marks a significant step toward the large-scale commercialization of SAE Level 4 autonomous electric […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·13 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyA surprising brain discovery could help explain why we overeat fatty foodsA protein inside appetite-controlling brain cells may play an important role in preventing overeating and obesity, particularly when high-fat foods are readily available. Unexpected differences between males and females could also help explain why obesity risk—and responses to weight-loss drugs—can vary. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryGen Z turns to crypto as gateway to investing, WazirX data showsIndia’s Gen Z is entering financial markets earlier, with crypto emerging as a gateway to investing. WazirX data shows young investors favour diversified portfolios and are increasingly coming from Tier II and Tier III cities. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)IPWatchdogKnobbe Martens is Seeking a Patent Scientist – PhysicsKnobbe Martens is seeking a Patent Scientist with a background in physics. Responsibilities include: reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features, creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention, writing patent applications, including description and claims, with clarity and technical accuracy, and analyzing cited references, developing amendments and arguments, and conducting Examiner interviews. To be successful in this position candidates (opens original source in a new tab)JobOrtunities Help Wanted·13 August 2026
