(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesBorderlands Mexico: ANPACT warns tariffs threaten truck trade as exports surgeThis week in Borderlands Mexico: ANPACT warns tariffs threaten truck trade as exports surge; Stonepeak acquires rail-served logistics property in Fort Worth; and Green Tide Logistics launches Mexico-US maritime corridor. The post Borderlands Mexico: ANPACT warns tariffs threaten truck trade as exports surge appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Noi Mahoney·16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)WiredIt’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar EclipsesIn 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them. (opens original source in a new tab)Jorge Garay·16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosHow AI could bring Mayo-quality health care to everyoneMy wife, Autumn, has spent nearly a quarter of the past four years in ERs and hospitals, untangling and battling three chronic conditions — and a shamefully broken U.S. medical system.We live in Washington, D.C., with top-rated hospitals in our backyard. Yet her experience has been eye-opening and often horrifying, especially for a nation that spends twice as much on medical care as our rivals.What it's like: ERs so hauntingly jammed she's often stack (opens original source in a new tab)Jim VandeHei·16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)WiredInside the Experimental Traps Scientists Set for Ghostly NeutrinosObservatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles. (opens original source in a new tab)Simon Frantz·16 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaOp-Ed: Hiroshi Okuda–The Man Who Saved Toyota by Forcing It to Change(Note: This article has been updated with photos of the Prius and the RAV-4 EV -The author) THE automotive world lost a visionary on August 8. Hiroshi Okuda, the former chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, who passed at 93, was the first outsider to break the Toyoda family’s grip on ... [continued] The post Op-Ed: Hiroshi Okuda–The Man Who Saved Toyota by Forcing It to Change appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Raymond Tribdino·16 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyPhysicists discover a hidden gluon structure inside protons that could rewrite textbooksPhysicists may have uncovered a hidden feature inside protons that helps preserve one of matter’s most fundamental properties. RHIC collision data suggest baryon number is carried not simply by three quarks, but by a Y-shaped junction of the gluons connecting them. The finding challenges a decades-old textbook picture and could deepen our understanding of why protons—and ultimately matter itself—remain stable. (opens original source in a new tab)16 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaNIELIT Launches National Cybersecurity and AI Decision-Making HackathonThe National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has launched Cyber Kushti 2026, a national cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) hackathon designed to test participants’ judgement and decision-making skills in security assessment. According to the official announcement, the competition shifts the focus from simply identifying vulnerabilities […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·16 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyScientists reveal why walking gets so much harder with ageAs we age, the body appears to sacrifice walking efficiency in exchange for stability. Older adults stiffen the ankle more with each step, which may help prevent falls but also forces the muscles to work harder while producing less forward motion. This leads to shorter strides, slower walking, and faster fatigue. Exercises targeting balance, coordination, and lower-leg strength could help preserve mobility. (opens original source in a new tab)16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosScoop: Inside Trump's secret backchannel to Iran's Revolutionary GuardIn mid-May, U.S. negotiators trying to reach a deal with Iran to end the war ran into a problem: They couldn't tell if the people across the table actually spoke for the country's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).So Trump administration officials did something unconventional — they went around Iran's negotiators and reached out directly to IRGC leadership. The (opens original source in a new tab)Barak Ravid·16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostI gave Tencent’s WeChat AI agent control for 24 hours: where it excelled – and stumbledTencent Holdings’ WeChat is already the undisputed super-app for over a billion people in China, handling everything from splitting dinner bills to hailing taxis. Now, Tencent is embedding an artificial intelligence agent named Xiaowei into the platform, adding a hands-free, automated assistant to its vast digital ecosystem. In its latest earnings results announced on Wednesday, Tencent highlighted Xiaowei for the first time, touting its focus on user privacy and inference efficiency. After... (opens original source in a new tab)Ben Jiang·16 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyA new Ice Age species was hiding in la brea tar pits fossils for decadesScientists have discovered a new extinct amphibian species hiding in the fossil collections of Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits. Named Spea labreae, the Ice Age spadefoot toad is an exceptionally rare find—only one other extinct Pleistocene amphibian has ever been identified in North America. Its bones had been sitting in collections since the 1950s before a researcher noticed features that set it apart from known species. (opens original source in a new tab)16 August 2026
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