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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, increasing the planet’s confirmed satellite count to 29. The discovery was made using the telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera during a targeted observation on February 2, 2025, and officially announced on August 19. The newly discovered object, designated S/2025 U 1, measures approximately 10 kilometers in diameter, making it one of the smallest moons detected around Uranus. It is located between the orbits of the planet’s inner moons Ophelia and Bianca. The satellite follows a near-circular, equatorial orbit and completes a revolution around Uranus in just under 10 hours. The detection was led by planetary…

The United Kingdom has withdrawn its demand for Apple to provide law enforcement agencies with a backdoor into encrypted user data, a move hailed by privacy advocates as a major win for digital security and civil liberties. U.S. officials confirmed the reversal on Monday, bringing an end to a months-long standoff that had sparked international concern over data privacy standards. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated that the UK had formally agreed to drop its request, which would have required Apple to weaken the encryption protocols of its iCloud Advanced Data Protection (ADP) services. The request, originally issued under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, had far-reaching implications, potentially…

The FDA announced a recall of DermaRite products over bacterial contamination that threatens the health of vulnerable and immunocompromised people.

Avi Loeb’s bold claim that comet 3I/ATLAS could be an alien probe has sparked intense debate, though most experts dismiss it as speculative.

Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a possible Ukraine peace deal amid reports that negotiations are nearing a ceasefire.

Generative AI is reshaping the labor market, with young tech workers facing a 3% unemployment rise as companies slow hiring amid automation gains.

The Trump administration’s 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee beans is set to impact Asheville cafés, with owners expecting shortages and cost hikes.

A planet with potential for habitability has been discovered approximately 35 light years from Earth by a research team at the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the University of Montreal. The discovery was made using data from NASA’s  Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, also known as TESS, which allowed scientists to identify a fifth planet in the L 98-59 star system. Named L 98-59 f, the newly detected planet is part of a compact and diverse system orbiting a red dwarf star. It is located within the system’s habitable zone, where conditions may permit the presence of liquid water. The planet…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls layoffs the “enigma of success” as the company cuts 15,000 jobs despite record profits and $80 billion in AI investment.

Trump’s four-day visit to Scotland centers on golf and trade while facing backlash over Epstein and use of public funds for private business.