This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It

New York Times - Sep 28, 2026

Scientists have found a human gene lurking in a virus that causes skin infections. It may be using our own DNA to infect us.

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Carbonato Botnet Compromises Docker Hosts to Deploy Telegram-Controlled Hermes AI Agent

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Did Anthropic’s A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own?

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Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

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Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

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Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

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Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

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New peer-reviewed research shows that Fort McKay, Alta. faces disproportionately high levels of dust pollution, frequently exceeding Alberta's regulatory guidelines for ambient air quality. Researchers say outdated monitoring standards leave the community vulnerable to intense spikes of contamination.

SpaceX Starship targets first-ever orbit with 26 Starlink V3 satellites: When and where to watch the launch today

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SpaceX Starship targets first-ever orbit with 26 Starlink V3 satellites: When and where to watch the launch today

The 14th flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket is scheduled today, targeting Earth orbit while deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites. The flight includes significant maneuvers and aims to enhance satellite internet capacity, speed, and reliability. Check when and where to watch the launch today.

Astronaut chooses small-town Saskatchewan bison jerky to take to International Space Station

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Your next parcel could be delivered by a two-legged robot: Evri starts using bots that can zip along at 4mph - and can even walk up stairs

Sep 28, 2026

Your next parcel could be delivered by a two-legged robot: Evri starts using bots that can zip along at 4mph - and can even walk up stairs

Your next parcel could be delivered by a two-legged robot, as Evri starts Europe's first trial of bipedal bots.

And you thought the iPhone Duo was expensive! 'Liquid metal' version of Apple's foldable goes on sale for $21,000

Sep 28, 2026

And you thought the iPhone Duo was expensive! 'Liquid metal' version of Apple's foldable goes on sale for $21,000

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