Connor Hill, 17, wins $250,000 at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for classifying noble polyhedra, solving a long-standing geometry problem with a custom algorithm, identifying 146 isolated shapes and 2 infinite families.
Havelock Palace, a Chinese restaurant, apologizes after facing backlash for its role in a video showing mass foraging of seafood at Changi Beach, sparking criticism from MP Valerie Lee over disregard for marine ecosystems.
Scientists and fishermen are leading a NOAA-funded effort to restore Florida's Indian River Lagoon by breeding and outplanting disease-resistant 'super clams' to replace populations decimated by algal blooms.
The Joolca Hottap Go offers a self-contained hot water solution for remote locations, featuring a 12L tank and propane heating. Despite its high cost and optional battery, its all-in-one design and water recirculation make it a convenient choice for vanlifers and outdoor enthusiasts.
A contagious and deadly cancer, bivalve transmissible neoplasia, is spreading among soft-shelled clams on the West Coast, impacting 75% of the population in Washington's Puget Sound. While clams remain safe for human consumption, the disease threatens the wider ecosystem and other shellfish already vulnerable to pollution and climate change.
Talisman Design is crowdfunding the PocketMage, a clamshell PDA featuring a tactile keyboard, e-paper, and OLED displays. Available in pre-order options starting at $185, it runs on an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and offers basic productivity apps. Shipping is expected by March 2027.
The latest IUCN Red List reveals many species, including deep-sea molluscs and the desert rain frog, are threatened by human activities like deep-sea mining and diamond mining. Conservation efforts have helped the numbat rebound, but five Australian marsupials are now extinct.
Women are creating hyper-feminine, artistic cyberdecks, challenging tech's traditional aesthetics and reclaiming control from big tech. This trend blends DIY tech with fashion and historical computing practices.
