How AI could usher in a 'new scientific golden age' — if it doesn't kill us all first

CBC - Oct 4, 2026

AI has remarkable potential to exponentially advance scientific discovery, say scientists. But getting out the word of its scientific benefits of can be challenging when forced to compete with headlines about its significant if not existential threat to humanity.

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Anthropic Agents Tried to Fill Out Visa Forms on State Dept. Website

Anthropic Agents Tried to Fill Out Visa Forms on State Dept. Website

Oct 10, 2026

The Philadelphia Police Department said the agents had also sent in a false homicide tip. The incidents led the White House to call for better disclosure of rogue A.I. behavior.

Google Fitbit Edge tracker to launch on October 12: Expected price, features and India availability

Google Fitbit Edge tracker to launch on October 12: Expected price, features and India availability

Oct 10, 2026

Google teased the Fitbit Edge tracker for October 12, 2026, revealing a metal chassis and canyon color scheme. Leaks suggest seven-day battery life, iPhone support, Gemini integration and a price near $180. Google says the tracker has no confirmed launch date in India, Japan or Turkey.

Anthropic's Claude AI submits a false tip on a Philadelphia unsolved homicide case

Anthropic's Claude AI submits a false tip on a Philadelphia unsolved homicide case

Oct 10, 2026

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false tip to a Philadelphia police website about an unsolved homicide case, authorities and Anthropic said.

Geomagnetic Solar Storm on October 11? What to know about the powerful eruption heading towards Earth

Geomagnetic Solar Storm on October 11? What to know about the powerful eruption heading towards Earth

Oct 10, 2026

A powerful solar eruption recorded on 8 October could trigger a moderate geomagnetic storm on 11 October, NOAA has warned. The event may brighten auroras but could also affect satellite signals, radio communications, navigation systems and power networks.

Venezuela authorises Musks Starlink to operate in country

Venezuela authorises Musks Starlink to operate in country

Oct 10, 2026

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has authorised Elon Musk's SpaceX-operated satellite internet service Starlink to operate in the country, Reuters reported, citing a statement from the Venezuelan government.

Will We Ever Understand Dementia?

Will We Ever Understand Dementia?

Oct 10, 2026

Since the days of Dr. Alzheimer himself, there has been a dream that severe senility might have an explanation — and a cure. The search for both has never been more urgent.

Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders: Is its premium pricing backfiring? Here's what report reveals

Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders: Is its premium pricing backfiring? Here's what report reveals

Oct 10, 2026

The reported cuts come as Apple has increased prices across its latest Pro lineup. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced at $1,299, marking a $100 increase for each model compared with its predecessor

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin

Oct 10, 2026

Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Hundreds protest over data centre plans

Hundreds protest over data centre plans

Oct 10, 2026

Placard-waving opponents highlight concerns about a data centre development on the local landscape.

Hurricane Isaias rips roofs off buildings, lifts cars and plunges 300,000 Florida homes into darkness

Hurricane Isaias rips roofs off buildings, lifts cars and plunges 300,000 Florida homes into darkness

Oct 10, 2026

The monster storm slammed into the Florida Panhandle Friday night, ripping hotel roofs apart, toppling trees and sending enormous waves surging toward coastal communities.

Hurricane Isaias downgraded after making landfall in Florida

Hurricane Isaias downgraded after making landfall in Florida

Oct 10, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of households are without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias continues its path across south-eastern US.

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