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TechnologyAug 5, 2026 · 1 min

Antigen presentation by CD40 + MHC-II + astrocytes promotes CNS autoimmunity

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10860-6 Astrocytes promote central nervous system (CNS) immunity through antigen presentation and activation of CD40 in astrocytes by CD40L expressed by CD4+ T cells in a…

TechnologyAug 5, 2026 · 1 min

The Virtual Tissues foundation model resolves spatial proteomics across scales

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10884-y Virtual Tissues (VirTues), a foundation model for spatial proteomics that captures tissue organization across scales, supports marker reconstruction, cell…

TechnologyAug 5, 2026 · 1 min

A tumour-derived organoid biobank maps cancer gene dependencies

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10830-y A clinically annotated multi-omic organoid resource with matched tumour samples from 256 patients across 5 cancers maps gene dependencies, reveals subtype-specific…

UNESCO gives Mexico 6 months to show ‘concrete actions’ to protect remaining vaquitas

Mexico News Daily

UNESCO gives Mexico 6 months to show ‘concrete actions’ to protect remaining vaquitas

Mexico has until next Feb. 1 to convince UNESCO it is doing enough to protect the vaquita porpoise — the world’s most endangered marine mammal — and other Gulf of California species. At its recently concluded annual meeting in Busan, South…

Mexico News Daily

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'

CNA

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'

While on stage at Chicago’s United Center, Grande told her fans that “things can get a little blown out of proportion”, and that her decision to take a break from public life was one she had "quietly made a long time ago”, rather than a…

CNA

FG to begin rollout of 90,000km fibre optic network — Minister

The Punch

FG to begin rollout of 90,000km fibre optic network — Minister

The Federal Government is set to begin the rollout of a 90,000km fibre optic network, a major digital infrastructure project to transform broadband connect Read More…

The Punch

What happens when the world's oldest continuous cultures come up against one of the newest technologies

What happens when the world's oldest continuous cultures come up against one of the newest technologies

artificial intelligence? There are growing concerns about AI systems being trained on Indigenous artworks, language and cultural material. There are also questions about who's generating this content, and who benefits from its…

Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone ‘safari’ attack on civilian

Japan Times

Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone ‘safari’ attack on civilian

Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing a man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding as he dives ‌for cover ‌behind the vehicle.

Japan Times

WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

Times of India

WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative is completely voluntary, allowing users to choose their participation…

Times of India

CNET

iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027

Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.

CNET

Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?

BBC

Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?

Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

BBC

Outback town says grid connection key to capturing AI investment

Outback town says grid connection key to capturing AI investment

An outback town says it has the land and space for AI infrastructure, but without a connection to the national electricity grid, investment remains on hold.