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Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory watched birds around solar panels for 19,000 hours using AI cameras. They found birds use these sites for perching, nesting, and foraging. Most importantly, the study showed no bird collisions with the panels. These findings suggest birds often treat solar arrays as safe habitats.
India and Uzbekistan agreed to expand strategic cooperation in digital technology, artificial intelligence, and outer space exploration. Both nations will focus on safe AI systems and modernizing transport networks. Leaders welcomed the successful operation of the first IT Park in Tashkent, established in 2019, and plan to grow these partnerships.
The government notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, on August 27, making IST the single national time reference. This move aims to synchronize digital systems across India and reduce reliance on foreign sources. Businesses and government departments got a 180-day window to align their systems with these rules.
Notre Dame engineers tested a clear window coating that filters solar heat, and model interiors stayed up to 7.2°C cooler without electricity. The team used ultra-thin layers of silica, alumina, and titanium oxide to block heat. This new material works well at many sun angles, helping rooms stay naturally cool.
In April 1984, astronauts on the shuttle Challenger captured the failing SolarMax satellite. The crew spent nearly seven hours repairing the observatory after a fuse burned out. This mission saved the $240 million satellite, and many experts said this work started the modern industry of fixing satellites in space today.
Playground Games revealed hardware requirements for Fable, which arrives on February 23, 2027. Players need an RTX 2060 for basic 1080p gaming, but the game gets demanding at higher settings. You will need an RTX 5080 to run Fable at 4K and 60 fps. An SSD is also required for play.
Caterpillar is using lessons from automating mining to deploy AI across construction sites and jobsites. The company now offers automated haul trucks and software tools for technicians. CTO Jaime Mineart said, "The hard part about autonomy and about physical AI is incorporating that technology into the customer jobsite."
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend $2 million on robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics. These four-legged machines use cameras and sensors to detect hazards like gas or radiation. ICE said the move is part of a broader effort to improve officer safety during dangerous law enforcement operations.
Scientists built a quantum battery prototype that charges in femtoseconds using superabsorption. Researcher James Quach led the team that created this device. Dario Ferraro said, "Quantum batteries are intended to improve the speed and control of energy delivery." While it cannot power phones yet, it shows how energy works.
Many people believe Google Glass users got punched in 2014, but records show few actual assaults. While bars banned the device due to privacy fears, reports of violence were rare. One incident in San Francisco involved a scuffle, but the internet’s memory of constant attacks is not backed by facts.
Screen-free wearables are gaining popularity as gadgets designed to be ignored. Devices like the Garmin Cirqa and Whoop series collect health data without constant notifications. Many users are tired of attention-hoarding tech. These trackers aim to provide insights while demanding less of your time than traditional smartwatches currently do.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang did not make TIME’s 2026 ‘Most Influential People in AI’ list. This surprised many because his company’s GPUs power most complex AI systems today. Huang previously got on the list from 2023-2025. TIME said the list shows those who "best represent the year's key storylines" in AI.