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Veteran CISOs are urged to abandon technical dashboards and become business risk leaders who speak the board’s language. By translating security concepts into revenue‑impact terms, aligning initiatives with corporate growth plans, and quantifying cyber risk in monetary values, they secure...

By Erdal Ozkaya’s Cybersecurity Blog
How a Sensor Stuck Into the Lab Found Its Way in the Real World
BlogFeb 19, 2026

How a Sensor Stuck Into the Lab Found Its Way in the Real World

A nano‑electromechanical sensor originally built at TU Vienna has been transformed into a portable field instrument capable of detecting ultrafine airborne particles in real time. Backed by a €2.2 m European Innovation Council transition grant, the technology now powers the EMILIE FTIR...

By Nanowerk
Bespoke Software Lets You Build Personal Health Dashboards
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Bespoke Software Lets You Build Personal Health Dashboards

Very interested in what the coming era of highly bespoke software might look like. Example from this morning - I've become a bit loosy goosy with my cardio recently so I decided to do a more srs, regimented experiment to try...

By Andrej Karpathy
Ethiopia’s 2024 Petrol Ban Saves $5B, Fuels
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Ethiopia’s 2024 Petrol Ban Saves $5B, Fuels

Ethiopia didn’t ban petrol cars in 2024 to hug trees: Importing oil was bleeding them dry - costing over $5b/ year in precious foreign exchange From close to zero before the 2024 ban, EV sales now make up over 60% of...

By Assaad Razzouk
Kessel Run Launches Program for ‘Next-Gen’ Air Operations Center
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Kessel Run Launches Program for ‘Next-Gen’ Air Operations Center

The Air Force’s Kessel Run software factory announced a program to develop a next‑generation Air Operations Center (AOC) that leverages AI, machine learning, data fusion, and cloud‑native architecture. The effort builds on the existing Block 20 upgrades and KRADOS suite, aiming...

By Air & Space Forces Magazine
Lower Glucose by Living High
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Lower Glucose by Living High

Researchers at Gladstone Institutes discovered that red blood cells (RBCs) act as a primary glucose sink during hypoxia, explaining why people living at high altitude have lower blood sugar. PET/CT scans showed 70% of the extra glucose clearance in hypoxic...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
AI Tool Observes Solar Active Regions to Advance Warnings of Space Weather
NewsFeb 19, 2026

AI Tool Observes Solar Active Regions to Advance Warnings of Space Weather

Southwest Research Institute and NSF‑NCAR have unveiled PINNBARDS, a physics‑informed neural network that translates surface magnetograms of solar active regions into deep‑layer magnetic states. By reconstructing tachocline dynamics from SDO/HMI data, the tool can forecast the emergence of large, flare‑producing...

By Phys.org - Space News
How People Actually Use AI Agents
PodcastFeb 19, 202626 min

How People Actually Use AI Agents

The episode dives into Anthropic's new study revealing that AI agents are being used far more conservatively than their technical capabilities would allow, with users favoring short, highly supervised sessions. It highlights the expanding adoption of agents beyond coding into...

By The AI Breakdown
Kickstart Your Data Career with Our Free Guide
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Kickstart Your Data Career with Our Free Guide

Aspiring Data Processionals Excel, SQL and PBI are great tools to build projects with. If you're completely confused, start with my Guide 👇🏾 https://tekdlin.com/data-analytics-guide/

By Ebere Oyek (Nelo) — Data | AI | ML
Artemis II Teams Stay Below Hydrogen Leak Safety Limit
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Artemis II Teams Stay Below Hydrogen Leak Safety Limit

This is encouraging: "Teams reached this step without exceeding the ground safety limit of the hydrogen leak concentration, as was observed during the first Artemis II wet dress rehearsal."

By Stephen Clark
Digital Holistic Student Supports Initiative Aims to Improve How Colleges Use Technology to Support Students
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Digital Holistic Student Supports Initiative Aims to Improve How Colleges Use Technology to Support Students

The Gates Foundation‑backed Digital Holistic Student Supports initiative unites Achieving the Dream, DataKind, and MDRC to redesign how colleges use technology for student success. Six access‑oriented institutions receive $500,000 grants to co‑create digital roadmaps, unified data systems, and predictive analytics...

By Campus Technology
Claude Code's Blueprint Revealed: Deep Design Dive
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Claude Code's Blueprint Revealed: Deep Design Dive

Wow. The internal blueprint for Claude Code is now public 🤯 @bcherny, creator of Claude Code, just broke the silence. → 50-minute breakdown of the build process → Deep dive into core design decisions → Zero-fluff look at past mistakes + future plans https://t.co/I1mmXLBCDz

By Data Chaz
Anthropic Expands Societal Impacts Team Amid Growing Model Influence
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Anthropic Expands Societal Impacts Team Amid Growing Model Influence

We’re aggressively scaling up the Societal Impacts (SI) team at Anthropic as our models are beginning to have non-trivial impacts on the world.

By Jack Clark
Is It Hypocritical for News Publishers to Complain About Tech Companies’ Platforms — but Still Be on Them?
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Is It Hypocritical for News Publishers to Complain About Tech Companies’ Platforms — but Still Be on Them?

Academic research by Rasmus Kleis Nielsen argues that news publishers continue to rely on tech platforms despite vocal criticism because audience reach and incremental revenue outweigh the desire for platform independence. The study cites that only about 4 % of traffic...

By Nieman Lab
AEMC May Be Right on Fixed Network Costs
SocialFeb 19, 2026

AEMC May Be Right on Fixed Network Costs

Could the AEMC be “kinda right” about fixed network costs? Late submission lobs curveball into debate #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/M5UcGqLiiu https://t.co/EAQf6ckk0b

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Data Centers Drain Power of 100k Homes
SocialFeb 19, 2026

AI Data Centers Drain Power of 100k Homes

According to a report from the International Energy Agency, an average AI datacenter consumes as much electricity as 100,000 households. AI = HIGHER ELECTRICITY PRICES = AN AFFORDABILITY PROBLEM. https://t.co/65QNfr2y4U

By Steve Hanke
Tracking the Epidemic – Satellites Watch over the Spread of the Texas Screwworm Outbreak
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Tracking the Epidemic – Satellites Watch over the Spread of the Texas Screwworm Outbreak

In early 2026 Texas declared a disaster as the New World screwworm, eradicated in the U.S. since 1966, moved within striking distance of the border, threatening up to $1.8 billion in cattle losses. To counter the risk, satellite‑enabled livestock tags from...

By Orbital Today
Examining Vaccine Development Amid America's Science‑Anti‑Science Divide
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Examining Vaccine Development Amid America's Science‑Anti‑Science Divide

Many thanks to Freedom Together Foundation medical research consortium for hosting my remarks this week ⁦@RockefellerUniv⁩ discussing our vaccine development program and my work on the history of medical science vs anti-science in America https://t.co/etbLqiezEA

By Peter Hotez
Europe's Energy Storage GWh Investments Surge This Week
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Europe's Energy Storage GWh Investments Surge This Week

Gigawatt-hours of investments, tolls, optimisation and platform financing across Europe this week #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ypYzZ8xa8y

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Global Payments' Turnaround Gets Off on the Right Foot
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Global Payments' Turnaround Gets Off on the Right Foot

Global Payments reported fourth‑quarter net revenue of $2.3 billion, a 6 % year‑over‑year increase, while net income fell to $217.5 million, missing consensus forecasts. The results sparked a 13 % surge in the stock as the company completed its Worldpay acquisition and announced a...

By American Banker
NASA Admits Starliner Missteps, Reclassifies Mishap, Vows Leadership Overhaul
SocialFeb 19, 2026

NASA Admits Starliner Missteps, Reclassifies Mishap, Vows Leadership Overhaul

News conf upshot: NASA acknowledges poor decision making thruout Starliner prog and esp while crew was on orbit. Now correctly classified as Type A mishap. NASA still committed to Starliner, but will be leadership and other changes at NASA. Rpt...

By Marcia Smith
Chronilogix Integrates with Balance for Life to Expand AI-Driven Behavioral Health and Chronic Care Support
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Chronilogix Integrates with Balance for Life to Expand AI-Driven Behavioral Health and Chronic Care Support

Chronilogix announced an integration that embeds its AI‑powered coaching technology into the Balance for Life wellness app. The combined solution delivers on‑demand behavioral health support for depression, anxiety and stress, while also addressing chronic condition management. By offering 24/7 personalized...

By Digital Health Global
Ownwell Raises $50M Series B Round
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Ownwell Raises $50M Series B Round

Ownwell announced a $50 million Series B financing, bringing its total capital to $74 million. The round includes $30 million in equity led by Alpha Edison and Mercato Partners, with participation from Intuit Ventures and other investors, plus $20 million in debt from Western Alliance...

By VC News Daily
Two Red Flags? Shift Leads to Nurture Pipeline
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Two Red Flags? Shift Leads to Nurture Pipeline

Founders: Pipeline qualification red flags: 🚩 Problem impact is 'hard to measure' 🚩 Multiple unnamed stakeholders 🚩 DIY solution currently in place 🚩 No urgency indicators in conversation 🚩 Budget is 'being determined' Two red flags = move them to nurture.

By Pete Kazanjy
AI + Energy: Monster Child of Origin and Facebook – or a Smart, Decentralised Grid?
NewsFeb 19, 2026

AI + Energy: Monster Child of Origin and Facebook – or a Smart, Decentralised Grid?

Luis Gonzalez, chief data and AI officer at Aboitiz Power, argues that the data industry will become the primary driver of the energy transition by using AI to finance and operate renewable assets. He envisions a future where computation is...

By RenewEconomy
Turn IT From Gatekeeper to ROI Enabler
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Turn IT From Gatekeeper to ROI Enabler

If your business units are bypassing IT to build their own AI "solutions," you don’t have a shadow IT problem—you have a value delivery problem. Stop being the "No" department and start being the "ROI" department. Watch @mkrigsman, @tcrawford, and @nyike:...

By Tim Crawford
SalientMG, Hivekind AI Team Up to Drive Pipeline for Startups
NewsFeb 19, 2026

SalientMG, Hivekind AI Team Up to Drive Pipeline for Startups

SalientMG announced a strategic partnership with Hivekind AI to combine its B2B go‑to‑market (GTM) advisory services with Hivekind’s pre‑pipeline decision engine. The joint offering promises startups a unified system that aligns ideal customer profile (ICP) definition, account prioritization, and buyer‑group...

By Demand Gen Report
Nature-Inspired Method Forms ZnO Quantum Dots in Solid Crystals at Room Temperature
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Nature-Inspired Method Forms ZnO Quantum Dots in Solid Crystals at Room Temperature

Researchers at the Polish Academy of Sciences and Warsaw University of Technology have demonstrated a new all‑solid‑state method that converts molecular Zn‑organometallic crystals into zinc oxide quantum dots at room temperature. By exposing the crystals to humid air, water‑induced hydrolysis...

By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
Starliner Crew Flight Test Findings Detailed in 312‑page Report
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Starliner Crew Flight Test Findings Detailed in 312‑page Report

Here's the full, 312-page report of findings from the Program Investigation Team regarding the Starliner crew flight test. https://t.co/rd3RyEQ4YZ

By Eric Berger
LanzaJet Lands $135M Financing Round
NewsFeb 19, 2026

LanzaJet Lands $135M Financing Round

LanzaJet announced a $135 million equity financing round, valuing the company at $650 million pre‑money. The round is co‑led by International Airlines Group (IAG) and Shell, with existing investors such as Groupe ADP, LanzaTech and Mitsui also participating. Proceeds will fund the expansion...

By VC News Daily
Best Intent Data Providers for B2B Teams in 2026
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Best Intent Data Providers for B2B Teams in 2026

In 2026 the leading B2B intent data strategy has shifted from monolithic platforms to a modular stack that combines first‑party web signals with specialized third‑party providers. HubSpot’s real‑time visitor intelligence paired with Clay’s data‑orchestration forms the core, while G2, Common...

By RevPartners (RevOps)
D-Wave Joins Southeastern Quantum Collaborative as an Inaugural Member
NewsFeb 19, 2026

D-Wave Joins Southeastern Quantum Collaborative as an Inaugural Member

D‑Wave Quantum Inc. has joined the newly formed Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC) as an inaugural member alongside the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Davidson Technologies, IBM and Alabama A&M University. The partnership aims to unite academia, industry and government to...

By InsideHPC (Quantum Computing)
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies

Superintendents are confronting increasingly political challenges, yet most leadership programs overlook this dimension. Harvard’s Initiative on Superintendent as Civic Leader, unveiled at the AASA conference, introduces case studies and upcoming interactive simulations to fill the gap. The simulations, co‑developed with...

By Education Week (Technology section)
Eli Lilly Announces Positive Results for Treating Crohn’s Disease with Omvoh
BlogFeb 19, 2026

Eli Lilly Announces Positive Results for Treating Crohn’s Disease with Omvoh

Eli Lilly reported that its biologic Omvoh (mirikizumab) sustained steroid‑free remission for three years in Crohn’s disease patients in the Phase 3 VIVID‑2 open‑label extension study. More than 90% of participants remained in remission, with 80% experiencing relief from bowel urgency. The...

By Pharmaceutical Executive (independent trade outlet)
Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block

Jack Dorsey’s Block announced a rolling layoff that could trim roughly 10% of its 11,000‑person workforce. The cuts are being framed as performance‑based, yet employees report a crumbling culture, heightened anxiety, and a mandatory shift to generative AI tools. Workers...

By WIRED — Business
Another Early Universe Surprise From The JWST: A Jellyfish Galaxy
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Another Early Universe Surprise From The JWST: A Jellyfish Galaxy

Astronomers using JWST have identified COSMOS2020‑635829 as a candidate jellyfish galaxy at redshift z = 1.156, roughly 5 billion years after the Big Bang. The galaxy exhibits a unilateral tail of star‑forming knots, indicating ram‑pressure stripping in a proto‑cluster environment. Spectroscopic data reveal extremely...

By Universe Today
NASA Demands Root‑Cause Fix Before Starliner Returns
SocialFeb 19, 2026

NASA Demands Root‑Cause Fix Before Starliner Returns

Some incredible transparency from @NASAAdmin @rookisaacman regarding the Starliner crew fiasco. It will not fly again until the ROOT CAUSE is addressed, not just bandaided. I don’t see how this is can be worth it to Boeing anymore TBH. They...

By Tim Dodd
From Lab to Gigawatt: CoreWeave’s ARENA and the AI Validation Imperative
NewsFeb 19, 2026

From Lab to Gigawatt: CoreWeave’s ARENA and the AI Validation Imperative

CoreWeave launched ARENA, a production‑scale AI lab that lets customers run full AI workloads on GPU clusters mirroring live environments, delivering realistic performance, scaling and cost validation before deployment. The platform bridges the gap where sandbox tests misrepresent production behavior...

By Data Center Frontier
Leidos Seeks to Be the Government's 'Beta Tester' For Artificial Intelligence
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Leidos Seeks to Be the Government's 'Beta Tester' For Artificial Intelligence

Leidos CEO Tom Bell said the firm will act as the government’s beta tester for artificial intelligence, embedding AI across its NorthStar 2030 strategy and digital modernization unit. The company plans to prototype AI tools internally before delivering them to...

By Washington Technology
Dock Health Introduces Its Productivity Platform at Mayo Clinic to Modernize Operational Workflows
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Dock Health Introduces Its Productivity Platform at Mayo Clinic to Modernize Operational Workflows

Dock Health announced that its productivity platform is now deployed at Mayo Clinic to automate referral and specialty workflows across cardiovascular, e‑consult and contract programs. The solution creates structured, real‑time workflows that trigger when orders enter the EHR, automatically assigning...

By Digital Health Global
Deloitte: Digitally Mature B2B Suppliers Post Faster Sales Growth
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Deloitte: Digitally Mature B2B Suppliers Post Faster Sales Growth

Deloitte’s latest study of 530 U.S. B2B buyers and 530 suppliers shows that digitally mature sellers outpace peers, delivering 6.1% average revenue growth versus 2.9% for low‑maturity firms. High‑maturity suppliers exceed annual sales targets by more than twice the margin...

By Digital Commerce 360
Data Centers and Your Power Bill
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Data Centers and Your Power Bill

Tech firms are pouring billions into energy‑intensive data centers as U.S. electricity demand climbs, prompting political scrutiny over rising utility bills. The White House has suggested that these companies finance new power‑plant capacity, while Senators Hawley and Blumenthal introduced legislation...

By The New York Times – Climate
Five Companies Protest Exclusion From NASA’s $60B SEWP VI Competition
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Five Companies Protest Exclusion From NASA’s $60B SEWP VI Competition

NASA’s $60 billion SEWP VI IT contract excluded five vendors, prompting protests filed with the Government Accountability Office. The GAO must issue rulings by May 27, a timeline that could push award announcements past the current SEWP V deadline of April 30. Delays may force...

By Washington Technology
MWC 2026: What We Expect to See at Mobile World Congress This Year
NewsFeb 19, 2026

MWC 2026: What We Expect to See at Mobile World Congress This Year

Mobile World Congress returns to Barcelona from March 2‑5, 2026, gathering the mobile industry's biggest players. Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, Honor, Tecno, Qualcomm, MediaTek and many others will showcase new smartphones, wearables and AI‑focused hardware. Highlights include Samsung’s Galaxy S26 hands‑on, Google’s Android 16...

By Android Central
A Decade of Solar Growth Celebrated by SEIA President
SocialFeb 19, 2026

A Decade of Solar Growth Celebrated by SEIA President

Solar Energy Industries Association president reflects on decade of progress #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/tbHnPi0r3A https://t.co/0nNhikDzH0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Defence Sets Lithium Batteries Ablaze to Fast-Charge Sovereign Cell Development
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Defence Sets Lithium Batteries Ablaze to Fast-Charge Sovereign Cell Development

Australian Defence Science and Technology Group is deliberately igniting prototype lithium‑ion cells to understand failure modes and accelerate development of sovereign, fast‑charging batteries. The research targets military‑grade power solutions for radios, drones, armoured vehicles, future aircraft and Attack‑class submarines. By...

By The Mandarin (Australia)
Secure the Chips, Absorb the Costs, and Grab More Market Share
BlogFeb 19, 2026

Secure the Chips, Absorb the Costs, and Grab More Market Share

Analyst Mark Newman raised Apple’s price target amid rising memory‑chip costs, noting that component inflation could lift iPhone prices by up to 15 %. Despite higher production expenses, Apple’s strong ecosystem and execution are expected to protect earnings. The analyst also...

By Asymco
IL-6 as a Measure of Peripheral Inflammation Is More Often Elevated in Cognitively Impaired Individuals
BlogFeb 19, 2026

IL-6 as a Measure of Peripheral Inflammation Is More Often Elevated in Cognitively Impaired Individuals

A recent open‑access study of 514 Canadian seniors examined peripheral inflammation using IL‑6 and C‑reactive protein. The analysis revealed that elevated IL‑6 levels were present in 12% of cognitively normal participants but rose sharply to 36‑55% among Alzheimer’s, mixed dementia,...

By Fight Aging!
Soft Robotics and Assistive Tech: Merging for Societal Benefit
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Soft Robotics and Assistive Tech: Merging for Societal Benefit

A new Science #Robotics Focus article discusses how soft robotics and assistive technologies are intertwined and explores how innovations in these fields could benefit society at large. https://t.co/2CVjJj480Z https://t.co/xaUpYivsJg

By Science Robotics