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SPT Labtech, BellBrook Labs Automate Screening for VPS4B ATPase Inhibitors for Cancer Drug Discovery
NewsFeb 18, 2026

SPT Labtech, BellBrook Labs Automate Screening for VPS4B ATPase Inhibitors for Cancer Drug Discovery

SPT Labtech and BellBrook Labs announced a joint effort to automate a high‑throughput, cell‑based assay for VPS4B ATPase inhibitors, pairing BellBrook’s Transcreener® ADP2 fluorescence‑polarization assay with SPT’s dragonfly® liquid‑handling system. The miniaturized platform operates in 384‑ and 1536‑well formats and...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Confidential Information Cannot Be ‘Un-Learned’
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Confidential Information Cannot Be ‘Un-Learned’

The U.S. District Court for New Jersey affirmed a special master’s ruling that barred Nasdaq’s Vice President of Engineering from reviewing opposing confidential material in a patent dispute. The court emphasized that once sensitive information is learned it cannot be...

By JD Supra – Legal Tech
Every Trend Looks the Same in a Dashboard (Until You Zoom Out)
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Every Trend Looks the Same in a Dashboard (Until You Zoom Out)

The article argues that standard post‑level dashboards flatten very different content behaviors—short‑term spikes, campaign arcs, and compounding formats—into identical metrics, leading marketers to chase fleeting reach. By grouping content by theme, intent, or format and evaluating it over weeks or...

By Later Blog
Ultrasound-Jiggled Nanobubbles Can Crack Cancer's Collagen 'Fortress'
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Ultrasound-Jiggled Nanobubbles Can Crack Cancer's Collagen 'Fortress'

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have shown that ultrasound‑activated nanobubbles can mechanically disrupt the dense collagen matrix surrounding solid tumors, creating a temporary “softening” effect that lasts several days. In a breast‑cancer model, the approach enabled deeper penetration of...

By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
Semantic Layer: Serve Data Like a Menu, Hide Complexity
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Semantic Layer: Serve Data Like a Menu, Hide Complexity

The semantic layer is like a restaurant menu: you know what you're ordering, but not how it's made. This analogy comes from Maxime Beauchemin and I think it's perfect. Users shouldn't need to understand your star schema to calculate revenue. They should...

By SSP Data
Transfer Delays Tied to Worse Acute Stroke Intervention Results
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Transfer Delays Tied to Worse Acute Stroke Intervention Results

A new Lancet Neurology study of 22,410 ischemic‑stroke patients shows that door‑in‑door‑out (DIDO) times exceeding the 90‑minute guideline are tied to poorer functional outcomes and lower rates of endovascular therapy. Patients with DIDO intervals of 91‑180 minutes, 181‑270 minutes, and...

By TCTMD
Resident Engagement Initiatives Local Governments Are Using Today
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Resident Engagement Initiatives Local Governments Are Using Today

Resident engagement is evolving as local governments blend digital and in‑person tactics to meet higher citizen expectations. Examples include Banff, Alberta’s use of Pinterest for visual storytelling, extending community visibility and civic pride, and Rockingham County, North Carolina’s free eight‑week...

By GovLab — Digest —
Airbnb Tests Loyalty Benefits. Chesky Says Program ‘Could Be a Massive Accelerant’
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Airbnb Tests Loyalty Benefits. Chesky Says Program ‘Could Be a Massive Accelerant’

Airbnb has begun testing a suite of loyalty‑program benefits that avoid traditional points structures, signaling a strategic shift toward more personalized guest incentives. The company previously explored a “Superguest” program but never launched it, and now it is evaluating models...

By Skift – Technology
Football Commentator Permits EA to Use an AI Version of His Voice for EA Sports FC
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Football Commentator Permits EA to Use an AI Version of His Voice for EA Sports FC

EA Sports FC commentator Guy Mowbray has authorized Electronic Arts to clone his voice using artificial intelligence, allowing the game to generate pronunciations for more than 20,000 footballer names. Mowbray currently records each name several times to capture different emphases,...

By GamesIndustry.biz
PROPTECH-X : CRE Ofixu Launches v5.0 of Its Platform Following a Full Architectural Rebuild
BlogFeb 18, 2026

PROPTECH-X : CRE Ofixu Launches v5.0 of Its Platform Following a Full Architectural Rebuild

Proptech startup Ofixu has launched version 5.0 of its platform after a complete architectural rebuild. The AI‑native solution, which has already facilitated more than £12 million in workspace transactions, moves beyond its original “Airbnb for workspaces” marketplace model toward a full operational...

By Proptech-X
Generative AI Reduces M&A Costs by 20%, McKinsey Says
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Generative AI Reduces M&A Costs by 20%, McKinsey Says

McKinsey reports that generative AI has slashed M&A costs by roughly 20% and accelerated deal timelines by 10% to 30%. The technology enables faster target identification, due diligence, and integration, especially amid geopolitical and supply‑chain disruptions. Bain finds one in...

By CFO Dive
Frigate with Hailo for Object Detection on a Raspberry Pi
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Frigate with Hailo for Object Detection on a Raspberry Pi

Jeff Geerling details how to pair Frigate NVR software with Hailo‑8 or Hailo‑8L AI coprocessors on a Raspberry Pi 5 or CM5. He outlines driver installation, Frigate configuration, and a PCIe driver tweak to resolve a max_desc_page_size error. After the fix, the...

By Jeff Geerling (blog)
China’s Record-Breaking Investment in a Private Rocket Company.
PodcastFeb 18, 202627 min

China’s Record-Breaking Investment in a Private Rocket Company.

In this episode, host T‑Minus chats with Michelle Lucas, CEO of Higher Orbits, about China’s surge in private‑sector space funding, highlighting iSpace’s $730 million raise to develop reusable rockets, Space Epoch’s new capital for a 2026 launch and sea‑recovery test, and...

By T-Minus Space Daily
Parambil Launches New Agentic AI Platform for Personal Injury Firms
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Parambil Launches New Agentic AI Platform for Personal Injury Firms

Parambil has unveiled an agentic AI platform tailored for personal injury law firms, featuring four specialized AI agents that automate core case workflows. The suite includes agents for intake, document generation, claim tracking, and settlement analysis, with a fifth agent...

By Legal Tech Monitor
Simplifying Quantum Simulations—Symmetry Can Cut Computational Effort by Several Orders of Magnitude
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Simplifying Quantum Simulations—Symmetry Can Cut Computational Effort by Several Orders of Magnitude

Physicists Guido Burkard and Joris Kattemölle introduced a symmetry‑based method that slashes the computational effort of quantum simulations by over a thousandfold. By treating repeating lattice patterns as single tiles, the approach replaces thousands of point‑by‑point mappings with a few...

By Phys.org (Quantum Physics News)
Anti-Aging Gene Therapy in Alzheimer’s and ALS with Klotho Neurosciences’ Dr. Joseph Sinkule — Episode 243
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Anti-Aging Gene Therapy in Alzheimer’s and ALS with Klotho Neurosciences’ Dr. Joseph Sinkule — Episode 243

The Xtalks Life Science Podcast featured Joseph Sinkule, CEO of Klotho Neurosciences, discussing the company’s secreted α‑Klotho gene therapy platform aimed at age‑related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, ALS and Parkinson’s. Klotho leverages a patented anti‑aging gene to develop cell‑ and...

By Xtalks – Biotech Blogs
Activist Jana Builds Stake in Payments Business Fiserv
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Activist Jana Builds Stake in Payments Business Fiserv

Activist investor Jana Partners has taken an undisclosed stake in payments processor Fiserv, aiming to improve its underperforming stock. Fiserv, valued at about $32 billion, saw shares plunge nearly 70% in 2023 and are down more than 11% year‑to‑date. Jana is...

By The Strawhecker Group (TSG) Blog/News
OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity Near Approval to Host AI Directly for the U.S. Government (Exclusive)
NewsFeb 18, 2026

OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity Near Approval to Host AI Directly for the U.S. Government (Exclusive)

OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are on the cusp of receiving FedRAMP 20x authorization, allowing them to host AI services on their own clouds for U.S. government use. The approval will be limited to low‑impact, pilot deployments but marks a shift toward...

By Fast Company AI
Quantum-Level Effects in Biology: Weak Magnetic Fields and Isotopes Can Alter Cell Protein Structures
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Quantum-Level Effects in Biology: Weak Magnetic Fields and Isotopes Can Alter Cell Protein Structures

University of Waterloo researchers demonstrated that weak magnetic fields and isotopic substitution can alter the structure of cellular proteins, specifically tubulin polymerization, in a quantum‑consistent manner. Published in Science Advances, the study bridges structural biology, biophysics, and quantum biology, revealing...

By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Loft Orbital, SmartSat CRC to Demonstrate Wildfire Detection Technology
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Loft Orbital, SmartSat CRC to Demonstrate Wildfire Detection Technology

Loft Orbital and Australia’s SmartSat Cooperative Research Center have begun a joint mission to test AI‑driven wildfire detection software on Loft’s low‑Earth‑orbit satellites. The system uses hyperspectral imaging to differentiate smoke from ordinary cloud cover and to flag nascent blazes,...

By Via Satellite
AI Agents Now Autonomously Purchase Freelance Services
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Agents Now Autonomously Purchase Freelance Services

OpenClaw + Contra = Agents buying creative services 24/7 🔥 For the first time AI agents can buy from freelancers autonomously. This is an amazing development for everyone. So I put together a doc with the top 20 services agents are buying right...

By Data Chaz
AI Doc Calls for Global Action to Prevent Catastrophe
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Doc Calls for Global Action to Prevent Catastrophe

I'm incredibly proud to have catalyzed and worked alongside the Academy Award®-winning filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and Navalny on THE AI DOC. There is no other moment than this to catalyze a global movement of awareness to steer...

By Aza Raskin
Arista Hints at In-the-Works Telemetry Tools to Manage AI Fabrics
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Arista Hints at In-the-Works Telemetry Tools to Manage AI Fabrics

Arista Networks announced extensions to its telemetry stack aimed at AI‑driven environments, adding host‑level data such as RDMA counters, NIC buffering, and flow‑control metrics to its CloudVision platform. The new capabilities will merge in‑network and host telemetry into a single,...

By Network World
Albertsons Outlines Top 4 AI Priorities
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Albertsons Outlines Top 4 AI Priorities

Albertsons announced four AI priorities for fiscal 2026—digital customer experience, merchandising, labor, and supply chain—backed by a full cloud migration and unified data platform. Chief technology officer Anuj Dhanda emphasized these are long‑term investments already delivering measurable impact, such as...

By CIO Dive
Pediatric Myopia Drug Is Latest In String Of Unexpected FDA Rejections
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Pediatric Myopia Drug Is Latest In String Of Unexpected FDA Rejections

The FDA has rejected a pediatric myopia drug, citing a lack of substantial evidence for its efficacy. Pediatric ophthalmologists argue the drug, already used in compounded form, effectively slows myopia progression in children. The decision follows a series of recent,...

By Inside Health Policy
FirstEnergy Subsidiaries Select Site for New 1.2 GW Natural Gas Plant in West Virginia
NewsFeb 18, 2026

FirstEnergy Subsidiaries Select Site for New 1.2 GW Natural Gas Plant in West Virginia

FirstEnergy subsidiaries have identified a West Virginia site for a 1.2 GW natural‑gas power plant, adding to a wave of large‑scale energy projects highlighted this week. Parallel announcements include a 9.2 GW Ohio gas mega‑plant tied to a U.S.–Japan $550 B investment pledge,...

By Power Engineering
Forest Lawn Builds an Integrated Procure-to-Pay Backbone by Connecting Vroozi, NetSuite, and Shopify
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Forest Lawn Builds an Integrated Procure-to-Pay Backbone by Connecting Vroozi, NetSuite, and Shopify

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries has built a fully integrated procure-to-pay backbone by linking Vroozi’s procurement platform with NetSuite ERP and Shopify e‑commerce. The integration automates inventory replenishment, accounts payable, and even service procurement, allowing real‑time updates across systems....

By ERP News
GRC Tools Need Business‑focused Risk, Not Spreadsheet Tickets
SocialFeb 18, 2026

GRC Tools Need Business‑focused Risk, Not Spreadsheet Tickets

There are a lot of new entrants coming into the GRC market right now, which tells you something interesting is happening. But most of what I see still feels like workflow layered on top of spreadsheets. Executives do not need more...

By Sean D. Mack
Cutting-Edge Technologies Are Poised to Transform Orthopedics
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Cutting-Edge Technologies Are Poised to Transform Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgery is rapidly adopting AI, robotic assistance, VR/AR and wearable digital tools, shifting from experimental concepts to routine practice. AI now supports imaging interpretation, predictive risk modeling, personalized surgical planning, training simulations and remote postoperative monitoring. Robotic platforms improve...

By Healio
Why Leaders Are Putting a Renewed Focus on PTO Policies
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Why Leaders Are Putting a Renewed Focus on PTO Policies

A new WTW survey shows 73% of U.S. employers will enhance paid‑leave programs within two years. Leaders cite employee experience, talent attraction, and retention as primary drivers. Caregiver leave is projected to jump from 22% to 39%, while parental and...

By Employee Benefit News
Yu-Lan Chan: An Operational Gun Who Keeps ACT Government Wheels Turning
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Yu-Lan Chan: An Operational Gun Who Keeps ACT Government Wheels Turning

Yu‑Lan Chan, a senior public servant in the Australian Capital Territory, is portrayed as an "operational gun" who ensures the government’s daily functions run smoothly. She attributes her ascent to curiosity and a willingness to join high‑performing teams rather than...

By The Mandarin (Australia)
AI Startup Nets $11B Valuation Tackling Boring Tech Issue
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Startup Nets $11B Valuation Tackling Boring Tech Issue

This AI startup is valued at $11B for solving one of the most boring problems in tech.....

By Ryan Allis
AI Won’t Replace SaaS: Key Misconceptions Clarified
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Won’t Replace SaaS: Key Misconceptions Clarified

When asking if AI will replace SaaS, here are some very key aspects to consider and questions to ask. I will have more to share, but there is a LOT of misunderstanding and assumptions being inserted into the public conversation that...

By Tim Crawford
Zoho Debuts ERP Targeting Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Non‑Profit
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Zoho Debuts ERP Targeting Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Non‑Profit

It’s official: @Zoho launches Zoho ERP. Zoho is stepping into a quickly evolving space focusing on four verticals: manufacturing, retail, distribution and non-profit. #cio #erp #zohoday26 https://t.co/ZHXSetWIbM

By Tim Crawford
Zoho Accelerates Growth After Year of Deliberate Expansion
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Zoho Accelerates Growth After Year of Deliberate Expansion

The amount of growth by @Zoho over the past year is incredible. Historically, Zoho has been very deliberate and measured with their expansion. The past year, they hit the gas...big time. #CIO #ERP #ZohoDay26

By Tim Crawford
Designing AI-Ready Assessments with Evidence-Centered Design and UDL
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Designing AI-Ready Assessments with Evidence-Centered Design and UDL

The Architecture of Ability: How Evidence-Centered Design and UDL Can Shape AI-Era Assessment https://t.co/ejyIwHVG7I @Getting_Smart

By Tom Vander Ark
Growth Hack 2026: Let AI Agents Recommend You
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Growth Hack 2026: Let AI Agents Recommend You

the best growth hack in 2026 will be to build something so good that AI agents recommend it to users Not word of mouth… word of agent

By Andrew Chen
Amazon LEO Opens to Third-Party Antennas, Boosting Flexibility
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Amazon LEO Opens to Third-Party Antennas, Boosting Flexibility

Amazon has signaled its interest in allowing trusted government and third-party customers to use their own antenna hardware to integrate Amazon LEO into existing systems, in a move that would greatly enhance optionality, while hastening market entry for the service....

By Mary Kirby
Conversational AI Unlocks Hidden Value in Scientific Literature
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Conversational AI Unlocks Hidden Value in Scientific Literature

So cool to see the focus on really mining the scientific literature from @EdisonSci — it’s where a ton of valuable information is waiting and having models conversant in it is a big deal 👏👏👏

By Jason Kelly
NewcrossHealth Leverages Zoho Creator for Extensive Use
SocialFeb 18, 2026

NewcrossHealth Leverages Zoho Creator for Extensive Use

Listening to @Diginomica's @JonERP interview Mo Umerji of @NewcrossHealth and their usage of @Zoho - no surprise a lot of Creator usage. #ZohoDay26 https://t.co/hhB05jxEhN

By Holger Müller
Spaceborne Sensors Reveal Global Chlorophyll Patterns
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Spaceborne Sensors Reveal Global Chlorophyll Patterns

Notes from the Field https://t.co/xwDzaniIAE 2 min read Notes from the Field Looking at Chlorophyll from Space By Compton “Jim” Tucker Tucker began his ground studies using a handheld instrument built by one of his classmates. “The instrument was l… https://t.co/kJTrbVQZ7o

By Stage Zero Studio
COBE Satellite Confirms Big Bang's Cosmic Microwave Background
SocialFeb 18, 2026

COBE Satellite Confirms Big Bang's Cosmic Microwave Background

Measuring the Big Bang with the COBE satellite https://t.co/gJB6QAzHt0 4 min read Measuring the Big Bang with the COBE satellite By John Mather The Cosmic Background Explorer satellite (COBE) went up on a Delta rocket on Nov. 18, 1989, into a polar …...

By Stage Zero Studio
Farmland Protection Concerns Stall Renewable Energy Projects
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Farmland Protection Concerns Stall Renewable Energy Projects

Fear of farmland loss slows solar and wind development #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/wVWoSEYkxG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
From Post‑Independence India to NASA Hubble Scientist
SocialFeb 18, 2026

From Post‑Independence India to NASA Hubble Scientist

The Sky Belongs to All of Us https://t.co/n9KwxP7yJV 6 min read The Sky Belongs to All of Us By Hashima Hasan How did a little girl born in India soon after its independence from the British Empire, become a program scientist for NASA’s...

By Stage Zero Studio
Four Decades of Tracking Sun‑Earth Energy Balance
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Four Decades of Tracking Sun‑Earth Energy Balance

42 Years of Measuring the Sun, the Earth and the Energy in Between https://t.co/uZalndm6yv 5 min read 42 Years of Measuring the Sun, the Earth and the Energy in Between By Denise Lineberry NASA’s Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS), a part of th…...

By Stage Zero Studio
Low‑Voltage Artificial Muscles Power Untethered Soft Robotic Fish
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Low‑Voltage Artificial Muscles Power Untethered Soft Robotic Fish

Scientists have developed #dielectric elastomer actuators, or artificial “muscles”, that can operate at low voltages while still producing high output to drive #untethered, soft robotic fish movements. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/zAb0uHec2c https://t.co/NbGduWdDoh

By Science Robotics
Brain’s Venous Sinuses Patrol Immune Cells and Drain Fluid
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Brain’s Venous Sinuses Patrol Immune Cells and Drain Fluid

What's ruffling? Large veins interfacing the skull (venous sinuses) that patrol immune cells and help drain the brain https://t.co/WsML3Jd1yA

By Eric Topol
Two Red Flags Mean It's Not a Real Prospect
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Two Red Flags Mean It's Not a Real Prospect

Founders: Sales discovery qualification checklist: 🚩 Can't quantify problem cost 🚩 Unclear who signs the contract 🚩 No budget history for similar tools 🚩 No compelling event driving action 🚩 Refuses to discuss investment level Two red flags means they're not a real prospect.

By Pete Kazanjy
Open‑source AI SRE Auto‑creates Debugging Tools for Any Team
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Open‑source AI SRE Auto‑creates Debugging Tools for Any Team

.@incidentfox is an open-source AI SRE that builds its own debugging tools. It learns each team’s unique systems and auto-generates the integrations it needs — no custom engineering required. Congrats on the launch @jimmyweiiiii and @LongYi1207! https://t.co/H68FjaBikx https://t.co/JWvl2EPJpN

By YCombinator