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USAFA Board Seeks More Cadets, New Facilities
NewsFeb 17, 2026

USAFA Board Seeks More Cadets, New Facilities

The U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors recommends a 10 percent increase in the cadet corps to 4,400 and the construction of a new tri‑complex housing an Air, Space, and Cyber Education Center. The plan includes a dedicated Space...

By Air & Space Forces Magazine
Google Launches More Visible Links in AI Overviews and AI Mode
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Google Launches More Visible Links in AI Overviews and AI Mode

Google has launched a new UI element that places visible link cards in AI Overviews and AI Mode. When users hover over these links on desktop, a pop‑up displays richer icons and descriptions, and the same style appears on mobile....

By Search Engine Land
Lone Wolf Taps New CEO; Fathom Names VP of Growth
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Lone Wolf Taps New CEO; Fathom Names VP of Growth

Lone Wolf Technologies appointed Matt Fischer, former Bullhorn president and COO, as its new CEO, succeeding Jimmy Kelly who moves to an advisory role. Fischer’s deep product and technology background is expected to accelerate Lone Wolf’s innovation agenda. Fathom Realty...

By Real Estate News (REN)
From Tickets to Self-Service AI Infrastructure
NewsFeb 17, 2026

From Tickets to Self-Service AI Infrastructure

Many enterprises still provision AI resources through ticket systems, causing delays and underutilized GPUs. Modern developers now expect instant, self‑service access similar to hyperscaler offerings, making manual approval a competitive risk. The shift to automated, governed platforms improves utilization, speeds...

By Rafay – Blog
AI-Powered MRI Evaluations Predict STEMI Outcomes Better than Existing Risk Scores
NewsFeb 17, 2026

AI-Powered MRI Evaluations Predict STEMI Outcomes Better than Existing Risk Scores

A machine‑learning model that combines cardiac MRI data with clinical variables predicts long‑term major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in STEMI patients more accurately than the GRACE and TIMI scores. The study analyzed 1,066 patients, training on 682 cases and testing...

By Cardiovascular Business
Cyber Attacks Enabled by Basic Failings, Palo Alto Analysis Finds
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Cyber Attacks Enabled by Basic Failings, Palo Alto Analysis Finds

Palo Alto Networks’ 2026 Global Incident Response Report shows cyber‑attack timelines have collapsed, with the fastest breaches moving from initial access to data exfiltration in just 72 minutes, down from nearly five hours in 2024. The acceleration is largely driven...

By CSO Online
BlackSky International Customer Orders Gen-3 Satellite for Sovereign Access
NewsFeb 17, 2026

BlackSky International Customer Orders Gen-3 Satellite for Sovereign Access

BlackSky announced that an unnamed international sovereign client has purchased a dedicated Gen‑3 Earth‑observation satellite along with the company’s imagery and AI‑enabled analytics services. The Gen‑3 platform delivers 35‑centimetre resolution and will operate in tandem with BlackSky’s existing constellation, providing...

By Via Satellite
Rethink 6‑Week Sprints: Ship Faster, Stop Pretending Busy
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Rethink 6‑Week Sprints: Ship Faster, Stop Pretending Busy

If Claude + Cursor can ship a weekend MVP, why are we still doing 6-week sprints? Are we optimizing for shipping… or for feeling busy?

By Renn Cadler
Your Mac Has a Powerful Automation Tool Most People Never Open
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Your Mac Has a Powerful Automation Tool Most People Never Open

Apple’s Shortcuts app, pre‑installed on macOS, offers a powerful, visual automation platform that supersedes the older Automator tool. Users can create workflows by dragging actions, set triggers, and leverage a built‑in Gallery of ready‑made shortcuts without writing code. The app...

By MakeUseOf
ST Engineering iDirect to Integrate G&S SatConnect Into Intuition Platform
NewsFeb 17, 2026

ST Engineering iDirect to Integrate G&S SatConnect Into Intuition Platform

ST Engineering iDirect announced a strategic partnership with G&S SatCom to embed the SatConnect service‑management platform into its Intuition ground‑system suite. The integration will add both OSS and BSS capabilities, linking network operations with service definition, delivery, and lifecycle management....

By Via Satellite
FinovateEurope 2026: From AI Hype to Operational Reality
NewsFeb 17, 2026

FinovateEurope 2026: From AI Hype to Operational Reality

FinovateEurope 2026 highlighted fintech’s transition from AI experimentation to real‑world deployment, emphasizing governed, trustworthy agentic AI. Banks are shifting from product‑centric models to embedded, predictive experiences, with personalization and frictionless onboarding now expected. Over 70% of new fintech products involve...

By Finovate
Campbell County Schools Pilot AI to Inform District Policy
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Campbell County Schools Pilot AI to Inform District Policy

Campbell County Public Schools is piloting the MagicSchool AI platform with four teachers and 15 students this spring to evaluate classroom integration. The system, currently limited to teachers, does not share data with external large language models and is used...

By GovTech — Education (K-12)
COF Scaffold Membrane with Gate‑lane Nanostructure for Efficient Li+/Mg2+ Separation
NewsFeb 17, 2026

COF Scaffold Membrane with Gate‑lane Nanostructure for Efficient Li+/Mg2+ Separation

Researchers from Tianjin University, NUS and Sichuan University unveiled a covalent‑organic‑framework (COF) scaffold membrane featuring a gate‑lane nanostructure that simultaneously achieves record‑high Li⁺/Mg²⁺ selectivity (231.9) and high Li⁺ flux (11.5 L m⁻² h⁻¹ bar⁻¹). The membrane’s positively charged gating layer rejects Mg²⁺ while an...

By Nanotech Now
MXene Nanomaterials Enter a New Dimension Multilayer Nanomaterial: MXene Flakes Created at Drexel University Show New Promise as 1D Scrolls
NewsFeb 17, 2026

MXene Nanomaterials Enter a New Dimension Multilayer Nanomaterial: MXene Flakes Created at Drexel University Show New Promise as 1D Scrolls

Researchers at Drexel University have developed a scalable method to roll two‑dimensional MXene flakes into one‑dimensional nanoscrolls, creating tubular structures up to ten thousand times thinner than a water pipe. The technique reliably produces 10 grams of scrolls across six MXene...

By Nanotech Now
Decoding Hydrogen‑bond Network of Electrolyte for Cryogenic Durable Aqueous Zinc‑ion Batteries
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Decoding Hydrogen‑bond Network of Electrolyte for Cryogenic Durable Aqueous Zinc‑ion Batteries

Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology and partners introduced a dual‑additive electrolyte—glycerol and methylsulfonamide—that reconfigures the hydrogen‑bond network of aqueous zinc‑ion batteries. The reformulated solvation shell suppresses dendrite formation, hydrogen‑evolution corrosion, and freezes the electrolyte down to –45 °C....

By Nanotech Now
Beyond Silicon: Electronics at the Scale of a Single Molecule
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Beyond Silicon: Electronics at the Scale of a Single Molecule

Researchers report that molecular electronics is moving from proof‑of‑concept to practical architectures as single‑molecule switches, diodes and transistors become more stable and reproducible. Advances in nanogap fabrication, self‑assembled layers and carbon‑based electrodes have reduced variability that long hindered the field....

By Nanotech Now
From Sensors to Smart Systems: The Rise of AI-Driven Photonic Noses
NewsFeb 17, 2026

From Sensors to Smart Systems: The Rise of AI-Driven Photonic Noses

The 2025 review in *Microsystems & Nanoengineering* details how photonic noses combine optical sensing with AI to create highly selective, drift‑free chemical detectors. By leveraging colorimetric, refractive‑index, absorption and spectroscopy techniques, these devices generate rich spectral fingerprints that machine‑learning models...

By Nanotech Now
Gilead-Genhouse Tie-Up Among Several Spanning Pacific: Deals Report
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Gilead-Genhouse Tie-Up Among Several Spanning Pacific: Deals Report

Gilead Sciences has agreed to pay $80 million upfront to Suzhou Genhouse Bio for worldwide rights to GH31, a clinic‑ready oncology molecule. GH31 employs synthetic lethality to inhibit the MAT2A enzyme, a target implicated in several cancers. The deal follows regulatory...

By BioCentury
Projecting Light to Dispense Liquids: A New Route to Ultra-Precise Microdroplets
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Projecting Light to Dispense Liquids: A New Route to Ultra-Precise Microdroplets

Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology have unveiled an optoelectrowetting platform that uses programmable light patterns to dispense nanoliter droplets with unprecedented precision. By projecting dynamic illumination onto a microfluidic chip, the system creates virtual electrodes that guide...

By Nanotech Now
Metasurfaces Smooth Light to Boost Magnetic Sensing Precision
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Metasurfaces Smooth Light to Boost Magnetic Sensing Precision

Researchers at Beihang and Westlake Universities have demonstrated a silicon‑based metasurface that converts a Gaussian laser beam into a spatially uniform pumping field by encoding intensity into polarization. The planar device eliminates the need for bulky beam‑shaping optics and works...

By Nanotech Now
Exclusive: Tiago Da Costa Cardoso Returns to INFINOX as Commercial Director
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Exclusive: Tiago Da Costa Cardoso Returns to INFINOX as Commercial Director

Tiago da Costa Cardoso has rejoined INFINOX as Commercial Director, returning to the Dubai‑based broker after a stint at Exinity, HFM and XTB. His appointment follows INFINOX’s recent receipt of a UAE Capital Market Authority license, positioning the firm for...

By FX News Group
AI Transforms Accounting at Bonadio
NewsFeb 17, 2026

AI Transforms Accounting at Bonadio

Bonadio Group, a Rochester‑based accounting firm, is scaling artificial intelligence across its core services. CEO Bruce Zicari says AI now handles data‑entry tasks in reconciliations, financial reporting, tax preparation and expense management, freeing professionals for higher‑value advisory work. The firm...

By Accounting Today
RBTX Launches New Online Shopping Experience for Customers
NewsFeb 17, 2026

RBTX Launches New Online Shopping Experience for Customers

RBTX has launched a full e‑commerce platform on RBTX.com, enabling engineers to purchase robotics components, robots, and services online. The site offers instant credit‑card checkout and transparent pricing, eliminating the need for a sales consultation for known‑item buyers. A guided...

By RoboticsTomorrow
Bank of Canada Orders XTM to Cease Retail Payment Activities After Investment Regulator Halts Trading of Its Stock
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Bank of Canada Orders XTM to Cease Retail Payment Activities After Investment Regulator Halts Trading of Its Stock

The Bank of Canada ordered fintech XTM and its affiliates to stop all retail payment activities after customers of its Everyday Payments subsidiary reported missing funds. Simultaneously, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization halted trading of XTM’s PAID stock, causing the...

By BetaKit (Canada)
Meta Patented LLM That Would Post For Users After They Die
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Meta Patented LLM That Would Post For Users After They Die

Meta’s AI research unit secured a patent for a large‑language model that could continue posting on a user’s social‑media profile after death, a concept the company says it will not pursue. The filing, first submitted in 2023, highlighted potential uses...

By Mashable AI
Kolchinsky: Policy Constraints Holding Back Biomedical Innovation
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Kolchinsky: Policy Constraints Holding Back Biomedical Innovation

In a BioCentury interview, RA Capital Managing Partner Peter Kolchinsky warned that staffing cuts and a growing conservative stance at the FDA are adding at least a three‑month delay to even the most promising drug programs. He says sponsors are now...

By BioCentury
Hybrid3D Prints Custom-Shaped Batteries for Drones, Smart Glasses
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Hybrid3D Prints Custom-Shaped Batteries for Drones, Smart Glasses

The Hybrid3D can 3D print batteries that can fill irregular shapes, like the wing of a drone or the arm of smart glasses. https://spectrum.ieee.org/3d-printed-batteries

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Jimmy Kelly Steps Down as CEO of Lone Wolf
BlogFeb 17, 2026

Jimmy Kelly Steps Down as CEO of Lone Wolf

Jimmy Kelly has stepped down as CEO of Lone Wolf Technologies after a seven‑year run marked by an aggressive acquisition strategy that added five companies, including W+R Studios, within nine months. The privately‑held firm, which powers a platform used by...

By Vendor Alley
An Overview of AI Governance in Education
NewsFeb 17, 2026

An Overview of AI Governance in Education

Universities are rapidly formalizing AI governance, with AI‑related acceptable‑use policies climbing from 23% to 39% of institutions between 2024 and 2025. Leaders such as Palo Alto Networks’ Fadi Fadhil and EDUCAUSE’s Jenay Robert stress cross‑functional steering committees, clear data‑ownership rules,...

By EdTech Magazine (Higher Ed)
Pancreatic Cancer Cells Sense ECM to Switch Between Growth and Autophagy
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Pancreatic Cancer Cells Sense ECM to Switch Between Growth and Autophagy

Researchers at NYU Langone Health discovered that pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells sense extracellular matrix (ECM) components via the surface protein integrin α3, which determines whether they adopt a proliferative or autophagic state. Cells anchored to laminin‑rich ECM keep autophagy low and...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
2026 Diplomacy: Own the Data Layer Before the AI Layer
NewsFeb 17, 2026

2026 Diplomacy: Own the Data Layer Before the AI Layer

The U.S. State Department is prioritizing data infrastructure over artificial‑intelligence hype, releasing an Enterprise Data Strategy before its AI plan. A new secure platform, Data.*State*, will centralize diplomatic data and AI tools, while the department aims to double domestic data...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Autonomous Vehicles Steer Robotics Growth
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Autonomous Vehicles Steer Robotics Growth

Barclays analysts project the AI‑powered robotics market could reach a trillion dollars by 2035, with autonomous vehicles acting as the catalyst. The report identifies roughly 200 public companies, half of which already have corporate bonds, as potential beneficiaries. Automakers, logistics...

By Transport Topics – Technology
FCC Waivers Cover Moves of EAS Gear
NewsFeb 17, 2026

FCC Waivers Cover Moves of EAS Gear

The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued two waivers this month allowing broadcasters to temporarily take Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment offline while relocating it. Fort Myers Broadcasting received approval to move EAS gear for three Florida stations,...

By Radio World
How To Sell On Social Media: What You Need To Know Before Posting Products
NewsFeb 17, 2026

How To Sell On Social Media: What You Need To Know Before Posting Products

The article outlines a step‑by‑step framework for selling products on social media, emphasizing platform selection, compliance, and visual storytelling. It details how Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube each suit different buyer intents and highlights common pitfalls such as category...

By Retail Insider Canada
CVE-2026-25903 Impacts Apache NiFi Users
NewsFeb 17, 2026

CVE-2026-25903 Impacts Apache NiFi Users

A new vulnerability, CVE‑2026‑25903, affects Apache NiFi versions 1.1.0 through 2.7.2 and was patched in 2.8.0. The flaw allows users with limited privileges to modify the configuration of already‑deployed restricted components, bypassing the platform’s authorization checks. While it does not...

By eSecurity Planet
HII Teams with Path Robotics to Integrate Physical AI Into Manned and Unmanned Shipbuilding
NewsFeb 17, 2026

HII Teams with Path Robotics to Integrate Physical AI Into Manned and Unmanned Shipbuilding

HII and Path Robotics signed an MOU to integrate Path’s physical AI welding system into HII’s shipbuilding operations. The partnership aims to boost HII’s shipyard throughput by an additional 15% in 2026, building on a 14% increase achieved in 2025....

By The Manila Times – Business
AI Transcription Technology Is Helping Retail Teams Automate Meetings and Content
NewsFeb 17, 2026

AI Transcription Technology Is Helping Retail Teams Automate Meetings and Content

AI transcription technology is being adopted by retail teams to automatically capture meeting conversations, turning spoken updates into searchable text. The solution eliminates reliance on handwritten notes and fragmented recap emails, ensuring every detail—from inventory decisions to task assignments—is preserved....

By Retail Insider Canada
New CFS Book Showcases Giant SPARC Fusion Magnets
SocialFeb 17, 2026

New CFS Book Showcases Giant SPARC Fusion Magnets

The Book of CFS just arrived The cover shows a top down slice of the SPARC fusion plant, with a ring of 18 D-shaped toroidal magnets, each strong enough to levitate an aircraft carrier. Embedded in the center is a slice...

By Steve Jurvetson
Rising Demand Meets Intermittent Solar, Threatening Power Reliability
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Rising Demand Meets Intermittent Solar, Threatening Power Reliability

US electricity demand is rising quickly—and it can only be met with 24/7 reliable power. And yet most of the added electricity "capacity" in 2025 came from intermittent solar. If this continues, electricity prices will continue to rise due to reliable power...

By Alex Epstein
Genuine Parts Split Will Accelerate B2B Digital Strategy
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Genuine Parts Split Will Accelerate B2B Digital Strategy

Genuine Parts Co. will spin off its automotive and industrial divisions into two publicly traded entities—Global Automotive and Motion—targeting completion in the first quarter of 2027. The split is framed as a move toward strategic clarity and capital discipline, allowing...

By Digital Commerce 360
EHR Export Docs Reviewed: Gaps, Wins, and Fixes
SocialFeb 17, 2026

EHR Export Docs Reviewed: Gaps, Wins, and Fixes

I analyzed the mandatory "EHI Export" documentation for essentially every certified EHR on the market. Read on for the full picture; examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly; and recommendations for ONC, vendors, and patients to improve access...

By Josh Mandel, MD
Most Firms Invest in Generative AI; Few Achieve Maturity
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Most Firms Invest in Generative AI; Few Achieve Maturity

Wow. 92% of companies are investing in gen #AI. Just 1% say they have reached "maturity."

By Tom Pick
AI Powers Scalable, Health‑literate Content Revisions
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Powers Scalable, Health‑literate Content Revisions

Healthcare organizations already have content. The challenge is reviewing and improving it at scale. Fred Camacho, PhD (HealthcareGPS) explains how AI enables human-in-the-loop health-literate revisions.👇 https://t.co/0iieGLgaNc @HealthcareGPSai #IHA #HealthLiteracy #HITSM https://t.co/c0GsWP93Uj

By Colin Hung
SEO's Alive: Prioritize Quality, Update for AI
SocialFeb 17, 2026

SEO's Alive: Prioritize Quality, Update for AI

Stop thinking SEO is dead. It's just different. You're not ranking mediocre AI content anymore. Update legacy pieces, embed expert quotes, target LLMs AND Google. Quality > Quantity. https://t.co/LbqxucBTcZ

By Ross Simmonds
AI Tools Transform Teacher Feedback Beyond Chatbots
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Tools Transform Teacher Feedback Beyond Chatbots

🧰 Want AI tools for teacher feedback beyond a chatbot? 💬 I shared a few favorites like Writable and EdLight too. 🧠 Use suggestions as a draft, then decide what stays. https://t.co/eqoKvCsrmV

By Monica Burns
NY Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation
SocialFeb 17, 2026

NY Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation

New York Abandons Its Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/94dqzywhHT https://t.co/NKpJrB5rTK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Flatlined Power Output Signals Efficiency, Not Decline
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Flatlined Power Output Signals Efficiency, Not Decline

Demand is what dominates these electricity charts. Supply has followed demand in the US. Stop posting flatlined generation graphs as if they're evidence of US decline or stagnation. They're evidence of US efficiency and a switch to a knowledge economy.

By Ramez Naam
Inside a Humanoid Head: How It Differs From Biology
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Inside a Humanoid Head: How It Differs From Biology

Ever wondered whats inside a humanoid head and how its different to biological intelligence? @foundation_robo team did a deep dive. Full video in 🧵 https://t.co/SiJn9wVKKt

By Sankaet Pathak
Poor Communication Fuels Disputes, Refunds, and Churn
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Poor Communication Fuels Disputes, Refunds, and Churn

what causes disputes causes refunds causes churn... what escalates each of those to the next is poor communication

By Lincoln Murphy