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The male gypsy moth can "smell" the virgin female gypsy moth from 1.8 miles away.  
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Canadian astronomer Robert Weryk discovered ʻOumuamua, the first known interstellar object detected passing through the Solar System.
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The World Bank says “small AI” running on phones with low connectivity could help developing countries access local-language services in farming, education and health, speeding growth. But electricity, internet, safeguards and job disruption remain major challenges.
Major websites are blocking AI agents from shopping, booking, or accessing accounts due to security, licensing, ads, and anti-bot concerns. This challenges OpenAI, Meta, Google, and others’ promise that agents can seamlessly act for users online.
Many NHS trusts are rejecting Palantir’s £330m data platform, saying existing systems work as well or better. Supporters cite efficiency gains, but critics question evidence, public trust, and outsourcing sensitive NHS data to a controversial US tech firm.
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