In 'Atmnirbhar' Push, Assam Rifles To Induct Indian Dog Breeds In Its Squad [12 Feb 26, 6:58pm] Giving a fillip to the central government's call for indigenisation, Assam Rifles is planning to induct dog breeds available in India into its squad for carrying out a range of operations, a senior official said on Thursday.
Lodha Developers' Ex-Director Arrested In Rs 85-Crore Money Laundering Case [12 Feb 26, 6:29pm] Rajendra Lodha, former director of the Lodha Developers Limited, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday in connection with an alleged Rs 85-crore money laundering case linked to suspected fraudulent land and financial transactions.
What the EPA's flip on climate change means for automakers [12 Feb 26, 8:14pm] Automakers have long criticized emissions regulations they consider too restrictive. Some auto industry analysts say backing off EVs will isolate America.
Dev Chat Agenda – February 11, 2026 [11 Feb 26, 7:36am] The next WordPress Developers Chat will take place on in the core channel on Make WordPress Slack. The live meeting will focus on the discussion for upcoming releases, and have an open floor section. The various curated agenda sections below refer…
Performance Chat Summary: 10 February 2026 [10 Feb 26, 7:22pm] The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets Performance Lab Plugin (and other performance plugins) Open Floor Our next chat will be held on in the #core-performance channel in Slack. #core-performance, #…
Summary, Dev Chat, February 4, 2026 [6 Feb 26, 7:38am] Start of the meeting in Slack, facilitated by @audrasjb 🔗 Agenda post. Announcements 📢 Nominations for Core Team Reps 2026 The nomination process for Core Team Representatives for 2026 is over. We are putting together the nominations, then a…
What’s new in Gutenberg 22.5? (04 February) [4 Feb 26, 3:54pm] “What’s new in Gutenberg…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways t…
New sound-based 3D-printing method enables finer, faster microdevices [12 Feb 26, 7:58pm] Concordia researchers have developed a new 3D-printing technique that uses sound waves to directly print tiny structures onto soft polymers like silicone with far greater precision than before. The approach, called proximal sound printing, opens new…
Betting on floating ports: Researchers test technology for faster construction [12 Feb 26, 7:47pm] Building a port on land takes time. On water, the job can be done quickly. Hagbart Skage Alsos and his research colleagues at SINTEF are investigating how to build floating ports. Ports in Northern Europe are full. Offshore wind and other projects ne…
AI could mark the end of young people learning on the job—with terrible results [12 Feb 26, 5:21pm] For a long time, the deal for a wide range of careers has been simple enough. Entry-level workers carried out routine tasks in return for mentorship, skill development and a clear path toward expertise. The arrangement meant that employers had afford…
The insect-inspired bionic eye that sees, smells and guides robots [12 Feb 26, 5:00pm] The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are wide-angle and can process visual information several times faster than the human eye. Inspired by this biological masterpiece, researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences…
Today’s best Android app deals: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Gemini, To the Moon, more [12 Feb 26, 7:21pm] Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Gemini, To the Moon, 9th Dawn Remake, Neighbours from Hell 2, and more. On your way down scope out these deals Google Nest…
Samsung’s dirt-cheap Galaxy A07 has a bigger battery than the Galaxy S26 Ultra [12 Feb 26, 5:40pm] Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is rocking the same 5,000 mAh battery as the past five generations of the company’s most high-end flagship, and it’s being beaten by Samsung’s cheapest smartphone, the Galaxy A07. more…
YouTube launches native app for Apple Vision Pro [12 Feb 26, 5:37pm] YouTube was one of the biggest apps missing from the Vision Pro platform at launch in February 2024. That changes today, however, with the launch of an official YouTube app for visionOS. more…
How to Eliminate the Technical Debt of Insecure AI-Assisted Software Development [12 Feb 26, 4:15pm] Developers must view AI as a collaborator to be closely monitored, rather than an autonomous entity to be unleashed. Without such a mindset, crippling tech debt is inevitable.The post How to Eliminate the Technical Debt of Insecure AI-Assisted Softw…
ApolloMD Data Breach Impacts 626,000 Individuals [12 Feb 26, 12:23pm] The company says hackers stole the personal information of patients of affiliated physicians and practices.The post ApolloMD Data Breach Impacts 626,000 Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Nucleus Raises $20 Million for Exposure Management [12 Feb 26, 9:09am] The company will use the investment to scale operations and deepen intelligence and automation.The post Nucleus Raises $20 Million for Exposure Management appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells [12 Feb 26, 2:42pm] A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can restore the ability of neural stem cells to regenerate, even when age-related damage has set in. Without it, these cells struggle…
Europe’s “untouched” wilderness was shaped by Neanderthals and hunter-gatherers [12 Feb 26, 2:14pm] Long before agriculture, humans were transforming Europe’s wild landscapes. Advanced simulations show that hunting and fire use by Neanderthals and Mesolithic hunter-gatherers reshaped forests and grasslands in measurable ways. By reducing populati…
Yellowstone wolves may not have transformed the national park after all [12 Feb 26, 1:51pm] A new scientific review challenges the headline-grabbing claim that Yellowstone’s returning wolves triggered one of the strongest trophic cascades on Earth. Researchers found that the reported 1,500% surge in willow growth was based on circular cal…
Astronomers discover an Earth-like planet that may be colder than Mars [12 Feb 26, 1:32pm] A newly identified planet candidate, HD 137010 b, looks strikingly Earth-like in size and orbit — but it may be colder than Mars due to its dimmer star. If it has a thick enough atmosphere, though, this icy world could still surprise us.
NASA scientists say meteorites can’t explain mysterious organic compounds on Mars [12 Feb 26, 1:17pm] Scientists studying a rock sample collected by NASA’s Curiosity rover have uncovered something tantalizing: the largest organic molecules ever detected on Mars. The compounds — decane, undecane, and dodecane — may be fragments of fatty acids, w…
5 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Drive A Motorcycle [12 Feb 26, 6:30pm] Riding a motorcycle is often a freeing experience, but stop doing things like not paying attention to the rules of the road as that's a good way to get hurt.
5 Unique Ways To Upgrade Your Home Tool Box [12 Feb 26, 4:30pm] Tool boxes and cabinets can be a vital organizational solution for sprawling tool collections, but even they can benefit from a little bit of customization.
4 Of The Worst Places To Install A Smoke Detector [12 Feb 26, 1:45pm] A smoke detector is a good idea to have in the house, but there are places where you should never mount a smoke detector for various reasons. What are they?
Can India be a “third way” AI alternative to the U.S. and China? [11 Feb 26, 11:00am] The AI Impact Summit in India, the first in a developing country, proposes an option that focuses on public good and development. But can it deliver without capitulating to Big Tech?
Morocco wants to build AI that speaks for Africa [10 Feb 26, 10:11am] Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition on governing AI when the rules keep changing, building language models for Africa, and why regulation can coexist with innovation.
Secret Camera Discovered in Centre Pompidou Restroom [12 Feb 26, 6:39pm] The recording device was discovered in the women's restroom in the museum's administrative offices.The post Secret Camera Discovered in Centre Pompidou Restroom appeared first on Artnet News.
How ‘Wuthering Heights’ Has Haunted Art History [12 Feb 26, 5:50pm] These four artists have brought to life scenes from Emily Brontë's gothic opus.The post How ‘Wuthering Heights’ Has Haunted Art History appeared first on Artnet News.
Radical Performance Artist Florentina Holzinger Joins Thaddaeus Ropac [12 Feb 26, 10:59am] The addition to Ropac's roster underscores the art world’s growing appetite for provocative, performance-based practices.The post Radical Performance Artist Florentina Holzinger Joins Thaddaeus Ropac appeared first on Artnet News.
What Does the Year of the Horse Hold for the Art Market? [12 Feb 26, 1:54am] The Asia Pivot asked experts in Chinese astrology and metaphysics to weigh in. The post What Does the Year of the Horse Hold for the Art Market? appeared first on Artnet News.
A New Show Reframes Photorealism’s History and Future [11 Feb 26, 10:17pm] Featuring work by more than 30 artists, the expansive survey reexamines the rise and continuing development of photorealist art.The post A New Show Reframes Photorealism’s History and Future appeared first on Artnet News.
jQuery 4 [12 Feb 26, 3:31pm] The GOAT JavaScript library jQuery has gone 4.0 coinciding with, from what I hear, was a lovely reunion party. It’s not wildly different, but it’s gone full ESM and dropped a bunch of old stuff. Minified and gzipped it’s 27.6 kB. Version 3.7.1,…
Glowing Gradient `hr` [10 Feb 26, 10:55pm] I ran across this website Very Good Components the other day and thought it was a neat idea to have a design gallery that wasn’t whole websites but individual components. They actually went a bit further and have configurable code for them. Here’…
Background Patterns with CSS `corner-radius` [9 Feb 26, 4:21pm] You might need to know this someday: you can style a div, put the div into SVG, then put the SVG in to CSS and use it as a repeating background.
The Browser Hates Surprises [6 Feb 26, 3:52pm] To avoid page loading jank, there are things we can do to avoid content from shifting around, even if repainting is still necessary.
#204 – Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php [11 Feb 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefuln…
#203 – Miriam Schwab on Elementor’s Decade of Growth and the Future With AI [4 Feb 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Miriam Schwab discusses her journey in the WordPress space, from running an agency to founding Strattic, which was later acquired by Elementor. Now serving as Elementor’s Head of WordPress, she shares insights on Elementor’s grow…
#202 – Charly Leetham on Using WordPress to Enable a Digital Nomad Life [28 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley chats with Charly Leetham about her journey as a digital nomad using WordPress. Charly shares how evolving technology allowed her to build a flexible, location-independent tech support business. She discus…
#201 – Marc Benzakein on How Life Has Changed During the Internet Era [21 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley and Marc Benzakein reminisce about the early days of the internet, sharing personal stories from dial-up and BBS boards to today’s always-connected world. They discuss how internet us…
#200 – Corey Maass on His Real-Life AI Tools and Workflows in WordPress Development [14 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Corey Maass about how AI tools have transformed web development, especially for client projects. Corey Maass shares his ever-changing tech stack, the impact of AI on productivity and creativity, and how tool…
How everyone and anyone can use AI for good [12 Feb 26, 5:00pm] There are big hitters in the AI space that use this tech for humanitarian and environmental good—from start-ups fighting climate change to voice recognition experts diagnosing diseases. But you don't need to be backed by AWS or Microsoft to do…
Is anyone using AI for good? [11 Feb 26, 5:00pm] In a world where AI is replacing human workers, using up energy and water, and deepening disconnect, is AI for humanitarian good even possible? The answer is yes. In the first part of this two part series, we're taking a look at just a few AI do…
The logos, ethos, and pathos of your LLMs [10 Feb 26, 8:40am] Ryan is joined by Professor Tom Griffiths, the head of Princeton University’s AI Lab, to dive into findings from his new book The Laws of Thought, which explores the history of the philosophy, mathematics, and logic that underlie artificial intelli…
Nanolaser on a chip could cut computer energy use in half [12 Feb 26, 8:05pm] Researchers at DTU have developed a nanolaser that could be the key to much faster and much more energy-efficient computers, phones, and data centers. The technology offers the prospect of thousands of the new lasers being placed on a single microchi…
Sea turtles are nesting earlier but producing fewer eggs, 17-year study finds [12 Feb 26, 8:03pm] Climate change is reshaping life on Earth at an unprecedented pace. Across the globe, species are shifting their ranges, altering migration routes and breeding earlier in the year in response to rising temperatures. But while some of these changes ap…
Pareto-optimized windbreak designs proposed for sustainable arid agriculture [12 Feb 26, 7:50pm] In a new review, researchers from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEF) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences synthesized evidence and proposed a multi-objective optimization framework for designing farmland windbreak systems that can b…
Demographic forms can undermine a sense of belonging in Latino Americans [12 Feb 26, 7:46pm] The way Latino Americans' identity is represented on demographic forms can undermine their fundamental sense of belonging in the U.S., says new research. Across four experiments that surveyed more than 1,300 Latino participants before and after…
New AI method advances prediction of Brazil's national soybean yield [12 Feb 26, 7:41pm] A new AI-based system can generate high-resolution soybean yield maps across Brazil using only limited local data, improving yield estimates for this key agricultural region and potentially providing strategic benefits to global soybean markets. The…
'Virgin' frescoes emerge from Pompeii suburb [12 Feb 26, 7:40pm] Amid the remains of a sumptuous villa near Pompeii, the hard-hatted conservationist scraped away centuries-old ash to reveal a vibrant red fresco.
Guy Harvey Foundation and Coastal Conservation Association [12 Feb 26, 4:20am] The Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida, two leading conservation organizations, have partnered to expand e...
Buddhist Monks End 2,300-Mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C. [11 Feb 26, 9:15pm] Buddhist Monks End 2,300-Mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walk for Peace (@walkforpeace.usa) On Tuesday, February 10, a group of 19 Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., marking the end…
Countries Across Europe Are Considering Social Media Bans for Kids Under 16 Years Old [11 Feb 26, 5:35pm] Countries Across Europe Are Considering Social Media Bans for Kids Under 16 Years OldA push for a teenagerless internet is gaining ground in Europe. It wouldn’t exactly be teenagerless, but if regulators in countries such as Spain and the Czech Re…
A Photographer’s Mission To Reveal the Authenticity Beneath Hollywood’s Glamour [11 Feb 26, 3:45pm] A Photographer’s Mission To Reveal the Authenticity Beneath Hollywood’s GlamourThere’s something timeless about black-and-white photography, its tones, depth, and contrasts are as intimate as they are atmospheric. But, aside from this, there…
GitHub availability report: January 2026 [11 Feb 26, 11:12pm] In January, we experienced two incidents that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services.The post GitHub availability report: January 2026 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Continuous AI in practice: What developers can automate today with agentic CI [5 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Think of Continuous AI as background agents that operate in your repository for tasks that require reasoning.The post Continuous AI in practice: What developers can automate today with agentic CI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Pick your agent: Use Claude and Codex on Agent HQ [4 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Claude by Anthropic and OpenAI Codex are now available in public preview on GitHub and VS Code with a Copilot Pro+ or Copilot Enterprise subscription. Here's what you need to know and how to get started today.The post Pick your agent: Use Claud…
What the fastest-growing tools reveal about how software is being built [3 Feb 26, 5:00pm] What languages are growing fastest, and why? What about the projects that people are interested in the most? Where are new developers cutting their teeth? Let’s take a look at Octoverse data to find out.The post What the fastest-growing tools reve…
Google Clarifies Its Stance On Campaign Consolidation via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson [12 Feb 26, 3:46pm] Google clarifies campaign consolidation guidance, saying performance and business logic matter more than legacy granularity in AI-driven Google Ads accounts.The post Google Clarifies Its Stance On Campaign Consolidation appeared first on Search Engi…
From Performance SEO To Demand SEO via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW [12 Feb 26, 1:30pm] Rethink SEO’s role as AI shifts discovery into the answer and reshapes how demand, trust, and preference are formed.The post From Performance SEO To Demand SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
100 Best Breakup Songs of All Time [12 Feb 26, 7:35pm] From Taylor Swift to Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette, check out the world's hardest-hitting split-up anthems here.
TypeScript 6.0 beta lays the foundation for shifting the codebase from JavaScript to Go [12 Feb 26, 6:45pm] Microsoft has announced a beta for TypeScript 6.0, which will be the last release of the language using the JavaScript codebase. The company announced last year that it was working on a native implementation of TypeScript written in Go, in an attempt…
Arcjet release v1 of its SDK for enabling security capabilities in JavaScript apps [11 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Arcjet has announced the release of version 1 of its JavaScript SDK designed to enable security capabilities like bot detection, email validation, attack protection, and data redaction across JavaScript apps. “Shipping v1.0 is a clear signal to dev…
The Cost of AI Slop in Lines of Code [10 Feb 26, 8:58pm] Decades ago, we abandoned the practice of measuring developers for the number of lines of code they developed. We realized it was too easy to game the system by writing bloated code that reduced value rather than increased it. The best developers…
Security professionals express concern over OpenClaw [10 Feb 26, 8:46pm] OpenClaw is an AI agent designed to act like a personal assistant, managing your email, calendar, social media accounts, and more, all from a messaging app like WhatsApp or Signal. While it has amassed a great deal of popularity — at the time of th…
Group Note Drafts: Cognitive Accessibility Research Modules [5 Feb 26, 4:23am] This set of modules looks at different Web technologies and provides a detailed analysis of accessibility issues for people with disabilities that may require cognitive accessibility supports, user needs, areas for further research and directions for…
Google Reports State-Backed Hackers Using Gemini AI for Recon and Attack Support [12 Feb 26, 5:57pm] Google on Thursday said it observed the North Korea-linked threat actor known as UNC2970 using its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini to conduct reconnaissance on its targets, as various hacking groups continue to weaponize the tool…
Lazarus Campaign Plants Malicious Packages in npm and PyPI Ecosystems [12 Feb 26, 4:55pm] Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a fresh set of malicious packages across npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository linked to a fake recruitment-themed campaign orchestrated by the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group.The coordinated c…
The CTEM Divide: Why 84% of Security Programs Are Falling Behind [12 Feb 26, 10:30am] A new 2026 market intelligence study of 128 enterprise security decision-makers (available here) reveals a stark divide forming between organizations – one that has nothing to do with budget size or industry and everything to do with a single frame…
Your chin is an evolutionary accident [12 Feb 26, 6:00pm] In simplest terms, a chin is a bony projection of the lower jaw. So why is it there? How and why did it evolve? A new study digs in.
Database reveals how Americans use water [12 Feb 26, 5:41pm] Until now, no one had a clear, national picture of how much water Americans are using—and for what.
Anxiety over aging may make women age faster [10 Feb 26, 7:18pm] "Aging-related anxiety is not merely a psychological concern, but may leave a mark on the body with real health consequences."
Bondi Spying On Congressional Epstein Searches Should Be A Major Scandal [12 Feb 26, 7:55pm] Yesterday, Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee. Among the more notable exchanges was when Rep. Pramila Jayapal asked some of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims who were in the audience to stand up and indicate whether Bo…
Daily Deal: The 2026 Complete Firewall Admin Bundle [12 Feb 26, 6:38pm] Transform your future in cybersecurity with 7 courses on next‑level packet control, secure architecture, and cloud‑ready defenses inside the 2026 Complete Firewall Admin Bundle. Courses cover IT fundamentals, topics to help you prepare for the Co…
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Goes To Washington DC, Gets Section 230 Completely Backwards [12 Feb 26, 5:26pm] You may have heard last week that actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt went to Washington DC and gave a short speech at an event put on by Senator Dick Durbin calling for the sunsetting of Section 230. It’s a short speech, and it gets almost everything wrong…
a semi-circular porous brick house stands amid rubber plantation in india [12 Feb 26, 5:01pm] mud interlock bricks reduce cement consumption and speed up assembly, while poured-earth provides thermal mass and tactile depth.The post a semi-circular porous brick house stands amid rubber plantation in india appeared first on designboom | archit…
nomad’s automobile imagines future of mobility with hybrid habitat-vehicle unit [12 Feb 26, 2:01pm] the vehicle integrates transport, habitation, and professional utility.The post nomad’s automobile imagines future of mobility with hybrid habitat-vehicle unit appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
stainless steel and concrete build futuristic backdrop for tbilisi flower shop and cafe [12 Feb 26, 11:30am] by intersecting industrial coldness with the organic vitality of a flower shop and café, the project creates a spatial portal defined by futuristic precision.The post stainless steel and concrete build futuristic backdrop for tbilisi flower shop an…
sunshades shaped like bird wings can withstand typhoons and harsh weather in seoul [12 Feb 26, 11:00am] formed with a sloping roof, the structures are made from polyurethane mesh for a lightweight and robust design.The post sunshades shaped like bird wings can withstand typhoons and harsh weather in seoul appeared first on designboom | architecture &a…
