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SpaceX completes the largest IPO in history, but questions over its valuation follow quickly: On June 15, 2026, SpaceX completed the largest IPO (Initial Public Offering) in history.; Science & Technology 2026-07-08 02:38 Minsung Choi

Researchers find why women may be more at risk for Alzheimer's: According to research from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine that was published on May 19 in the journal Biology of Sex Differences, women not only have higher rates of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, but may also be more severely impacted by a number of common risk factors associated with cognitive decline.; Science & Technology 2026-07-01 07:07 Haaon Cho

AI translation can connect languages, but may also leave some behind: Google's June 9, 2026 release of Gemini 3.5 Live Translate has brought renewed attention to a fundamental question about AI translation: can these tools connect people across borders while also protecting languages with less digital data?; Science & Technology 2026-07-01 06:56 Suh Hannah

Nasal spray may reverse aging of the brain: In a study released in May in the the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a nasal spray that seems to reverse brain aging by reducing inflammation and reestablishing the brain's energy systems.; Science & Technology 2026-06-29 00:03 Hyeonji Nam

Google introduces AI Mode Shopping agent: At the Google I/O conference in May, Google unveiled an AI Mode Shopping agent called "Buy for me."; Science & Technology 2026-06-27 19:27 Jason Kim

Spotify’s rebrand signals a shift in brand identity: Spotify's decision to replace its iconic 2D soundwave logo with a 3D disco ball sparked widespread attention online, with many users questioning what motivated the dramatic rebrand.; Science & Technology 2026-06-15 07:53 Leah Sae-In Cho

AI-driven swarm robotics: When robots think and act as one: Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences unveiled a swarm of ant-inspired robots called RAnts on April 17, 2026, capable of collectively building and evacuating structures without any central controller.; Science & Technology 2026-06-15 02:28 Juhwan Kim

Satellites can now detect animal panic to hunt poachers: On November 28, 2025, the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior launched a groundbreaking satellite system called Icaurus, designed to track wildlife from space and detect animal panic in real life in order to catch poachers.; Science & Technology 2026-06-12 18:49 Sogyu Kim

Researchers discover explanation behind long-lasting effects of obesity: On April 27th, 2025, scientists announced in the international journal, EMBO Reports, that obesity leaves epigenetic marks on DNA in immune cells which cause chronic conditions even after weight loss.; Science & Technology 2026-06-12 17:56 Eunseo Choi

New obesity drugs are moving beyond weight loss: In May 2026, Eli Lilly’s Phase 3 results for retatrutide highlighted how rapidly obesity drugs are evolving beyond simple weight loss.; Science & Technology 2026-06-07 07:33 Esther Kim