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- 1Singapore hits new PM2.5 high as haze persists▼Over a month into the haze, Singapore logged a new high PM2.5 on Oct. 14, 288 micrograms per cubic meter. It resulted in
More than a month into the haze crisis, Singapore recorded its highest PM2.5 reading yet on October 14, reaching 288 micrograms per cubic meter. The pollution forced the closure of public outdoor sports venues. Wildfires in Indonesia's Kalimantan and southern Sumatra continue burning, with smoke drifting north toward Singapore and prompting health and safety concerns.
- 2Axiom Space Partners with Saudi Agency on Space Health Research▼Axiom Space, National Stem Cell Foundation, Saudi Space Agency Collaborate to Expand Study of Neurodegenerative Disease in Microgravity
Axiom Space, the National Stem Cell Foundation, and the Saudi Space Agency announced a collaboration to expand research into neurodegenerative diseases using microgravity. The partnership builds on prior stem cell experiments aboard private space missions, aiming to study brain cell behavior in conditions impossible to replicate on Earth. The involvement of the Saudi Space Agency signals growing international participation in commercial space science programs.
- 3National Stem Cell Foundation and Saudi Space Agency Team Up on Microgravity Research●National Stem Cell Foundation, Saudi Space Agency Collaborate to Expand Study of Neurodegenerative Disease in Microgravity
The National Stem Cell Foundation and the Saudi Space Agency have announced a collaboration to expand research into neurodegenerative diseases using microgravity conditions, working with Axiom Space. Studying cells in space can reveal disease mechanisms not visible on Earth, and the partnership signals Saudi Arabia's growing investment in space-based life sciences. Observers see it as a notable step for international biomedical research cooperation.
- 4First Ebola Virus Electron Micrograph Taken at CDC in 1976●The first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus was taken OTD in 1976 at the US Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
On this day in 1976, researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention captured the first electron micrograph of the Ebola virus, during the outbreak that first identified the disease in Zaire. The image became an iconic moment in the history of virology and public health, and the anniversary is being marked by users sharing the story online.
- 5Microgreens Famous in Bulgaria but Rarely Eaten▼Microgreens Are Famous in Bulgaria, but Few People Actually Eat Them
Microgreens enjoy wide recognition in Bulgaria, where the tiny nutrient-rich greens are well known as a health food trend. Despite their fame, actual consumption remains low, with few Bulgarians regularly adding them to their diets. The gap between the trend's popularity and everyday eating habits is drawing attention in nutrition circles.
- 6NewTube YouTube client for Android gains attention●NewTube A YouTube client for Android phones and tablets built on SmartTube. • Optional sign-in without microG, GmsCore o
NewTube, an open-source YouTube client for Android phones and tablets built on SmartTube, is being discussed for its privacy-friendly feature set. It offers optional sign-in without microG, GmsCore or root, background playback, picture-in-picture, offline downloads up to 1080p or audio only, plus SponsorBlock, DeArrow and Return YouTube Dislike integration, with no analytics or crash reporting.
- 7KAIST and Sungkyunkwan reveal water bridge physics in microgaps●KAIST and Sungkyunkwan University reveal water bridge physics in microgaps for semiconductor processes
Researchers at KAIST and Sungkyunkwan University have published findings on how water bridges form in microscopic gaps, a phenomenon relevant to semiconductor manufacturing. The work clarifies the physics of capillary behavior at tiny scales, which could help improve processes like cleaning and lithography in chip fabrication. The joint study has been reported by Korean science media as a notable advance in applied physics research.
- 8Appleton airport solar microgrid stalled after FAA grant canceled▼Appleton airport solar-microgrid plans stalled after $1.5M FAA grant is canceled
Appleton International Airport's plan to build a solar-powered microgrid is on hold after the Federal Aviation Administration canceled a $1.5 million grant that was set to help fund the project. The cancellation has been reported by multiple Wisconsin outlets including WIXX, WTAQ and WLUK, drawing local attention to the airport's renewable energy plans and what the loss of federal funding means for the project's future.
- 9A week with the new Jolla 2026 smartphone as a daily driver●Now one weeks experience with my new Jolla 2026 smartphone, using it as my daily driver as of today, here is my list of
A user has shared first impressions after spending a week with the new Jolla 2026 smartphone, now using it as their main phone. The list of positives includes European assembly, a fully open source operating system, Android app support via microG, built-in Nextcloud integration and native Mastodon support. The post highlights growing interest in privacy-focused, open alternative phones as people look beyond mainstream Android and iPhone options.
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Appleton International Airport in Wisconsin has lost a $1.5 million federal grant that was earmarked for a solar and microgrid project. The funding cut means the airport will not move forward as planned with its renewable energy installation, which was intended to support more resilient, independent power operations. Local coverage highlights concerns over the loss of clean energy investment in the region.
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Hampton Jitney, the Long Island commuter coach operator, is investing in a solar microgrid, according to Newsday. The move signals growing interest among regional transport companies in renewable energy and energy resilience, potentially reducing operating costs and reliance on the conventional power grid. Further details about the project's size, location and timeline have not been reported.
- 12Microgame roguelike Prefrontal Breakdown gets Steam store page●PREFRONTAL BREAKDOWN got a store page "BREAKDOWN YOUR PREFRONTAL CORTEX IN THIS MICROGAME ROUGELIKE!" https:// store.ste
The indie microgame roguelike Prefrontal Breakdown now has a Steam store page, inviting players to 'break down your prefrontal cortex' in a series of rapid-fire mini challenges. The listing marks a step toward release for the small title, and gaming communities on Mastodon have begun sharing the store link as word spreads about the game's frenetic premise.
- 13WATTMORE joins GTI Energy's Illinois hydrogen microgrid project▼WATTMORE joins GTI Energy’s Illinois hydrogen microgrid research effort, putting its technology into a project testing how hydrogen can fit into resilient local power systems
WATTMORE has joined GTI Energy's hydrogen microgrid research effort in Illinois, contributing its technology to a project that tests how hydrogen can support resilient local power systems. The collaboration will explore hydrogen's role in decentralized energy, an area drawing growing attention as utilities and clean-energy firms seek backup and grid-stability solutions beyond conventional fossil-fuel generators.
- 14New guide explains de-Googling Android without breaking apps●📢 New on TechLoverHD: 🔥 De-Googling Android Without Breaking Daily Apps: The 2026 Sandboxed Play Services & MicroG Playb
A new guide outlines how to remove Google services from Android phones in 2026 while keeping everyday apps working, using sandboxed Google Play Services and microG. It walks through setups popular on privacy-focused ROMs like GrapheneOS. The approach is drawing attention among Android users looking to cut Google from their devices without sacrificing usability.
- 15North Carolina food bank installs first solar microgrid▼North Carolina food bank gets first solar microgrid, keeping freezers on when the grid fails
A food bank in North Carolina has become the first to install a solar microgrid, allowing its freezers to keep running during power outages and protecting stored food from spoiling. The project highlights how renewable energy backup systems can support critical community services as extreme weather increasingly threatens the electrical grid.
- 16Microglia Found to Nibble Toxic Proteins in Parkinson's Disease●Microglia Can ‘Nibble Away’ Toxic Proteins to Protect Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease
New research suggests microglia, the brain's immune cells, can engulf and break down toxic protein clumps linked to Parkinson's disease, helping protect neurons from damage. The findings point to a natural defense mechanism in the brain that could inspire new treatments aimed at boosting this clearing activity to slow the disease's progression.