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The AI Coding Reset: Engineers Reimagine Their Roles
technology10 days ago

The AI Coding Reset: Engineers Reimagine Their Roles

AI coding tools like Claude and Codex are reshaping software work, and Business Insider’s Great Coding Reset shows engineers split into enthusiasts, skeptics, and those in-between. A 2025 Stack Overflow survey found about 60% hold a positive view of AI coding, but the picture is nuanced as many say coding is increasingly about understanding customers, products, and end-to-end business outcomes rather than just writing code. The piece profiles seven engineers worldwide—some embrace AI to boost productivity and leadership, others pivot to noncoding paths or warn of surveillance and displacement—illustrating a shift toward “mini business owners” who guide AI-driven development. It frames the era as a move from pure coding to orchestrating AI-enabled systems and strategies.

Japan's H3 Rocket Makes Comeback, Deploys Six Satellites on Return-to-Flight
space-exploration28 days ago

Japan's H3 Rocket Makes Comeback, Deploys Six Satellites on Return-to-Flight

Japan's JAXA successfully launched the H3 rocket on its first flight since December's failure, delivering six payloads—PETREL, STARS-X, BRO-22, VERTECS, HORN-L, and HORN-R—to their orbits from Tanegashima Space Center. The mission used the rocket's three LE-9 engines, marked the vehicle's return-to-flight, and confirmed nominal separation of all payloads about 16 minutes after liftoff, following a previous mishap caused by a damaged payload adapter.

EU targets addictive design on TikTok and Instagram to shield kids
technology2 months ago

EU targets addictive design on TikTok and Instagram to shield kids

The European Commission plans to regulate 'addictive design' features on TikTok and Instagram—such as endless scrolling, autoplay, and push notifications—and push for stronger age-verification tools to keep minors off the platforms. A legal proposal could be ready by summer after expert-panel input, reflecting a global push to protect children from online harms.

Hackers Take Down Canvas LMS, Disrupting Finals Across U.S. Colleges
technology2 months ago

Hackers Take Down Canvas LMS, Disrupting Finals Across U.S. Colleges

A cyberattack on Instructure's Canvas learning-management system knocked the platform offline for thousands of schools and universities across the U.S., with the ShinyHunters group claiming responsibility and threatening data leaks; exams and finals were canceled at several campuses as the outage persisted, but Canvas gradually returned for most users by nightfall and investigations continued.

Tear Gas at Wisconsin Beagle Farm Protest as Activists Clash with Deputies
us-news2 months ago

Tear Gas at Wisconsin Beagle Farm Protest as Activists Clash with Deputies

Thousands of animal-rights activists clashed with deputies outside Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, as officers used tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets to deter hundreds trying to breach the beagle-breeding facility; officials said 300–400 protesters were involved and several arrests were made, with burglary tools seized amid the confrontation. The protest underscores ongoing controversy over animal testing and the facility’s licensing, which has drawn attention to funding and oversight of beagle labs.

Primates' Same-Sex Behavior Points to Deep Evolutionary Social Strategies
science5 months ago

Primates' Same-Sex Behavior Points to Deep Evolutionary Social Strategies

A study reviewing 491 primate species found same-sex sexual behavior in 59 species, indicating a deep evolutionary root linked to harsh environments, predation pressure, and complex social hierarchies. The behavior may help manage stress, reinforce bonds, or build alliances, with potential implications for understanding human evolution, while warning against simplistic interpretations that would erase such behavior in humans.