Science & Technology — June 9, 2026

**Drone boat completes first military sea rescue.** The US Navy’s Task Force 59 used an unmanned surface vessel to rescue downed Army helicopter pilots near the Strait of Hormuz. This was the first drone boat rescue at sea.

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**Single character typo creates Linux security flaw.** A high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel, caused by one incorrect character, allows attackers to gain root access and evade sandbox protections through a use-after-free bug.

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**First cellular reprogramming therapy tested in humans.** A patient received an experimental treatment designed to rejuvenate damaged cells by reprogramming them to a younger state. This was the first human trial of this anti-aging approach.

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**FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient since 1999.** Federal regulators approved bemotrizinol for US sunscreens, the first new active ingredient authorized in over 25 years, potentially offering improved UV protection options for consumers.

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