Science & Technology — June 16, 2026

UK moves to ban under-16s from social media. Britain’s government announced a sweeping ban covering TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. Possible overnight curfews are also on the table. Critics warn the move may push children toward riskier, unmoderated platforms.

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Chinese rocket breakup threatens Starlink satellites. A Chinese rocket disintegrated in orbit, likely scattering 100 to 150 debris fragments dangerously close to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation. Collision risk has increased.

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Brain implant restores daily independence for motor neuron patient. A brain-computer interface helped a man with motor neuron disease communicate and control his computer at home for nearly two years, a milestone reported in Nature.

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Oral GLP-1 pill shows strong weight loss in diabetes trial. A new once-daily GLP-1 tablet significantly improved blood sugar control and drove major weight loss in a large type 2 diabetes clinical trial, researchers reported.

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