Science & Technology — October 12, 2026

Nadella calls for AI 'emergency brake.' Microsoft's CEO joined tech leaders urging human-controlled safeguards on frontier AI, saying it's time to "step back and assess the trust architecture" of AI systems.

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NASA astronauts splash down after 237 days. SpaceX's Crew-12 returned to Earth after logging more than 100 million miles and 3,792 orbits of research supporting future deep-space missions.

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SpaceX moves to buy key wireless spectrum. The company is acquiring low-band frequencies that reach inside buildings, positioning Starlink Mobile to compete directly with major U.S. cell carriers.

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Jurassic fossil reveals origins of suckling. An international team uncovered fossil evidence illuminating the evolutionary origins of milk-drinking, one of the defining features of all mammals, including humans.

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