Science & Technology — October 15, 2026

Zero-click spyware spreads through targeted ads. Citizen Lab researchers published the first technical evidence of mercenary spyware delivered via online advertising, infecting phones with no user interaction required.

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Strength starts declining at 35. A 47-year study found fitness and strength begin declining around age 35, even among people who exercise regularly.

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Webb finds dark matter-dense ancient cluster. The James Webb Space Telescope spotted an ancient galaxy cluster with an unexpectedly dense concentration of dark matter, challenging theories of early-universe development.

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NASA's Venus missions back on track. After a cancellation threat, teams are staffing up and accelerating toward NASA's first Venus visits in a generation.

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