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Aesthetics are shaping Gen Z identity: A 2026 ACM study proposed that social media designed for young people should support “identity alignment,” a principle that allows users to present identities that feel current, varied, and understandable to others.; Science & Technology 2026-07-24 18:56 Gain Son

A recent brain study shows that speech learning operates differently than previously believed: According to a recent study by researchers at McGill University and the Yale School of Medicine, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America in late April, learning a new language or regaining the ability to speak may depend less on the brain's movement centers than previously thought.; Science & Technology 2026-07-22 13:31 Hyeonji Nam

Microbes can be both a threat and a tool in space: In January 2026, a study in PLOS Biology found that microgravity can change how bacteria and bacteria-infecting viruses interact, raising new questions about how microbes may behave during long space missions.; Science & Technology 2026-07-18 22:25 Esther Kim

Physical AI is quietly moving out of the lab into daily life: On April 19, 2026, a humanoid robot named Lightning crossed the finish line of a 21-kilometer half-marathon in Beijing’s E-Town district in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.; Science & Technology 2026-07-16 04:33 Juhwan Kim

AI glasses are becoming the next major technology frontier: According to the McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report, AI-integrated smart glasses are poised to experience a breakout year in 2026, emerging as the next major breakthrough in wearable devices.; Science & Technology 2026-07-14 02:04 Chloe Yeona Choi

SpaceX completes the largest IPO in history, but questions over its valuation follow quickly: On June 15, 2026, SpaceX completed the largest IPO (Initial Public Offering) in history.; Science & Technology 2026-07-08 02:38 Minsung Choi

Researchers find why women may be more at risk for Alzheimer's: According to research from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine that was published on May 19 in the journal Biology of Sex Differences, women not only have higher rates of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, but may also be more severely impacted by a number of common risk factors associated with cognitive decline.; Science & Technology 2026-07-01 07:07 Haaon Cho

AI translation can connect languages, but may also leave some behind: Google's June 9, 2026 release of Gemini 3.5 Live Translate has brought renewed attention to a fundamental question about AI translation: can these tools connect people across borders while also protecting languages with less digital data?; Science & Technology 2026-07-01 06:56 Suh Hannah

Nasal spray may reverse aging of the brain: In a study released in May in the the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a nasal spray that seems to reverse brain aging by reducing inflammation and reestablishing the brain's energy systems.; Science & Technology 2026-06-29 00:03 Hyeonji Nam

Google introduces AI Mode Shopping agent: At the Google I/O conference in May, Google unveiled an AI Mode Shopping agent called "Buy for me."; Science & Technology 2026-06-27 19:27 Jason Kim