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- 1It Looked Like a New Species. It Didn't Exist.▼It Looked Like a New Species. The Trouble Was, It Didn’t Exist.
A New York Times piece examines a case where what appeared to be a newly discovered species turned out not to exist at all. The story explores how the supposed species was identified, what led scientists to believe in it, and how the error came to light. Such cases highlight ongoing challenges in taxonomy and species identification, where misclassification can persist until closer scrutiny reveals the truth.
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Police in Japan have arrested a 57-year-old man on suspicion of drunk driving after his kei light truck collided with a motorcycle, leaving the 16-year-old rider and a 15-year-old girl seriously injured. The suspect reportedly told investigators he believed the alcohol had mostly worn off. The case has drawn attention to repeat concerns over drunk driving and kei truck safety.
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A new explanation is drawing attention to why insects gather around artificial lights at night: rather than being attracted to the glow, they appear to become disoriented, tilting and circling as their steering reflexes confuse the light for the sky. The claim, laid out in a detailed write-up, challenges the long-held 'moth to a flame' idea and is sparking discussion about what LED street lighting really does to insect behaviour.
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Coronation Street actor Nigel Havers says he has been banned for life from the restaurant of a famously fiery TV chef, widely taken to be Gordon Ramsay. The story, picked up by regional press, has drawn amused reactions as fans share the actor's account of the run-in that led to the ban.
- 5Seoul Viosys starts production of rare-earth-free white LED●Seoul Viosys begins production of rare-earth-free white light emitter
South Korean LED maker Seoul Viosys has begun mass production of a white light emitter that contains no rare-earth phosphors, a notable shift since conventional white LEDs rely on rare-earth elements such as yttrium and cerium. The announcement is drawing attention amid ongoing supply-chain concerns over rare-earth materials and export restrictions, with discussion focusing on what the technology means for lighting manufacturing.
- 6How Smugglers Move Memory Chips From South Korea to China▼How Smugglers Get Expensive Memory Chips to China from South Korea
A report by The Information details how smugglers move expensive memory chips from South Korea into China, bypassing export controls on advanced semiconductors. The story sheds light on the underground supply chains that continue to route restricted technology to Chinese buyers despite tightening restrictions by the United States and its allies.
- 7Seoul Viosys begins mass production of rare-earth-free micro LED chips●Seoul Viosys has started mass production of white-light micro LED chips that do not use rare earth materials. Source: Di
South Korean LED maker Seoul Viosys has begun mass-producing white-light micro LED chips that contain no rare earth materials, according to a DigiTimes Asia report. The move could reduce dependence on scarce and geopolitically sensitive raw materials in display manufacturing, drawing attention amid ongoing supply chain concerns over rare earth exports.
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Street lighting has appeared on a road in the village of Beryozovy in the Irkutsk region following a check by the local prosecutor's office. Prosecutors found the road was unlit and intervened, prompting authorities to install lighting for residents. The story is circulating alongside reports of a deadly bus attack in the Bryansk region and other regional incidents.
- 9iPhone trick: make its light flash so you can find it▼How to make your iPhone's light flash when you can't find it
A guide explains how to set an iPhone so its light flashes, helping owners locate the phone when it is misplaced. The feature can be enabled through the device's accessibility settings, allowing the LED flash to blink when an alert arrives or when triggered to help find the phone in the dark or under cushions. Readers are sharing the tip as a simple but little-known setting.
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Nature has published a personal account titled 'An unexpected journey to nanophotonics', in which a researcher describes how their career led them into the field of nanophotonics, the study of light interacting with structures at the nanometre scale. The piece is presented as a career reflection rather than a research paper, offering readers a look at the non-linear paths scientists often take into specialised areas of physics.
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The word 'светодиод' — Russian for LED, the light-emitting diode used in lighting and electronics — is being searched and discussed in Russia. No specific event, product launch or news story is attached to the interest, so the reason for the attention is not established. Interest is modest, with low engagement volumes recorded.
- 12Secret U.N. Vote Legitimized Carbon Capture, Report Finds▼How a Secret Vote by U.N. Scientists Legitimized Carbon Capture and Skewed Decades of Climate Policy
ProPublica reports that a secret vote by U.N. scientists led to a report concluding carbon capture could offset fossil fuels' climate impact, effectively legitimizing the technology in global climate policy. Two decades on, carbon capture has failed to meaningfully scale up, yet the policy commitments built on that decision have proven difficult to reverse, skewing climate strategy for years.
- 13Pink flamingo LED lights spark garden party interest●Pink flamingo garden party LED lights khorasantimes.com
Pink flamingo garden party LED lights are being promoted as a decorative outdoor lighting option. The product combines a classic flamingo garden motif with LED lighting aimed at home garden and party settings. No further details on availability or pricing are given.
- 14Reflect Orbital's Unannounced Sunlight Test Alarms Astronomers●🔆 Unannounced Test by Controversial “Sunlight-as-a-Service” Space Startup Shocks Astronomers ｢ Experts have pushed back
Space startup Reflect Orbital, which proposes selling bursts of reflected sunlight as a commercial service, carried out an unannounced test that has shocked astronomers. Experts, including researchers led by Bakos, have pushed back against the company's claims that its sunlight beams can be controlled and dimmed, warning the project threatens night-sky observations.
- 15Seoul Biosys Starts Production of Rare Earth-Free White Micro LEDs●Seoul Biosys Begins Production of Rare Earth-Free White Micro LEDs
South Korean firm Seoul Biosys has begun mass production of white micro LEDs that do not rely on rare earth materials. The move matters because rare earth elements, mostly sourced from China, are central to display and lighting manufacturing and have been subject to supply restrictions. Removing them from micro LED production could reduce dependence on vulnerable supply chains, and the development is drawing attention from technology and manufacturing watchers.
- 16SKKU Develops Ultra-Low-Defect Thin Films for Solar Cells and LEDs●SKKU Develops Ultra-Low-Defect Semiconductor Thin Films through Eutectic Engineering, Enabling Both Solar Cells and LEDs | Newswise
Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea have developed ultra-low-defect semiconductor thin films using eutectic engineering, a materials technique that reduces crystalline flaws. The advance is reported to allow the same film technology to be applied to both solar cells and light-emitting diodes, improving efficiency prospects in both energy conversion and display or lighting applications. Details of the research were published via Newswise.
- 17Bonn lights up with greeter-led city tours this weekend●Wer möchte Bonn mal in ganz anderem Licht erleben? Und vorher mit einem Greet die Stadt kennenlernen? Am Wochenende geht
Bonn is hosting 'Bonn leuchtet' this weekend, a light event organised by the city's marketing office, and visitors can pair it with a free walk led by a local greeter. Bonn Greeters, a volunteer group offering personalised city tours, is inviting people to discover the city in a completely different light by combining an evening of illuminated sights with an introduction from a resident.
- 18Sister of Nairobi DusitD2 attack leader speaks out●"My Brother Led The Dusit Attack" – Who was Ali Salim Gichunge, His Sister Speaks | Iko Nini Pt 1
The sister of Ali Salim Gichunge has spoken publicly about her brother, stating that he led the January 2019 attack on the DusitD2 hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya, which killed more than 20 people. The attack was claimed by Al-Shabaab. Gichunge, also known as Farhan, was one of the gunmen who carried out the assault before the attackers died in an explosion. His sister's account is drawing attention as she discusses who he was before radicalisation and how the family came to terms with his role in one of Kenya's deadliest terror attacks.
- 19Man charged with murder after light rail shooting▼Man charged with murder after shooting on light rail
A man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting on a light rail train, according to local reporting. Details about the victim, the suspect's identity, and what led to the shooting have not been made available. The case has drawn attention because it occurred on public transit, raising concerns among riders about safety on light rail services.