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Science news — October 16, 2026

Science publications published on October 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

6 publications

  2. ScienceNeuroscience

    Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland's Untitled Sci-Fi Film at A24

    Zendaya, fresh off her success in 'Dune' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', has signed on to star in an untitled sci-fi film written and directed by Alex Garland for A24. The project, set to shoot in 2027, marks another collaboration between the actress and the studio, following her work on 'Euphoria' and 'The Drama'. Garland, known for films like 'Ex Machina' and 'Civil War', will continue his relationship with A24 with this new project.
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    AI Exploited in 84% of Ransomware Attacks, Threatening Staff

    A global cybersecurity report by Semperis reveals that 84% of ransomware victims experienced attacks involving artificial intelligence. The report also highlights that 40% of attacks included psychological or physical threats against staff, with 53% of victims reporting that attackers followed through on these threats. The use of AI in ransomware is making it harder to identify attackers and increasing the sophistication of attacks.
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  4. SciencePhysicsPublic Health

    Chip Stocks Plunge Amid AI Demand Concerns

    Stocks of chip manufacturers, particularly those involved in AI development, have experienced significant drops following reports of sales gaps and concerns about demand. A major AI developer's estimated revenues fell $20 billion short of projections, triggering selling waves and raising questions about the sustainability of AI chip demand and investments. Experts suggest that some of the concern may be exaggerated.
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  6. SciencePublic Health

    First Green Star Discovered: White Dwarfs' Unexpected Colors

    Astronomers at the University of Warwick have discovered the first star ever found that would appear green to the human eye. The white dwarf WD J1330+6435, located around 284 light-years away, has a chartreuse green color due to the presence of sodium in its atmosphere. This finding challenges the belief that white dwarfs only appear white or pale blue. The team also found other white dwarfs that could appear pink, yellow, cyan, and purple if observed closely.
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