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The study followed 10,217 adults aged 65 to 94 in 12 European countries.
Lonelier participants scored lower on immediate and delayed recall tests.
Their rate of memory decline over six years was similar to that of non-lonely peers.
Physical activity was associated with better initial memory scores.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via wired.com

A spoof GitHub project called Colleague Skill went viral in China.
Workers told MIT Technology Review that managers are pushing job documentation for AI automation.
The tool claims to clone duties and communication quirks into an AI agent.
The backlash centers on dignity, individuality, and fears of self-automation.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via technologyreview.com

Researchers modeled how rooftop solar adoption can increase household electricity use.
The study estimates added demand of 63 TWh to 314 TWh by 2050.
In the worst case, Europe’s total electricity demand could rise by 5.1%.
The added load could require more renewable generation and grid flexibility.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

Blue Origin completed the first reuse of a New Glenn rocket.
The mission’s payload ended up in a lower-than-planned orbit.
The flight underscores both the value of reusability and the need for full-mission reliability.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via techcrunch.com

BYD is pushing to become the first Chinese member of Europe’s car lobby.
Some current members oppose the move.
A long manufacturing presence in Europe is described as the usual path to membership.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via autonews.com

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via techcrunch.com

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via universetoday.com

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via arstechnica.com

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via cleantechnica.com