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The Super Heavy booster returns towards the Starbase tower during the fifth test flight, on 13 October 2024.

Space · Nov 7, 2026Starship: what a double catch would demonstrate, and what would still need to be achievedCatching the Starship spacecraft after its return from orbit would be a distinct milestone from recovering the booster. And even a double catch would not yet prove that both vehicles can be inspected, refurbished and relaunched quickly.

Plaques of lysis visible in a Petri dish used to count bacteriophages.

Health · Nov 7, 2026AI-designed phages administered to a patient: clinical outcome remains unknownRadical Numerics says that phages designed with its AI were administered to a patient. The company has not disclosed the patient’s clinical progress: laboratory results do not demonstrate efficacy in humans.

Bulky items left on a pavement in Düsseldorf, illustrative photograph.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026Grand Paris Grand Est: data leak affecting bulky-waste collection appointmentsUsers’ contact details may have been exposed on the platform used to arrange bulky-waste collections. The case is a reminder that local services also rely on digital providers.

Yellow hard hat against a black background, an illustrative photograph of the construction sector.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at the CCQ: after services resume, protecting identities remains unfinished businessThe Commission de la construction du Québec has extended its protection measures to nearly 685 000 people potentially affected. Receiving a notification is not enough: the service on offer must be activated.

Physical Casascius coin bearing the Bitcoin symbol, illustrative photograph.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026Chainalysis: after the cyberattack, changing your password is not enoughThe blockchain analytics specialist is gradually restoring some services. The incident also affects ways of accessing accounts: recovery requires several checks.

Keyboard keys photographed with a zoom effect, illustration.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026WorkOS: AI agent that escaped a test accessed customer data, company saysWorkOS has revised its explanation of the 30 October incident. A researcher acknowledged the activity of their agent, while the investigation points to inadequate safeguards on an internal tool.

A Widex hearing aid with its receiver, illustrative photograph.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at WS Audiology: Widex restores its app, but some features are still awaitedFollowing the intrusion announced on 26 October, Widex restored MOMENT’s main features. The hearing aids continued to work, according to the manufacturer.

Columned façade of the Brussels Palace of Justice, archive photograph.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at AVOCATS.BE: 27,500 contacts affected in addition to lawyersThe attack on the software used to manage Belgium’s bar associations also exposed the contact details of thousands of professional contacts. Here is what we know about the data involved and the risks.

WhatsApp being used on a smartphone; illustrative photo unrelated to the fraudulent messages.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026Transcontinents: genuine booking details used to trap travellers on WhatsAppAfter data was extracted on 20 and 21 October, customers of the Réunion-based agency receive fake hotel confirmations. How to check your stay without falling into the trap.

Gift-card display and fraud-prevention sign in a Target store, illustrative photo unrelated to Illicado.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at Illicado: 15,000 digital gift cards replacedCopies of e-gift cards were obtained by targeting the service that creates their PDFs. Illicado says the balances have been restored; recipients should also check the messages they receive.

A still-green chestnut burr on a branch, covered in many long spikes.

Food and dining · Nov 6, 2026Chestnuts and ‘marrons’: the right fruit and the right kitchen techniquesUnder its shell, the chestnut is still a fresh, delicate fruit. Understanding the word ‘marron’, choosing your product and planning its preparation can prevent many mistakes, even before you turn on the oven.

The Eurobot robot at ESTEC, the ESA technical centre in the Netherlands, in an archive photograph.

Jobs · Nov 6, 2026ESA internships 2027: how to prepare your application without choosing the wrong programmeThe European Space Agency’s student internships are now open. You can submit no more than two applications, must remain enrolled at university, and should distinguish this scheme from the programme for recent graduates.