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July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Technology

Almost All Retirement Applications to Be Digital from Now On, Says OPM – FEDweek

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OPM has said that moving forward, all but about 5 percent of federal retirement applications will be made and processed through its Online Retirement Application portal, “eliminating paper from the process and significantly reducing processing times.”In an announcement of what OPM called the “last day of paper,” it further made “a commitment to issue a retiree’s...

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July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Technology

Surprise hike in international student visa application fees “a direct hit to Australia’s competitiveness” – ICEF Monitor

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Australia’s international education sector is reeling from new study, work, and working-holiday visa application fees for international students announced by the Department of Home Affairs this week. They are effective immediately, 1 July 2026, and they came with no warning and through no consultation with the industry.All sub-sectors are affected, with – non-refundable – visa...

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July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Technology

Types of Software Engineers—Exploring Diverse Roles in Software Development – Coursera

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Software engineers design, develop, code, test, and maintain software. Explore eight different roles you can specialize in as a software engineer, including front-end, back-end, full-stack, DevOps, QA, machine learning, game development, and security.Common types of software engineers include full-stack engineers, DevOps engineers, game developers, and quality assurance (QA) engineers. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics...

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July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Technology

Researchers create moisture-driven tech that powers green batteries – and dissolves spy gear – Rice University

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Researchers from Rice University and North Carolina State University have created a nontoxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment — even in climates as dry as the desert. The batteries could be useful in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, ranging from wearables to advanced surveillance monitors with built-in kill switches.Emerging...