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Research Radar, October 5, 2026: 9 new AI and security papers to know
The most relevant new AI and security research from Nature & arXiv, with the authors' own summaries and links to the papers.
Nature
How to Create a Strong Password With Three Random Words
The UK National Cyber Security Centre says combining three random words makes a password long enough and strong enough while staying easy to remember.
UK National Cyber Security Centre
How to manage your passwords safely with a password manager
The UK National Cyber Security Centre explains how to store unique passwords in a browser or third-party password manager, and why it now recommends passkeys first.
UK National Cyber Security Centre
Rosalind Franklin Mars rover set for Falcon Heavy launch in 2028
The UK Space Agency says NASA has approved a support project for Europe's first Mars rover and picked SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, with landing expected in 2030.
UK Space Agency
UK and Taiwan sign science and technology arrangement in London
The non-binding framework targets joint research in semiconductors, space, telecommunications, net zero and AI standards, the UK government said.
UK Government
UK says JEF drills tested cyber coordination and cable security
The Ministry of Defence said Exercise Lion Protector 26 rehearsed protection of critical national infrastructure, including data cables, and tested coordination across sea, land, air, cyber and space.
UK Government
Research Radar, October 2, 2026: 11 new AI and security papers to know
The most relevant new AI and security research from Nature & arXiv, with the authors' own summaries and links to the papers.
Nature
Google DeepMind extends SynthID watermarks to AI-made proteins
The company says its SynthID Bio watermarks survive into physical proteins and could help DNA synthesis providers verify that orders came from trusted AI models.
Google DeepMind
UK Space Agency opens £20m innovation funding call for space R&D
The agency says Call 3 of its National Space Innovation Programme offers co-funded grants of £150,000 to £2 million for UK-based space technology projects.
UK Space Agency
Research Radar, October 1, 2026: 14 new AI and security papers to know
The most relevant new AI and security research from Nature & arXiv, with the authors' own summaries and links to the papers.
Nature