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Researcher, Dartmouth Professor and Provost Face Accusations of Secretly Using AI - Slashdot
"The winner of the Nikon Small World in Motion competition is under investigation," writes the photography news site PetaPixel , "after scientists accused Dr Ning Xu of using AI in his video." The Nikon competition is about showcasing the beauty, complexity, and artistry of the microscopic world. T.
Gemini’s free tier is getting a major downgrade on October 9
Google is cutting free access to Gemini 3.1 Pro and 3.6 Flash, leaving non-paying users with Flash-Lite from October 9.
Scientists resurrected 160-million-year-old proteins from extinct mammals; some were stronger against drug-resistant bacteria than modern human versions, raising new hopes for antibiotic research
deep in the evolutionary past. At the University of Oregon, researchers reconstructed proteins that existed as far back as 160 million years ago and found that some of their antimicrobial fragments could outperform corresponding versions found in humans when tested against drug-resistant bacteria, s
Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases - CalMatters
Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to ...
Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Alabama joins top five in college football rankings as Georgia showdown looms
The Crimson Tide look like true national title contenders after blowing out Mississippi State, while Missouri is set to surge up the rankings after crushing Florida
West Indies beat India in record chase as Hope hits 162 in third ODI
Shai Hope's 162 leads the West Indies to a record cricket run chase as they beat India by five wickets in the third ODI.
American Airlines Stock Is In The Best Of Times, Worst Of Times (NASDAQ:AAL)
American Airlines Q2 2026: premium pivot boosts revenue, but jet fuel and unit costs rise amid competition.
New claims emerge after death of Gypsy Rose’s ex-fiance
Ken Urker’s sister has slammed Gypsy Rose amid a longstanding internet feud.
US charges man with smuggling $300mn of AI servers to China
The US has arrested Greg Lui, accused of smuggling over $300mn of GPU servers to China via Malaysia and Singapore using false paperwork.
Why is this the only pink MacBook available right now? - Engadget
Is it too much to ask for some more colorful laptops?
Liberty Auto Tech Goes To Work. Then He Realizes He’s Been Replaced By A Robot
An auto tech says that a new scanner might take his job. Are machines coming for automotive jobs?
Family told to call locksmith over mental health fears
A force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.
UFC 332 results, takeaways: Natalia Silva gets signature moment, major prospects take next step
Silva penned a great next chapter while fighters like Jacobe Smith and Anthony Wint progressed in their development
Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio
US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.
Woman in labour denied hospital admission after being identified as Dalit, forced to deliver baby on roadside outside UP hospital
Dalit woman denied hospital admission: A 20 year old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district was allegedly denied admission at a government hospital after staff learnt she belonged to the Dalit Mushar community, forcing her family to deliver her baby on the roadside right outside the facility. A v
The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you
Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.
The Agent Said It Was Done. The Database Disagreed.
A Blog post by Microsoft on Hugging Face
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 Are Premium Wireless Heaphones That Have Dropped To A Mid-Range Price On Amazon, Thanks To A 25% Discount; Gets Yours For $298 Only
Sony's WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones drop to $298 on Amazon with a 25% discount, bringing premium noise cancelling and 30-hour battery life to a mid-range price
Feeling secure in a group may help dissenters make stronger arguments
When everyone in a meeting voices the same opinion, an organization can miss important warning signs and new ideas. A research team from KAIST suggests that when members feel securely accepted within their group, they can express dissenting opinions in greater detail and more persuasively, and other
The rise and fall of America's deadly love affair with the cigarette
Cancer stick. Coffin nail. Cowboy killer. Those are nicknames, through the decades, for the cigarette — the once-glamorous desideratum of American society that has been tied to tens…
Were Padres robbed of go-ahead homer vs. Brewers? Why Ty France's ninth-inning fly ball was ruled an out
Some controversy arose as Milwaukee tried to close out a Game 1 win over San Diego in the NLDS at American Family Field
Pick-up truck overturns trying to carry military chopper in Russia
An attempt by Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev to carry an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck went awfully wrong.
Email boundaries don’t work. Try this instead
Imagine leaving work early to collect your children, then logging back on after they are asleep. At 10 p.m., you send a few emails. You don’t expect anyone to answer until tomorrow, but your colleagues don’t necessarily know that. Conventional wisdom says the solution is simple: Don’t send email after hours. But if you don’t, you’ll be behind because you left work early. On the other hand, you’re now creating the expectation that your team also works around the clock. The rule designed to pro
Fact Check: Did Republicans offer $200 per person to disrupt Abdul El-Sayed’s event?
A viral X post allegedly showed University of Michigan College Republicans offering $200 per person to disrupt Abdul El-Sayed’s Flint Town Hall event
Quality over quantity: China’s AI microdrama producers battle viewer fatigue
Two decades after stepping away from the spotlight, iconic actress Joey Wong made an unexpected return to the screen – not through a traditional production, but via artificial intelligence-powered reconstruction. In a two-minute video by NetEase this summer, Wong, one of the most well-known actresse
What's the difference between battery capacity and battery life? - Engadget
A battery with high capacity should last a long time, but it depends more on what you do with the device.
Alternative Health Influencer Boasts That He's Been Drinking From a Radioactive Jug for 250 Days Straight
Holistic influencer Matt Roeske recently bragged that he's been drinking from an irradiated jug for the better part of a year.
Fibre or protein – which is more important? ‘It’s about balance,’ experts say
With proteinmaxxing and fibremaxxing trends both taking over, it can be difficult to understand which is more important. Should we focus on eating enough protein each day and hitting our targets, or should fibre be the priority for gut health and well-being? To answer these questions, we spoke to tw
Mario Cristobal's new way met Dabo Swinney's old approach -- and one is clearly working better
The Hurricanes' blowout win over the Tigers cements their status as the new kings of the ACC, and serves as a referendum on Clemson's approach to roster building
Houthis claim strike on Saudi energy facility as Yemen fighting intensifies
Smoke and fire seen near an Aramco site in Riyadh as Houthis allege precise missile and drone strikes.
NYT Pips Answers And Walkthrough For Sunday, October 4
Looking for help with today's New York Times Pips? We'll walk you through today's puzzle and help you match dominoes to tiles.
‘Drishyam 3’ box office collection day 2: Ajay Devgn's film earns Rs 53.50 crore on Saturday in India, eyes Rs 200 crore mark globally during opening weekend
The Conclusion’ is off to a roaring start at the box office. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the thriller hit theatres on October 2, 2026, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, and opened to huge numbers.
AI may cost us our ability to listen, oral historian warns in the Guardian
Much of the worry about AI is that it will erode how well we write. Australian oral historian Shirleene Robinson thinks the bigger loss may be our ability to listen. She made the case in an opinion column for The Guardian. “Listening to different views and entering into different worlds is integral
Mrvan, Regnitz facing off for Northwest Indiana U.S. Congress seat
Incumbent Rep. Frank Mrvan is seeking another term while Republican Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz hopes to take his seat.
Scientists tracked cats wearing anti-hunting bibs; activity fell 15%, but roaming distances stayed unchanged
Domestic cats can be effective hunters, and devices designed to reduce their success have increasingly been used as a way to limit predation on wildlife while allowing cats to remain outdoors. One such device is the CatBib, a neoprene bib attached to a cat’s collar and designed to interfere with the
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
Sean and Heidi Cripe will never forget the call from their son's high school saying Davis was being taken to the emergency room."He chugged an energy drink — like, just trying to be cool," said Sean Cripe, recounting the day nearly a decade ago.The teen's heart soon fell out of rhythm and he died. W
USMNT's new generation may not be polished yet, but it already knows how to beat Mexico
Cavan Sullivan made USMNT history as Mauricio Pochettino's new-look side produced a statement win
Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital
Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars.
Tyson Fury Has Special Request For Donald Trump For Fight With Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury says he will invite President Donald Trump to join his ring walk for Anthony Joshua on Dec. 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
John Leguizamo offers rare insight into working with 'coolest, funniest, realest' Matt Damon
John Leguizamo discusses reuniting with Matt Damon for the Daniels' upcoming film after starring together in 'The Odyssey'
OpenAI's Sam Altman Takes A Dig At Anthropic's Altercation With The Pope On AI Consciousness, Conveniently Forgetting His Own Antics That Have Leaned On Religious Symbolism
In a 2023 Financial Times interview, Sam Altman had called OpenAI's real product 'magic intelligence in the sky.'
US AI Task Force to Report on Technology’s Risks, WSJ Reports
A new White House task force will produce a report assessing risks posed by artificial intelligence and what responsibility the US federal government should have over the technology, the Wall Street Journal reported.
APOD: 2026 October 4 – Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 4 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey Explanation: Yes, but can your rainbow do this?
Why newborn screening matters - Wausau Pilot & Review
Newborn screening is one of the first important health checks a baby receives, helping families and providers identify potential concerns before ...
UFC 332 -- Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong: Results, winners, highlights from fight card in Salt Lake City
A new champion was crowned at women's flyweight while many prospects picked up massive TKO wins
Bosnia general election 2026 explained in maps and charts
Bosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here’s a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what's at stake.
CEF Weekly Review: XFLT Launches Promised Tender Offer
CEF sectors experienced broad declines in September, driven by rising long-term rates and significant discount widening.
Before Lioness, Laysla De Oliveira Played A Marvel Mutant On A Forgotten X-Men TV Show - TVLine
Laysla De Oliveira was tearing it up in the world of Marvel's X-Men before starring in Taylor Sheridan's Lioness on Paramount Plus.
ML News
Machine-learning papers from arXiv that are being discussed on Hacker News, with plain-language summaries.
Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94
Milt Windler, one of the four leaders of Mission Control who in 1970 directed the round-the-clock efforts to bring the Apollo 13 astronauts back to Earth safely, has died at the age of 94. Windler died on Thursday, surrounded by his loving family, according to a brief notice posted online. Named a NASA flight director in 1968 after working on recovery operations during the Mercury and Gemini programs, Windler also led a shift of flight controllers for the Apollo 8 first circumlunar flight and Apollo 10 lunar landing dress rehearsal, as well as the second, third and fourth moon landings — Apoll
Today's emissions choices could limit Antarctic ice loss and sea-level rise for coastal communities
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions now may limit how much ice Antarctica loses this century and reduce the sea-level rise facing coastal communities, according to findings from a new study.
The surprising real cause of prediabetes (and how to reverse it) | BBC Science Focus Magazine
It's a worrying trend, given that prediabetes is associated with numerous health issues ... But as with most other medical conditions, early ...
Bowl projections: Utah into CFP bracket as new Big 12 favorite, Alabama moves to No. 2 seed
Big changes are here in our updated bracket projection, along with a slew of new teams in the postseason
Somalia President: Houthis ‘not in a position’ to bring Yemen peace
Somalia’s president accuses the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb
Could the state really seize your home? Read our definitive guide
An Englishman's home is his castle - except if it has been left empty, it seems.
Look: Netflix renews 'Watcher' for Season 2 - UPI.com
Netflix has announced it renewed "The Watcher" for a second season. Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Isabel Gravitt and Margo Martindale co-star.
Mind-reading tech aims to make AI actually intelligent
For all its intelligence – and it can be extremely intelligent – giving instructions to AI can sometimes feel like talking to a toddler. You provide a detailed prompt explaining exactly what you want, and the AI does something that may be related to it, but definitely not what you meant. Scientists…
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Phone Price, Specs, Comparison and Reviews (4th October 2026) | Gadgets 360
BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone and 1500 mAh battery. Find BlackBerry Bold 9700 latest price, detailed specs, reviews, ratings, and more.
US moves anti-ship missiles closer to Taiwan in major Japan drills
NMESIS will operate alongside Japanese and US forces at Yonaguni, while the exercise will also introduce the US Marine Corps’ MADIS short-range air-defense system to the island.
How Botox changed the life of a man who could not burp for 52 years
SINGAPORE — Daryl was 52 when he finally learnt how to burp in 2026."All my life, I could not burp," the cybersecurity executive, who declined to use his full name, told The Straits Times.The build-up of gas made him feel terribly bloated and uncomfortable. He also suffered excessive flatulence as h
Prisco's Week 4 NFL picks: Eagles upset Rams, Texans over Cowboys
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 4 picks, including the Browns upsetting the Steelers and the 49ers over the Broncos
Saudi-backed Yemeni army says 700 Houthis killed in 24 hours
Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.
Your best career contacts could be the people you barely know
For happiness at work, there are few things better than a work bestie or friendly colleagues. But sometimes the best connections for getting the next job and advancing your career are actually the people you know less well and interact with less frequently. Think of your contacts in concentric circles with you at the center. In the inner circles are people you know best: family, friends, and coworkers. In the circles that are farther from you are people known as weak ties. They are people you
Dakota Johnson hosts ‘SNL’ tonight — Here’s how to watch for free
Johnson becomes an “SNL” three-timer tonight.