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AI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts say
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Advances in artificial intelligence have uncovered a stream of new software vulnerabilities that are almost certain to trigger more disruption along the lines of the outages that percolated across global government websites this week, according to seven cybersecurity p
Ultra-thin coatings could pull CO2 from air in less than one second
Empa researchers are developing ultra-thin coatings designed to capture and release atmospheric CO₂ in less than one second.
Could tiny robots replace open-heart surgery?
Robots the size of a pencil tip could travel through the body to deliver medicine to infections inside a beating heart.
Which vitamin D products really WILL give you a boost?
From pills to patches, drops to drink shots, our expert's verdict will help keep you well this winter.
Jaylen Brown calls 'cap' on Jayson Tatum's recollection of stunning Celtics-76ers trade
Brown popped up in the Instagram comments of a clip from Tatum's documentary
LDPR leader slams Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets as attempt to derail talks
Leonid Slutsky stressed that Russia had consistently regarded a negotiated settlement as the "preferred solution" to the conflict
The U.S. Treasury wants expanded restrictions on high-tech investments to these ‘countries of concern’
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule Thursday to crack down on American high-tech investments such as supercomputing and artificial intelligence in China, Russia, North Korea and other “countries of concern.”The U.S. government has been working for years to deny China and other adversaries investments that could help them boost their military power.That program began in 2023 when then-President Joe Biden signed an executive order putting restrictions on outbound U.S. investme
Stew Just Dropped a Major Hint About Where He and Jax Stand After That ‘Love Is Blind’ Ghosting
Apparently, their “relationship has continued”...
Steep bill for AI buildout punishes Meta, other tech favorites
NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The tab for the next round of the AI buildout came due on Thursday.
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems
US regulators have issued a warning to a nuclear project critical to Donald Trump’s efforts to revive the industry, after a contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods nearly tipped over during refueling. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission told Holtec International, a company racing to reopen a shuttered reactor at the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan, to address a “chilled work environment” that has made staff hesitant to raise safety concerns without fear of retaliation. The warning has prompted concerns among critics that financial and political pressures to r
Treasure Is Finally Rising From the ‘Holy Grail of Shipwrecks.’ Someone May Have Gotten There First.
There’s a lot of lost loot at stake.
AI drug firm Pathos raises $237 million, pushing valuation to $3 billion
AI drug firm Pathos raises $237 million, a deal that brings together a big Tempus dataset, AI analysis from Pathos, and drug development from BMS.
Saquon Barkley on Jalen Hurts situation: 'It sucks that people tried to make it an Eagles vs. Jalen thing'
Philadelphia has faced heavy scrutiny after the quarterback was ruled out for the season with blood clots in his lungs, prompting the NFLPA to demand an investigation into his medical care
European, Middle East ministers urge US-Iran diplomacy, not new attacks
A further escalation would 'create nothing but losers', the French foreign minister warns after joint Istanbul meeting .
Archer Aviation is planning to build an electric air taxi network in Texas
Texans are already contending with buzzing delivery drones, and soon they’ll share the sky with another new fixture: electric air taxis. Archer Aviation is announcing plans for a new air taxi network in Texas—specifically across the “Texas Triangle,” which includes the Houston, Dallas, and Austin metro areas. Together, the Triangle’s population exceeds 20 million people, which tends to lead to congested roads and long drive times. The new air taxi network—similar to the network A
‘Closure’ Director Michal Marczak Set for Narrative Feature Debut With ‘Perfection,’ About Hipster Millennials in Berlin (EXCLUSIVE)
'Closure' director Michal Marczak is set for his narrative feature debut with buzzy drama 'Perfection,' about hipster millennials in Berlin.
We Were Never Asked to Write Code. We Were Asked to Solve Problems.
We Were Never Asked to Write Code. We Were Asked to Solve Problems.
Retired US Navy helicopters find new life as sensor testbeds for Army
The U.S. Army is repurposing four retired Navy MQ-8C Fire Scout helicopters as sensor testbeds, saving over $70 million in procurement costs.
Ceramic cell doubles clean hydrogen output with no extra electricity
Scientists have developed a ceramic electrolyzer that doubles clean hydrogen output from steam without increasing electricity consumption.
Four ways to help your body adjust to the autumn time change
Changing the time on a clock does not instantly reset our body’s internal system. But these strategies can help.
Aaron Rodgers sounds annoyed with Steelers' travel plans for Paris: Why the QB is unhappy
The Steelers quarterback is set to become the first QB in NFL history to play international games in three straight seasons in three different countries
‘Foreign policy is the economy’: How Iran war is shaping US midterm vote
Democrats are framing the conflict as an affordability issue to criticise Republican candidates backed by Trump.
AI music’s proliferation on streaming services has been a boon for this Spotify competitor
Like every other music streaming service, Qobuz has been enduring a sudden and violent surge of AI-generated audio, but Dan Mackta, Managing Director at Qobuz, refuses to use the term “AI music.” “I’ll call it music-esque content,” Mackta says of the tens of thousands of AI-created songs that hit music platforms daily. “Music goes straight to people’s emotions. It’s not something to fool around with.” Deezer, another prominent streamer, recently shared that it’
‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Erin Foster on Adam Brody’s Support for Palestine: ‘I Disagree With Him, and That’s OK’
"Nobody Wants This" creator Erin Foster has responded to Adam Brody's support for Palestine, saying: "I disagree with him, and that's OK."
Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15 - Engadget
Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.
NEURA's 20% lighter humanoid robot heads toward mass production
NEURA Robotics unveils 4NE1 Gen 4, a lighter humanoid robot powered by Physical AI, alongside a new robotics training center.
100,000-year lifespan: World’s first nuclear waste repository gets operating license
Posiva may possess, process, store and dispose of up to 6,500 metric tons of uranium (about 7,200 U.S. tons) in spent fuel.
Tango builds on Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer success
As the ESMO conference kicks off, Tango's pancreatic cancer combination shows striking promise and detailed data on Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine is released early.
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin out Sunday with shin injury
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game against the Lions with a shin injury.
Ex-GOP strategist calls for Trump envoy's 'immediate removal' over 'treason' accusations
A prominent political strategist has called for the “immediate removal” of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law from “every diplomatic assignment” following an explosive report alleging that Jared Kushner secretly had access to roughly $1.75 billion in Gulf money while serving in the White House.“I c
Nvidia Faces up to 45% Shortfall in Planned Data Center Capacity in 2027 - NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)
A Wall Street analyst warns power, turbines and labor shortages could prevent 45% of planned AI data-center capacity from being built.
Boosie Badazz's Son Ivy Ray Hatch Arrested For Battery, Drug Possession, Armed Robbery
Boosie Badazz's son, Ivy Ray Hatch, is in the crosshairs of law enforcement in Louisiana ... we're told he was arrested for a slew of serious crimes, including drug possession, armed robbery, and battery.
One UI 10 could kill app icons. The world isn't ready
Samsung will reportedly deliver "unprecedented" changes in One UI 10. I believe it could do more harm than good
Your YouTube Muscle Memory Is About to Break: Subscriptions Is Leaving the Bottom Bar
YouTube is moving Subscriptions out of the bottom bar and into the top of Home as Subs, alongside new Live and Music feeds on mobile.
1,700-TEU electric ship design wins approval for 151 MWh battery power
South Korea's Hanwha Power receives ABS Approval in Principle for a 1,700-TEU electric containership design with 151 MWh of battery storage.
Bryan Cranston on death of Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte
US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series Breaking Bad, died earlier this month at the age of 34.
FanDuel Racing promo code: Get $25 racing bonus for Breeders' Cup online betting
The latest FanDuel Racing offer code gives new users a $25 racing bonus after your first $5 wager for 2026 Breeders' Cup online betting.
Bahamas vacation water rescue: British mother swept away by strong currents while trying to save sons during snorkeling trip
A British mother died after trying to rescue her two sons, who were swept away by strong ocean currents during a family snorkeling trip in the Bahamas. A water taxi crew helped pull the family from the sea, but the mother could not be revived. Police are investigating the incident.
American Express layoffs: Thousands of roles slashed in AI push as job losses in financial services pile up
It hasn’t been a good week for workers in the banking and financial sector. Yesterday, UK banking giant Barclays announced it was laying off 5% of its workforce, or nearly 5,000 workers, as it transitions more of the bank’s operations to artificial intelligence systems. Across the Atlantic this morning, an American financial giant made a similar announcement. The American Express Company (NYSE: AXP), owner of the eponymous credit card and associated financial services, announced that it w
Clare Balding shares emotional end-of-life plans after cancer battle
The BBC presenter, 55, realised how short life was after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer
Infosys cuts forecast as AI spending shift deepens North America slowdown
BENGALURU, Oct 23 Reuters) - Infosys cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Friday as weakness in its key North American market deepened, underscoring how AI is disrupting the traditional IT services industry.
neugierig.org: Tech Notes
The state of tinkering in a world of slop.
Bradford Council fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles
Council leader Stephen Place says it will help businesses counter the rising cost of fuel.
A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut the chances of melanoma tumor recurrence in major study
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients' tumors come back, according to results of a major study released Thursday by drugmakers Moderna and Merck.
Molly's game: surfing 'glow worm' on top of world again
World champion Molly Picklum has moved back into pole position to defend her surfing crown after triumphing at the famed Supertubos event in Portugal.
Carrick accepts blame for Man United slump, but ‘confident’ of a turnaround
Manchester United make worst start to a season in 40 years, but Michael Carrick 'confident' ahead of Bournemouth game.
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm want to make superdogs for the military
Theatergoers have been fans of the line “Cry ‘Havoc!’, and let slip the dogs of war” since 1599. Now venture capitalists are coming around to the phrase. A new startup called Warhound has emerged from stealth with $200 million in funding to genetically engineer dogs for the U.S. military and equip them with high-tech gear. Its founders call it a modernization of America’s military working-dog program. Those founders know more than a bit about both genetic modification and warfare. Wa
MSG Duped Staffers With Email Offering Free Knicks Championship Ring In Phishing Test
Madison Square Garden employees who were surprised to see an email in their inbox offering a free New York Knicks championship ring were perhaps even more shocked to find out it was all a ruse ... part of a surprise security test to see if staffers would fall for a phishing scam.
Jensen Huang pushes AI in energy-rich Kazakhstan, shrugs off bubble fears
Nvidia CEO calls for the Central Asian nation to transform its ‘energy into intelligence’, as he continues global ‘sovereign AI’ crusade.
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees
Peacock series Crystal Lake doesn’t feel like a Friday the 13th movie when you first press play, even though it’s set up to be a prequel to the original film. (This review includes spoilers of the original Friday the 13th movie but avoids major Crystal Lake spoilers.) Instead, Crystal Lake strives to build a drama that’s half homage, half uncharted territory, while giving a long-awaited backstory to Pamela Voorhees.
Trump Says He Called the CEO of Google to Rename the Atlantic Ocean
President Donald Trump claims he called Google CEO Sundar Pichai about renaming the entire Atlantic Ocean.
Pharmalittle: We're reading about a cancer vaccine, an experimental pancreatic cancer drug, and more
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced the risk of disease recurrence in patients with melanoma by 42% compared to a standard treatment
NBA player props, odds, picks, lines: Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry part of best bets for Friday
We'll highlight some of our favorite player props for Friday's NBA games with help from the SportsLine Projection Model
What to know as Brazil prepares for tense presidential run-off
Polls show leftist incumbent Lula closing gap on right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of second round of voting.
Stellantis Stock Drops to New 52-Week Low: What's Happening?
Why It's Moving, benzai, Trading Ideas, Movers, News
The Real-Life Love Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is Actually So Sweet
You mean to say someone experienced this love in real life?!
The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max was exciting until I found out about the price
RAMageddon sucks folks. Over the past few weeks I’ve been using the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max, a phone I’ve...
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready
Welcome to Edition 9.16 of the Rocket Report! Lots of SpaceX-related news this week including a couple of Thursday shockers. In one story, the company told the US Space Force thanks, but no thanks after being offered three military launch contracts. Then, on the civil space side of things, SpaceX's Starship may required up to 22 refuelings to support a lunar landing, a NASA safety panel said. As always, we welcome reader submissions, and if you don't want to miss an issue, please subscribe using the box below (the form will not appear on AMP-enabled versions of the site).
Body temperature may drive the higher risk of autoimmune conditions in women | New Scientist
Autoimmune conditions are much more common in women than men, which could partly be due to the fluctuating body temperatures that occur during the menstrual cycle and menopause
Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Roger Goodell says NFL targeting Tokyo game in 2027 or 2028
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated his goal to hold a regular-season game in Tokyo and said he thinks it could happen in 2027 or 2028.
One person killed in suspected ‘Islamophobic’ shooting near Paris
Antiterrorism prosecutors investigating motive of attack that seriously wounded five, including a 12-year-old girl.
QUICK SPARK: Want Samsung AI Exposure In One ETF? Meet SMNG - xETFs Samsung Group ETF (NASDAQ:SMNG)
xETFs launches SMNG, offering exposure to Samsung Group companies spanning AI chips, semiconductors, batteries, financials and more.
Ethan Klein's Wife Hila Claims He's Been Having an Affair for 6 Months
"H3 Podcast" host Ethan Klein has been cheating on his wife, Hila Klein, for six months ... at least according to her ... they've separated, and now their show is on indefinite hiatus.