Russia and China are using OpenAI tools to spread disinformation
Iran and Israel have been getting in on the action as well. Enlarge / OpenAI said it was committed to uncovering disinformation campaigns and was building its own AI-powered tools to make detection and analysis "more effective.".....»»
"Pirate birds" force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu
It's not easy finding food at sea. Seabirds often stay aloft, scanning the churning waters for elusive prey. Most seabirds take fish, squid, or other prey from the first few meters of seawater. Scavenging is common......»»
Opinion - Is China preparing to attack Japan?
Opinion - Is China preparing to attack Japan?.....»»
China dairy farms swim in milk as fewer babies, slow economy cut demand
China dairy farms swim in milk as fewer babies, slow economy cut demand.....»»
NASA has a fine plan for deorbiting the ISS—unless Russia gets in the way
"If the deorbit vehicle is ready, do we go ahead and bring it home?" Enlarge / This photo of the International Space Station was captured by a crew member on a Soyuz spacecraft. (credit: NASA/Roscosmos) A little more tha.....»»
VW Group trims jobs in China to lower costs, counter sales slump
A consumer slump in China, coupled with the market’s rapid shift toward EVs, has turned the former stronghold for Volkswagen into a weak spot......»»
macOS Sequoia may be breaking important security tools
Apple's OS once again is causing issues with macOS 15 Sequoia by causing network connections errors. But is there anything users can do right now?.....»»
AI tools help uncover enzyme mechanisms for lasso peptides
Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from extreme conditions. In a new study, published in Nature Chemical Biology, researchers have constructed and tes.....»»
CERN cuts ties with Russia, will expel hundreds of scientists by December
But Geneva-based organization will retain ties with Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. Enlarge / The Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN (credit: Adam Nieman/CC BY-SA 2.0) Since its founding in 1954, high-energy p.....»»
2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station
Two Russians on Friday set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station, according to Russia's space agency......»»
Team develops gene editing strategy for macroalgae Neopyropia
Neopyropia is an important economic macroalga and is one of the main macroalgae cultivation species in China, Japan, South Korea and other countries. As a critical juncture in the evolution of photosynthetic organisms, red algae to which Neopyropia b.....»»
Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste incineration and continue to spread into the environment via residues from waste-to-energy plants......»»
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals......»»
Mercedes slashes outlook again as China market cools
Adjusted returns from Mercedes' main car unit are now expected to range from 7.5 to 8.5 percent, compared with a prior forecast of as much as 11 percent. .....»»
Russia warns West and Ukraine of "disastrous consequences" if Kyiv moves against Belarus
Russia warns West and Ukraine of "disastrous consequences" if Kyiv moves against Belarus.....»»
Russia dismisses Zelenskiy"s "victory plan" as gambit to keep West onside
Russia dismisses Zelenskiy"s "victory plan" as gambit to keep West onside.....»»
Huawei "super fans" annoyed at lack of supply as $2,800 phone hits China stores
Huawei "super fans" annoyed at lack of supply as $2,800 phone hits China stores.....»»
Husband of Russia"s richest woman arrested on murder charge after office shootout
Husband of Russia"s richest woman arrested on murder charge after office shootout.....»»
Security Bite: macOS Sequoia’s firewall is disrupting security tools, and more
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Shuttered Fiat Chrysler assembly plant in China fails to sell at auction for third time
The Changsha facility, once home to Jeep and Fiat output but shuttered since 2022, had already failed to attract any buyers at previous auctions in June and July......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: A Monster opportunity for students at a Texas high school
Northern Tool + Equipment and Monster Jam are partnering to provide Bryan High School with an engine, tools and mentors to build its own monster truck......»»