TDK claims insane energy density in solid-state battery breakthrough
Apple supplier says new tech has 100 times the capacity of its current batteries. Enlarge / TDK says its new ceramic materials for batteries will improve the performance of small consumer electronics devices such as smartwatches.....»»
Shopping app Temu is “dangerous malware,” spying on your texts, lawsuit claims
Temu "surprised" by the lawsuit, plans to "vigorously defend" itself. Enlarge / A person is holding a package from Temu. (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Temu—the Chinese shopping app that has rapidly grown.....»»
Uranium science researchers investigate feasibility of intentional nuclear forensics
Despite strong regulations and robust international safeguards, authorities routinely interdict nuclear materials outside of regulatory control. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are exploring a new method that w.....»»
Pacific cod can"t rely on coastal safe havens for protection during marine heat waves, study finds
During recent periods of unusually warm water in the Gulf of Alaska, young Pacific cod in near shore safe havens where they typically spend their adolescence did not experience the protective effects those areas typically provide, a new Oregon State.....»»
US offers $10 million for information on indicted WhisperGate malware suspect
A federal grand jury in Maryland returned an indictment charging a Russian citizen with conspiracy to hack into and destroy computer systems and data. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. The U.S. Department of State’s.....»»
The job of pollsters has become much harder. Here’s how they’re responding
Which surveys are solid and which dissolve under scrutiny? Enlarge (credit: setthaphat dodchai via Getty) Last December, a joint survey by The Economist and the polling organization YouGov claimed to reveal a striking an.....»»
The density difference of sub-Neptunes finally deciphered
An international team led by UNIGE, UNIBE and PlanetS has shown the existence of two distinct populations of sub-Neptunes, resolving a debate in the scientific community......»»
How scientists build rotatory machines with molecules
Machines have evolved to meet the demands of daily life and industrial use, with molecular-scale devices often exhibiting improved functionalities and mechanical movements. However, mastering the control of mechanics within solid-state molecular stru.....»»
Visual explanations of machine learning models to estimate charge states in quantum dots
A group of researchers has successfully demonstrated automatic charge state recognition in quantum dot devices using machine learning techniques, representing a significant step toward automating the preparation and tuning of quantum bits (qubits) fo.....»»
Mycotecture off planet: En route to the moon and Mars
A turtle carries its habitat. While reliable, it costs energy in transporting mass. NASA makes the same trade-off when it transports habitats and other structures off planet "on the back" of its missions. While this approach is reliable, to save upma.....»»
Do vertebrate populations really decline so much? Calculations indicating severe declines might be wrong, says study
A widely-used Living Planet Index (LPI) characterizes the average change in population sizes of vertebrates and is considered one of the main indicators of the state of the planet......»»
Razer Blade 14 (early 2024) review: Blazing performance comes at a cost
The Razer Blade 14 (early 2024) model offers blazing performance in a sturdy aluminum chassis. However, it doesn’t quite meet up the battery life standards set by the previous generation......»»
Green Energy Is Getting a Boost from Iceland’s Melting Ice
Melting glaciers are creating a green energy windfall in Iceland—but for how long?.....»»
What Does Artificial General Intelligence Actually Mean?
Claims of artificial general intelligence are increasingly common. But can anyone agree on what it is?.....»»
Whales Are Dying but Not from Offshore Wind
Politicians and nonprofit groups have blamed offshore wind turbines for whale deaths, but the science doesn’t support those claims—at all.....»»
Massive displacement latest sign of fear in Mexican state disputed by cartels
Massive displacement latest sign of fear in Mexican state disputed by cartels.....»»
Three female GOP state senators who filibustered S.C. abortion ban lost their primaries
Three female GOP state senators who filibustered S.C. abortion ban lost their primaries.....»»
Louisville police chief resigns after mishandling sexual harassment claims
Louisville police chief resigns after mishandling sexual harassment claims.....»»
King Charles Makes Rare Public Comment About His Grandchildren During State Banquet
King Charles Makes Rare Public Comment About His Grandchildren During State Banquet.....»»
Future trends in cyber warfare: Predictions for AI integration and space-based operations
In this Help Net Security interview, Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne, discusses how AI is utilized in modern cyber warfare by state and non-state actors. AI enhances decision-making speed and precision for state actors, facilitat.....»»
Taiwan press talks up iffy rumor about a new local Apple datacenter
Taiwan press venues are circulating rumors of a new Apple datacenter coming that don't appear to be based on anything, making claims of a $14 billion benefit to the country's economy questionable, at best.Inside Apple's store in Taipei, TaiwanApple d.....»»