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This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. Here’s what to expect.
Scientists turn DNA into a memory device that uses 100x less power
Researchers combined synthetic DNA with a semiconductor to create an ultra-low-power memory device capable of storing and processing information in the same place. The bio-hybrid technology could eventually help make AI systems and next-generation computers far more energy efficient.
Engineers make edge AI more efficient by redesigning both algorithm and hardware
Researchers in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have demonstrated that redesigning both hardware and algorithms can make AI applications on edge devices more efficient. As proof of concept, their system achieved 95.24% accuracy in language identification while reducing computing resources by 90%—the highest reported accuracy from a system of …
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Right Shape
Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine could help unlock massive quantum computers
A tiny superconducting engine has successfully converted heat near absolute zero into useful work, demonstrating the first cyclic quantum heat engine of its kind. Future versions could operate autonomously inside quantum computers, potentially eliminating huge numbers of costly, noise-producing microwave cables.
AI agents struggle to perform original scientific research
Among the many predictions about the future of artificial intelligence is that models will one day be able to conduct scientific research on their own, leaving humans out of the equation. Already, they can write code, run experiments and search scientific literature, but carrying out open-ended research would require a significant leap in ability.
The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI
OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse
It’s been a century since the Iberian Peninsula has been in the full shadow of the moon. Here’s what it looked like in the path of totality.