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Now outfitted with AI computer vision, this new pool cleaner can actively search for debris.

A new approach could help users know whether to trust a model’s predictions in safety-critical applications like health care and autonomous driving.

During Women's History Month, University of Delaware Associate Professor Lauren P. Bailes is taking a closer look at why males continue to outnumber females in school leadership roles, despite equivalent years of experience. "To our knowledge, this is the first study that examines assistant principa…

During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that his agency has bought information that could be used to track individuals' movement and location. "We do purchase commercially available information that’s consistent with the Constitution and the laws under the Electronic Communication…

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier cholesterol levels, and reduced inflammation over time. The infection can allow bacteria to enter the bloods…

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran  OpenAI has controversially agreed to give the Pentagon access to its AI. But where exactly could its tech show up…

Joe Kent, who led the National Counterterrorism Center and was a top aide to intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, became the first senior Trump administration official to resign over the war in Iran.Why it matters: Kent's stinging rebuke — that Trump launched the war under pressure from Israel despi…

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

Kiverstein, Rietveld, Denys, Aeon A mother in her mid-20s begins to have recurring thoughts of physically harming her baby. These thoughts make no sense to her. She deeply loves her baby,...

"If we can diagnose people early enough, we might be able to start therapies that prevent them from ever developing clinical Alzheimer's."

A study led by the University of Oxford has identified a new type of planet beyond our Solar System – one that stores large amounts of sulphur deep within a permanent ocean of magma. The magma ocean has lasted 5 billion years so far, while Earth's magma ocean likely lasted only tens of millions of y…

Choosing the right method for multimodal AI—systems that combine text, images, and more—has long been trial and error. Emory physicists created a unifying mathematical framework that shows many AI techniques rely on the same core idea: compress data while preserving what’s most predictive. Their “co…

A massive new study comparing more than 100,000 people with today’s most advanced AI systems delivers a surprising result: generative AI can now beat the average human on certain creativity tests. Models like GPT-4 showed strong performance on tasks designed to measure original thinking and idea gen…

A Nevada court issued a 14-day ban on a wide range of contracts from prediction market firm Kalshi as the firm continues battling with state regulators.

A new song, the 11-minute “Tib St. Tabernackle,” was produced by Sonic Boom

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Jan. 14, 2026.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reached out to White House envoy Steve Witkoff over the weekend amid President Trump's threats of military force against the regime in support of the recent protests, according to two sources with knowledge. Why it matters: The sources said the outreach seemed…

New research asks if emoji use in clinical records could impact patient understanding, perceived professionalism, and legal liability.

KPopDemonHunters.com now belongs to Netflix after the company filed a dispute against the man who registered the domain days after the film was released.

Global growth ‘downshifted’ since Covid pandemic and sub-Saharan Africa particularly affected, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesA quarter of countries in the developing world are poorer than they were in 2019 before the Covid pandemic, the World Bank has found.The Washington-based organisati…

For Hudson Williams, the Golden Globes is a finale of sorts to a hall-of-fame press tour since shooting to global stardom as Shane Hollander in “Heated Rivalry.” The newly appointed heartthrob of Hollywood met the moment on Sunday night, wearing a Georgio Armani white suit jacket styled with an open…

Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

Researchers have shown that quantum signals can be sent from Earth up to satellites, not just down from space as previously believed. This breakthrough could make global quantum networks far more powerful, affordable, and practical.

The real challenges and risks for U.S. policy are still to come.

Gates wrote, "these days, my optimism comes with footnotes." So how about watching a cute video instead?

The asset manager’s base case assumes bitcoin gains traction as a settlement tool and reserve asset over the next 25 years.

New Lambda capability lets you build applications that coordinate multiple steps reliably over extended periods—from seconds to up to one year—without paying for idle compute time when waiting for external events or human decisions.

This time, a Colorado plant scheduled to shut down will be kept on standby.

A new analysis of enigmatic skulls from the Republic of Georgia suggest that Homo erectus wasn't the only human species to leave Africa 1.8 million years ago.

With the last Block 2 flight lifting off on Oct. 14th, 2025, SpaceX has no… The post The future of Starship’s Pad 1 tower and launch mount appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting

Protesters take to the streets on Sunday as regime blames ‘rioters’ and the US and Israel for unrest

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.

A new study finds that the brain spends less energy processing scenes that people find aesthetically pleasing.

Perhaps you like the idea of controlling your home appliances with your voice, but aren’t super keen on a data center processing recordings of you. Fair enough. The trade-off for most smart home conveniences is relinquishing at least some of your privacy. Today at CES, I saw a line of voice-controll…

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It likely is no surprise to hear that people don’t always do the good they could — even if they want to. When it comes to supporting political action around climate change, that reality is particularly stark. Analysis of a series of surveys of American adults spanning three years recently found a marked gap between the willingness of respondents to take political action with respect to global warming and the extent to which they actually did act. In a series of six surveys from March 2021 to October 2023, researchers from George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication and the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication asked thousands of respondents from a representative sample of U.S. adults whether they were willing to undertake four political actions related to global warming: sign a petition, donate funds, volunteer or contact government officials. They also asked which of these actions individuals actually took part in. Far fewer actually acted than said they would be likely to. Looking more closely at those who expressed strong willingness to act, the study found that those for whom intention and action aligned were more likely than their non-acting counterparts and other Americans generally to talk and hear about global warming, acknowledge norms supporting climate action, and believe collective action makes a difference. What does this suggest regarding ways to close the “attitude–behavior gap”? The researchers noted that, although their study is not able to show a causal connection, it does hint at ways those seeking climate solutions might motivate the predisposed to align their actions with their predisposition. Suggestions include: 1) Ask people who are willing to take action to do so. 2) Make action easy. 3) Offer options so they can follow their personal preferences. 4) Point out how action supports their values and goals. 5) Provide examples of instances in which action has made a difference. 6) Talk about climate change. 7) Encourage others to talk about climate change. 8) Tell stories that normalize climate action. The post Moving climate interest to action appeared first on Ensia.

As we wrap up Ancient Forest Alliance’s 15th year working to protect endangered old-growth forests in BC, we’re sharing some highlights from the year — the top stories, photos, and moments that shaped our work. The post Ancient Forest Alliance: Best of 2025! appeared first on Ancient Forest Alliance…

Recent research published in Science introduces a promising solid electrolyte material that could improve the performance of next-generation lithium batteries, particularly at lower temperatures. Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) Research Professor of Chemistry James Kaduk, who co-authored the paper, contributed a key finding to the research: identifying where lithium atoms reside within the crystalline structure.

A groundbreaking study, part-funded by the Marine Biological Association (MBA), has demonstrated the power of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to assess biodiversity in rocky intertidal zones across the UK. This is one of the first multi-scale applications of eDNA in these dynamic coastal environments, spanning a wide latitudinal gradient and offering new insights into how ... Read more

The AI water panic should evaporate if facts matter. Incessant claims on social media that every ChatGPT query guzzles a bottle of water have turned data centers into environmental villains, with activists warning of towns... The post Data Centers Aren’t Drinking America Dry appeared first on Americ…

As we closed out 2025, much of the concern about artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work focused on whether AI automation was reducing employment opportunities for college graduates seeking to join the knowledge... The post AI Will Test Rural Firms and Workers appeared first on American …

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Inside this week's LWN.net Weekly Edition:

Front: What to expect in 2026; LAVD scheduler; libpathrs; Questions for the TAB; Graphite; 2025 timeline. Briefs: shadow-utils 4.19.0; Android releases; IPFire 2.29-199; Manjaro 26.0; curl strcpy(); GNU ddrescue 1.30; Ruby 4.0; Partial GPL ruling; Quotes; ... Announcements: Newsletters, conferences, security updates, patches, and more.

The Kennedy Center on Friday confirmed the Washington National Opera (WNO) will leave the renowned venue. “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with the WNO due to a financially challenging relationship,” a Kennedy Center spokesperson told NewsNation. “We be…

Clicks is an apologetically gadgety company, making gear that feels charmingly out-of-place in a world where almost every smartphone out there is an all-screen slab. That was obviously two years ago when the company first revealed its keyboard case that brought tactile typing to the iPhone and event…

arXiv:2601.04486v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Detection systems that utilize machine learning are progressively implemented at Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to help an analyst to filter through high volumes of security alerts. Practically, such systems tend to reveal probabilistic results or…

Over the decades, many strains of disease-causing bacteria have evolved defenses to even the most potent antibiotics, setting off a growing health crisis. The rise of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" has also set off an arms race. As germs find new ways to withstand drugs, researchers are looking fo…

arXiv:2510.14643v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: We present a generative predictive control (GPC) framework that amortizes sampling-based Model Predictive Control (SPC) by bootstrapping it with conditional flow-matching models trained on SPC control sequences collected in simulation. Unlike prior work relying on iterative refinement or gradient-based solvers, we show that meaningful proposal distributions can be learned directly from noisy SPC data, enabling more efficient and informed sampling during online planning. We further demonstrate, for the first time, the application of this approach to real-world contact-rich loco-manipulation with a quadruped robot. Extensive experiments in simulation and on hardware show that our method improves sample efficiency, reduces planning horizon requirements, and generalizes robustly across task variations.

arXiv:2601.04381v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Foundation models for vision are predominantly trained on RGB data, while many safety-critical applications rely on non-visible modalities such as infrared (IR) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR). We study whether a single flow-matching foundation mod…

Help create a movie-goer's experience at home with a 98-inch TV. We've tested the latest and best from brands like Hisense, TCL, and Sony.

If Canada spins the FDA’s rule to strengthen its regulatory defense, this debate will drag on until the cows come home.

BlackRock CIO of Global Fixed Income Rick Rieder reacts to the December US employment report and says the US is losing jobs amid a productivity boom. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

arXiv:2601.05016v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We present a framework that extends the Actor-Critic architecture to creative 3D modeling through multi-agent self-reflection and human-in-the-loop supervision. While existing approaches rely on single-prompt agents that directly execute modeling commands via tools like Blender MCP, our approach introduces a Planner-Actor-Critic architecture. In this design, the Planner coordinates modeling steps, the Actor executes them, and the Critic provides iterative feedback, while human users act as supervisors and advisors throughout the process. Through systematic comparison between single-prompt modeling and our reflective multi-agent approach, we demonstrate improvements in geometric accuracy, aesthetic quality, and task completion rates across diverse 3D modeling scenarios. Our evaluation reveals that critic-guided reflection, combined with human supervisory input, reduces modeling errors and increases complexity and quality of the result compared to direct single-prompt execution. This work establishes that structured agent self-reflection, when augmented by human oversight and advisory guidance, produces higher-quality 3D models while maintaining efficient workflow integration through real-time Blender synchronization.

Doug Shapiro has been writing on The Mediator about "infinite content" for months now. He sees a new twist in Reed Hastings' battle against sleep.

The ex-spy chief on the risks of Trump’s operation in Venezuela, what the US gets wrong about regime change — and why Putin badly misjudged Ukraine

arXiv:2310.15976v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: signSGD is popular in nonconvex optimization due to its communication efficiency. Yet, existing analyses typically assume data are sampled with replacement in each iteration, contradicting a common practical implementation where data are randomly …

Midfielder given permission to fly to EnglandTransfer talks behind her omission from USA squadManchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns, the Guardian understands.The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester to try t…

We're nearing the finish line for the world's largest technology trade show - here are the top announcements so far to bring you up to speed.

Duke of York’s theatre, LondonSheridan Smith’s disconsolate housewife seeks refuge in a fantasy world, in Alan Ayckbourn’s critique of the emptiness of married lifeSusan is not the first woman battling inner demons in her middle years that Sheridan Smith has taken on for the West End stage. Before A…

You can now get the Pokemon TCG's Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection for as low as $175.98.

General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.

Old-school food pyramid returns, but jumbled and upside-down, like a funnel.

Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity. Its highly diverse population harbors millions of genetic variants missing from standard datasets, including rare changes linked to immune strength and cellular maintenance. …

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The early rally to start the year failed to break past $95,000, setting the stage for the current pullback, according to one trading firm.

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Despite years of bipartisan complaining, Big Tech power remains largely unchecked.

Syria's army has commenced concentrated artillery strikes targeting SDF positions inside Aleppo city neighbourhoods.

Scientists argue ape-like Sahelanthropus tchadensis that lived in Africa 7m years ago is best contender but more fossils are neededIn the murky first chapters of the human story is an unknown ancestor that made the profound transition from walking on all fours to standing up tall, an act that came t…

After spending the first 16 years of her federal government career focused on the impacts of climate change, Libby Jewett hoped to wrap up her time at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration working on solutions. So in 2023, the marine ecologist gave up her post as the founding director …

Conservation Biology, Volume 39, Issue 6, December 2025.

Samsung says AI data center-fueled RAM scarcity could raise the company's prices. Wonjin Lee, Samsung's global marketing leader, sounded the alarm in an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday at CES 2026. As recently as early December, Samsung told Reuters that it was monitoring the market but wouldn'…

Proposal would create a voluntary ‘28th regime’ for companies to operate across EU

The 1,100-year-old burials of three elite warriors — two of whom were possibly father and son — have been discovered in Hungary.

Restoration Ecology, Volume 34, Issue 1, January 2026.

In the latest in our imagined history of inventions yet to come, Future Chronicles columnist Rowan Hooper reveals how by the 2030s, botanists had worked out how to grow hybridised superplants to help feed the world

Remarks by US secretary of state come after Greenland and Denmark request urgent meeting over Trump threatsEurope live – latest updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, says he plans to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland as a crisis escalates within Nato over Donald Trump’s t…

A new report out today from  data security company Cyera Ltd. is warning that a recently discovered critical security vulnerability in workflow automation platform n8n puts thousands of organizations at risk of full system compromise. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21858 and assigned a maxim…

The Roborock Rover has garnered the attention that few devices can achieve at CES 2026, and I had the chance to see it in person.

Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Burundi to escape violence in the eastern DRC.

If true, the claim could significantly reshape the global bitcoin market.

Global Change Biology, Volume 32, Issue 1, January 2026.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to serve as a mediator to help resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis and ease animosities between the two Koreas

CES 2026 isn't the first year we've seen a wave of interesting robots or even useful robots crop up in Las Vegas. But it's the first year I can remember when there have been so many humanoid and humanoid-like robots performing actually useful tasks. Of those, Switchbot's Onero H1 has been one of the…

Lenovo has all new laptops that extend and spin, and one of them is available to actually buy.

Artificial intelligence is currently the shiny toy in tech, and when discussing it, most focus on the “AI stack,” data centers, or chips as the most vital aspect of furthering this innovative tool. Yet there... The post The Data Displaying AI’s Impact on the Telecom World appeared first on American …

Next head of Cern backs massive replacement for world’s largest machine to investigate mysteries of the universeMark Thomson, a professor of experimental particle physics at the University of Cambridge, has landed one of the most coveted jobs in global science. But it is hard not to wonder, when loo…

Researchers at the University of Warsaw have unveiled a breakthrough method for detecting and precisely calibrating terahertz frequency combs using a quantum antenna made from Rydberg atoms. By combining atomic electrometry with a powerful terahertz-to-light conversion technique, they achieved the f…

Actions and protests make up the soul of Greenpeace. Every time an activist is climbing an oil rig or holding up a banner, I hope this inspires people across the globe to also take their own action.

Nearly everyone has experienced it—after a night of poor sleep, your brain might seem foggy, and your mind drifts off when you should be paying attention. A new MIT study reveals what happens biologically as these momentary lapses occur: Your brain is performing essential maintenance that it usually…

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After years of campaigning, Mahmod’s sister Bekhal hopes UK government is finally ready to bring in Banaz’s law“I’m always looking over my shoulder. I’m never going to let my guard down,” Bekhal Mahmod said.For two decades she has been in hiding, living under a new identity, away from her Iraqi-Kurdish family. In 2007 Bekhal testified in the trial of her father and uncle for the “honour”-based murder of her sister Banaz Mahmod. Continue reading...

The nature and role of the Linux Foundation's Technical Advisory Board (TAB) is not well-understood, though a recent LWN article shed some light on its role and history. At the 2025

Linux Plumbers Conference (LPC), the TAB held a question and answer session to address whatever it was the community …

Both the GNOME desktop and Mozilla Firefox browser projects are considering disabling middle-click-paste functionality by default...

The move against the medical aid group enforces policies limiting criticism of Israel’s conduct in the war and requiring personal details about Gazan employees.

When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Wolf Moon" supermoon in January.