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There were a couple of bright spots in our portfolio during the holiday-shortened trading week.... Read more »

Palantir posted strong third-quarter earnings, but shares dropped 16% this month on valuation concerns and a short position from Michael Burry.... Read more »

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.... Read more »

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has published an open letter urgently calling on its China unit to help restore supply chain operations.... Read more »

Italian defense company Leonardo unveiled plans for an AI-powered shield for cities and critical infrastructure... Read more »

With approximately just 3 hours of trading left for the month, major U.S. indexes are looking to end November in the red, based on CNBC calculations.... Read more »

China's focus on pushing domestic chips could make Baidu's chip unit, Kunlunxin, a fast-growing business for the company.... Read more »

Users on social media earlier posted that they were experiencing issues, and DownDetector.com showed that reports spiked around 9 p.m. Eastern.... Read more »

With approximately just 3 hours of trading left for the month, major U.S. indexes are looking to end November in the red, based on CNBC calculations.... Read more »

Thanksgiving in the U.S. takes place on Thursday stateside, but the feasting might have begun a day early for investors.... Read more »

Markets may have entered a new cycle. Here's why.... Read more »

Apple filed a lawsuit against the Competition Commission of India over how the body uses global turnover when calculating fines.... Read more »

The company's Gemini 3 and Ironwood AI chip are driving Wall Street's excitement behind Alphabet's AI comeback, but challenges remain.... Read more »

Alibaba, like other tech giants such as Meta, are betting that smart glasses could be the next big consumer device after the smartphone.... Read more »

The Chinese upstart says it has trained high-performing AI models cheaply, without using the most advanced chips.... Read more »

DeepSeek, SoFi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.... Read more »

DeepSeek is called “amazing and impressive” despite working with less-advanced chips.... Read more »

The LinkedIn co-founder is starting Manas AI with “The Emperor of All Maladies” author Siddhartha Mukherjee.... Read more »

Apps can add flexibility and freshness to your routine. Just try not to get injured.... Read more »

The billionaire spoke with The Wall Street Journal ahead of his coming book, “Source Code.”... Read more »

Find insight on Quebecor, Verizon, Texas Instruments and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.... Read more »

The social-media giant plans to spend between $60 billion and $65 billion, the latest sign of tech companies’ accelerating investments into artificial intelligence.... Read more »

Canada has warned Amazon.com that it is reviewing business ties with the company’s cloud-computing unit following Amazon’s decision to shut down its warehouses in Quebec, leading to the layoff of 1,700 workers.... Read more »

Find insight on Electronic Arts, consumer spending on videogames, Meta and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.... Read more »

The South Korean memory-chip maker reported record quarterly and annual results after stronger-than-expected earnings for the final quarter of 2024 on robust chip demand.... Read more »

Find insight on Netflix, U.S. advertising spending, AI joint venture Stargate and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.... Read more »

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank unveiled AI infrastructure plans at White House.... Read more »

Find insight on diversified semiconductor vendors, Netflix, potential Canadian tariffs, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.... Read more »

Proponents say it improves sleep and oral health... Read more »

The fix is to use some reverse psychology when training a model... Read more »

An age-old technique updated with futuristic materials... Read more »

Standard health tests may miss those at most risk... Read more »

Claims for “first milk” have been exaggerated, but trials point to some benefits... Read more »

It could also be useful in finding life on other planets... Read more »

It is potentially cheaper and longer-lasting than lithium batteries... Read more »

Widespread bans don’t seem to be a hindrance... Read more »

Pernambuco has been used for centuries because of its unique sound... Read more »

This source of energy could become bigger than nuclear... Read more »

It can be helpful in some cases, but it’s no fountain of youth... Read more »

The clicks that the animals make share at least one property with human language... Read more »

But is the technology ready?... Read more »

Superforecasters weigh in on the subject... Read more »

A third shape hidden in the infamous Vitruvian Man drawing suggests an even deeper understanding of human anatomy than previously known.... Read more »

The hand print was likely left by an Egyptian potter on an ancient structure used in burial practices.... Read more »

In a startling development, archaeologists say these mysterious skeletons are the father and son of this legendary ruler.... Read more »

Andrew Daniels, John Gilpatrick, and Jamie Sorcher discuss how a tiny burst of neural activity can create images that never actually existed.... Read more »

These are the best deals on Black and Yellow tools that we’ve seen all season.... Read more »

Sure, there are plenty of sales to shop. But if we had to pick one that’s truly a standout, this is it.... Read more »

Save up to 45% on the best laptops from major brands.... Read more »

Take $1,000 off our favorite, stylish TV.... Read more »

Save big on games, accessories, and hard-to-find Switch 2 bundles.... Read more »

The brand’s most powerful drills, drivers, saws, and accessories are deeply discounted—with savings of up to nearly 70% off. Here’s what to grab before it’s gone.... Read more »

We spent hours comparing discounts at both retailers and there’s one clear winner if you’re shopping with a “less is more“ mindset.... Read more »

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Star Wars, Nintendo, and Harry Potter are among the highlights of this list.... Read more »

Samsung, Sony, TCL, and Hisense units are all discounted.... Read more »

Imagine the most powerful projectile in the modern arsenal. A Hellfire missile, designed by Lockheed Martin with a multipurpose warhead to destroy a broad range of The post Newly Leaked Pentagon Video Shows Hellfire Missile Bouncing off UAP/UFO appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Greenbelt, USA – Jupiter’s moon Europa is one of numerous worlds in our own solar system where scientists suspect not only a saltwater The post Traces of Carbon Discovered on Jupiter’s Moon Europa appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Washington (USA) – As part of the most recent UFO hearing before a control committee of the US House of Representatives, information about The post Air Force confirms UFO incident at Eglin Air Force Base and reports to US UFO authority AARO appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

The Trindade Island UFO Case remains one of the most baffling and well-documented UFO encounters in history. The event occurred on January 16, The post The Trindade Island UFO Case appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Saarbrücken, Germany – As the scientific community celebrates the 400th anniversary of the first mechanical calculator, attention turns to its creator, Wilhelm Schickard The post Germany’s First UFO Researcher and Witness – Prof. Wilhelm Schickard (1592-1635) appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Laurel (USA) – 40-year-old radiation measurements from NASA’s Voyager 2 flyby suggest liquid oceans beneath the icy surfaces of two additional moons in The post Old Radiation Data Suggests the Existence of Two Additional Ocean Worlds in Our Solar System appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can melt and resolidify on command, allowing it to easily escape from confined spaces. The researchers The post Scientists Create Shape-Shifting Miniature Robot That Melts and Resolidifies on Command appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Pasadena (USA) Scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Harvard University have now for the first time experimentally examined the previously The post Quantum Bits Tunneled – Wormhole Created in Quantum Computer appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Chalmers (Sweden) Scientists from Chalmers University of Technology and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have developed an optical chip with which gigantic The post 1.8 Petabit per Second – Optical Chip Sets World Record in Data Transmission appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Austin (USA) Elon Musk presented the humanoid robot Tesla Optimus to the public for the first time in April 2022. At the time, The post Elon Musk Presents the Humanoid Robot “Optimus” at Tesla AI Day 2022 appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Washington (USA) As part of the office of the director of the 18 US secret services, the “National Intelligence Manager for Aviation” (NIM-A) The post US Intelligence Coordinator for Airspace Affairs Surprises With UFO in Official Agency Seal appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Washington DC (USA) NASA wants to use compact floating robots to explore lakes and oceans on other planets and moons. Missions with the The post NASA Wants to use Small Robots to Explore Lakes and Oceans on Other Planets and Moons appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

College Park (USA) The need for batteries will increase significantly in the coming years due to electric cars and other technologies. Science is The post Sustainable Batteries Made From Lobster and Crab Shells appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

Seoul (South Korea) Inductive charging systems for smartphones, smartwatches and other devices have enabled charging without a charging cable for several years. So The post Infrared Laser can Transmit Electricity Wirelessly Over 30 Meters appeared first on Science News.... Read more »

3.4 million years ago in the Afar region of Ethiopia, at least two different kinds of early human relatives walked the same landscape.... Read more »

New research now shows how icy moons hidden subsurface oceans may have driven their geological development.... Read more »

Ohio’s ancient sea monster, the Dunkleosteus terrelli, stands revealed in new clarity after a recent study.... Read more »

Binghamton University archaeologists have released a new interactive, 3D model of the Moai statue quarry on Rapa Nui (Easter Island).... Read more »

Seeing Batman inspires us, say psychologists whose new research suggests that it increases people's propensity toward prosocial behaviors.... Read more »

Research reveals that a hidden evolutionary signal in human tears that may be hardwired to calm aggression.... Read more »

Astronomers are revealing the dramatic past of a distant red giant star by analyzing the faint rhythmic pulses hidden in its light. ... Read more »

NASA is heading into the holidays with long-awaited good news about its next flagship observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.... Read more »

NASA’s Voyager 1 space probe will continue its almost half-century of service by delivering yet another milestone.... Read more »

NASA scientists say they may have finally identified an unusual feature hidden beneath thousands of feet of ice near the Martian south pole.... Read more »

Far beyond Neptune, at the far outer rim of our Solar System, astronomers have spotted what looks like a hidden “structure” or “band” of small worlds.... Read more »

Personalization algorithms may quietly distort how we learn, shaping our beliefs and boosting confidence in wrong answers, a new study finds.... Read more »

NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope may have detected the first direct evidence for dark matter, according to new research.... Read more »

More than half of Americans, roughly 54% of the population, are living with a neurological disease or disorder, according findings detailed in a new study.... Read more »

As governments crack down on online platforms from social networks to porn sites, business is booming for one sector offering AI age checks based on selfies.... Read more »

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial aircraft after an analysis found the computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue plane last month.... Read more »

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman—perhaps the most prominent face of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom that accelerated with the launch of ChatGPT in 2022—loves scaling laws.... Read more »

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a set of innovative methods and algorithms that improve the performance and precision of vehicle design through topological optimization, a mathematical technique that allows designs to be optimized by distributing materials efficiently. The results of the research, which these scientists... Read more »

Shipping moves 90% of global trade and produces nearly 3% of global emissions. The sector has proved challenging to clean up, as cargo ships can travel for weeks between ports and typically rely on cheap, energy-dense and extremely polluting heavy fuel oil.... Read more »

Snapchat, an app whose disappearing messages and silly face filters made chatting with loved ones more casual, is close to a milestone that few social media platforms achieve: reaching 1 billion monthly users.... Read more »

Earlier this year, a cyberattack on British retailer Marks & Spencer caused widespread disruption across its operations. Stock shortages, delayed deliveries, and logistical chaos rippled through the retailer's network.... Read more »

When Lukas Dahlström returned to Gotland to start his doctoral program at the GRASS graduate school, it was like coming full circle. He grew up on the island and has long been interested in science and sustainable development. So the opportunity seemed timely.... Read more »

Japan is facing the urgent challenge of aging infrastructure, amidst ineffective linking of on-site experience and expertise with vast amounts of digital data in maintenance operations. This is especially the case for bridges across Japan.... Read more »

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in collaboration with UC Berkeley, have developed a new type of intelligent image sensor that can perform machine-learning inference during the act of photodetection itself.... Read more »

A research team has developed soft composite systems with highly programmable, asymmetric mechanical responses. By integrating "shear-jamming transitions" into compliant polymeric solids, this innovative work enhances key material functionalities essential for engineering mechano-intelligent systems—a major step toward the development of next-generation smart materials and devices.... Read more »

The Hong Kong high-rise fire, which spread across multiple buildings in a large residential complex, has killed dozens, with hundreds reported missing.... Read more »

We create and consume data continuously. This data is specific to us, but when consolidated, this shared data can be of immense value. The value is not only for population level insights.... Read more »

After wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan, a company spokesperson said Friday.... Read more »

Chronic consumption of fat-rich foods may trigger a chemical disconnect between the gut and the brain. A new analysis reveals this dietary habit elevates intestinal serotonin while depleting the neurotransmitter in areas controlling mood.... Read more »

A new study reveals oxytocin can boost creativity, but only for those naturally inclined to seek rewards. For risk-averse individuals, the “love hormone” had no effect on creative thinking or brain connectivity.... Read more »

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that the degree of cortical gyrification, or brain folding, can predict how well adults with ADHD respond to medication and psychotherapy.... Read more »

Intelligence scores fluctuate significantly during childhood, driven more by genetic predisposition than situational factors. A new study suggests that reliable patterns of high cognitive ability typically do not emerge until approximately age 12.... Read more »

A study finds that women raised in unstable environments often develop impulsive or callous personality traits. These characteristics are linked to a “faster” reproductive strategy, resulting in more sexual partners and earlier sexual debut.... Read more »

Research spanning six European nations indicates that social chatbot usage is consistently linked to younger age and higher psychological distress. The study suggests AI companions may not effectively improve well-being.... Read more »

Why does foreign speech sound like an unbroken stream of noise? New research shows that the brain actively imposes boundaries on sound to create words, a mechanism that relies heavily on learned language experience.... Read more »

A study published in PNAS Nexus finds that seeing extreme wealth increases support for redistribution. While ignorance of inequality keeps low-income individuals poorer, it paradoxically leaves them more satisfied with their lives.... Read more »

Researchers combined functional MRI scans with advanced artificial intelligence to show how the human brain integrates sound and motion, uncovering distinct neural signatures in professional dancers.... Read more »

Climate change is causing a specific kind of distress, especially in young people.... Read more »

A new study reveals that feelings of sadness correlate with systemic inflammation, while physical lethargy links to slower cognitive speeds. These findings suggest that breaking depression into specific symptom clusters offers a clearer view of its biological impact.... Read more »

Variations in a single gene can significantly alter alcohol responses, according to new research. The study indicates that the chrna3 gene functions as a behavioral brake, with mutations leading to higher alcohol intake.... Read more »

Senior managers with high levels of narcissism and psychopathy are prone to quiet quitting. A recent study links these dark personality traits to workplace disengagement through psychological entitlement and moral rationalization.... Read more »

Researchers have found that consuming arginine reduces amyloid beta accumulation in mice and fruit flies. This common amino acid improved behavioral symptoms, pointing to a potential new strategy for managing Alzheimer's pathology.... Read more »

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. What we still don’t know about weight-loss drugs Weight-loss drugs have been back in the news this week. First, we heard that Eli Lilly, the company behind Mounjaro... Read more »

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. Weight-loss drugs have been back in the news this week. First, we heard that Eli Lilly, the company behind the drugs Mounjaro and... Read more »

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. This year’s UN climate talks avoided fossil fuels, again Over the past few weeks in Belem, Brazil, attendees of this year’s UN climate talks dealt with oppressive heat... Read more »

If we didn’t have pictures and videos, I almost wouldn’t believe the imagery that came out of this year’s UN climate talks. Over the past few weeks in Belem, Brazil, attendees dealt with oppressive heat and flooding, and at one point a literal fire broke out, delaying negotiations. The symbolism... Read more »

Today’s IT leaders face competing mandates to do more (“make us an ‘AI-first’ enterprise—yesterday”) with less (“no new hires for at least the next six months”). VMware has become a focal point of these dueling directives. It remains central to enterprise IT, with 80% of organizations using VMware infrastructure products.... Read more »

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. How AI is changing the economy There’s a lot at stake when it comes to understanding how AI is changing the economy right now. Should we be pessimistic?... Read more »

Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Last year, the fantasy author Joanna Maciejewska went viral (if such a thing is still possible on X)... Read more »

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. What’s next for AlphaFold: A conversation with a Google DeepMind Nobel laureate In 2017, fresh off a PhD on theoretical chemistry, John Jumper heard rumors that Google DeepMind... Read more »

For decades, business continuity planning meant preparing for anomalous events like hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or regional power outages. In anticipation of these rare disasters, IT teams built playbooks, ran annual tests, crossed their fingers, and hoped they’d never have to use them. In recent years, an even more persistent threat... Read more »

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