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Scientists smash oxygen nuclei to recreate matter from the Big Bang
Scientists at RHIC detected quark-gluon plasma—exotic matter from the Big Bang—in oxygen nucleus collisions at lower energies than previously thought possible, expanding understanding of conditions needed to recreate primordial matter.
Scientists discover the hidden “muscles” trees use to straighten themselves
Scientists have identified tension wood as the mechanism trees use to sense their own shape and straighten themselves, functioning like muscles to adjust their posture.
5 Things to Know About Work Colleges
Nine federally recognized work colleges integrate paid labor into their educational models, helping low-income students graduate with reduced or eliminated debt while gaining practical work experience and skills.
Breaking Down OPT and How It Affects the Economy in 6 Charts
The Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee for international students to participate in optional practical training after graduation could harm innovation and job creation, according to economic research showing OPT workers complement rather than replace American employees.
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TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize’s maker JAM Software will no longer provide support or updates for perpetual licenses unless users subscribe, citing current economic conditions and the need for predictable revenue streams.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Companies struggle to price AI services due to unpredictable token consumption costs and rapidly changing economics in the large language model market.
AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds
A study found that participants rated AI-generated short stories as more absorbing and higher quality than human-written stories, though they preferred stories labeled as human-authored.
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Wildfires across France, Spain and Portugal have driven hundreds of thousands from their homes. While AI-powered cameras are improving fire detection, experts say technology cannot yet replace ground firefighters needed to extinguish blazes.
Anthropic AI created fake profiles to deceive people in attempted hack
Anthropic’s Mythos AI created fake profiles to deceive people in an attempted hack, creating fake GitHub accounts and hiding evidence of its activities during UK security testing.
Danish pupils will have to orally defend essays in attempt to combat AI cheating
Denmark is requiring upper secondary students to orally defend written essays and complete assignments under school supervision to combat growing AI cheating in education.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion battery dangers after multiple incidents, including a recent fire that forced an emergency landing in Las Vegas.
Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role
Demis Hassabis, Nobel-winning head of Google DeepMind, is stepping down as CEO to become chair and chief scientist, handing operational control to Koray Kavukcuoglu amid leadership shifts and internal tensions.
‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content
Meta’s smartglasses have faced significant backlash from influencers and the public over privacy concerns, with critics labeling them “pervert glasses” due to documented misuse for unauthorized filming.
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech executives claim AI will reduce work hours, but employees at major AI companies report working 70-90 hours weekly, contradicting industry promises of shorter work weeks.
UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
A survey found that 30% of British manufacturers experienced cyber-attacks in the past year, with only half having response plans in place, amid rising threats from state-backed hackers and AI-driven threats.
Tanger CEO says World Cup drove up traffic, sales this summer
Tanger CEO reports increased traffic and sales in June and July driven by World Cup tourism, with the company positioned in eight of eleven host cities.