42 m. ago Scientists discover pioneering technique to accelerate accurate quantum measurements

Researchers have developed a new way to speed up quantum measurements, a vital building block for the next generation of quantum technologies.

Science

68 m. ago Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI ‘safety’ fund

Geoff Ralston, known for his years at Y Combinator, has a new AI VC fund called SAIF. It is seeking AI startups focused on safety.

Politics

1 hour ago Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say

On Thursday, weeks after launching its most powerful AI model yet, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google published a technical report showing the results of its internal safety evaluations. However, the report is light on the details, experts say, making it difficult to determine which risks the model might pose. Technical reports provide useful — and unflattering, […]

Technology

1 hour ago Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads

China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver-assistance features, banning terms like “autonomous driving,” “self-driving,” and “smart driving,” Reuters reported, citing a transcript of a meeting between the government and industry representatives. The updated rule will also prohibit automakers from rolling out improvements via software updates to advanced driver-assistance systems in vehicles already in […]

Transport

2 h. ago A cool fix for hot chips: Advanced thermal management technology for electronic devices

The exponential miniaturization of electronic chips over time, described by Moore's law, has played a key role in our digital age. However, the operating power of small electronic devices is significantly limited by the lack of advanced cooling technologies available.

Politics

2 h. ago Hybrid thermoelectric material achieves high efficiency by decoupling heat and charge transport

Thermoelectric materials enable the direct conversion of heat into electrical energy. This makes them particularly attractive for the emerging Internet of Things. For example, for the autonomous energy supply of microsensors and other tiny electronic components.

Politics

2 h. ago Boston Public Schools to stop transportation for inconsistent bus riders

Students will be automatically opted out of bus service if they do not ride for ten consecutive days, officials said. The post Boston Public Schools to stop transportation for inconsistent bus riders appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

3 h. ago Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit Says

The messaging platform misled parents about its safety settings and turned a blind eye to explicit content, New Jersey prosecutors said.

Society

3 h. ago Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed ‘dangerous and dumb’

A digital rights group blasted the Florida bill, but lawmakers voted to advanced the draft law.

Economics

3 h. ago Giving quadcopter drones the ability to carry out precise flight maneuvers autonomously

A team of cyber-systems researchers, engineers, optical specialists and roboticists at Zhejiang University, in China, has developed a navigation system for quadcopter drones that gives them the ability to carry out precise flight maneuvers autonomously. As reported in the journal Science Robotics, the group developed a multi-pronged system that allows quadcopter drones to carry out complex aerobatic maneuvers autonomously, in a safe manner, both indoors and outdoors.

Events

4 h. ago US judge rules against Google in online ad tech antitrust case

A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine.

Events

4 h. ago VIDEO: Arizona Ranch Dog Guides Missing Toddler to Safety After Night in Mountain Lion Territory

An Arizona rancher's dog made sure a missing toddler was safe after he spent the night in mountain lion territory. The post VIDEO: Arizona Ranch Dog Guides Missing Toddler to Safety After Night in Mountain Lion Territory appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 h. ago Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory

Workers who recently lost their jobs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety say they’re concerned that there’s no plan for managing biological samples tied to research projects.

Politics

4 h. ago Negative Views of China Have Softened Slightly Among Americans

Negative Views of China Have Softened Slightly Among Americans  Pew Research Center

Politics

9 h. ago Maine attorney general says 'there are no concerns of safety' by letting trans athletes play in girls' sports

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey defended his state's continued support for trans inclusion, suggesting there are no "safety concerns."

Politics

9 h. ago Daily Pill May Work as Well as Ozempic for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar

Clinical results of a GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs.

Events

10 h. ago New Pushback to Trump’s Deportations, and Climate Research Under Threat

Plus, a capybara controversy in Argentina.

Politics

10 h. ago Disney’s parks are its economic engine. Tariffs could put a damper on it

Disney’s parks are its economic engine. Tariffs could put a damper on it  Los Angeles Times

Politics

11 h. ago N.I.H. Cuts Likely to Curtail Study of Climate Change’s Health Effects

The N.I.H. has indicated that it will stop funding research on the topic. Scientists said that would make it harder to protect people.

Politics

12 h. ago RFK Jr. calls autism an 'epidemic' and launches effort to find 'environmental' cause

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says autism is "epidemic" and he's launching research to identify an "environmental toxin" for blame. Independent scientists and advocates are skeptical.

Politics