6 h. ago SHIELD activated: Researchers build defense to protect drones from cyberattacks

Fooled into following a hacker's rogue commands, a drone is liable to do any number of things. Fly erratically. Speed up. Slow down. Hang suspended in the air. Reverse course. Take a new course. And, most dangerously: Crash.

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6 h. ago Hot pressing and spark plasma sintering found equally effective for next

Solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) are drawing worldwide attention as a next-generation technology that promises higher energy density and greater safety than today's lithium-ion batteries. Among the most promising candidates for their solid electrolytes is the garnet-type oxide Li La Zr O (LLZO), which combines high ionic conductivity with strong chemical stability. However, fabricating thin, dense, and defect-free ceramic membranes has long posed a challenge, limiting large-scale application.

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7 h. ago Top TikTok creator is generating Grammy buzz. Find out why at her S.F. show

Top TikTok creator is generating Grammy buzz. Find out why at her S.F. show  San Francisco Chronicle

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8 h. ago Coordination system can significantly reduces parking search time in cities

A research team at IMDEA Networks Institute has developed a coordination system called the Cord-Approx strategy that significantly cuts the time drivers spend searching for on-street parking. The study "Reducing Street Parking Search Time via Smart Assignment Strategies" tested the approach in detailed simulations of Madrid using a real traffic dataset.

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8 h. ago Toyota to recall nearly 394,000 US vehicles over rearview camera issue, NHTSA says

Toyota to recall nearly 394,000 US vehicles over rearview camera issue, NHTSA says  Reuters

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8 h. ago Smarter battery tech knows whether your EV will make it home

Current battery management systems might report a car is 40% charged but drivers have to guess whether they can go 100 kilometers over hills with the heater running. Engineers at the University of California, Riverside want to take the guesswork out of it.

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9 h. ago Accounting Giant Deloitte Embarrassed by Report for Australian Government Filled with AI

Accounting and consulting giant Deloitte has announced it will offer a partial refund to the Australian government for a report that contained AI-hallucinated quotes and references to nonexistent research. This is just the latest example of a professional firm suffering massive embarrassment for the sloppy use of AI tools. The post Accounting Giant Deloitte Embarrassed by Report for Australian Government Filled with AI-Generated Garbage appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Los Angeles Lakers ticket prices surge after LeBron James' social media post

Los Angeles Lakers ticket prices surge after LeBron James' social media post  USA Today

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10 h. ago Crosswalk confusion: Drivers flummoxed by pedestrian hybrid beacons, find researchers

Stopping early, failing to stop or rolling through—new research from University of Massachusetts Amherst reveals that more awareness of the rules of the road around this crosswalk design is necessary. Published in Transportation Research Record, the study looked at how Massachusetts drivers behave at pedestrian hybrid beacons, a type of crosswalk device increasingly found at mid-block crosswalks where there is not a full traffic signal.

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10 h. ago Tow truck driver killed on southbound 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles while helping others

Tow truck driver killed on southbound 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles while helping others  CBS News

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10 h. ago New books this week: Thomas Pynchon's first novel in 12 years, and much more

In addition to Pynchon's Shadow Ticket, this week's releases include a new memoir from Dopesick author Beth Macy, and a coming-of-age story from former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo.

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11 h. ago Daughter of Robin Williams Begs People to Stop Sending AI Videos of Her Deceased Dad: 'You're Not Making Art'

ZZelda Williams, the daughter of acclaimed actor Robin Williams – who tragically died in 2014 at the age of 63 – has begged fans to stop sending her AI-generated videos of her late father. The post Daughter of Robin Williams Begs People to Stop Sending AI Videos of Her Deceased Dad: ‘You’re Not Making Art’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago The Nobel Prize for physics is awarded for discoveries in quantum mechanical tunneling

The Nobel committee said that the laureates' work provides opportunities to develop "the next generation of quantum technology, including quantum cryptography, quantum computers, and quantum sensors."

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13 h. ago United States Smart Micro Hydropower Systems Market 2025 | Growth Drivers, Key Players & Investment Opportunities

United States Smart Micro Hydropower Systems Market 2025 | Growth Drivers, Key Players & Investment Opportunities  openPR.com

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14 h. ago Her Grandfather Owned the Yankees. Now She’s Producing ‘Damn Yankees.’

George Steinbrenner’s theater-loving granddaughter Haley Swindal is taking a big swing with a revival of the musical, slightly retooled for a new generation.

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16 h. ago October Prime Day deals on generators, power banks and jump starters

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days can save you hundreds on a new generator, portable charger or car jump starter.

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17 h. ago Driver in stolen vehicle exceeds speeds of 100+ mph during chase

Driver in stolen vehicle exceeds speeds of 100+ mph during chase  NBC Los Angeles

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18 h. ago October 18 Michigan vs. Washington football tickets, game time, TV channel

October 18 Michigan vs. Washington football tickets, game time, TV channel  Huskies Wire

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22 h. ago Driver in San Francisco Pacific Heights neighborhood hits 3 people, including baby

Driver in San Francisco Pacific Heights neighborhood hits 3 people, including baby  CBS News

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23 h. ago Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners, ALDS Game 3 ticket price and guide

Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners, ALDS Game 3 ticket price and guide  Detroit Free Press

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