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Astrophysicists are leaving no stone unturned in their search for what dark matter is. Different particles have been proposed, like WIMPs and axions. Hypothetical rimordial black holes have also been proposed. But there's another less well-known candidate, SLABs or Stupendously Large Black holes, a sub-type of primordial black holes. Alas, SLABs can't account for dark matter either, according to new research.

Researchers fabricated uniaxially oriented zinc phthalocyanine nanowire thin films on friction-transferred polytetrafluoroethylene templates, achieving a 3.8-fold electrical conductivity enhancement along the molecular stacking direction.

Fusion power is expected to be a sustainable energy source that emits no carbon dioxide during electricity generation. To achieve this, research is underway worldwide to confine high-temperature plasma using magnetic fields. To initiate a fusion reaction, high-energy particles or waves must be injected from outside to heat the plasma to extremely high temperatures.

Professor Philippe Lambin delivered a special lecture at Korea University College of Medicine outlining the future of medical artificial intelligence, foundation models, and digital twin precision medicine.

The enormous trove of galaxies and quasars will help astronomers piece together the most in-depth 3D map of the universe yet made

A retrospective study of 300 simulation encounters shows multimodal AI requires audio-inclusive video to reliably score physical examinations in medical training.

Three doctoral researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have been awarded Google PhD Fellowships for their research in machine learning, model efficiency, and privacy.

Using the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), an international team led by Leiden University has produced the sharpest and most sensitive radio image of the sky ever made at low radio frequencies.

Researchers at Zagazig University in Egypt have demonstrated that niosomal nanocarriers loaded with Phyllanthus niruri extract can significantly ameliorate obesity-induced hepatic steatosis in rats.

Researchers developed a comprehensive dynamic model and demonstrated that an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference controller outperforms conventional PID control across complex trajectories in a five-axis robotic manipulator.

This could be the year when getting an AI pet finally makes sense. Here's our guide to what you can buy this Christmas

Dyania Health’s Synapsis AI reviewed the records of more than 7,800 Cleveland Clinic heart-valve patients, running on the hospital’s own Nvidia servers. The data was used to build a model predicting when replacement valves fail. Doctors still make every decision. An AI system has read up to 16 years of records for more than 7,800 […] This story continues at The Next Web

@microsoft: Microsoft apologizes for the outage, calling it a “technical issue” from a “network capacity upgrade”, and says it was “not related to cyber or AI/agents”  —  We are deeply sorry for the disruption this incident has caused our customers and partners. We know the trust they place in our services and take that responsibility extremely seriously. We are seeing broad recovery and stability across our services. This was a technical issue not related to cyber...

A 2026 review in Discover Sensors contrasts traditional pesticide degradation methods with modern nanotechnology approaches, highlighting the potential of nanomaterials for efficient and sustainable pollutant breakdown.

Researchers demonstrated that a deep deterministic policy gradient framework improves trajectory tracking accuracy in simulated five-degree-of-freedom robotic arms over conventional controllers.

Foundation Future Robotics co-founder Mike LeBlanc says the MK 2 humanoid is ready to engage enemies with machine guns in Ukraine's combat zone.

Microsoft on Friday apologised for a global outage that disrupted public services and businesses around the world, as it reported a “broad recovery” for Outlook email and other services. The company ruled out any malicious “cyber or AI” activity as the cause of the outage, which affected several Microsoft products and disrupted healthcare services, delayed corporate earnings reports and left schools struggling to communicate. “We are deeply sorry for the disruption this incident has caused our...

A team of astronomers recently identified a red giant star with an unseen binary companion after examining data from the Large Sky Area MultiObject Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) and the Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment (APOGEE). Although the companion object can't be observed visually, astronomers can see the gravitational effects it has on the red giant star.

See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Nov. 9–13. The post This Week in Tech: Nvidia’s Shakeup and AI’s Reality Check appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google is rolling out a Google Wallet connection to all Gemini app users in the US. Gemini can analyse spending, find subscriptions and suggest budgets, with read-only access. Google says it may train AI on summaries of that data if users keep activity on. Google is letting every Gemini app user in the US connect […] This story continues at The Next Web

As we spotted in September, the Gemini app is adding Google Wallet integration in the US that makes possible “responses informed by your spending habits.” more…

Wen Shao / Fortune: OpenAI disbands its standalone robotics team, moving its staff to research and Applied units, saying models like GPT-6 Astra can be directly applied to robotics  —  OpenAI has disbanded its stand-alone robotics team, moving its researchers onto other teams.  —  The company confirmed the reorganization when asked about it by Fortune.

New York Times: Wall Street fears Jensen Huang's ouster will slow Nvidia's AI dealmaking; sources: its $500B lending consortium is in flux and at least one lender may exit  —  The ousted Nvidia chief executive was the consummate dealmaker leading the trillion-dollar A.I. build out.

A durable catalyst featuring platinum nanoparticles embedded in indium oxide achieves stable carbon dioxide conversion to methanol for over 180 hours.

Robots have been a mainstay of our early space exploration efforts. But they normally have wheels. Or in some cases, rotors. While those solutions are great on flat ground, they struggle with jagged boulders or tight crevices. So engineers have been working on alternative robotic form factors, and a recent paper in Nature Machine Intelligence from researchers at Colorado State University’s Adaptive Robotics Lab, describes a unique morphology using a design principle typically seen in architecture rather than robotics - tensegrity.

Apple now sells $49.99 AI usage packs for Creator Studio subscribers. Here's how they work, who qualifies, and why the extra capacity is hard to predict. The post Apple Wants $50 for More AI Usage: How Much Do You Actually Get? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung and Google open AI glasses preorders from $395. Explore Gemini features, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster styles, release dates, and phone compatibility. The post Samsung and Google Open AI Glasses Preorders: What $395 Gets You appeared first on TechRepublic.

Jensen Huang’s downfall in an alleged Chinese spy scandal fuels questions over who benefits from his exit and the US-China AI war Read Full Article at RT.com

Theoretical modeling reveals how structural dimensions and dielectric environments govern the optical absorption and photothermal conversion efficiency of TiO2@Au core–shell nanocomposites.

Researchers at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona have launched a mixed-methods trial protocol evaluating whether immersive virtual reality nature environments improve well-being and satisfaction among acute psychiatric inpatients.

FaceStealer Video Call Scam The colleague smiling on the video call might be a recording. That is the

Gemini 4 Hydrogen Goes Wide Google’s two earlier Gemini 4 models reached the public slowly, with cybersecurity defenders

Social media users scroll through hundreds of posts every single day. If your content looks like everyone else’s,

Gemini Smart Glasses Arrive Every pair has a switch that turns it back into ordinary glasses. Google is

Muse Picks Up the Phone Someone at a Volvo dealership recently spent a call talking to software without

Dancing humanoid robots and robotic dogs stole the show at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The technology conference has generated nearly €2.5 billion for Portugal's economy over the past decade, according to a study.

Malaysia is investigating possible re-exports of Nvidia AI hardware amid concerns about circumvention of U.S. restrictions on China as Singapore charges an executive over suspicious purchases of 917 AI servers.

A retrospective case-control study shows that an artificial intelligence pipeline can automatically quantify ablative margins on intraprocedural computed tomography scans to predict local tumor progression following radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma.

A full-life cycle greenhouse study reveals that micro-nanoscale bone char enhances enzymatic activity and soil organic carbon in arsenic-contaminated paddy soil while reshaping microbial genes governing arsenic transformation without changing rice tissue accumulation.

While participants awarded the robotic coach favorable ratings across standardized acceptance surveys, semi-structured exit interviews revealed that enthusiasm for independent home adoption was sharply divided.

ORLANDO — Cybersecurity has become a critical component of AI governance, according to a speaker at AIMed26.Dennis Chornenky, founder and CEO of DomeLabs, discussed how the rapid evolution of AI is correlated to an increasing need for cybersecurity awareness and control.“When AI governance is narrowly defined as a compliance checklist, cybersecurity and value realization remain siloed, creating critical gaps where the greatest risks often emerge,” Chornenky told Healio. “Today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape demands an integrated approach to governing, securing

Researchers developed a dual-mode additive manufacturing technique using carbon nanocomposites to directly print flexible terahertz metasurfaces on paper and plastic substrates.

A comprehensive systematic review published in the journal Chinese Medicine synthesizes current preclinical evidence on how natural polysaccharides target mitochondrial dysfunction to prevent and treat colorectal cancer.

A systematic review indicates that robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty does not show a consistent economic advantage over conventional surgery across comparative health economic evaluations.

Biosynthesized silver and silver chloride nanoparticles suppressed hospital-derived multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa at 24 micrograms per milliliter while showing toxicity to human keratinocytes.

The system supports online monitoring of driverless vehicles’ traffic in real time, GLONASS CEO Alexey Raikevich said

Google, Meta, and TikTok oppose Indonesia's proposed copyright changes. Here's what APAC businesses should know about AI content, news links, and liability. The post Google, Meta, TikTok Oppose Indonesia’s AI Copyright Bill appeared first on TechRepublic.

A scientific review assesses how nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery systems enhance pharmacokinetics and lung targeting for COVID-19 therapeutics while confronting substantial manufacturing, device, and clinical translation barriers.

A survey of eighty-nine medical students revealed that daily chatbot use reached up to 87.64 percent, driven primarily by self-selected tools rather than an instructor-provided chatbot.

Today the new Apple TV 4K has arrived (order here) with Siri AI as a major tentpole feature. But older Apple TV 4K models are about to get Siri AI too via a tvOS 27.2.1 software update. more…

MDCalc's CrossCover screens clinicians' AI questions for patient identifiers and compares generated answers with medical references, while experts caution that its safeguards remain untested.

Researchers demonstrated that low-temperature synthesis routes enable tunable magnetic coercivity and shape-dependent properties in multiferroic barium titanate-cobalt ferrite nanostructures.

Researchers have demonstrated a teleoperated robotic ultrasound framework that combines upper-arm muscle signals with intervention-aware compliant control for safer remote medical imaging.

A comprehensive review published in Frontiers in Agronomy synthesizes recent advances in artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and robotics for precision weed management.

Nvidia is facing its biggest crisis in its 33 year history, with founder Jensen Huang resigning as CEO. Here's the story of the rise and fall of Jensen Huang.

The company plans to use the Series F funding to increase production capacity and support expansion into key markets such as the US. Read more: Germany’s Agile Robots raises $500m at $8.5bn valuation

Claire chatted to Daniela Shchegelskaya from the University of Twente about getting robots to operate reliably in safety-critical environments. Daniela Shchegelskaya is an electronics and robotics engineer specialising in autonomous systems, control engineering, and Al-driven robotics for industrial and safety-critical environments. She works on deploying real-world autonomous robots beyond lab conditions, focusing on reliability, connectivity, […]

Jensen Huang’s resignation puts Nvidia’s AI financing strategy in focus as investors watch credit markets and neocloud exposure.

Scientists have discovered a faster way to identify diamond-based materials that could power quantum computers and sensors at room temperature. The breakthrough has already revealed promising new quantum building blocks that could help unlock computing capabilities far beyond those of today's supercomputers.

A mysterious force driving the expansion of the Universe may have undergone a dramatic reversal billions of years ago. Scientists exploring an overlooked branch of an alternative gravity theory discovered that dark energy could have switched from negative to positive roughly 9.5 billion years ago, potentially changing how we understand cosmic history.

Nvidia is facing its biggest crisis in its 33 year history, with founder Jensen Huang resigning as CEO. Here's the story of the rise and fall of Jensen Huang.

Sally Ward-Foxton / EE Times: South Korea-based DeepX tapes out DX-M2, an edge AI chip to run inference of 100B-parameter LLMs on robots and drones, targeting fall 2027 for mass production  —  DeepX is targeting edge markets including robotics with its second-generation AI accelerator, which can run large LLMs on device in under 5 W.

Researchers developed an emission-based refractometric sensor that couples the defect-related photoluminescence of a freestanding silicon nitride nanomembrane to high-Q quasi-BIC modes. The device resolved refractive-index changes as small as ?n = 0.001 in water and achieved a figure of merit of 250, while simulations showed that its sensitivity is concentrated near the membrane surface.

New method makes flexible perovskite photovoltaic devices mechanically stronger and robust to heat without blocking their electrical pathways The post Polymer nanospheres could improve perovskite solar cells appeared first on Physics World.

Google has announced Gemini 4 Hydrogen, a new large language model that represents a significant shift in the company's AI strategy. Released on November 12, 2026, Hydrogen is designed as a "daily driver" for agentic workflows, combining frontier-level capabilities with exceptional speed and efficiency. This release marks a turning point in making advanced AI accessible to a broader audience across Google's entire product ecosystem. The Strategic Positioning of Hydrogen Gemini 4 Hydrogen occupie...

They include the RKhM-8, RKhM-9, and RKhM-10 NBC reconnaissance vehicles, the ARS-16 mobile refueling station, the PM RKhBZ-5 maintenance assist vehicle, heavy flamethrower systems and various aerosol countermeasures

While Mark Zuckerberg frames Meta’s Muse as a "fun, completely customizable character," child digital safety experts warn of a new youth digital crisis. Here, what's at stake as the cute AI agent prepares to land in more countries.

They deliver a power output of about 2,000 watts

Top analyst firm SemiAnalysis says it has tracked staggering 1.5 gigawatts of banned AI accelerators flowing into China.

While Alice Huang lives on the headlines, it was actually her husband who put her in the same room as Jensen Huang.

A small study found that eating skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in memory-related brain regions of older adults.

For years, Jensen Huang was more than Nvidia’s CEO – he was a key figure driving the artificial intelligence boom, parlaying close ties with Asian chip foundries and aggressive financial backing into an unprecedented global buildout of data centres. Following his sudden resignation, the industry is confronting two immediate questions: without Huang’s personal relationships in Taiwan and South Korea, can Nvidia defend its priority access to scarce chipmaking and memory supply? And will it...

A critical comparative review evaluates eco-engineered nanomaterials synthesized from biological precursors against conventional synthetic materials for detecting and remediating persistent per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Ron Wyden and Richard Neal are investigating whether Nvidia's $26 million in Trump donations preceded approval for AI chip sales to China.

Despite significant advances in modern medicine, infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi remain a persistent global health challenge, further complicated by the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Conventional diagnostic approaches such as culture-based methods, nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) often require specialised laboratory infrastructure, trained personnel, and extended turnaround times, limiting their suitability for decentralised testing. These limitations have intensified interest in point-of-care (POC) diagnostic technologies that meet the World Health Organization's REASSURED criteria. In this context, nanozyme aptasensors have emerged as a promising class of biosensing platforms that combine the superior target recognition capability of aptamers with the catalytic stability, tunability, and cost-effectiveness of nanozymes. This review provides a critical overview of nanozyme

Malaysia is investigating whether AI chips imported by Speedmatrix, the local unit of Singapore-based cloud firm Megaspeed, were re-exported, the country’s trade ministry said on Friday, Reuters reports. The same scandal that cost Jensen Huang the Nvidia CEO job has reached customs enforcement in Southeast Asia. The probe follows a US senator’s allegation that Megaspeed […] This story continues at The Next Web

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation throws the AI chip giant into turmoil. It matters greatly because the AI race is one the U.S. government cannot win by itself.

A scandal involving Nvidia founder Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy is putting Malaysia’s booming data centre industry in Washington’s crosshairs, as US lawmakers demand tighter controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips. Malaysia is among the Southeast Asian economies facing potential fallout from the controversy surrounding Singapore-based Nvidia chip buyer Megaspeed and its Malaysian subsidiary Speedmatrix, amid concerns that American technology may have been diverted to...

A new AI model, called Brain-IT, can transform brain scans into images and reverse the process, turning images into what they'd look like as brain activity.

An international research team led by Nobuhiro Yanai from the University of Tokyo and Michael R. Wasielewski from Northwestern University has created polarized radical pairs, molecules with unpaired electrons whose spins align, in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), porous materials consisting of metal ions linked by organic molecules.

A 404 Media investigation found Meta's Muse chatbot generated explicit roleplay and images resembling real women, raising concerns over consent and safeguards.

Researchers show that algorithms proposed by large language models can improve the efficiency of scattering amplitude calculations for particle collisions The post AI agents act as search tool for more efficient collider physics calculations appeared first on Physics World.

A comparative study of 140 informed consent texts found large language models scored higher in predefined content coverage than physicians but exhibited higher reading burdens and hallucination rates.

Senior officials of South Korea and the U.N. Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) held a meeting Friday and discussed North Korea's nuclear program and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military domain, the foreign ministry said. The meeting between Vice Foreign Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Jeong Yeon-doo and U.N. High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu took place on the sidelines of the two-day Korea-U.N. Conference on Disarmament and Nonproliferation, held in Seoul from Thursday. During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula and the North Korean nuclear issue, the outcomes of the U.N. General Assembly's First Committee and ways to deepen cooperation between South Korea and the UNODA. During the conference, Jeong stressed the need for international cooperation to promote the responsible use of AI in the military domain while addressing related challenges. He also said South Korea would

Police say Brett Eschliman attacked three friends after a gathering involving psychedelic mushrooms in Gilbert, Arizona, killing two before officers fatally shot him.

Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome 2 improves predictions of disease-linked genetic variants using 107 million cell profiles, with potential benefits for drug research. The post AlphaGenome 2: Google’s New AI Gets Better at Decoding Disease-Linked DNA appeared first on TechRepublic.

An Apple supplier reports work on AI glasses and smart earphones. Explore what remains unconfirmed and what IT teams should check before workplace adoption. The post Apple Supplier Reports Work on AI Glasses and Smart Earphones appeared first on TechRepublic.

Researchers at SingHealth Duke–NUS Academic Medical Center developed and evaluated AskADD, an AI-assisted chatbot designed to help faculty navigate complex promotion and tenure policies.

A new federated learning framework called FedDA-TSformer improves left ventricle segmentation in SPECT images by preserving data privacy across multiple medical institutions.

Researchers have synthesized an active heterogeneous catalyst by immobilizing 2 to 8 nanometer gold nanoparticles on vinyl-grafted sepiolite clay nanofibers, achieving rapid catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol.

AI can generate protein candidates at an unprecedented speed, but experimental validation remains essential to determine whether they properly express, bind targets, and demonstrate the desired biological properties.

A qualitative study reveals that experimental chemists want modular, context-aware robotic assistants to eliminate repetitive laboratory tasks while preserving essential human oversight.

Foliar application of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles at fifteen parts per million enhanced physiological performance, antioxidant defense, and grain yield in field-grown bread wheat cultivars.

China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is betting that a relentless data centre buildout will keep artificial intelligence computing power in short supply for the next two years. The bullish forecast comes as scrutiny over former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang threatens to intensify Washington’s curbs on Chinese access to advanced American processors – a shift that could accelerate China’s reliance on domestic foundries. “By the middle to the second half of 2028 …...

A new bio-nanocomposite coating incorporating copper oxide nanoparticles significantly extended the storage life and preserved the quality of Hass avocados during cold storage.