NASA scientists have discovered a new moon orbiting the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus. The tiny moon, S/2025 U1, is about 6 miles in diameter and was detected using the Near-Infrared Camera on the James Webb Space Telescope. This discovery brings Uranus’ total satellite family to 29. The moon was spotted in a series … Read more
Preliminary election results in Bolivia show that the country’s socialist movement has been defeated for the first time in two decades. Voters have chosen a centrist candidate to run against a right-wing candidate in a presidential runoff, which could bring significant changes to Bolivia’s politics and economy. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/17/bolivia-socialism-right-wing-paz-quiroga
A technical issue has prevented access to certain content in specific regions. This is a common practice employed by many online platforms and services to protect users from accessing sensitive or restricted information. The restriction is usually applied based on the user’s geographical location, aiming to comply with local laws and regulations. Users can try … Read more
A recent study on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) has found that surgically implanted devices can decode a person’s inner voice, even when they’re not actively speaking. The research, published in the journal Cell, suggests that BCIs could allow paralyzed users to produce synthesized speech more quickly and with less effort. The study, led by Erin Kunz … Read more
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California is considering funding a replacement for its electric vehicle tax credits after federal incentives expire in September. The state’s new credit could be higher than the existing $7,500 incentive for buying a new electric vehicle. Meanwhile, a dealership in South Carolina sued Nissan over rejected warranty reimbursement rate increases. Benson Nissan claimed Nissan wrongfully … Read more
A resident in South Lake Tahoe, California, has tested positive for plague, according to local health officials. The person is believed to have contracted the disease through a bite from an infected flea while camping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that plague occurs naturally in western US areas where it circulates among … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has brought in high-priced artificial intelligence talent, including 28-year-old billionaire Alexandr Wang, but it’s causing friction inside the company. The new hires are clashing with veteran researchers over fundamental approaches to AI development and technology secrecy. Wang, who acquired Scale AI for $14 billion, is pushing Meta towards a “closed” approach, … Read more
A pro-Russian propaganda group, tracked by Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center since 2022, is using high-profile events to spread disinformation and impersonate reputable organizations. The group, known as Storm-1679, has focused on flooding the internet with fake content surrounding elections, including the German SNAP election and the upcoming Moldovan parliamentary vote. The group uses artificial intelligence … Read more
Israel has begun its assault on Gaza City after approving a plan to take over the city, which includes calling up 60,000 reservists for an expanded military operation. The IDF announced that it will intensify strikes on Hamas in Gaza City and is warning citizens of potential harm. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that … Read more