American Water Works, a leading water supplier serving over 14 million people, announced on Monday that its computer networks and systems were compromised by hackers. The company has paused billing to customers as it investigates the incident. The breach was discovered on Thursday, prompting American Water Works to take immediate action, including shutting down certain … Read more
NASA has turned off a crucial instrument aboard the Voyager 2 spacecraft, sacrificing it at 12.7 billion miles from Earth to prolong its mission life. The decision was made to conserve power as the probe’s energy supply dwindles. Voyager 2, launched in 1977, is now the most distant human-made object in space, traveling over 12.8 … Read more
A team of researchers led by Yu-Dai Tsai from the Los Alamos National Laboratory used data from the NASA OSIRIS-REx mission to investigate a possible fifth fundamental force in the universe. The team analyzed the tracking data of the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, which was returned to Earth in 2023. According to the researchers, anomalies in … Read more
NASA’s Curiosity rover has provided new insights into how Mars became uninhabitable, shedding light on the planet’s ancient climate. The rover, currently exploring Gale crater, used its instruments to measure the isotopic composition of carbon-rich minerals and discovered evidence that suggests extreme evaporation occurred in a climate that could only support transient liquid water. According … Read more
China has made a significant breakthrough in silicon photonics, a technology that uses light instead of electrical signals for data transmission. This development is crucial as electrical signal transmission between chips is nearing its physical limits. The Wuhan-based JFS Laboratory, a state-funded semiconductor research center, successfully lit a laser light source integrated with a silicon-based … Read more
As a parent, staying connected with your child is crucial as they grow. However, maintaining that close bond can be challenging due to their increasing independence and changing interests. Some habits can inadvertently create distance instead of connection, making it essential to let go of them. Here are eight habits to consider releasing: 1) Letting … Read more
A Japanese-European tokamak device has achieved a record-breaking plasma volume of 160 cubic meters. The JT-60SA, also known as the world’s largest tokamak, used powerful superconducting magnets cooled to nearly -452 degrees Fahrenheit to hold a plasma that reached an astonishing 212 million degrees Fahrenheit. Developed by Japan and Europe, the device aims to achieve … Read more
Microsoft has entered the AI-powered voice assistant market with its latest update to Copilot, a multimodal AI assistant that can engage in multi-turn conversations and respond to emotions. The feature, called Copilot Voice, offers four different voices: Wave, Meadow, Grove, and Canyon. Unlike some competitors like ChatGPT’s Voice Mode, which requires a $20 monthly subscription, … Read more
Big tech companies are turning to nuclear energy to power their growing artificial intelligence operations, aiming to address concerns over the technology’s environmental impact. Microsoft recently secured a deal to reopen a reactor at Three Mile Island, a site infamous for its 1979 partial meltdown. The company plans to use this power to sustain its … Read more
Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and complex, leaving cybersecurity teams struggling to keep up. A new survey from ISACA found that 68% of professionals in the field say their job is more stressful than it was five years ago, impacting their wellbeing. The main reasons for this increased stress include rapid changes in the cybersecurity … Read more