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SCI & TECHOct 2Halliburton and Deep Isolation Test Deep Borehole Nuclear Waste Storage in TexasDeep Isolation and Halliburton have received a Texas permit to test deep horizontal boreholes for nuclear waste storage, aiming to safely isolate spent fuel underground.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 2FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight-safety issueThe FAA on Monday said it was reviewing the software glitch, which could affect procedures during certain landings.CNBC
SCI & TECHOct 2Antarctica developed a continental-scale ice sheet 34 million years ago, when Earth was about 5 degrees warmer than today, thanks to slow mantle waves that for more than 100 million years elevated its interior enough for the ice to surviveMillions of years before, something began to change beneath Antarctica's surface, eventually setting the stage for the arrival of ice.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 2Claremont author event raises questions about AI illustrationAn author event in Claremont has brought forward discussions and questions regarding the use of AI in illustration. This reflects ongoing debates about artificial intelligence's role in creative fields.vnews · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 2"No technology replaces the dignity of work": Villarruel called for artificial intelligence regulation at the Ibero-American Forum in Madrid"We are facing a human crossroads," said the vice president. The conclusions emphasized the need to strengthen the oversight capacity of legislative chambers in the face of advancing digital innovations. She urged anticipating the effects of this transformation from the State, the sector.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 2AI Beats Top Human Stratego Players for the First Time“Using advances in machine-learning, researchers from MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, and Stanford University developed an AI that defeated top-ranked human players of the board wargame Stratego by a large margin — something no AI system had been able to achieve. Stratego, a two-player game of imperfect information, in which the opponent’s piece […] The post AI Beats Top Human Stratego Players for the First Time appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2First Enhanced Geothermal Plant Sells Power“Geothermal company Fervo Energy announced Thursday morning that it had started selling electricity from its Cape Station power plant to the grid on September 30, one day ahead of schedule. With it, Fervo becomes the first enhanced geothermal company to reach a key commercial milestone. The power plant synchronized with the grid about a week […] The post First Enhanced Geothermal Plant Sells Power appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2Tests Find Simple Deterrents Cut Seabird Deaths“Bird-shaped kites and a floating scarecrow are being tested to try to stop endangered seabirds drowning in fishing nets. Every year an estimated 95,000 diving birds, including razorbills and guillemots, are accidentally caught in nets off European coasts. But simple deterrents tested by Cornish fishers and devised by scientists and the RSPB have been shown […] The post Tests Find Simple Deterrents Cut Seabird Deaths appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2Ethiopia’s Forest Cover Is Rising as Deforestation Slows“Over the last century, Ethiopia nearly eradicated its forests as trees were cleared for farming, grazing, and fuel. The loss of tree cover and tree roots allowed wind and rain to wash away fertile topsoil and contributed to declining crop yields… Now the country is trying to reverse this trajectory… The government reports that national […] The post Ethiopia’s Forest Cover Is Rising as Deforestation Slows appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2Lab Tests: Watermarked AI Proteins Stay Functional“Today, we’re introducing SynthID Bio, a new technology that watermarks AI-designed proteins while preserving their biological function. SynthID Bio embeds an imperceptible, verifiable watermark directly into biological designs, such as AI-generated protein sequences and predicted 3D structures. In laboratory tests across target proteins, our watermarked designs successfully matched the performance and natural diversity of unwatermarked […] The post Lab Tests: Watermarked AI Proteins Stay Functional appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2What could make AI self-regulation work?For the new AI accord to work, industry self-regulation will need to be buttressed by binding enforcement or federal oversight. The post What could make AI self-regulation work? appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
SCI & TECHOct 2NASA’s dexterous humanoid robots built to assist humans on the moonThe objective of NASA's machines is to act as a hands-on support team for the crew while on the moon.The Hill
SCI & TECHOct 2Throwing cinnamon powder on mother-in-law's tongue plant soil: what it's for and why gardeners recommend itA simple kitchen ingredient can contribute to the health of that plant.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 2The AI revolution is likely to drive up your electricity bill. Here's why.Utilities are racing to build data centers to meet surging demand for AI and other tech services. Ratepayers will pick up the tab, experts say.CBS News
SCI & TECHOct 2Psychology says that people who rewrite their entire to-do list every morning are not wasting time: writing tasks unloads them from working memory, and rewriting is what calms annoying thoughtsPutting a task in writing can relieve its mental presence. A concrete plan helps the brain stop constantly remembering it.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 2Two New Sea Spider Species Discovered in the Salish Sea“Researchers in Canada have discovered two new species that are related to spiders, but you don't have to worry about them crawling across your living room. The new species are part of the sea spider family and were found in shallow waters in the Salish Sea between Washington State and the Canadian province of British […] The post Two New Sea Spider Species Discovered in the Salish Sea appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Sponge Species Off Alaska“Scientists have discovered nine new deep-sea sponge species off Alaska, offering new insights into the region’s largely unexplored marine biodiversity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) announced the discovery on Thursday, saying the species were found in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The findings bring the total number of known sponge […] The post Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Sponge Species Off Alaska appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2Sea Turtle Nests on California Coast for First Time on Record“A sea turtle crawled out of the surf in southern California last weekend around sunset and started laying eggs in the sand. People on Huntington Beach who saw the female olive ridley sea turtle were shocked and excited. And they weren’t the only ones freaking out, said Justin Viezbicke, the California stranding coordinator for the […] The post Sea Turtle Nests on California Coast for First Time on Record appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2AI Agents Help Lab Devices Work Together“Sina Barazandeh watched in amazement as a robotic arm glided back and forth across his team’s lab. The arm loaded a multi-well plate into an instrument that filled the wells with liquid, then carried the plate to a distant device that analysed the wells’ contents. Baranzadeh, a computational biologist at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, […] The post AI Agents Help Lab Devices Work Together appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2Pentagon partners with CIA’s In-Q-Tel for ‘technology scouting’The CIA-funded investment firm, which has helped finance startups from Anduril to Palantir, is now formally coordinating with the Pentagon’s Critical Technologies office.Breaking Defense
SCI & TECHOct 2Is Your Organization Ready for 2027's AI Accountability Era?Organizations may face an artificial intelligence (AI) reckoning over the next year. Omdia and Gartner weigh in on how to tackle the governance, security, and value challenges ahead.Dark Reading
SCI & TECHOct 2Fossil mammal with reptile-like teeth changes picture of our evolutionUnlike most modern mammals, which get just two sets of teeth in their lifetime, an ancient species from the Cretaceous, found in China, appears to have had the ability to replace its teeth throughout its lifeNew Scientist
SCI & TECHOct 2Instagram is for girls – Elon MuskElon Musk has renewed his criticism of Instagram after declaring that “Instagram is for girls” in a recent post on X. The post Instagram is for girls – Elon Musk appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 2Is It Fair to Blame 'Rogue' AI for Security Failures?"Rogue AI" terminology anthropomorphizes LLMs and shifts risk responsibility from vendors. Defenders should treat agents as untrusted, nondeterministic software systems, not sentient beings with malicious intent.Dark Reading