Researchers turn discarded wind turbine blades into graphene-rich material for newer ones
Reusable molecular fabric could cut energy needed to separate industrial chemicals
Separating out a particular toxic chemical from industrial processes linked to the manufacture of nylon, paint, certain foams found in furniture and even detergents requires a lot of energy and hassle. Now a team of scientists from UT Austin and Zhejiang University has struck upon a solution that could prove far more energy efficient and practical. The research is published in the journal Nature.
Hubble offers cosmic sampler of targets for Roman
A gallery of gravitational lenses captured by NASA
What a brewery can teach the chemical industry
What do you do when the chemical you want to make is toxic to the microbe making it? It is a problem that limits efforts to replace oil-based manufacturing with biology, and one that researchers in the Sustainable Commodity Chemicals through Enzyme Engineering and Design project are approaching by borrowing a principle from brewing.
Ultrafast 3D imaging captures fleeting motion at 150,000 frames per second
A research team from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), led by professor Jinyang Liang, is pushing the limits of ultrafast imaging with a new technology capable of capturing three-dimensional images at speeds of up to 150,000 frames per second. Published in the journal Nature Communications, this study establishes a new world record in profilometry.
Sound without physical force creates a sense of resistance to hand movement
Virtual reality and augmented reality strongly rely on visual information; consequently, they are inaccessible to individuals with visual impairments. To create illusions of tactile feedback or force sensations without physical contact, previous studies have primarily relied on visual manipulations, such as altering the apparent position of objects, with less attention given to the potential of sound alone.
Black Friday 2026 deal schedule: Nintendo, Amazon, LEGO, Google, more [Updated]
Update 10/12: Amazon has now launched its early Black Friday sale , but we have also updated this post with official details on the Nintendo Black Friday 2026 details. Black Friday 2026 is quickly approaching and its time to take a look at the deal schedule. While we are still awaiting details from some retailers, we already have firm dates and start times from Best Buy , Walmart , Home Depot , LEGO , and several others. From limited-time Doorbuster events, through to early Black Friday sales, if 2026 is anything like last year, some of the best prices will go live well ahead of Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This is not the case for everything, but keeping a close eye on these early Doorbuster events will yield the same prices as Black Friday proper in many cases. Amazon 2026 early Black Friday sale now live: Apple, Pixel, Samsung, LEGO, holiday, more more
Imperfections reveal unexpected links between light and atomic vibrations in ultrathin boron nitride
First, one person stands up, followed by their neighbors, one after another, until a wave sweeps through the stadium. Atoms within a material move in a similar way: rather than remaining completely still in their positions, they vibrate together around their respective positions. In physics, these collective lattice vibrations are known as
Zn doping reveals robust two-gap superconductivity in FeSe
Researchers using the Steady High Magnetic Field Facility have found that zinc doping unexpectedly alters the superconducting properties of iron selenide (FeSe) while preserving its two-gap superconducting state.
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Hydrogen, finally replacing 3.8 Flash
Gemini 4 Hydrogen isn't getting a slow, security-conscious release like Carbon and Argon.
Stable Oxoboranes Isolated: Wrzburg PhD pair trap rare bond; accident unlocks new chemistry
German AI robotics startup valued at $8.5 billion after new fundraising
German AI robotics startup Agile Robots said Thursday that a new funding round valued the company at $8.5 billion (7.7 billion euros), providing additional firepower for a global expansion.
In materials science labs around the world, researchers regularly reproduce a peculiar experiment. Under a microscope, they use tiny robotic manipulators to lay two sheets of carbon, each a single atom thick, against one another. They then rotate the top sheet against the bottom. The two identical lattices of atoms, when twisted relative to one another, bloom into a complex moir
Google faces calls for AI moratoriums in schools after Gemini pilot backlash
Families confront Google after teens lawsuit labels Gemini a suicide coach.
Researchers solve a physics puzzle about radiation that could lead to tougher electronics
Researchers have solved a longstanding physics puzzle, explaining why electronic devices can fail catastrophically when exposed to radiation. Their findings may hold the key to engineering new electronics that can better withstand extreme environments, with applications ranging from nuclear energy to space exploration.
High water, high rents: Poorest residents pay the most for climate adaptation
As cities worldwide adapt to extreme weather, climate adaptation must prevent people from wading through flooded streets in the future. But the costs are not equally shared. A study from the University of Copenhagen shows that climate adaptation policies may even make social inequality worse. In Copenhagen, stormwater costs fall disproportionately on not-for-profit housing residents, as these neighborhoods are often located near climate adaptation projects.
How human ideas evolve: Technical progress may not require weeding out weaker designs
Human culture evolves similarly to living organisms, but unlike biology, human creativity can accumulate improvements at an incredible speed. But how exactly does the process of transmitting and modifying ideas between people work?
Space dust particles point to ancient heavy-oxygen water reservoir in the Kuiper belt
Way out past the asteroid belt, another belt encircles the planets in our solar system. The Kuiper belt, beyond Neptune, preserves icy bodies that escaped much of the processing experienced by objects closer to the sun. Unlike the rocky and metallic asteroid belt, Kuiper belt objects are composed mostly of frozen water, methane and ammonia, mixed with rock and dust.
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic hit with lawsuit seeking halt to frontier AI development
A group of nonprofits sued OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX's AI division, Meta Platforms and Alphabet's Google on Thursday, seeking to block the further development of the most advanced AI models over concerns, voiced by the companies' own leaders, that the technology
A rare star system emits radio signals every 8 minutes
Scientists at the Curtin University node at the International Center for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have linked mysterious radio pulses to an unusual pairing of stars
Google DeepMind Staff Tap the UK Government to Escalate Their Unionization Fight
After initial talks stalled, workers at Google DeepMind are trying to bypass company management in their bid to unionize.
Lemon waste yields bioplastic more flexible than commercial counterpart, study finds
A new research article published in Polymers explores an innovative way to turn lemon processing residues into biopolymers. Authored by ANIPH
Hand gestures and vibrating belt enable drone control without visual feedback in early tests
Operating a drone manually requires pilots to watch a screen while coordinating controls. This divides attention between the aircraft and its surroundings. Researchers are exploring ways to make drone operation more intuitive and less dependent on continuous visual monitoring. A wearable interface developed at Jeonbuk National University combines hand gestures for sending commands with abdominal vibrations that indicate the drone
Heres How Google Says Its Making Its Smart Glasses More Private
Eager to separate its glasses from Metas offerings, Google is positioning its frames as the more privacy-minded option. Heres How Google Says Its Making Its Smart Glasses More Private
Liquid-phase growth strategy densifies ceramic films at low temperature
Ceramic films are widely used in solid-state batteries, energy conversion devices and electronic systems. Their fabrication, however, often requires high-temperature sintering, which can cause elemental volatilization, compositional segregation and undesirable interfacial reactions. Achieving dense, compositionally uniform ceramic films at lower temperatures therefore remains a challenge.
The universe is filled with light at many different energies. Some of it is invisible to our eyes, including extremely energetic gamma rays, which can only be produced in the most extreme environments in our universe, for example supermassive black holes, exploding stars or astrophysical jets. To
Nintendo Ends Google and Apple Account Sign-In Support
Nintendo has announced that it will soon discontinue Google and Apple account linking for all users. According to a recently published support page , players will no longer be able to log into their Nintendo accounts using external credentials from Google or Apple. This upcoming shift also means that new users will lose the ability to create a Nintendo account using Google or Apple credentials. Furthermore, Nintendo is terminating the specific My Nintendo Platinum Points mission that previously rewarded players for linking their third-party accounts. The target deadline for phasing out this integration is January 26, 2027 . However, the console manufacturer has noted that the exact timeline for completion might be adjusted depending on the progress of internal system changes . Nintendo has not publicly disclosed a specific reason for removing these sign-in options. To prepare for this change, users who currently rely on Google or Apple to access their profiles should transition to using their registered email address or Sign-in ID along with their standard account password. Alternatively, players can set up a passkey , which Nintendo fully supports as a secure authentication method. Anyone who has forgotten their password can utilize the password reset feature on the official login portal, which sends recovery instructions directly to the registered email. Players who no longer have access to their associated email address are advised to reach out directly to Nintendo customer support for assistance in recovering their profiles before the deadline takes effect next year. Nintendo Ends Google and Apple Account Sign-In Support , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Google Pixel Tag Finally Arrives Stores In The U.S.
Google has officially launched its Pixel Tag item tracker alongside the Android Find Hub network, while simultaneously confirming a restricted initial release window . Unlike hardware products such as Pixel phones and smartwatches, which are distributed across dozens of markets globally, the new tracking device is launching in just eight countries worldwide. According to official support documentation provided by Google , the initial retail release countries include Australia , Canada , India , Japan , Singapore , Taiwan , the United Kingdom , and the United States , with a minor exception excluding Puerto Rico. This selective launch strategy leaves out several major global regions, most notably Europe , where the tracker is currently unavailable through official retail channels outside of the United Kingdom. Despite the restricted retail availability, industry analysts suggest that the tracking device will likely still function internationally due to the inherent travel utility of tracking hardware. However, consumers residing in unsupported regions will face hurdles acquiring the device through authorized retailers and will not be eligible for standard manufacturer warranty support if purchased via secondary channels or imported from launch markets. Google has indicated that regional availability may expand over time as the Find Hub ecosystem matures and regulatory compliance hurdles are addressed in additional markets. Until then, international buyers outside the initial release zones must rely on alternative procurement methods. This rollout accompanies other recent updates to the Android tracking network, including the deployment of left-behind proximity alerts and new Gemini integration tabs designed to help users locate misplaced items more efficiently. Buy it on the Google Store Buy it on Amazon Google Pixel Tag Finally Arrives Stores In The U.S. , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Google pushes privacy angle as Gemini-powered smartglasses debut starting at $395
The first Gemini smartglasses are a collab between Google, Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker.
According to new international research led by Monash University, embedding empathy, local culture and active community engagement into the school curriculum is key to increasing resilience to disasters.
Digital sovereignty is now a national security priority
Analysts have warned that divesting from foreign tech may not be feasible despite a concerted push by EU leaders
Shared e-scooter users attribute near misses to inexperience: Longitudinal study
Riders of shared e-scooters are much more likely to attribute their near misses to inexperience than riders of privately owned e-scooters, a longitudinal study led by QUT road safety researchers has found.
White wine drinkers help pinpoint what
Researchers at The University of Queensland are on a quest to identify key aroma compounds that could make no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) wine more attractive to drinkers.
NetApp secures another neocloud customer for its Novus service
NetApp Novus will underpin the expansion of Nebuls sovereign cloud and AI services
Unpredictable technology costs are hammering British businesses
Organizations are flying blind when it comes to infrastructure costs
Microsoft warns against AI sleeper agents hidden in model weights
Microsoft Research shows technique could work to create a backdoor in AI systems, but says it hasn't yet been spotted in use in the wild
New way of detecting date-rape drug use found in Switzerland
Swiss researchers have found a new way of detecting the notorious date-rape drug GHB in urine for up to 72 hours after ingestion, in a possible boon to sexual assault investigations.
Lupin launches biosimilar Ranibizumab through Sandoz in Europe except Germany
Ranluspec approved by European Commission in vial and pre-filled syringe forms for retinal disease treatment
Washington has urged Moscow to put forward a fresh proposal for a security agreement with Europe, including measures to ease military tensions and address European concerns, as President Donald Trump
Europe's STOXX 600 hits record high on strong earnings, easing Mideast tensions
Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 hit a record high on Thursday, boosted by strong corporate earnings, easing
AI readiness is still scuppering enterprise ambitions
Organizations that have invested in workforce skills improvements are far more likely to successfully implement the technology
The ARM64 inflection point: Is the channel ready for the new fleet reality?
The channel must deliver automated queue deployment for ARM64 devices as a value-add
AI risk decoded: What are the real threats posed by AI?
Amid predictions AI will cause human extinction, what are the real risks businesses should be aware of?
Rockstar Games Talks About GTA 7 Taking Place Outside The US, Says Never Say Never
The moment that millions of gamers across the globe have been waiting for since 2013 will be here soon. We are exactly one week away from the launch of GTA 6 and the excitement around the game is palpable. And before
Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem For November 12, 2026: Check Free Rewards And FFWS 2026 Updates
If you play Free Fire MAX regularly, you probably know that redeem codes are one of the easiest ways to get free in-game items. These codes can unlock rewards such as weapon skins, outfits, loot crates and vouchers without requiring you
Fears of Rising Antisemitism In Europe
Regina Sluszny makes her way in her wheelchair through the iron gate marking the entrance to the former Auschwitz concentration camp. I feel the cold, both physically and emotionally, says the 87-year-old Jewish woman, her gaze fixed on the
Thousands of schools face bomb scare across Europe: What we know so far
Thousands of schools in four European countries received bomb threats by email, prompting evacuations and police investigations and raising concerns about a possible coordinated campaign
From Romania to Kazakhstan, summer droughts linked to less winter ice in two rapidly warming seas
This summer, with its scarce rainfall and repeated heat waves, witnessed one of the most severe droughts in Europe since 1540. The resulting wildfires across western Europe received considerable media attention, but eastern Europe was also heavily hit, worsening the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Simulations have shown that such droughts are bound to become more frequent and severe in the future due to man-made global warming.
How war has connected the world for 500 years
With wars raging in Ukraine and across the Middle East, commentators increasingly ask whether we
Indonesia fires burned through nearly 2.9 million hectares: Monitor
Fires in Indonesia driven partly by a strong El Ni
Retired ocean liner to become largest artificial reef in the world
Bigger than the RMS Titanic and faster than the RMS Queen Mary, the SS United States was a nautical wonder during the mid-20th century
Microplastics found in wild mammals
Animals, like humans, are taking up increasing amounts of tiny plastic particles. Such microplastics are demonstrably hazardous to many species under experimental conditions, and it is suspected that they may also pose a threat to animals in the wild. While data about microplastic concentrations in the terrestrial environment exist, it has not yet been clear if higher exposure also translates into higher microplastic accumulation in individual animals. A new paper published in Nature now confirms this link.
New study maps the genetic landscape of bovine TB across Wales
Bovine tuberculosis is evolving in different ways across different regions in Wales, according to the most detailed analysis of the bacterium conducted to date. One of the most significant animal health challenges facing Wales, bovine TB affects cattle health and farm businesses and places considerable emotional, social and financial pressures on farming communities.
Independent technique validates landmark M87* image
The 2019 Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) image was the work of hundreds of scientists and captured the first direct view of a black hole
A photograph of an orchestra can tell you whether the musicians are on stage and their instruments are intact. But it cannot tell you whether they are playing in harmony. Even when every musician is present, a subtle loss of coordination can change the entire performance.
Fluorescent probes reveal fluid-like barriers inside nuclear pores of living human cells
Our genetic material is hidden inside the nucleus of our cells, well protected by a double membrane. All molecules wishing to pass through must thread their way through one of several thousand nuclear pores. The scaffold structure of these pores is well known. However, exactly how transport takes place within them has been the subject of much debate. Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), the Max Planck Institute for Biophysics (MPI-BP) in Frankfurt am Main and Wuhan University in China have now shed light on the matter.
Superconducting vortices provide experimental evidence that clogging is a phase transition
Clogging is a phenomenon in which moving particles get stuck, slowing or blocking the flow, but how this transition occurs has remained experimentally unproven. Researchers from Science Tokyo studied superconducting vortices to demonstrate that clogging is a nonequilibrium phase transition. Using a two-step measurement protocol, they distinguished clogging from conventional pinning and revealed that both transitions share a critical point, offering new insights into predicting and controlling clogging across diverse systems.
When I learned that Netflix planned to film the miniseries Below, about a sea monster terrorizing a Newfoundland outport, I thought to myself:
Looping DNA may help flowers grow nectar-producing organs
Nectaries are specialized floral tissues that secrete nectar to attract pollinators. Although the protein CRABS CLAW (CRC) is established as essential for nectary formation, the exact molecular mechanisms governing how it drives organ growth and secretion have remained unknown.
What is science? Even scientists can
Scientists spend their careers trying to understand the world, but a new study suggests they have surprisingly different ideas about what science itself is. The study, published in Royal Society Open Science, found that scientists disagree about the meaning and purpose of science even more than the general public does. Of the 18 descriptions of science examined, few received unqualified endorsement from scientists, who often expressed reservations even about ideas they generally agreed with.
Asteroid mining will crash the platinum market, but that
Science fiction authors have been dreaming of robotic spacecraft harvesting fortunes from asteroids for decades. Humanity is slowly getting closer to that reality. But if you ask asteroid mining skeptics, they will usually ask one specific question
Humans have left their mark on virtually every place on the planet, from the deep sea to the peaks of the highest mountains. But a few very remote atolls in the Pacific Ocean may be exceptions. A new Frontiers in Marine Science study has found two coral atolls, Bikar and Bokak, located on the territory of the Marshall Islands, to be some of the most intact ecosystems remaining in the region and perhaps the world.
Record-breaking 2025 Iberian fire season was three times larger due to climate change
The latest global State of Wildfires report, co-led by the University of East Anglia, shows that the extreme fire-prone weather experienced across Spain and Portugal in 2025 was three times more likely due to human-caused climate change, and the area burned was three times larger. The paper is published in Earth System Science Data.
Living with humility took on social weight in the late Middle Ages, historian argues
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How pipes became status symbols in 18th-century Sweden
In the 18th century, a clay tobacco pipe could reveal more than you might think. Its length, quality and condition, as well as the way it was used, could signal social status. In a new doctoral thesis, Lund University archaeologist Robert Bergman Carter shows how smokeways at the time served as clear markers of status.
Organic semiconductor sheet enables light-driven water splitting without external voltage
EPFL researchers have shown that a single organic semiconductor layer can drive either hydrogen or oxygen evolution, depending only on the molecular layer beneath it. Using this effect, they built the first organic semiconductor-based photocatalyst sheet that splits water using simulated sunlight with no applied bias.
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Engineers challenge 90-year limitation in digital audio sensing
What does a faint heartbeat have in common with a thunderous concert? Both present a challenge for digital technology: capturing the quietest details without losing the loudest sounds.
Biodegradable bubble moves away from lactic acid without a motor
A tiny biodegradable bubble can move away from a chemical on its own, without a motor. Living cells need complex molecular machinery to do this. This discovery by researchers led by chemist Daniela Wilson at Radboud University, together with colleagues at Durham University, is a step toward artificial cells with lifelike behavior and could, in the long term, provide an interesting approach for self-steering particles in targeted drug delivery.
Who qualifies to be an MSP? GTIA wants to set the standard
GTIA CEO Dan Wensley says the industry needs a credible way to distinguish qualified service providers from their competitors, as work begins on a global professional standard
Misunderstandings about statistics common even among experienced researchers
Even researchers and people with extensive training in statistics often find it difficult to interpret statistical results correctly. This is shown by a new systematic review carried out by Uppsala University and others, in which researchers have analyzed 55 studies involving over 15,000 participants. The work is published in PLOS One.
Iran threatens to attack US military bases in Europe
Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has issued a stark warning that Tehran would target all US military bases, including distant installations in Europe, if Washington launches another 'attack' on Iran. He also stated that Iran would not transfer its enriched nuclear material abroad and was awaiting a clear response to its seven conditions for diplomatic engagement.
Centaurus A in the spotlight: Plasma simulations reproduce black hole jets
Around 12 million light-years away, the supermassive black hole of the galaxy Centaurus A is hurling two enormous plasma jets into space at nearly the speed of light. These so-called jets are brighter at their edges than at their center. The reason for this was previously unclear but has now been explained by a team from the Chair of Astronomy at the University of W
Big Walk used AI to fix a bug. Now the indie gaming world is having a reckoning.
Any amount of AI coding is too much for many Independent Games Festival judges.
Argon on Uranus and Neptune may reveal more about their origins than their interiors
Measurements of an argon isotope could help scientists understand whether the interiors of Uranus and Neptune, our solar system
PRISM helps robots move better by learning how forces and motion interact
A new neural network component, developed at University of Michigan Engineering, challenges a common assumption in robot learning: that the same general-purpose neural networks used for image recognition are equally suited to controlling physical movement.
Europe Shut Out At Abu Dhabi Talks; Putin Aide Says 'Go Chat In Hotel Bar' | Watch
Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky has mocked European representatives attending peace talks in Abu Dhabi, suggesting they should spend their time chatting in a hotel lobby bar if they have arrived as tourists. Medinsky accused European governments of supplying weapons to Ukraine while failing to offer a single concrete peace proposal. He praised US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, describing them as sincere and focused on results rather than empty discussions. Medinsky also argued that Europe's security system was fundamentally broken and needed a complete overhaul. Meanwhile, he announced an agreement on a new large-scale prisoner exchange and insisted that Russia would reclaim what it considers its territory. His remarks highlight Moscow's contrasting attitudes towards American and European involvement in Ukraine peace negotiations.
Is the US blue wave a turning point for Europe, too?
New gas sensor detects liver disease
Researchers have recently developed a gas sensor that can detect tiny amounts of dimethyl sulfide in human breath, even in the presence of interfering gases and high humidity. The study was carried out by researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the Key Laboratory of Odor Pollution Control of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and Shenzhen Technology University.
Moon dust and recycled materials
People living on the moon may seem like science fiction, but major U.S. labs and agencies are actively working toward building lunar habitats. Making those habitats livable will require solutions for extreme temperatures, limited resources and the handling of waste generated by long-term human missions.
How can IT leaders tackle shadow agentic AI threats?
Unchecked AI agents exploit employee access to alter critical systems. Here's how IT leaders can regain control
Trump wanted little Kei trucks for America, Toyota makes it happen
Does this herald the start of a small car revolution, or is it a meaningless distraction?
Crushes and other injuries: What science tells us about grieving a heartbreak
Something funny happened at work, and there is one person you really want to tell. You stare at their name in your contact list. You know that if you call, no one will answer. They
Beyond food: Bran-based gels show potential for targeted drug delivery
When it comes to colon health, the benefits of wheat and rye bran in whole-grain foods are well known. Now researchers in Sweden have shown how these fibers may have a therapeutic use, too. A new study published in the journal Biomacromolecules demonstrates the potential to use bran fiber for direct delivery of drugs to treat colon diseases like ulcerative colitis, Crohn
'Nobody Destroyed Putin, He's Still Alive': Zelensky Blasts Europe For Failing To Stop Him
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has delivered a striking warning to Europe, declaring that nobody stopped or destroyed Russian President Vladimir Putin and that the Russian leader is still alive. Speaking about lessons Europe must learn from Ukraine's war, Zelensky criticised the failure to stop Moscow's aggression and warned that an aggressor left unchecked would inevitably advance further. His remarks, including the provocative line Maybe we'll do something, have raised questions about his intended message towards Putin. Zelensky also drew parallels with World War Two, arguing that Europe's security depends on confronting aggression before it spreads. While his language was unusually stark, he did not explicitly call for Putin's assassination.
Engineering the Exascale AI Factory: GIGAPOD NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72
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Blyths reed warbler, a small brown bird has bred in the UK for the first time
