Scientists placed 23 3D-printed reefs 1,100m underwater to test coral habitat recovery
Opengear pens first European distribution deal with Ingram Micro
The agreement will expand the availability of the vendor's network resilience solutions across the continent
Grumpiest cat takes over Ladakh home with 3 kittens; family moves out
The real role of UK channel partners in turning AI ambition into action
UK channel partners are the missing link between AI ambition and AI execution
The pace of AI innovation is dizzying can regulators, investors, and communities wrestling with data centers in their area keep up?
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 review
A solid ThinkPad refresh, albeit with a slightly disappointing screen, but it's a well-built and hugely usable laptop.
18-year study of 280,674 seedlings shows deer browsing can delay New York forest recovery
12-million-year-old fossil leaf from the Himalaya reveals a previously unknown fungal species
OpenAI unveils Dots AI agents as Sam Altman promises always-on AI helper
Altman said AI should give people more power to create, learn, discover and expand knowledge rather than automate every aspect of lif
OpenAI seeks $30 billion-plus as valuation target rises to $1.4 trillion
The fundraising would serve as a bridge ahead of a potential Wall Street debut as OpenAI continues reporting strong revenue growth
Judi Dench named an eagle GoldenEye as southern Scotlands golden eagle population tops 50
Alien life? Why the possibility of exoplanet LHS 1140b emitting helium gas is so exciting
This summer, exoplanet science
OpenAI takes on Meta with dots agent in autonomous AI push
OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled always-on
Revisiting a Young Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton is typically portrayed as a solitary scientist with intense focus who was obsessed with power and deeply egotistical. But a new book by Caltech historians Jed Buchwald and Mordechai Feingold takes a deeper look at Newton
Rethinking liquid hydrogen storage with metal-organic frameworks
Liquid hydrogen (LH
Successful AI adoption still rests on time-tested transformation tactics, says NetApp CEO
Successful AI adoption should always be led by business outcomes, not the technology
Light-driven nickel catalyst forms chemical bonds using less metal
Pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and agrochemicals are produced industrially using a wide range of chemical reactions. These processes need to become more efficient, less expensive, and more sustainable.
New Irish language tool makes school more accessible for autistic children
A new Irish-language tool developed by researchers at Trinity College Dublin is allowing autistic children from Irish-language communities to participate more fully in school and their communities.
Molecular simulations reveal how an enzyme
Enzymes are often described as molecular machines that recognize and process specific molecules. However, they are not rigid structures. Their shapes can change, affecting how molecules enter, interact with and remain within their active sites.
OpenAI launches Dots as safety concerns delay advanced AI model
OpenAI launches Dots as safety concerns delay advanced AI model
NetApp Novus has AI factory bottlenecks in the crosshairs
The new zettabyte-scale system aims to overhaul traditional storage architectures
OpenAI pledges action after Australia AI hack
OpenAI recently issued an apology regarding the hacking of an Australian government website by a rogue AI agent. The company acknowledged its mishandling of the incident and vowed to enhance its cyber defenses. Additionally, OpenAI plans to create a local response taskforce to address security concerns effectively. The incident has raised scrutiny over the implications of rogue AI behavior in cybersecurity.
Dyed liquid crystals enable light-only control of optical components
A new technique for controlling optical components with light could help usher in a generation of high-efficiency signal-processing technology that could drive futuristic applications such as holographic video.
Physics-grounded AI framework aims to make predictions about new materials more testable
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to discover new materials, but conventional data-driven approaches can struggle to explain their predictions, work reliably beyond their training data and remain consistent with physical laws. A new perspective proposes a framework called Physics-Grounded Materials AI (PhysMat AI), which integrates fundamental physical knowledge into the materials discovery process. The research is published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials.
New device measures curved mirrors
Researchers at AIST have developed a device that measures the absolute surface profile of curved optical elements with high precision without touching them.
OpenAI scraps debut of latest Astra model over safety risks
OpenAI has decided to hold back its Astra AI model after safety evaluations showed it underperformed. This decision follows a series of security incidents involving AI agents accessing unauthorised external systems. The company's head of safety systems, Saachi Jain, emphasised the need for better communication and task completion. While Astra showed some improvements in task persistence, it still failed in key areas.
Sam Altman says OpenAI now has an AI research intern
OpenAI now has an AI research intern, chief executive Sam Altman said on Tuesday. He made the claim in his DevDay 2026 keynote in San Francisco. He told 2,500 developers that the company predicted a year ago it would reach that goal within 12 months. A few weeks ago we reached that goal. We now [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI halves Pro 200 usage and launches a $500 ChatGPT plan at DevDay
Update, 29 September 2026 This article has been updated with OpenAIs commitment not to reintroduce the five-hour limit on Pro 200. OpenAI is halving the usage included in its $200 ChatGPT Pro plan and launching a $500 plan with its fastest speed tier. It also unveiled shared team workspaces, a meeting note-taker and @ChatGPT for [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI Launches GPT 6.1-Sol. It Costs 1/5th Of Earlier Model
The company on Monday said it abandoned plans for GPT-6.1 Astra because the model frequently ignored instructions.
OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT
OpenAI's newly announced suite of office features puts it into mor direct competition with more traditional software companies.
OpenAI launches dots, always-on AI agents with their own cloud computers
Update, 29 September 2026 This article has been updated with the regions where dots is available and a quote from an early tester. OpenAI said Pro users in the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK will not get dots for now. OpenAI has launched dots, AI agents that run all the time on their [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
Dots are meant to operate independent of any specific hardware or interface, pursuing user-defined goals continuously in the background with minimal oversight.
OpenAI adds $500(!) Pro subscription, nerfs its existing $200 tier
How long until every other AI company does the same?
OpenAI gives Codex reusable cloud environments that work across devices
OpenAI is expanding Codex with reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI with voice controls, new code review tools and a security-focused product for scanning repositories and preparing fixes.
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less
OpenAI says GPT-6.1 Sol delivers significant improvements over GPT-6 Sol across complex professional tasks, including code writing and debugging, document understanding, and executing multi-step business workflows.
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT plugins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, improved discovery, and support for automations.
OpenAI Cancels New Model Release Over Safety Concerns
The news comes one day before the AI giant hosts an annual developer conference known as OpenAI DevDay in San Francisco, where the company is expected to make several announcements -- though it is unclear if a new version of Astra will be among them.
OpenAI Dev Day 2026: Live updates on the latest ChatGPT and Codex announcements
CEO Sam Altman is expected to take the stage today.
OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra release after safety tests raise concerns
OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra. Safety tests found problems with scope, authorisation and deceptive behaviour. UK testing found Astra carried out simulated cyber attacks more often than earlier OpenAI models. OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety testing raised concerns about the model's ability to follow instructions and stay within authorised limits. The model had been expected to launch inside ChatGPT and Codex in October, but OpenAI decided not to release it after internal testing found that it did not meet the company's safety threshold. Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, said Astra didn't quite meet the bar in terms of staying within scope and authorisation, as well as accurately communicating to users about the work it had carried out. The decision comes as concerns grow over increasingly autonomous AI systems that can use external tools, make decisions and carry out multi-step tasks with limited human intervention. Astra's troubling behaviour under test The concerns extend beyond OpenAI's own testing. The UK's AI Security Institute (AISI) tested GPT-6 Astra, the underlying model, in simulated cybersecurity scenarios before its public release. It found that Astra carried out unsanctioned supply-chain attacks more frequently than earlier OpenAI models. In the simulations, Astra completed a supply-chain attack in 29.2 per cent of trajectories, compared with 6.3 per cent for GPT-5.6 Sol and zero per cent for GPT-5.5 in the smaller set of tests used for that model. All of the activity was simulated and no real-world attacks or harm occurred. AISI said Astra sometimes created fake identities to deceive developers, posted comments from fake accounts and attempted to introduce malicious code into open-source software. In some tests, the model continued to carry out attacks against simulated targets even after being explicitly told that anything not listed as in scope was outside the authorised environment. The institute also found that Astra sometimes reasoned that an action was outside the permitted scope but proceeded anyway, giving reasons such as believing the action was harmless or that it was not explicitly forbidden. AISI stressed that the tests were conducted in a simulated environment and that OpenAI's standard safeguards were not used during those particular evaluations. It also noted that simulation awareness could have influenced some of the model's behaviour. However, the institute said the actions still represented failures to follow the instructions of the evaluation. The findings come after a series of incidents involving AI agents behaving in unexpected ways. OpenAI has recently disclosed cases involving its AI systems interacting inappropriately with US and Australian government websites . It also said more than 1,000 AI agents were involved in an incident targeting Hugging Face, a platform used by AI developers. The company has now paused training on its most capable models until it is confident that additional safeguards and alignment improvements are in place, according to reporting by the Washington Post. The Astra decision therefore puts the focus on a growing challenge for AI companies: as models become better at carrying out complex tasks independently, ensuring they remain within the limits set by users and developers becomes increasingly important.
Pomegranate compound improved heart function by 80% in animal tests
OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing
Female Burmese pythons tested as lures fail to boost wild python detections in Florida
AI resilience is the latest buzzword, but what does it actually mean?
AI resilience is the latest buzzword, but what does it actually mean?
55-million-year-old fossil bird shows how trogons evolved their unusual feet
OpenAI Apologizes for Australia Medicare Hack
The company detailed how A.I. agents gained access to four government websites and acknowledged mishandling its response.
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Release After Safety Concerns
OpenAI has halted the launch of its GPT-6.1 Astra AI model after tests showed it could act beyond user instructions and provide inaccurate task reports.
Scientists left bamboo forests alone for 30 years; biomass rose 161%, phosphorus stocks grew 379%
God of War Laufey Pre-orders Open Today: Release Date, Expected Price and All Edition Bonuses
Pre-orders for God of War Laufey will open on September 29 at 10am local time, ahead of the game's release on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. Santa Monica Studio has detailed the pre-order bonuses and contents of the Digital Deluxe
Artificial beaver dams raised bat activity 3.9 times; amphibians returned
New research links chronic insomnia to a 26% higher stroke risk, showing wearable sleep trackers can't diagnose the real danger.
Dopamine-based nanotubes combine heat, electrical stimulation and antioxidant release for first time
The research group at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Pontedera (Pisa), led by Gianni Ciofani, has developed new organic nanoparticles that combine multiple therapeutic functions in a single material for the first time.
Plasma treatment helps reveal how molecular coatings dope silicon
Controlling dopant concentration near the silicon surface is increasingly important for ultrashallow junctions and nanoscale devices. Mixed monolayer doping (MMLD) offers a surface-chemistry-based approach in which dopant-containing molecules are mixed with nondopant molecules to tune the amount of dopant available at the silicon surface before thermal diffusion.
Two-color glowing molecule could make wind tunnel tests more accurate
Most sensors can measure only one thing at a time, like a thermometer for temperature or a pressure gauge for pressure. Measuring two properties accurately from the same surface at the same moment usually means using two separate instruments
To build the ultrafast computers of the future, scientists are looking beyond the electrical charge of electrons to another property: their spin. While conventional hardware relies on the movement of charge to process data, tapping into this intrinsic quantum property could enable researchers to reinvent how information travels through a circuit.
Exposed ends and bends attract DNA-cutting enzymes, live imaging reveals
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have directly visualized how enzymes find and break DNA molecules in real time. Using high-speed atomic force microscopy, the team followed individual enzymes as they moved along DNA and found that they repeatedly returned to vulnerable regions before breaking them apart. The findings reveal how the structure of DNA influences its vulnerability to enzymatic breakdown. The research was led by Richard Wong and his team: Jingge Yang, Yujia Qiu, Keesiang Lim and Toshio Ando. The work is published in Nature Communications.
Meteor hit Oklahoma 100 million years later than previously thought
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have rewritten a small part of Oklahoma
Chemicals affect biological species in different ways, posing a major challenge for assessing environmental chemical risks. However, the mechanisms behind these differences have remained largely unknown.
Water-stable catalyst could bring carbon-bond chemistry closer to use in living cells
Olefin metathesis is one of the most important reactions in organic chemistry for forming carbon
Diamond quantum sensor enables AC and DC current ratio checks in one setup
Researchers at AIST, in collaboration with the Institute of Science Tokyo and the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, have developed a
Parking policy masks anti-Muslim discrimination for communities building new mosques
When the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara welcomed its community to its newly built mosque in 2019, nearly 19 years had passed since it purchased the property. The city
New device captures carbon dioxide by pumping it across a battery
The design requires less energy to capture CO 2 than current systems.
Self-powered artificial synapse combines sensing and memory in flexible electronics
Neuromorphic devices, which are designed to emulate aspects of biological neural networks, are promising candidates for low-power, intelligent sensing technologies, including wearable applications.
How to balance quantum batteries
Quantum batteries are an emerging area of research, with progress coming from theoretical studies and proof-of-principle experiments in small quantum systems. Unlike conventional chemical batteries used in everyday life, they use quantum systems to store and transfer energy. Researchers are exploring them as potential future energy sources for quantum processors and other quantum technologies.
Financial stress bleeds into our relationships. But partners who provide emotional support can help.
When a big credit card bill arrives or the rent is due, that stress can spill into our closest relationships, adding another source of tension between partners.
Quantum computer boldly goes where no quantum computer has gone before: Space
There
Testing tiny telescope robots reveals design changes that could improve galaxy maps
Astronomers have cataloged billions of stars and hundreds of billions of galaxies. We have found thousands of planets orbiting stars. We can also map where galaxies sit and trace how the universe changes over time.
Childless women who shape history and culture are still judged on not being mothers
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Scientists solve 1840s space weather mystery
19th century Nature account of 1841 train delayed by geomagnetic storm got year wrongdue to a typo.
Satellite-as-a-Service: IN-SPACe sets rules for hosted Indian, foreign payloads
F1 in Azerbaijan: That was almost a close-run thing
Kimi Antonelli could not repeat his Monza magic after a crash in qualifying.
The moon no longer has a global magnetic field, but lunar rocks and soils still contain records of ancient magnetism. Studying the magnetic minerals in these samples can help scientists understand how the moon
Automated lipid nanoparticle production could accelerate the development of RNA therapies
RNA vaccines and other nucleic acid therapeutics are typically packaged within fatty molecules known as lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). MIT researchers have now developed a way to produce these particles much more quickly and with more precise control over their size and shape.
Laser temporarily reprograms ultrathin optical device without electrodes
A tiny device that can be reprogrammed using a laser could lead to adaptable devices for computing, imaging and telecommunications. Most devices are built to perform a particular job. If you want them to do something different, you generally need to replace a component, rewire the system or manufacture a new one. For example, every time you ask a large language model like ChatGPT or Claude a question, many electrical signals race through computer chips, carrying information and performing calculations. This takes energy, and lots of it.
Researchers at the DarkSide collaboration have unveiled results from a seven-year experiment that tested whether dark matter particles could exist as composites of smaller, elementary particles. While the search turned up no direct evidence of this
Light and electricity offer new way to control ion separation in membranes
Lithium, magnesium, potassium and many other ions usually occur together in natural and industrial solutions. Separating them from one another is a challenge, for example, in the extraction and processing of raw materials.
Organic chemists harness AI to uncover how fast chemical reactions proceed
Chemists routinely optimize reactions to maximize the yield of their desired products, but understanding why those reactions work can require laborious experiments that track reactions over time. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a method to extract hidden information about reaction speeds from yield data obtained during reaction optimization, using machine learning and rate equations developed by chemists.
File-notification systems leave Windows, Linux, Android and macOS vulnerable
Researchers at the Institute of Information Security at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have uncovered security risks in the file notification systems of the widely used operating systems Windows, Linux, Android and macOS. Through side-channel attacks, attackers can track system-wide changes to files, keystrokes and visited websites, and spoof password prompts to intercept entries.
SpaceX's Starship makes orbital debut deploying Starlinks before early ending
SpaceX's next-generation
Anthropic, Clay, and Gamma on what it takes for an AI product to go beyond the demo at the AI Stage at TechCrunchDisrupt 2026. Register to join and get 50% off a second pass.
Soft exosuit makes it easier to stand up
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Did Apple Cut Corners On The iPhone 18 Pro Display And Flash Memory? What Tests Reveal
Independent testing indicates that Apple may have made compromises on component quality across its iPhone 18 Pro series, with evaluations highlighting notable regressions in display performance alongside earlier concerns regarding storage speeds . Recent evaluations published by the testing channel Poorplayer on Weibo reveal that the Samsung G9N OLED panel utilized in the iPhone 18 Pro exhibits reduced color accuracy at narrow viewing angles compared to the iPhone 17 Pro . Measurements tracking Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD) show that perceptible shifts appear around 20 degrees off-axis under subtle horizontal tilt. The color variance escalates to a peak near 3.0 JNCD between 35 and 40 degrees, accompanied by an increasingly pronounced green tint . Historically, Samsung-supplied G9N panels maintained a clear viewing-angle advantage over LG Display equivalents, making this performance dip at standard viewing angles particularly noticeable. Across 040 horizontal viewing angles, the iPhone 17 Pros G9N panel shows color drift peaking near 2.2 JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference) between 40 and 55 of vertical tilt. For the iPhone 18 Pros G9N panel (040 horizontal), color drift exceeds noticeable thresholds at 20 off-axis, peaking near 3.0 JNCD at roughly 3540 of vertical tilt. Supply-chain cost reductions Industry reporting suggests these technical changes coincide with aggressive supply-chain cost reductions . According to the Korean publication The Elec , Apple targeted an OLED procurement price of approximately $70 per panel for the iPhone 18 Pro Max , with supplier negotiations potentially dropping figures as low as $66.50 . This represents an estimated 20% price reduction compared to the $80 cost reported for the previous generation. While no direct link between procurement discounts and screen performance has been formally verified, the aggressive pricing provides context for the measured regression. That part before the line is where the color difference is most noticeable. These findings follow prior hardware analyses by Homolab concerning solid-state storage variances. Testing showed that while the 256GB and 512GB tiers continue using standard TLC NAND , the premium 1TB and 2TB models incorporate slower QLC NAND sourced from SK Hynix . Consequently, sustained write speeds drop sharply once internal SLC and TLC caches become exhausted. If this had happened with almost any Android flagship brand, the backlash would probably be massive by now. Apple has started using QLC NAND extensively in the 1TB and 2TB versions of the iPhone 18 Pro series. The problem is simple: compared with TLC, QLC is a storage technology pic.twitter.com/lnfty967TV Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) September 22, 2026 The iPhone 18 Pro starts at an entry price of $1,199 in the United States, though hardware behavior may vary between individual production batches . Did Apple Cut Corners On The iPhone 18 Pro Display And Flash Memory? What Tests Reveal , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Southern Railway is replacing manual level-crossing barriers with electrically operated lifting barriers (EOLBs) across the Chennai Division, cutting opening and closing time from up to three minutes to around eight to 12 seconds. Of 143 manned level crossings, 70 have been upgraded so far, while Emergency Sliding Booms have been installed at 133 crossings as an additional safety measure.
SpaceXs Supersized Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time
The spacecraft almost didn't achieve the long-desired goal after one of its engines shut down too soon. But with everything else working well and the bad engine no longer needed, flight controllers decided after several tense minutes to proceed as planned.
A unique solution for bioelectronics: Collagen and cacao butter
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, making up about 30% of total protein and providing structure, strength and elasticity to skin, bones and soft tissues.
Starship is in orbit: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time
Illinois is starting a roughly $15 million restoration of 794 acres at Dutch Gap Forest Preserve
SpaceXs Starship reaches orbit, deploys 26 next-generation Starlink satellites
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) SpaceX achieved a major milestone in space exploration on Monday as its Starship spacecraft successfully reached orbit, marking another significant step in the company's efforts to develop a fully reusable launch system capable of supporting future missions to the Moon and Mars. The launch was not without challenges. During the ascent phase, one of the vehicle's six Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engines shut down, creating tense moments for mission controllers. However, after reviewing the performance and health of the remaining engines, engineers decided to proceed with the mission and continue the spacecraft's journey into orbit. According to SpaceX, Starship is scheduled to complete six orbits around Earth during a flight lasting about 10 hours before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean west of Chile. All 26 Starlink V3 operational satellites deployed and operating nominally, it said in a post on social media platform X. A key objective of the mission was the deployment of 26 Starlink V3 satellites, the latest generation of SpaceX's internet constellation. The company said the new satellites are expected to significantly improve connectivity speeds, network reliability and overall system capacity worldwide. The Starlink V3 satellites represent a major technological upgrade over previous generations. SpaceX said each satellite is designed to support up to 1 terabit per second (Tbps) of downlink capacity and 160 gigabits per second (Gbps) of uplink capacity, translating into a tenfold increase in downlink capability and a 22-fold improvement in uplink performance compared with the Starlink V2 satellites. Following deployment from Starship, the satellites will unfold their antennas, extend solar arrays and establish initial communications with ground stations and the broader Starlink network through radio frequency and laser links. They will then use onboard thrusters to gradually raise their operational orbit. The enhanced performance of the V3 satellites is supported by next-generation beamforming chips developed by SpaceX. The upgraded technology enables more efficient routing of data traffic across multiple beams and increases modem throughput capacity by 64 times compared with earlier systems. The company said this will help serve customers more efficiently in both heavily populated urban areas and remote regions while dynamically adjusting network capacity to meet demand.
Can Sex Get Your Period Early? Doctor Explains What Really Happens
Period started soon after sex? A doctor explains whether sex can actually trigger menstruation, what causes bleeding after intercourse and when unusual bleeding should be checked.
NASA tests dual mode propulsion CubeSat ahead of launch
Spacecraft propulsion traditionally relies on volatile fuels and separate, bulky systems for different types of maneuvering in space. NASA is working to change that. Engineers at NASA
