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Science news this week: Overdue earthquakes and star-shaped brain cells
Live Science - 14 Jun 2025 08:01
June 14, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
The dogs of Chernobyl may be evolving right before our eyes
BGR - 14 Jun 2025 03:37
Are the dogs of Chernobyl evolving right in front of us? That's a question some scientists have been asking in new research that has been … The post The dogs of Chernobyl may be evolving right before our eyes appeared ...
New paper pushes back on Apple's LLM 'reasoning collapse' study
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Jun 2025 02:53
Apple's recent AI research paper, "The Illusion of Thinking", has been making waves for its blunt conclusion: even the most advanced Large Reasoning Models (LRMs) collapse on complex tasks. But not everyone agrees with t...
Discord Invite Link Hijacking Delivers AsyncRAT and Skuld Stealer Targeting Crypto Wallets
The Hacker News - 14 Jun 2025 06:45
A new malware campaign is exploiting a weakness in Discord's invitation system to deliver an information stealer called Skuld and the AsyncRAT remote access trojan. "Attackers hijacked the links through vanity link regis...
Inside Mark Zuckerberg's AI hiring spree
The Verge - 14 Jun 2025 04:16
AI researchers have recently been asking themselves a version of the question, "Is that really Zuck?" As first reported by Bloomberg, the Meta CEO has been personally asking top AI talent to join his new "superintelligen...
Instead of 'de-extincting' dire wolves, scientists should use gene editing to protect living, endangered species
Live Science - 14 Jun 2025 03:36
A legal scholar with a doctorate in wildlife genetics explains the promise biotechnology techniques hold for some animals that are currently endangered.
Cyber weapons in the Israel-Iran conflict may hit the US
The Register - 14 Jun 2025 02:07
With Tehran's military weakened, digital retaliation likely, experts tell The Reg The current Israel-Iran military conflict is taking place in the era of hybrid war, where cyberattacks amplify and assist missiles and tro...
Brain Adapts to Neuron Loss Through Rapid Rewiring
Neuroscience News - 15 Jun 2025 01:29
New research shows that the brain's cortex can rapidly reorganize itself after losing neurons, allowing other nerve cells to take over lost functions. Scientists studied neural networks in the auditory cortex and found t...
AI overviews have transformed Google search. Here's how they work--and how to opt out
Phys.org - 15 Jun 2025 01:20
People turn to the internet to run billions of search queries each year. These range from keeping tabs on world events and celebrities to learning new words and getting DIY help.
I'm a Fiend for Horror and Westerns. Netflix Has One of the Best Genre Mashups Ever Made
CNET - 15 Jun 2025 01:00
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Air Pollution Alters Fetal Brain Structures
Neuroscience News - 15 Jun 2025 00:41
A new study reveals that prenatal exposure to common air pollutants like NO₂, PM2.5, and black carbon is associated with subtle but measurable changes in fetal brain structure during the second and third trimesters. Us...
Watch the Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech in 1080P HD
OS X Daily - 15 Jun 2025 00:18
In a testament to how quickly time moves, 20 years ago Steve Jobs gave his famous Stanford commencement speech. If you haven’t heard it before, set aside the time to listen, it’s about 15 minutes long and arguably on...
Sony is Still Putting Its Faith in 'Marathon'
Gizmodo - 15 Jun 2025 00:15
Despite how it currently looks, 'Marathon' will launch with Sony's full support and get an 'optimal chance of success.'
Satechi Vegan Leather FindAll Passport Cover with Find My Technology for Peace of Mind
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jun 2025 00:00
Travel smarter with the Satechi Passport Holder, a sleek passport wallet that combines style, security, and smart tracking. -Find My Built-In: Apple Find My integration helps you locate your passport holder, with real...
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 15, #265
CNET - 15 Jun 2025 00:00
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 265, for June 15.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 15, #1457
CNET - 15 Jun 2025 00:00
Here are hints and the answer for today's extra-difficult Wordle, No. 1,457 for June 15.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 15, #469
CNET - 15 Jun 2025 00:00
Here are hints and answers for NYT Strands puzzle No. 469 for June 15.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 15, #735
CNET - 15 Jun 2025 00:00
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 15, #735.
Suspect in Minnesota Shooting Linked to Security Company, Evangelical Ministry
Wired - 14 Jun 2025 23:49
The alleged shooter is a 57-year-old white male; according to his ministry's website, he "sought out militant Islamists in order to share the gospel and tell them that violence wasn't the answer."
Indie App Spotlight: 'Queue' makes it easier to keep in touch with everyone in your life
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Jun 2025 23:30
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you're a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Keeping up with all of the...
China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners
Space News - 14 Jun 2025 23:15
China launched a second collaborative seismo-electromagnetic satellite early Saturday, aimed at detecting electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters such as earthquakes. The post China launches new seismo-electromag...