Researchers at Monash University have introduced a new water filtration technology that could shift the fight against PFAS – chemicals known for their environmental persistence and health risks. Found in products like waterproof clothing and firefighting foams, PFAS are notoriously hard to break down. Traditional treatment methods often fail, especially......
New German “super-ministry” hopes to lure US researchers with cutting-edge science agenda
Germany's three largest political parties have agreed to form a new government, uniting the center-right Christian Democrats and Christian Social Union with the center-left Social Democrats. While grand coalitions are nothing new, the incoming mix of ideologies includes some notably ambitious proposals for science and technology policymaking. Read Entire Article
Watch this electric car demolish a 20-year-old F1 lap record and drive upside down
The Speirling is a radically different approach to speed. Unlike most race cars that rely solely on power sent to the wheels, it devotes a chunk of its 1,000 horsepower to twin fans that suck air from beneath the chassis. The vacuum created dramatically increases downforce. The result is F1-level......
Asus has a new eSports monitor that can be overclocked to 610Hz
Asus recently unveiled a Full HD monitor capable of reaching a 610Hz refresh rate through overclocking. The Taiwanese manufacturer shared details about the record-breaking display on Chinese social media platform Bilibili, suggesting that the device is primarily aimed at the Asian market. Read Entire Article
Nvidia shifts AI supercomputer production to the US for the first time
The project spans more than a million square feet of manufacturing space, with operations already underway. Nvidia's Blackwell chips are being produced at TSMC facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, while supercomputer assembly plants are under development in Texas (Foxconn is leading efforts in Houston, and Wistron is establishing operations in Dallas).......
PlayStation 5 price bump hits Europe, Australia, and NZ, Sony blames the economy
In Europe, the PS5 digital edition now carries a recommended retail price (RRP) of 499.99 euros. That's up from the previous rate of 449.99 euros and the 399 euro launch price when the system debuted a little over four years ago. In the UK, you'll now pay £429.99 for a...
Silicon Valley crosswalks hacked to play fake AI voices of Musk and Zuckerberg
Videos taken at locations in Redwood City, Menlo Park and Palo Alto showed the voices being played when the crosswalk buttons were pressed. Read Entire Article
Biotech firm creates weight loss pill that mimics the effects of gastric bypass surgery
SYNT-101 offers a novel approach to weight loss by temporarily altering nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Unlike GLP-1 drugs, which are administered via injection and often come with side effects such as nausea and vomiting, SYNT-101 is a once-daily pill that mimics the metabolic effects of gastric bypass surgery....
Apple is working on two new VR headsets, including a cheaper and lighter Vision Pro 2
According to Mark Gurman's latest Power On newsletter, the Vision Pro 2 will be lighter than its predecessor. The existing headset weighs a hefty 1.5 pounds, making it uncomfortable to wear for extended periods. It's also expected to be more affordable than the original Vision Pro, which launched at a......
Which CPU socket supported both Intel and AMD processors?
Did you know, there once was a CPU socket that accepted both Intel and AMD chips? Read Entire Article