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The sun is covered in tiny whirlpools we've never seen before Researchers have identified tiny plasma whirlpools, some as small as 20 kilometers across, swirling across the Sun's surface. These previously undetected features may play a key role in twisting magnetic fields and accelerating energy release

AI's Water and Energy Appetite Sparks Land-Use Debates Near Datacentres

The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is increasingly clashing with local community needs for housing and land. Datacentres powering AI systems require substantial water for cooling and enormous amounts of electricity, leading to visible environmental trade-offs in regions where they are being built. Locals in several areas have raised concerns

60,000-Year-Old Eggshell Engravings Rewrite the Story of Early Human Cognition

Archaeologists studying ostrich eggshell fragments from southern Africa have uncovered evidence of surprisingly sophisticated symbolic behavior among humans over 60,000 years ago. The engravings, found on fragments dating back more than six millennia, display geometric patterns far more organized than prior finds had suggested. The researchers identified recurring grids,

New Catalyst Bypasses Decades-Old Electron Transfer Rule, Could Enable Novel Molecules

A longstanding rule in chemistry dictating how electrons transfer between molecules during reactions has been challenged by a new catalytic technique. Traditional electrochemical reactions depend on specific molecular interactions for electron transfer, but researchers have developed a catalyst that releases electrons directly into the surrounding solution, bypassing these conventional constraints.

Israeli Startup Irregular Linked to Security Incidents at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta

Israeli startup Irregular has been linked to security incidents targeting three major AI companies—OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta—according to reporting by CNBC. The case highlights ongoing security challenges facing companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence development. The incidents involve unauthorized access that reportedly targeted proprietary AI systems and

AI Emerges as a Central Issue in Electoral Politics

The Rise of AI on the Political Stage Artificial intelligence has moved from a niche technological concern to a central issue in electoral politics. What was once primarily a topic discussed in tech circles and academic institutions has now entered the mainstream political arena, shaping voter preferences and campaign platforms

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AI and Environmental Regulation The Environmental Protection Agency, a cornerstone of U.S. environmental law enforcement, is reportedly under review as the Trump administration and entities associated with Elon Musk's AI company examine federal regulatory agencies. Read more: A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and