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Researchers Develop Faster, Cleaner Method to Extract Lithium from Underground Brines

A Columbia Engineering research team has developed a novel lithium-extraction method that could address one of clean energy's more problematic supply chain challenges. How the Method Works The technique uses a temperature-sensitive solvent to pull lithium directly from underground brines, bypassing the conventional approach that relies on massive

Study Links Wegovy to Elevated Risk of Rare Eye Condition That Can Cause Vision Loss

A new analysis of FDA side-effect reports is raising questions about the safety profile of Wegovy, the popular weight-loss medication. Researchers examined millions of reports in the FDA's adverse event database and found that Wegovy showed a risk signal for non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) — commonly referred

DeepSeek Makes 75% Price Cut Permanent on V4-Pro AI Model

DeepSeek Locks In Significant Price Reduction for V4-Pro Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has confirmed it will make permanent a 75% price reduction for its flagship V4-Pro AI model, a decision that highlights the escalating price war among AI providers globally. The price cut represents a notable shift in strategy for

AI-Powered Security Research: Claude Mythos AI Identifies 10,000 High-Severity Software Flaws

Overview Security researchers at Mythos AI have leveraged Anthropic's Claude language model to audit popular software packages, identifying roughly 10,000 high-severity flaws across multiple widely deployed applications. Methodology The research team integrated Claude into their vulnerability discovery pipeline, using the AI to analyze code patterns, identify common

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FBI Pushes for Real-Time Access to US License Plate Reader Networks

FBI Seeks Expanded Access to License Plate Readers The FBI is pushing for "near real-time" access to vast networks of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) deployed across the United States. These systems, mounted on police vehicles, toll roads, and private businesses, collect millions of license plate images daily.

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EU Mandates Alcohol Interlock Capability for All New Vehicles

The European Union has adopted a regulation requiring all new vehicles sold in the region to be equipped with alcohol interlock device compatibility. The measure is part of a broader EU strategy aimed at eliminating all drunk-driving-related deaths and injuries by 2050. What This Means for Vehicle Manufacturers Under the

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SpaceX Starship: The Vehicle That Could Redefine Access to Space

SpaceX's Starship represents the most ambitious attempt in decades to fundamentally reshape how humanity reaches orbit and beyond. Standing approximately 121 meters tall when fully stacked with its Super Heavy booster, the combined vehicle is the largest and most powerful launch system ever flown. Its development philosophy—maximum