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The only curse on Venice's cursed island is us

Venice's buildings were famously built on millions of wooden piles driven into marshy lagoon floor, but the lagoon itself is not one giant man-made raft. It contains natural, marshy, reclaimed, and artificial islands, formed over thousands of years by rising …

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New Brain-Computer Interface Unveiled in China

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Researchers in China have launched a new system that uses magnetic resonance imaging to read and modulate brain activity. This setup moves the field forward by shifting away from standard electroencephalography, or EEG, which has been the primary method for tracking neural signals for years. 📡

Most current brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs, use EEG to catch these signals. Think of EEG like wearing a swim cap with sensors that pick up the weak electrical hum on your scalp. It is fast but often blurry, similar to trying to hear a specific conversation in a crowded stadium. This new MRI-based technology instead scans the brain's internal structure and blood flow. It offers a much clearer picture of neural activity without needing to place physical sensors directly on the head.

Compared to the invasive chips developed by companies like Neuralink, which require surgery to place electrodes directly into brain tissue, this MRI approach is completely non-invasive. It creates a high-fidelity link between the brain and a computer while leaving the user's skull intact. This highlights a clear divergence in the industry: while some pursue surgical precision, others are finding ways to unlock the brain's data from the outside. ⚡

The barrier between mind and machine is getting thinner.

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Demis Hassabis says humanity has a 'precious window' to ensure AGI is safe

Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis advocated for a US-led coalition to govern AI development, highlighting AGI's impending global impact.

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Sound-powered micro-drones from EPFL

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In 2026, researchers at the EPFL MICROBS Lab unveiled a micro-drone that flies without a battery, relying entirely on sound. This tiny machine stays airborne by converting acoustic energy into physical force. 🚁

The design uses a principle called Helmholtz resonance. Think of blowing air across the neck of a glass bottle. The air trapped inside starts to vibrate because of the airflow. These aircraft feature a specialized resonant cavity that captures ambient sound waves, turning those vibrations into the propulsion needed for flight. 💡

Most standard micro-drones currently rely on heavy batteries or tethered cables for power. This weight forces them to be larger and significantly restricts their potential for true miniaturization. By using sound instead, this design removes the heaviest onboard component, allowing the device to operate with much less bulk.

The future of flight might just be a hum.

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‘Channel Zero: No-End House’ Holds Up as a Liminal-Space Nightmare

The 2017 series based on a creepypasta tale is a perfect rewatch for fans of ‘Backrooms.’

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Rome Invests €116.7 Million in Cleaner Buses

The city of Rome is pivoting to sustainable transit with a €116.7 million investment aimed at decarbonizing its public transport fleet.

Most of these funds go to ATAC, the operator managing the city's bus network. The company is using this capital to purchase a new fleet of hydrogen and electric buses to replace older, high-emission vehicles currently in service. This transition marks a departure from the city's long-standing reliance on standard combustion engines.

To support the new vehicles, the city is building a specialized hub at the ATAC facility in Acilia. This site will serve as both a production plant and a refueling station for green hydrogen. Instead of relying on external fuel shipments, the depot will produce its own energy on-site. This setup ensures that the buses have a stable, self-sufficient supply of power for their daily routes.

Moving people doesn't have to mean polluting the air.

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Empowering global AI literacy: Translating Experience AI resources into Croatian

We work with partners globally to promote AI literacy through Experience AI, our programme created in collaboration with Google DeepMind. With resources available in 19+ languages and a network of partners in over 38 countries, a key part of our work is trans…

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Anthro Energy breaks ground on electrolyte factory 🏭

Anthro Energy has officially started building its first commercial electrolyte facility in Kentucky.

By late 2027, this plant aims to produce 12,000 tonnes of polymer electrolyte every year. Think of an electrolyte as the "blood" of a battery—it is the material that allows energy to flow back and forth between the poles. Current batteries mostly use a liquid, which can be unstable. This factory focuses on solid and semi-solid materials, which are designed to be safer and pack more power into the same space.

To understand the scale, consider that 25 GWh of capacity is a massive step up. While a standard electric vehicle uses roughly 75 kWh, this facility will produce enough electrolyte to supply approximately 300,000 new electric cars annually. This is a clear move away from the tiny, small-batch lab tests that have historically kept this technology from reaching mass production. ⚡

Solid-state battery tech has been the "next big thing" for a long time. Seeing a massive factory like this rise is the clearest sign yet that it is finally moving out of the lab and onto the road. 🚀

The future of safer, high-capacity power is finally hitting the factory floor.

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Unitree hits a $50 billion valuation on its market debut 🚀

Unitree Robotics just arrived on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and investors responded with intense enthusiasm. Shares of the company climbed by 620% during the trading session, pushing the manufacturer's total market capitalization to $50 billion.

You are seeing the market bet heavily on the future of humanoid robotics. While the firm currently leads the segment for affordable four-legged robots, it has already distributed 18,000 humanoid units to date. CEO Wang Xingxing suggests that we are roughly two to ten years away from a "ChatGPT moment" in robotics, where machines gain the ability to perform tasks without needing custom programming for every movement.

🔹 The IPO successfully raised $904 million in fresh capital.
🔹 Retail investor demand exceeded the available shares by several thousand times.
🔹 Much of the current volume is driven by over 90 government-backed training centers that buy hardware to generate movement data, which is then sold back to manufacturers.

This setup looks different from a standard consumer electronics launch. While a company like Apple relies on selling millions of devices to regular consumers, Unitree is currently part of a cycle where state-supported centers are paying to develop the technology and build the dataset. It is a closed loop of development that acts as a significant contrast to the mass-market retail models typically seen in the tech industry.

The stock market is currently pricing in a massive industry shift that hasn't fully arrived for the average person yet.

Investors are buying the promise of a future that is still being built.

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Waymo reveals the 5nm brain behind its robotaxis

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The autonomous fleet managed by Waymo now relies on a custom 5-nanometer computing module capable of performing 1,000 tera-operations per second. This processing power is what allows the vehicles to analyze data from cameras and lidars in real-time.

Think of this metric as the thinking speed of the car's computer. It needs this massive capacity to identify pedestrians, traffic lights, and obstacles in milliseconds. This is a significant jump from general-purpose chips, as it is specifically designed to handle the sensory overload of driving in busy cities without human intervention. 🚀

The company, owned by Alphabet, currently operates roughly 4,000 vehicles across 11 US cities. Their fleet is diverse, utilizing Jaguar I-Pace crossovers, Zeeker minivans, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs. Riders book these trips through a dedicated app or via Uber.

Most standard modern vehicles utilize far less processing power, relying on multiple distributed units for infotainment and basic safety systems. By consolidating this control into a single custom-designed module, Waymo reduces latency and power consumption compared to the complex, multi-component systems used in early experimental prototypes. ⚡

When hardware is built for a specific purpose, the software finally feels real.

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FIFA to sell pieces of World Cup final stadium pitch, could earn millions

Pieces from the turf used at the stadium will go on sale as memorabilia and will be priced from $450 to $1,200.

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Moderna and Merck hit major milestone in skin cancer treatment

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Moderna and Merck have officially passed the Phase 3 trial for their cancer vaccine, proving it can effectively stop melanoma from returning. This study monitored 1,137 patients with high-risk skin cancer who had their tumors surgically removed.

Think of this not as a preventative vaccine like you get for the flu, but as a custom-made defense system. 🧬 After surgeons remove your tumor, they analyze its specific mutations to create a treatment based on mRNA—essentially a set of biological instruction codes—tailored just for your body. The goal is to train your immune system to recognize and attack any lingering cancer cells that might otherwise cause a relapse.

In this trial, the vaccine was used alongside Keytruda, an existing cancer drug. When compared to patients receiving only Keytruda, those who took the combination saw significantly better results in preventing the cancer from coming back or spreading. Following these results, Moderna saw its stock value climb by approximately 177%.

It’s a huge step forward in creating treatments that are uniquely designed for the individual. 🔥

The future of medicine is becoming deeply personal.

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Tesla recalls 2,740,642 vehicles in China

Tesla is initiating a massive recall of 2,740,642 vehicles across China to address critical safety concerns mandated by local regulators. ⚠️

This decision follows an investigation by Chinese authorities into the reliability of key vehicle safety systems. The company must now deploy a software update that changes how their cars manage safety protocols during daily use.

▪️ The update modifies electronic door handle operations to ensure they remain accessible for rescue workers during emergency situations.
▪️ Software will now strictly enforce driver attention by utilizing the internal cabin camera to track eye movement and road focus.
▪️ This replaces the previous reliance on steering-wheel touch sensors, which regulators found insufficient and easy to bypass.

This shift moves Tesla away from older sensor technology that allowed drivers to use cheap workarounds, like plastic props, to trick the system into thinking their hands were on the wheel. While steering-wheel sensors were once the industry standard for assisted driving, this update demonstrates that camera-based analysis is rapidly becoming the new baseline for safety in the world's largest automotive market.

Technology is only as reliable as its monitoring system.

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Canada’s Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough?

Canada’s new privacy bill promises stronger protections for children, but experts say it still misses risks in the AI world.

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Hydrogen catalyst milestone: 3,000 hours of operation

A team of scientists has engineered a platinum-nickel catalyst that stays stable for 3,000 hours, creating a more reliable way to produce hydrogen.

Producing hydrogen requires splitting water using electricity. The problem is that most catalysts break down quickly in these harsh chemical conditions. This new material resists that corrosion, allowing equipment to run much longer without needing a shutdown.

In contrast, earlier versions often failed after just a few hundred hours of use, forcing operators to halt production frequently for expensive repairs. 🚀

Making green energy consistent is just as important as making it powerful.

Reliability is the real test for new technology.

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China's 15th Five-Year Plan targets massive renewable energy growth

China is planning a major shift for its power grid. Under the 15th Five-Year Plan covering 2026 to 2030, the country aims to hit a total installed renewable capacity of 3,500 GW by 2030. This initiative ensures that more than 50% of total power consumption comes from non-fossil sources. 🚀

Wind and solar will provide about 2,800 GW of that capacity, generating over 4,000 TWh of power annually. To keep things stable, China is mandating that energy storage systems hold 20% of their electricity for peak usage times. For context, GW measures power capacity, while TWh measures total energy produced over a year. This storage mandate is a significant jump from the current 10% reserve requirement. The country is also building massive power grids to move electricity from sunny, windy regions to large industrial centers.

This shift is a massive step up. By 2025, the country expects to use 1,180 million tons of standard coal equivalent for renewables. The 2030 target aims for 1,800 million tons, representing a 53% increase in just 5 years.

A global shift in power starts with national scale.

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General Atomics unveils the long-range Wildfire drone 🚀

General Atomics just pulled the curtain back on the Wildfire, a new concept drone that can fly a staggering 11,500 miles without stopping.

This machine isn't meant to just look around. It is built to carry anti-ship missiles. This means it can fly huge distances over the ocean to strike targets far from its home base. It effectively acts as a reusable, long-range missile platform. ✈️

For perspective, the well-known MQ-9 Reaper, also made by General Atomics, has a flight range of about 1,150 miles. The Wildfire increases that potential reach by tenfold. This drastically changes the math for how far away a launch platform needs to be from its target. 🌊

The goal here is to keep the equipment and operators as far from the front line as possible.

Distance is no longer a shield.

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Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Sell Me Lies, Sell Me Sweet Meta Lies

Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straigh…

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Generalist AI introduces GEN-1.5 to teach robots with short clips

Generalist AI has launched a new robotic model, GEN-1.5, that learns tasks just by watching humans. It can replicate complex physical movements after viewing a demonstration that lasts just 3 to 12 seconds. 🤖

This is what developers call "physical prompting." It works like a shortcut: instead of writing custom code for every specific movement, you simply show the robot what needs to be done. It picks up the core objective from the video rather than just memorizing a rigid sequence.

The model can even interpret how human hands perform a task and translate those movements directly to its own mechanical grippers without needing to be pre-trained on simulators.

Previously, getting a robot to handle even a simple chore required massive datasets and tedious, custom fine-tuning for every single action. Now, Generalist AI is replacing that rigid, programmed setup with direct observation of the real world.

However, the technology is still a work in progress. In trials with 10 different tasks, the model showed a 59% success rate, meaning it failed to complete the job in four out of every ten attempts. 📉

Robots are still finding their footing in our messy, physical world.

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