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AI accelerates reactor material development at Rosatom

Rosatom is using artificial intelligence to develop new materials for BREST and VVER-SKD nuclear reactors, reducing research timelines that previously took years.

These algorithms predict the best metal alloy compositions to withstand the extreme heat and intense radiation found inside a reactor core. By modeling how materials behave before they are physically made, the software eliminates the need for months of trial-and-error laboratory testing.

In 2026, Rosatom will open a new automated synthesis complex. This facility will physically produce the alloy samples calculated by the AI, closing the digital loop from design to reality.

This new automated process significantly shortens validation periods compared to traditional empirical testing methods.

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Siri AI may require a paid subscription for heavy users

On Tim Cook’s final earnings call before formally resigning as Apple’s CEO, artificial intelligence was a hot topic of conversation. The investor community is interested in Siri AI’s potential to boost iPhone upgrades, and at the same time concerned about wha…

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Unitree G1 robot cleans rooms with GPT-6 Astra

Stanford and Caltech researchers successfully used GPT-6 Astra to guide a Unitree G1 humanoid robot through an unfamiliar kitchen. 🤖

The robot operates via the HomeBody architecture. This setup allows the OpenAI model to trigger physical skills, like grabbing items or navigating, without relying on traditional, complex control layers. It translates simple language instructions directly into movement. 🏠

Unlike Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5.1, which is the current reference point for coding and agent work, GPT-6 Astra is built to handle direct hardware manipulation. This release replaces OpenAI’s previous GPT-5.6 Sol flagship as the top model for reasoning and computer-aided tasks. 🚀

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Government report to show how US economy performed amid Iran war

The U.S. economy is expected to have slowed slightly in the second quarter.

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Peak Energy opens first water-based battery line in Sacramento

Peak Energy has started high-volume production at a new manufacturing plant in Sacramento, California, designed to build water-based metal batteries.

These batteries utilize a water-based chemistry as an alternative to common lithium-ion cells. The design supports a cycle life of 30,000 charges.

This figure represents a significant increase in lifespan compared to the standard life cycle of typical lithium-ion technology.

This facility will primarily support large-scale energy infrastructure projects. The expansion is set to create 239 new jobs in the region. Unlike traditional lithium-ion options that degrade after several thousand uses, this water-based design is intended for long-term grid storage.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving vote in the EU delayed

The European Union has officially pushed back its vote on Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' system to at least December. ⏳

The 119th meeting of the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles, which was expected to address the matter on October 6, will now only feature a brief 25-minute continuation of discussions. The committee is currently reviewing a request from the Dutch regulatory body, RDW, to extend their national approval of the software to the entire bloc.

Securing a continent-wide rollout requires a 'qualified majority,' meaning at least 15 of the 27 member states representing 65% of the European population must vote in favor. While the RDW greenlit the system in April, with Belgium and several other countries following suit, full integration remains blocked by the committee's slow meeting schedule. The delay effectively pushes potential EU-wide recognition into early 2027, shifting the timeline further than the autumn window previously anticipated by stakeholders.

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State Department says it made ‘an unfortunate error’ when it mislabeled countries on map of Africa

The US State Department on Thursday said its use of a map that incorrectly labeled all the countries it identified on a map of Africa at an international con...

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Earth’s inner core is slowing down

Researchers at USC and Cornell Engineering have confirmed that the Earth’s inner core is now rotating slower than the planet’s surface for the first time in 40 years.

This movement is part of a 70-year cycle driven by a constant gravitational tug-of-war between the solid inner core and the rocky mantle. Magnetic forces from the liquid outer core push the inner core, while the mantle pulls in the opposite direction. These opposing forces cause the core to shift back and forth, creating shorter 6-year oscillations that match observations recorded in 2022. This internal drag affects the planet's overall rotation, leading to minor fluctuations in the length of a day of approximately ±0.2 seconds.

Unlike the previous 40 years where the core consistently outpaced the surface, it is now effectively backtracking. These findings, published in Nature, provide new data on how geodynamic interactions within our planet influence global timekeeping.

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Medical records and kids' phone numbers turned up in Google results

Fun fact: over 60% of all workshop injuries are the result of using a table saw without really knowing how to use a table saw. We're talking somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 cuts, slices and amputations, every year — and that's just in North America. — Rea…

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Tesla reaches hundreds of Optimus units per week

Tesla is now building several hundred Optimus robots each week at its factory in Fremont. This production volume is ten times higher than the output reported in the second quarter of this year.

The company repurposed production lines previously used for the Model S and Model X to accommodate the new builds. Engineers are currently addressing assembly bottlenecks caused by the extreme precision required for smaller components. These parts are significantly harder to align than standard vehicle components, which has led to consistent snags on the assembly line.

While production is scaling, the robots still cannot handle generalized tasks, limiting their ability to operate independently. Suppliers are also struggling to maintain the necessary quality standards at this volume, and early units have faced issues with fragile hand designs.

Despite these technical hurdles, Tesla maintains a target of reaching 1,000 units per week by the end of 2026.

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NHTSA investigates comma.ai over 5 crashes

On September 21, 2026, NHTSA opened a formal investigation into comma.ai’s aftermarket driver-assistance devices after 5 crashes where cars running openpilot hit stopped or slow vehicles.

Two of those crashes killed three people, while four of them left 11 people injured. The federal probe covers an estimated 30,000 devices, including comma three, comma 3X, and comma four models. Some incidents may involve modified software versions known as forks.

This is the biggest regulatory problem for George Hotz’s startup since federal regulators pushed it to cancel its first product back in 2016.

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The US Army's networked battlefield is taking shape. Spotty connections show the work ahead.

The prototype data-forward system has rapidly matured in key areas. But it's still integrating new tech, and connectivity isn't always reliable.

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CRRC builds 360-foot recyclable wind blade

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CRRC has finished building a massive 360-foot recyclable wind turbine blade in China, achieving a 95% recovery rate for key materials. 🏭

You can see how this structure separates its materials easily at the end of its life to tackle the growing mountain of composite solid waste.

Siemens Gamesa already offers a similar 95% recyclable blade and aims for fully recyclable models by 2040. ♻️

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Google Puzzlingly Fined $1B For Being Too Google For The EU’s Tastes

Regulators demand that Google harm itself in such a way that will imperil the very third parties intent on utilizing Google’s popularity as their own growth strategy.

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Tesla Semi Enters Volume Production in Sparks

Tesla has started volume production of the Tesla Semi at a new factory in Sparks, Nevada, nearly a decade after you first saw the concept in 2017.

The new facility is designed to build up to 50,000 trucks a year. Elon Musk's company hosted an event at the plant to showcase the production line to early customers like PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, and Einride. 🚀🔥

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Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron sets 831-mile record

The Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron traveled 831 miles on a single battery charge, setting a Guinness World Record.

The official estimate for the car is just 392 miles.

The model features a 100-kWh battery with 94.4 kWh of usable capacity.

The high-voltage system operates at 800 volts and includes 180 prismatic cells.

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Natural Gas-Powered AI Push Sees Meta Retreat From Clean Energy Pact

Technology giant Meta has exited from a major clean energy pact it had been a signatory to for over a decade, after a natural gas-powered push for its data centers.

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Anthropic AI Claude Scans 210 Million Tokens to Find New Gene System

Over 21 hours, nearly 950 Claude agents built by Anthropic searched massive DNA databases and autonomously found a hidden biological system in viruses. 🚀🔥

The system lives inside bacteriophages, which are tiny viruses that infect bacteria. Researchers named it ART, short for array-associated reverse transcriptase. It includes an enzyme that copies RNA into DNA, a partner gene, and repeating DNA sequences.

The layout closely resembles CRISPR, the famous gene-editing tool you probably know, though it lacks the nearby cas genes found in standard CRISPR systems.

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How Do You Hold On to Your Own Thinking With AI?

What kept students in charge of their own ideas was a simple rule applied at every turn.

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Bentley Unveils First Electric SUV, The Torcal

Today in London, Bentley revealed the Torcal, its first-ever all-electric vehicle, on September 23, 2026. 🚀⚡️

The luxury SUV features up to 888 PS from a 113 kWh battery, delivering a 375-mile range. It is built in Crewe, England. The cabin skips traditional passenger screens to maintain a minimalist design. Its 800-volt architecture supports charging from 10 to 80 percent in 16 minutes. The starting price sits around $250,000.

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