Engineering researcher seeks to prevent AI agents from going rogue

Techxplore - Oct 30, 2026

As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly capable of working on their own, keeping them focused on their designated tasks is a growing challenge.

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PUBG fans alert! How the battle royale game became a global gaming phenomenon as Netflix develops live-action series

Oct 30, 2026

PUBG fans alert! How the battle royale game became a global gaming phenomenon as Netflix develops live-action series

From its early access launch to becoming one of the world's most recognised battle royale games, PUBG has transformed online gaming. With Netflix developing a live-action adaptation, the game's journey and global popularity are back in focus.

Researchers develop nonflammable and more durable electrolyte for sodium metal batteries

Oct 30, 2026

Researchers develop nonflammable and more durable electrolyte for sodium metal batteries

In recent years, sodium-metal batteries (SMBs) have gained increasing attention for next-generation energy storage technologies due to the abundance and low cost of sodium (Na) reserves, making them cost-effective alternatives to current commercial lithium-ion batteries. However, the practical applications of SMBs are still limited by critical safety and stability issues.

Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Crypto Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion

Oct 30, 2026

Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Crypto Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion

The crypto exchange said it was compromised in what could be the biggest crypto heist ever. One research lab attributed the theft to “North Korea’s elite hacking unit.”

Mystery of 60-second fluctuations in power grids solved

Oct 30, 2026

Mystery of 60-second fluctuations in power grids solved

TenneT Germany, the largest transmission system operator in Germany, has observed over several years that the frequency in the European power grid dips briefly every 60 seconds. While these deviations were not critical to grid security, they were clearly measurable and unusually regular. The cause of this phenomenon was initially unclear.

Is your childhood imaginary friend coming back to haunt you? People who had a pretend companion are more likely to feel a mysterious presence, study finds

Oct 30, 2026

Is your childhood imaginary friend coming back to haunt you? People who had a pretend companion are more likely to feel a mysterious presence, study finds

Scientists from İzmir University of Economics in Türkiye have discovered that people who had an imaginary friend are more likely to feel an uncanny presence later in life.

America could descend into chaos in minutes: Ex-FBI agents warn of 'existential threat' and reveal why families must stockpile food, cash and escape bags now

Oct 30, 2026

America could descend into chaos in minutes: Ex-FBI agents warn of 'existential threat' and reveal why families must stockpile food, cash and escape bags now

Americans are being urged to prepare themselves to survive without government help - as a former FBI agent reveals the terrifying threats growing within the US.

Thousands of deceptive ads evade Google's safeguards

Oct 30, 2026

Thousands of deceptive ads evade Google's safeguards

Thousands of deceptive advertisements have slipped through Google's advertising safeguards, exposing internet users to fake virus warnings, misleading software promises and potentially dangerous downloads, according to new research from NYU Tandon and Radboud University in the Netherlands.

US Army practices digging mass graves for fallen troops amid looming war threat

Oct 30, 2026

US Army practices digging mass graves for fallen troops amid looming war threat

The US Army is practicing for a potential large-scale war in which heavy casualties and fighting could prevent the military from quickly bringing fallen soldiers home.

Now woke scientists want Nigella Lawson to change her famous Ham in Coca-Cola recipe…for a vegan alternative

Oct 30, 2026

Now woke scientists want Nigella Lawson to change her famous Ham in Coca-Cola recipe…for a vegan alternative

It's best known for its campaigns on fur fashion and animal testing, but PETA has now set its signs on an unlikely new target - one of Nigella Lawson's most beloved recipes.

AI, fuelled by advanced chips, set to power semiconductor manufacturing: industry veteran

Oct 30, 2026

AI, fuelled by advanced chips, set to power semiconductor manufacturing: industry veteran

Artificial intelligence is no longer merely the driving force behind global semiconductor demand, but is also actively reinventing how chips are designed and built, industry leaders and scientists said at a major science forum in Shanghai on Friday. Chen Yunji, co-founder of AI chipmaker Cambricon Technologies, predicted that the integration between AI and chip design would eventually automate the chip design process entirely. “In the [next] 10 years, the most important development … is the RSI...

Electric trucks: Reliable on the road and profitable as energy storage

Oct 30, 2026

Electric trucks: Reliable on the road and profitable as energy storage

Electric trucks could help freight carriers reduce energy costs and ease financial pressures: Their batteries can also serve as energy storage for the depot or the public grid. As the SPIRIT-E research project comes to a close, a consortium led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) demonstrates how the vehicles can be integrated into the energy system and what conditions must be met for their economically viable operation.

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Amazon became the latest tech company to announce swelling investments in A.I. amid stumbling share prices.

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