‘Truly extraordinary’: Mega-laser shooting at us from halfway across the universe is the brightest ‘cosmic beacon’ we’ve ever seen

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Researchers have detected a powerful beam of microwaves, or megamaser, coming from a distant galaxy merger around 8 billion light-years from Earth. The rare signal was only detected thanks to a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing, which magnified the incoming radiation. (Image credit: Inter-University Institute for Data-Intensive Astronomy (IDIA)) Astronomers have discovered a supercharged spaceContinue Reading

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More than 330,000 scams were reported last year, according to the FTC, which says artificial intelligence is enabling bad actors to use more sophisticated tools., More than 330,000 scams were reported last year, according to the FTC, which says artificial intelligence is enabling bad actors to use more sophisticated tools.,Continue Reading

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Contractors tasked with improving AI reportedly had access to intimate footage captured through wearables Britain’s privacy watchdog is asking questions about Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses after reports that human contractors reviewing recordings from the devices were exposed to extremely private moments captured by unsuspecting users.…, Read MoreContinue Reading

debian-13-“trixie”:-best-new-features

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A roundup of the key features of the latest Debian 13 release. After almost two years of development, Debian 13 “Trixie” is now available to download and upgrade from Debian 12. This critical release brings few major updates including latest packages across modules, Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS, modern desktop environmentsContinue Reading

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The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is one of the most extraordinary aircraft ever created, and its silhouette alone inspires awe. Unlike traditional bombers with airliner-like noses, tails, and protruding wings, the B-2 looks like a sleek flying wing, resembling futuristic alien technology. This “flatness” is the product of decades ofContinue Reading