Concrete “battery” developed at MIT now packs 10 times the power
Concrete already builds our world, and now it’s one step closer to powering it, too. Made by combining cement, water, ultra-fine carbon black (with nanoscale particles), and electrolytes, electron-conducting carbon concrete (ec3, pronounced “e-c-cubed”) creates a conductive “nanonetwork” inside concrete that could enable everyday structures like walls, sidewalks, and bridgesContinue Reading
LockBit ransomware returns with a vengeance, affecting multiple OSes
The cybercriminal group known as LockBit has released an improved 5.0 version of its ransomware (LockBit 5.0), which is “significantly more dangerous,” warns Trend Micro. The malware now attacks Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi environments simultaneously. Thanks to new obfuscation techniques, such as DLL reflection in Windows and aggressive packing…ReadContinue Reading
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One Of The Most Expensive Electric Vehicles Shows What’s Wrong With Luxury EVs
You can spend $150,000 on certain luxury EVs, which is a lot of money, especially considering the issues with battery tech and depreciation…Continue Reading
Upcoming Warhammer 40,000 games: Space Marine 3, Dawn of War 4, Dark Heresy & more
(Image credit: Saber Interactive, KING Art, and Owlcat Games) We’re still trying to process how awesome Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 ended up being while preparing for the universe’s expansion into both animated and live-action shows. There’s never been a better time to be into Games Workshop’s grimdark sci-fi fantasy universe, and several upcoming WarhammerContinue Reading
US government shutdowns raise uncertainty but rarely have lasting effect on economy
US government shutdowns raise uncertainty but rarely have lasting effect on economyContinue Reading
European version of SpaceX’s Starship? ESA signs deal for reusable upper stage demonstrator
On Sept. 29, 2025, the European Space Agency and Italian company Avio announced a deal to develop a reusable upper stage demonstrator. (Image credit: ESA via X) SYDNEY — The European Space Agency and Avio will work together to develop a reusable rocket upper stage as the agency looks to transform its space launch capabilities.Continue Reading
Nobel laureate George Smoot, who researched the universe’s origins at UC Berkeley, dies at 80
Nobel laureate Dr. George Smoot, who conducted groundbreaking research into the origins of the universe, has died. He was 8src. The University of California, Berkeley, says Smoot died Sept. 18 in Paris of a heart attack. Along with John Mather of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center…Continue Reading
China’s Artificial Sun Project Nears Net Positive Energy Milestone
China just advanced another pawn in the high stakes international battle to achieve commercial nuclear fusion. China and the United States have been trading off breakthroughs in the race to unlock the holy grail of clean energy for years now, and the rate of technological advancement has been increasing exponentially as a result of heightenedContinue Reading
What roles could AI actors fill? | DW News
Tilly Norwood hasn’t starred in a single movie, yet she’s already the talk of Hollywood. This artificial intelligence-generated actor has her human counterparts enraged. Chapters: 0:00 AI-generated actor creates furore in Hollywood 1:27 Melanie Goodfellow, Film Correspondent at Deadline For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:Continue Reading
Why has a Mone-Linked company been ordered to pay £122m to the UK government? | BBC Newscast
Today, a company linked to Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman has been ordered to pay £122m in damages after a judge ruled it breached a government contract for the supply of PPE during the Covid pandemic. A spokesperson for Mr Barrowman has described the ruling as “a travestyContinue Reading
‘Greta and her friends are safe and healthy,’ ministry says as Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla
“Greta and her friends are safe and healthy,” the ministry stated. It reiterated its offer to transfer the aid to Gaza through other channels.Continue Reading
Athens paralyzed by general strike against new labor laws
Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.Continue Reading