Featured in phys.org: Shawn Kantor, a distinguished economics professor at Florida State University, has shed new light on the economic outcomes of the US space race. His research, co-authored with Alexander Whalley of the University of Calgary, challenges the long-held notion that the space race was a primary engine for broad American economic growth. The […]

Scroll co-founder Ye Chen’s X account was hijacked in a sophisticated phishing operation where attackers posed as platform employees to target crypto industry figures. The compromised account, which commands substantial influence among crypto leaders, began distributing fraudulent messages claiming copyright violations and threatening account restrictions unless users clicked on malicious links within 48 hours. The […]

Staff inbox at Yahoo News: A study conducted by Beatrice Magistro and her colleagues at Northeastern University reveals that women are more likely to view AI, particularly generative AI, as a risk-laden entity. This disparity in risk assessment is attributed to differences in risk exposure and tolerance. The research, which drew upon extensive survey samples […]

In the heart of Indianapolis, a sea of determined faces gathered at the Indiana Statehouse for Renewable Energy Day 2026. The annual event, a call to action, drew hundreds of Hoosiers united in their quest for affordable, homegrown energy solutions. As the Indiana General Assembly convenes, crucial legislation hangs in the balance, poised to redefine […]

The proposed $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund has sparked concerns among US lawmakers. The Congressional Labor Caucus has penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, urging a thorough review of the deal. Their concerns revolve around the potential negative impact on workers. The Caucus worries that […]

Information column from cbsnews.com: In a world of wonder, where machines roam free,A new era unfolds, with autonomy the key.Industries evolve, with humanoids by their side,Improving resilience, sustainability, and global pride. Hexagon’s humanoids, a marvel to behold,AEON, a robot, with skills to unfold.Built for industry, with precision in mind,It works alongside humans, with efficiency aligned. […]

Meta ‘s deprioritizing virtual reality in favor of artificial intelligence and Internet-connected smart glasses has chilled the industry, leading to concerns about its future. ⁘I can see how it feels like a VR winter,⁘ said Jessica Young, an independent VR content creator specializing in Horizon Worlds, Meta’s virtual social network. The social media giant last […]

Featured in Vicksburg Post: The U. S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has unveiled a new supercomputer, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Col. Van Thomas Barfoot. This system marks the fourth supercomputer named after Mississippi natives who received the Medal of Honor. Col. Barfoot, an Edinburg, Mississippi native, demonstrated extraordinary […]

The LG 39GX90SA-W 39-inch Ultragear OLED Curved Gaming Monitor is currently available at a significantly discounted price on Amazon. As of January 23, this impressive gaming monitor can be purchased for $876. 99, a substantial 45% discount from its usual price of $1,599. 99. This curved OLED panel is designed to immerse users in the […]