New sodium-ion battery prototype shows strong low-temperature performance for next‑gen electric vehicles
Cold weather still limits many electric vehicles during winter commutes and mountain trips. Range drops, charging slows, and drivers worry. A new sodium-ion battery prototype addresses these issues with strong…
Global shipping snarled as Red Sea tensions escalate, forcing carriers onto longer routes around Africa
Global shipping networks face renewed disruption as tensions in the Red Sea intensify and risks escalate. Carriers have diverted dozens of services away from the Suez Canal, routing vessels around…
EU opens sweeping probe into major social platforms’ child safety practices under the Digital Services Act
European Union regulators have launched a broad investigation into social platforms’ protections for minors under the Digital Services Act. The action targets how very large online platforms manage risks to…
Solid-state battery prototype doubles energy density and slashes charging time in early tests
A new solid-state battery prototype reports major gains in lab testing. The team describes roughly double the cell energy density. They also report markedly shorter charging times versus today’s lithium-ion…
New AI tool predicts protein structures in seconds, accelerating next-gen drug discovery
A breakthrough AI system now predicts protein structures within seconds, reshaping timelines for drug discovery. Researchers can generate reliable 3D models faster than traditional simulations allow. The tool compresses weeks…
Generative AI video tools hit the mainstream, reshaping film previsualization and advertising workflows
Generative AI video systems exited the lab and entered production floors. Filmmakers and advertisers now prototype moving images in hours, not weeks. The shift compresses timelines, reallocates budgets, and reshapes…
Global chipmakers pour billions into advanced packaging as AI demand strains traditional fabs
Artificial intelligence workloads are reshaping the semiconductor industry’s priorities and investments. Training models devour compute and memory bandwidth at unprecedented rates. Traditional transistor scaling alone cannot satisfy these demanding system…
Major app store faces fresh antitrust suit from U.S. states over developer fees and steering rules
U.S. States Target Major App Store Over Developer Fees and Anti‑Steering Rules A coalition of U.S. states has launched a fresh antitrust suit against a major mobile app store. The…
Scientists unveil an AI-designed antibiotic that eliminates hard-to-treat hospital infections in early trials
Scientists have announced a promising antibiotic discovered with artificial intelligence, targeting stubborn hospital infections with striking early results. The candidate eliminated dangerous pathogens in laboratory tests and cleared difficult infections…
K-pop label debuts an AI-powered virtual idol, sparking fan excitement and ethical debate over the future of digital performers
K-pop Labels Debut AI-Powered Virtual Idols, Igniting Excitement and Ethical Debate K-pop’s innovation engine keeps spinning, and virtual idols now stand center stage. Several Korean labels and tech studios have…