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- 1Intelligence memo warns Iran escalating targeting of US personnelโผIran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, intelligence memo warns
An intelligence memo warns that Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, according to Reuters. The advisory signals heightened concern within US security agencies about Iranian threats against American staff, though details about the scope, locations, or methods involved have not been disclosed. The warning comes amid already elevated tensions between Washington and Tehran, and officials are reportedly urging increased vigilance for US personnel.
- 2New Cooling Technology Could Cut Data Center Energy UseโA New Technology to Save Cooling Power Could Give Data Centers a Boost
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new technology aimed at reducing the power needed to cool data centers. As artificial intelligence drives rapid growth in computing facilities, cooling has become one of their largest energy costs. A method that cuts that demand could lower operating expenses and reduce the environmental footprint of the booming data center industry.
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A new explanation of how microwaves could be used in the solar panel manufacturing process is drawing significant attention. The idea suggests household microwave technology might offer a faster, cheaper way to produce or process photovoltaic materials than conventional methods. Viewers are engaging heavily with the concept, with discussion focused on whether such a low-cost approach could realistically scale for renewable energy production.
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A University of Hong Kong-led study has set out how artificial intelligence could shape the future of mental health care. The research maps current and potential uses of AI in the field, from screening and support tools to clinical decision-making. Details of the study's findings and methods are limited in early coverage, and reaction beyond the initial report has not yet emerged.
- 5Two characters can hijack a robot's LLM, study showsโJust Two Characters Planted in an LLM Can Make a Robot Turn a Blade Toward a New Target, US University Demonstrates Attack Method
Researchers at a US university have demonstrated an attack method in which inserting just two characters into a large language model's input can redirect a robot's actions, including turning a blade toward a new target. The finding highlights how small, hidden manipulations of AI prompts can translate into dangerous physical behaviour in embodied systems, raising fresh safety concerns for LLM-controlled robotics.
- 6The 10-minute subscription audit: find what you really spendโSubscription check in 10 minutes: open your bank app, list every recurring charge, and convert each one to a yearly cost
A personal finance tip is circulating urging people to spend ten minutes reviewing their subscriptions. The method: open your banking app, list every recurring charge, convert each to its yearly cost, then mark each one keep or cancel. It points out that a $14.99 monthly app costs $180 a year, and that weekly or annual billing hides the true total.
- 7US Startup Claims It Turned Mercury Into Gold, Beating CERNโUS Startup Claims It Turned Mercury Into Gold, Says It Beat CERN's 2025 Record 10-Fold
A US startup says it has converted mercury into gold, claiming its method outperformed CERN's 2025 achievement of creating gold from other elements by a factor of ten. The claim, reported by NDTV, is drawing attention because transmuting elements requires enormous energy and typically yields microscopic amounts, making the startup's assertions extraordinary and likely to face scientific scrutiny.