Scientists make concerning new discovery while studying human digestive system: 'We must develop more accurate models'

Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems.
Phys.org

Wildfire-induced thunderstorms successfully recreated in Earth system models for the first time

On September 5, 2020, California's Creek Fire grew so severe that it began producing its own weather system. The fire's extreme heat produced an explosive thunderhead that spewed lightning strikes and ...
TechCrunch

DeepSeek releases ‘sparse attention’ model that cuts API costs in half

Researchers at DeepSeek on Monday released a new experimental model called V3.2-exp, designed to have dramatically lower inference costs when used in long-context operations. DeepSeek announced the ...
Charlotte Observer

University system changes how it funds campus performance. Is it a ‘tax’ on UNC?

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Under a new funding methodology for campuses in the UNC System, UNC Greensboro will receive an extra $1.7 million in funding and NC ...

This Young Star Has Scientists Rethinking Current Planet Formation Models, Here's Why

We thought we understood planets, but the planetary disk chemistry of far-away XUE 10 is completely changing our conception ...
Phys.org

Entangled states enhance energy transfer in models of molecular systems

A study from Rice University, published in PRX Quantum, has found that energy transfers more quickly between molecular sites when it starts in an entangled, delocalized quantum state instead of from a ...
The Verge

Tesla’s cheaper Model Y finally breaks cover

The budget Model Y is missing a couple of light bars, has an ill-fitting trunk, and is likely to start at $40,000. The budget Model Y is missing a couple of light bars, has an ill-fitting trunk, and ...
Forbes

Tesla Unveils Cheaper Model Y And Model 3—Countering Tax Credit Loss

Tesla on Tuesday unveiled plans to sell cheaper alternatives of its Model Y and Model 3 cars, its first product release in years, as Elon Musk’s automaker created more affordable options for its ...
Forbes

Why GPT-5 Marks The Shift From Model Size To System Design

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. GPT-5 isn’t some giant leap in raw intelligence—it’s a pretty brilliant router. I remember ...
Reuters

Tesla's cheaper Model Y faces crowded field in Europe

Tesla faces competition from cheaper European, Chinese EVs More than 25 new electric models to launch in Europe next year Tesla trying to reverse steep market-share losses in Europe Oct 8 (Reuters) - ...
Electrek

Tesla teases stripped-down Model Y expected to be unveiled on Tuesday

Tesla appears to be teasing its upcoming stripped-down Model Y, which is now expected to be unveiled on Tuesday, October 7th. Yesterday, Tesla teased a product unveiling planned for October 7th with a ...