💠 Elon Musk: Tesla Targets 5 Million Annual Vehicle Deliveries by 2030
🚗 Elon Musk predicts that Tesla will deliver 5 million vehicles annually by 2030—far below his 2020 forecast of 20 million vehicles per year.
⚠️ Reaching even the new target could be challenging. Tesla has experienced two consecutive years of declining sales, while limited production capacity and a lack of suitable models remain obstacles.
📊 The current sales picture: 🔹 Tesla has sold approximately 1.32 million vehicles so far this year. 🔹 To avoid a third consecutive annual sales decline, it needs to deliver more than 311,000 additional vehicles in Q4.
💰 Year-end discounts could help boost demand, but Tesla still faces a significant challenge in reversing its sales trend.
📢 @scihubAI
🚗 Elon Musk predicts that Tesla will deliver 5 million vehicles annually by 2030—far below his 2020 forecast of 20 million vehicles per year.
⚠️ Reaching even the new target could be challenging. Tesla has experienced two consecutive years of declining sales, while limited production capacity and a lack of suitable models remain obstacles.
📊 The current sales picture: 🔹 Tesla has sold approximately 1.32 million vehicles so far this year. 🔹 To avoid a third consecutive annual sales decline, it needs to deliver more than 311,000 additional vehicles in Q4.
💰 Year-end discounts could help boost demand, but Tesla still faces a significant challenge in reversing its sales trend.
📢 @scihubAI
👍2👏1
♾️ Meta Hit With $25 Billion Fine in US Privacy Case
⚖️ A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after finding that the company misled users about the privacy of their personal data. If upheld, the ruling could rank among the largest corporate penalties in US history.
🔍 The case is linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved unauthorized access to the data of millions of Facebook users.
📢 Meta has announced plans to appeal the ruling.
💰 The company was previously fined $5 billion in 2019 over privacy violations. It also faces other legal challenges involving the impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health and broader user safety.
⚠️ The outcome of Meta’s appeal could be crucial in determining the final consequences of the ruling.
📢 @scihubAI
⚖️ A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after finding that the company misled users about the privacy of their personal data. If upheld, the ruling could rank among the largest corporate penalties in US history.
🔍 The case is linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved unauthorized access to the data of millions of Facebook users.
📢 Meta has announced plans to appeal the ruling.
💰 The company was previously fined $5 billion in 2019 over privacy violations. It also faces other legal challenges involving the impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health and broader user safety.
⚠️ The outcome of Meta’s appeal could be crucial in determining the final consequences of the ruling.
📢 @scihubAI
👍2
🩺 First Human Case of Shamonda Virus Identified in France
🔬 The Shamonda virus, previously detected mainly in livestock such as cattle and horses, has now been identified in a human for the first time. Researchers detected the virus while examining autopsy samples from a deceased person in Lyon, France.
⚠️ The individual had a weakened immune system, but the exact circumstances of the infection remain unclear.
🏥 French health authorities consider the risk of widespread transmission to humans to be low. However, the virus could still threaten livestock health and the agricultural economy.
🐄 Infected animals may develop fever, fatigue, and diarrhea, potentially reducing milk and meat production.
📢 @scihubAI
🔬 The Shamonda virus, previously detected mainly in livestock such as cattle and horses, has now been identified in a human for the first time. Researchers detected the virus while examining autopsy samples from a deceased person in Lyon, France.
⚠️ The individual had a weakened immune system, but the exact circumstances of the infection remain unclear.
🏥 French health authorities consider the risk of widespread transmission to humans to be low. However, the virus could still threaten livestock health and the agricultural economy.
🐄 Infected animals may develop fever, fatigue, and diarrhea, potentially reducing milk and meat production.
📢 @scihubAI
👍1😱1
📊 Elon Musk Invests $1 Billion in Media Giant Behind CNN and HBO
💰 Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reportedly invested around $1 billion in Skydance, the media company formed following the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
📺 The company’s media portfolio includes major brands such as CNN and HBO.
📉 The investment comes as Skydance seeks to cut costs and increase shareholder value. The company plans to reduce expenses by $6 billion over the next three years.
🔍 The move could become a significant development in the media industry as Skydance works to reshape its business and financial position.
📢 @scihubAI
💰 Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reportedly invested around $1 billion in Skydance, the media company formed following the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
📺 The company’s media portfolio includes major brands such as CNN and HBO.
📉 The investment comes as Skydance seeks to cut costs and increase shareholder value. The company plans to reduce expenses by $6 billion over the next three years.
🔍 The move could become a significant development in the media industry as Skydance works to reshape its business and financial position.
📢 @scihubAI
👍2
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🗣️ Hackintosh Returns: macOS Runs on a Snapdragon-Powered Laptop
💻 Hackintosh refers to running macOS on non-Apple computers—a practice that has become increasingly rare in recent years.
🔧 Now, an X user known as Miguel C., reportedly a computer engineer, claims to have successfully run macOS 27 on an ASUS Zenbook A16 powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chip.
⚠️ The project is still in its early stages, with performance issues and incomplete operating-system integration yet to be resolved.
🚀 If further developed, this approach—dubbed “Snapintosh”—could offer an intriguing option for enthusiasts who want to run macOS on hardware not made by Apple.
📢 @scihubAI
💻 Hackintosh refers to running macOS on non-Apple computers—a practice that has become increasingly rare in recent years.
🔧 Now, an X user known as Miguel C., reportedly a computer engineer, claims to have successfully run macOS 27 on an ASUS Zenbook A16 powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chip.
⚠️ The project is still in its early stages, with performance issues and incomplete operating-system integration yet to be resolved.
🚀 If further developed, this approach—dubbed “Snapintosh”—could offer an intriguing option for enthusiasts who want to run macOS on hardware not made by Apple.
📢 @scihubAI
👏2👍1
☢️ Chernobyl’s Radioactive Particles Still Retain Their Original Structure After 40 Years
🔬 Recent analyses of soil samples from Ukraine suggest that radioactive microparticles released by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have behaved differently from earlier predictions, retaining more of their original structure and stability than expected.
🧪 Researchers report that, nearly four decades after the disaster, microscopic radioactive particles measuring 8–50 micrometers remain scattered throughout the soil surrounding the power plant.
⚠️ These tiny particles continue to emit significant levels of radiation, highlighting the long-lasting environmental legacy of the 1986 nuclear accident.
📢 @scihubAI
🔬 Recent analyses of soil samples from Ukraine suggest that radioactive microparticles released by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have behaved differently from earlier predictions, retaining more of their original structure and stability than expected.
🧪 Researchers report that, nearly four decades after the disaster, microscopic radioactive particles measuring 8–50 micrometers remain scattered throughout the soil surrounding the power plant.
⚠️ These tiny particles continue to emit significant levels of radiation, highlighting the long-lasting environmental legacy of the 1986 nuclear accident.
📢 @scihubAI
🤯1😐1
🔵 Reincarnation Mystery: Scientists Find a Strange Pattern in Children’s Reported Past-Life Memories
🧠 Researchers associated with the University of Virginia have identified an unusual pattern in reports of alleged reincarnation. These accounts describe people—particularly children—claiming to remember details from the lives of deceased individuals.
📚 Since the 1960s, researchers at the university have collected thousands of such cases. An analysis of 1,678 reports revealed a striking association: the more sudden the reported previous person’s death, the shorter the interval between that death and the child’s birth.
❓ Scientists have no clear explanation for this pattern yet. However, the findings do not establish that reincarnation is real, and the reports require careful scientific interpretation.
📢 @scihubAI
🧠 Researchers associated with the University of Virginia have identified an unusual pattern in reports of alleged reincarnation. These accounts describe people—particularly children—claiming to remember details from the lives of deceased individuals.
📚 Since the 1960s, researchers at the university have collected thousands of such cases. An analysis of 1,678 reports revealed a striking association: the more sudden the reported previous person’s death, the shorter the interval between that death and the child’s birth.
❓ Scientists have no clear explanation for this pattern yet. However, the findings do not establish that reincarnation is real, and the reports require careful scientific interpretation.
📢 @scihubAI
👍1🤔1
🏡 Living Near Green Spaces May Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%
🌳 A new study by researchers from Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden suggests that people living near green spaces may have up to a 20% lower risk of developing dementia.
🧠 Researchers point to several possible explanations for this association:
🍃 Lower stress: Natural environments may help reduce psychological pressure and support mental recovery.
😴 Better sleep: Access to green spaces may contribute to healthier sleep patterns.
🚶 More physical activity: Green neighborhoods can encourage walking and outdoor exercise.
🤝 Stronger social connections: Parks and natural spaces can provide more opportunities for social interaction.
💚 While the findings are promising, the association does not prove that green spaces directly prevent dementia.
📢 @scihubAI
🌳 A new study by researchers from Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden suggests that people living near green spaces may have up to a 20% lower risk of developing dementia.
🧠 Researchers point to several possible explanations for this association:
🍃 Lower stress: Natural environments may help reduce psychological pressure and support mental recovery.
😴 Better sleep: Access to green spaces may contribute to healthier sleep patterns.
🚶 More physical activity: Green neighborhoods can encourage walking and outdoor exercise.
🤝 Stronger social connections: Parks and natural spaces can provide more opportunities for social interaction.
💚 While the findings are promising, the association does not prove that green spaces directly prevent dementia.
📢 @scihubAI
👍2
🔵 Researchers: Excessive Sleep and Fatigue May Signal a New Pattern of Depression
🧠 Researchers suggest that a subtype of depression may be linked to disruptions in the body’s biological clock. People with this pattern may sleep longer than usual, wake up feeling exhausted, go to bed late, and experience mood changes with the seasons.
📊 A study examined data from 11,380 people aged 18–90 who participated in research on the genetics of depression.
🔍 Among them, 2,604 participants showed at least three of six specific characteristics:
🌦️ Seasonal mood changes
🌙 Going to bed late
🕒 Different sleep schedules on workdays and weekends
🦉 A tendency to stay up late
😴 Excessive sleep
🥱 Feeling tired upon waking
⚠️ Researchers are investigating whether these traits reflect a distinct depression pattern associated with the body’s circadian rhythm. The findings do not mean that these symptoms alone indicate depression.
📢 @scihubAI
🧠 Researchers suggest that a subtype of depression may be linked to disruptions in the body’s biological clock. People with this pattern may sleep longer than usual, wake up feeling exhausted, go to bed late, and experience mood changes with the seasons.
📊 A study examined data from 11,380 people aged 18–90 who participated in research on the genetics of depression.
🔍 Among them, 2,604 participants showed at least three of six specific characteristics:
🌦️ Seasonal mood changes
🌙 Going to bed late
🕒 Different sleep schedules on workdays and weekends
🦉 A tendency to stay up late
😴 Excessive sleep
🥱 Feeling tired upon waking
⚠️ Researchers are investigating whether these traits reflect a distinct depression pattern associated with the body’s circadian rhythm. The findings do not mean that these symptoms alone indicate depression.
📢 @scihubAI
😃 Duolingo Trolls Apple Over the “iPhone Duo” Launch
🍎 Duolingo appears to be having some fun with Apple! Images shared by the language-learning app’s official X account show what looks like a free apple giveaway near an Apple Store, using a cart labeled “Apple Duo.”
📱 Another image features Duolingo’s iconic green owl mascot beside a poster showing the rumored iPhone Duo, with the words “This is Duo”—a playful jab at the name of Apple’s first foldable phone.
🦉 Even the apples come with Duolingo stickers reminding people to complete their lessons in the app!
😂 A clever marketing stunt that turns Apple’s branding into a language-learning joke.
📢 @scihubAI
🍎 Duolingo appears to be having some fun with Apple! Images shared by the language-learning app’s official X account show what looks like a free apple giveaway near an Apple Store, using a cart labeled “Apple Duo.”
📱 Another image features Duolingo’s iconic green owl mascot beside a poster showing the rumored iPhone Duo, with the words “This is Duo”—a playful jab at the name of Apple’s first foldable phone.
🦉 Even the apples come with Duolingo stickers reminding people to complete their lessons in the app!
😂 A clever marketing stunt that turns Apple’s branding into a language-learning joke.
📢 @scihubAI
🎓 Top 100 Universities Outside the US in 2027
🌍 The latest global university rankings highlight the growing competition between leading institutions in the UK, China, and Singapore.
🏆 Oxford University has reportedly retained the world’s No. 1 position for the 11th consecutive year, leading MIT by just 0.1 points in the 2027 rankings.
🇨🇳 Tsinghua University ranks fourth, becoming the first Asian university to outperform every university in continental Europe.
📈 China’s presence is also growing: the country now has 17 universities among the world’s top 200, up from 13 last year.
🇬🇧 The UK dominates the rankings of universities outside the United States, with Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London occupying the top three positions.
🌏 Meanwhile, universities in China and Singapore are strengthening their global standing, reflecting Asia’s growing influence in higher education.
📢 @scihubAI
🌍 The latest global university rankings highlight the growing competition between leading institutions in the UK, China, and Singapore.
🏆 Oxford University has reportedly retained the world’s No. 1 position for the 11th consecutive year, leading MIT by just 0.1 points in the 2027 rankings.
🇨🇳 Tsinghua University ranks fourth, becoming the first Asian university to outperform every university in continental Europe.
📈 China’s presence is also growing: the country now has 17 universities among the world’s top 200, up from 13 last year.
🇬🇧 The UK dominates the rankings of universities outside the United States, with Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London occupying the top three positions.
🌏 Meanwhile, universities in China and Singapore are strengthening their global standing, reflecting Asia’s growing influence in higher education.
📢 @scihubAI
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🤖 Jack Dorsey’s Block Unveils Dessa, an AI Model for More Natural Conversations
🗣️ Block, the company led by Jack Dorsey, has introduced a new AI model called Dessa, trained from scratch using only human conversations.
🎙️ Unlike conventional text-based systems, Dessa is designed for speech-to-speech interaction, aiming to make voice conversations with AI feel more natural. It is also intended to develop reasoning and emotional understanding through audio.
💻 The model can reportedly run locally on devices such as a MacBook Pro equipped with the M4 Max chip, potentially allowing users to interact with AI directly on their own hardware.
🔐 Block says the project aims to improve human–AI interaction while enhancing safety.
📢 @scihubAI
🗣️ Block, the company led by Jack Dorsey, has introduced a new AI model called Dessa, trained from scratch using only human conversations.
🎙️ Unlike conventional text-based systems, Dessa is designed for speech-to-speech interaction, aiming to make voice conversations with AI feel more natural. It is also intended to develop reasoning and emotional understanding through audio.
💻 The model can reportedly run locally on devices such as a MacBook Pro equipped with the M4 Max chip, potentially allowing users to interact with AI directly on their own hardware.
🔐 Block says the project aims to improve human–AI interaction while enhancing safety.
📢 @scihubAI
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🤖 NVIDIA CEO Draws Global Attention to Hugging Face’s Cute Open-Source Robots
🦾 A demonstration of MirokiDuck, a group of small interactive robots developed by Hugging Face, has caught the attention of online users after being showcased by Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO.
🎙️ These playful robots can sit, perform flips in response to voice commands, and make entertaining sounds. The excitement reportedly led to more than 20,000 orders in a single day.
💻 The open-source devices were trained using NVIDIA technology, and users will be able to add new movements, opening the door to further customization and experimentation.
🚀 With deliveries expected to begin by the end of 2026, these robots could become some of the most popular entertainment gadgets of the holiday season.
📢 @scihubAI
🦾 A demonstration of MirokiDuck, a group of small interactive robots developed by Hugging Face, has caught the attention of online users after being showcased by Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO.
🎙️ These playful robots can sit, perform flips in response to voice commands, and make entertaining sounds. The excitement reportedly led to more than 20,000 orders in a single day.
💻 The open-source devices were trained using NVIDIA technology, and users will be able to add new movements, opening the door to further customization and experimentation.
🚀 With deliveries expected to begin by the end of 2026, these robots could become some of the most popular entertainment gadgets of the holiday season.
📢 @scihubAI
❤2
💉 Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccine Reduces Melanoma Recurrence or Death Risk by 42%
🧬 Results from a large clinical trial suggest that Moderna’s personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, when combined with the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42% over two years.
📊 After two years, 82% of patients receiving the combination treatment were alive and cancer-free, according to the reported findings.
🔬 The vaccine is tailored to each patient’s cancer. Researchers analyze a tumor sample, sequence its DNA, and use AI to identify specific mutations that can guide the design of a personalized vaccine.
🎯 The goal is to train the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying those mutations.
🚀 These findings highlight the potential of personalized cancer vaccines, although further research and regulatory review remain important for determining their role in treatment.
📢 @scihubAI
🧬 Results from a large clinical trial suggest that Moderna’s personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, when combined with the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42% over two years.
📊 After two years, 82% of patients receiving the combination treatment were alive and cancer-free, according to the reported findings.
🔬 The vaccine is tailored to each patient’s cancer. Researchers analyze a tumor sample, sequence its DNA, and use AI to identify specific mutations that can guide the design of a personalized vaccine.
🎯 The goal is to train the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying those mutations.
🚀 These findings highlight the potential of personalized cancer vaccines, although further research and regulatory review remain important for determining their role in treatment.
📢 @scihubAI
🥷 SpaceX Eyes 80,000 Telecom Sites to Enter the US Mobile Carrier Market
📡 SpaceX is reportedly negotiating with telecom infrastructure company Crown Castle for access to at least 80,000 wireless sites, as it prepares to compete directly with major US carriers such as Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T.
🏗️ The deal could give SpaceX access to roughly half of the 158,500 active cell towers across the United States.
🛰️ SpaceX has also purchased 2 GHz spectrum from EchoStar for $17 billion and received authorization to deploy 15,000 V2 Starlink Mobile satellites.
🚀 By combining satellite connectivity with ground-based telecom infrastructure, the company aims to become a major player in the US mobile market.
📱 If successful, SpaceX could reshape how satellite networks and traditional cellular services work together.
📢 @scihubAI
📡 SpaceX is reportedly negotiating with telecom infrastructure company Crown Castle for access to at least 80,000 wireless sites, as it prepares to compete directly with major US carriers such as Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T.
🏗️ The deal could give SpaceX access to roughly half of the 158,500 active cell towers across the United States.
🛰️ SpaceX has also purchased 2 GHz spectrum from EchoStar for $17 billion and received authorization to deploy 15,000 V2 Starlink Mobile satellites.
🚀 By combining satellite connectivity with ground-based telecom infrastructure, the company aims to become a major player in the US mobile market.
📱 If successful, SpaceX could reshape how satellite networks and traditional cellular services work together.
📢 @scihubAI
🔵 Combination Cancer Therapy Cuts Risk of Death From Advanced Lung Cancer by 58%
🧬 New research suggests that combining Imdelltra, developed by Amgen, with Imfinzi, an immunotherapy drug from AstraZeneca, can significantly improve outcomes for patients with advanced small cell lung cancer.
📊 According to the reported results, the combination reduced the risk of death by 58% and increased median overall survival from 12.7 months to 21.1 months. Around 80% of patients were still alive after one year.
🎯 Imdelltra works by engaging the body’s immune cells and directing them toward cancer cells, helping the immune system attack malignant tumors.
🏥 Researchers see the findings as an important development for patients with this aggressive cancer, particularly those who cannot undergo surgery and have limited treatment options.
⚠️ Although the results are promising, treatment decisions depend on clinical evidence, individual circumstances, and medical guidance.
📢 @scihubAI
🧬 New research suggests that combining Imdelltra, developed by Amgen, with Imfinzi, an immunotherapy drug from AstraZeneca, can significantly improve outcomes for patients with advanced small cell lung cancer.
📊 According to the reported results, the combination reduced the risk of death by 58% and increased median overall survival from 12.7 months to 21.1 months. Around 80% of patients were still alive after one year.
🎯 Imdelltra works by engaging the body’s immune cells and directing them toward cancer cells, helping the immune system attack malignant tumors.
🏥 Researchers see the findings as an important development for patients with this aggressive cancer, particularly those who cannot undergo surgery and have limited treatment options.
⚠️ Although the results are promising, treatment decisions depend on clinical evidence, individual circumstances, and medical guidance.
📢 @scihubAI
🎞️ YouTube May Cut Data Usage by Up to 30% Starting in 2027
🔹 YouTube is reportedly planning to adopt the next-generation AV2 video codec in 2027, potentially reducing data consumption by up to 30% compared with the current standard. The upgrade could deliver sharper video with fewer interruptions, even on slower internet connections. 📉
🔹 Companies including Google, Intel, and Meta are preparing their software infrastructure to support AV2. However, bringing the technology to smartphones more broadly will require direct hardware support from chips and processors.
📱 For now, the reported plan focuses on web streaming, rather than full smartphone-wide adoption.
📢 @scihubAI
🔹 YouTube is reportedly planning to adopt the next-generation AV2 video codec in 2027, potentially reducing data consumption by up to 30% compared with the current standard. The upgrade could deliver sharper video with fewer interruptions, even on slower internet connections. 📉
🔹 Companies including Google, Intel, and Meta are preparing their software infrastructure to support AV2. However, bringing the technology to smartphones more broadly will require direct hardware support from chips and processors.
📱 For now, the reported plan focuses on web streaming, rather than full smartphone-wide adoption.
📢 @scihubAI
🫖 Why Can We Tell a Kettle Is Filling Up Just by Listening?
🔹 Have you ever filled a kettle without looking inside and realized it was almost full just by listening? As the water level rises, the sound changes—often becoming higher-pitched. But how can water flowing from the same tap tell us how much is inside the container?
🔬 The answer lies in sound waves and resonance. When the stream hits the water, it generates sound waves that travel through the air inside the container. Certain frequencies are amplified by acoustic resonance, shaping the sound we hear.
🔹 As the water level rises, the volume and geometry of the air space above it change, shifting the resonant frequencies. The container’s shape and the way the water strikes the surface also affect the final sound.
🧠 Our brains learn to recognize these acoustic changes, allowing us to estimate the rising water level—even without looking!
📢 @scihubAI
🔹 Have you ever filled a kettle without looking inside and realized it was almost full just by listening? As the water level rises, the sound changes—often becoming higher-pitched. But how can water flowing from the same tap tell us how much is inside the container?
🔬 The answer lies in sound waves and resonance. When the stream hits the water, it generates sound waves that travel through the air inside the container. Certain frequencies are amplified by acoustic resonance, shaping the sound we hear.
🔹 As the water level rises, the volume and geometry of the air space above it change, shifting the resonant frequencies. The container’s shape and the way the water strikes the surface also affect the final sound.
🧠 Our brains learn to recognize these acoustic changes, allowing us to estimate the rising water level—even without looking!
📢 @scihubAI