Clean hydrogen production gets cheaper with new sunlight material
On October 4, 2026, researchers at Oregon State University built a new light-powered material that can produce hydrogen from water without expensive metal catalysts. Led by Kyriakos Stylianou, the team used sulfur-based building blocks in a structure called BVR-19 to capture sunlight and drive the reaction directly. ☀️
If you follow green tech, you probably know that making clean fuel is usually expensive. Traditional hydrogen from natural gas costs about $1.50 per kilogram, while green hydrogen costs roughly $5. Because this new material forms easily at room temperature and skips rare metals, it could finally help bring those costs down for everyday use. 💧 🔋
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On October 4, 2026, researchers at Oregon State University built a new light-powered material that can produce hydrogen from water without expensive metal catalysts. Led by Kyriakos Stylianou, the team used sulfur-based building blocks in a structure called BVR-19 to capture sunlight and drive the reaction directly. ☀️
If you follow green tech, you probably know that making clean fuel is usually expensive. Traditional hydrogen from natural gas costs about $1.50 per kilogram, while green hydrogen costs roughly $5. Because this new material forms easily at room temperature and skips rare metals, it could finally help bring those costs down for everyday use. 💧 🔋
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Top HBCUs: 20 Historically Black Colleges That Set Grads Up For Success
A new Forbes list ranks the top 10 private and 10 public HBCUs based on students' outcomes and return on investment.
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A new Forbes list ranks the top 10 private and 10 public HBCUs based on students' outcomes and return on investment.
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PM Wong's National Day Message to be broadcast on Aug 8
The first broadcast in English will air on CNA and CNA938 at 6.45pm.
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The first broadcast in English will air on CNA and CNA938 at 6.45pm.
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American drone company sets records with 11,000 simultaneous flights
From September 27 through September 29, drone company Sky Elements flew 11,000 drones at the same time in Blue Ridge, Texas, setting 2 Guinness World Records during a large display.
This performance was part of a record-breaking week where the team launched a total of 71,207 drones across 7 shows, beating the previous mark of 55,939. They also created a giant dragon using 10,183 drones, smashing an older record of 2,247.
Shows of this scale used to happen mostly in Asia and the Middle East, but this event proved that local operators can pull off large aerial spectacles. Soon, you might see these elaborate drone formations lighting up local sports games and public events instead of traditional fireworks. 🚀🔥
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From September 27 through September 29, drone company Sky Elements flew 11,000 drones at the same time in Blue Ridge, Texas, setting 2 Guinness World Records during a large display.
This performance was part of a record-breaking week where the team launched a total of 71,207 drones across 7 shows, beating the previous mark of 55,939. They also created a giant dragon using 10,183 drones, smashing an older record of 2,247.
Shows of this scale used to happen mostly in Asia and the Middle East, but this event proved that local operators can pull off large aerial spectacles. Soon, you might see these elaborate drone formations lighting up local sports games and public events instead of traditional fireworks. 🚀🔥
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🚨 #BREAKING Skulls from Egyptian royal tombs show signs of sacrifice
On Oct 5, 2026, a new study revealed that 39 percent of skulls from First Dynasty royal tombs at Umm el-Qaab show fatal blunt force trauma. Bioarchaeologist Roselyn Campbell at Purdue University examined 46 crania kept at Cambridge University, confirming that ancient pharaohs were buried with sacrificed servants. 💀🏺
If you look back to the 1920s, archaeologist Flinders Petrie first uncovered these tombs at Abydos in Egypt. He suspected human sacrifice because of the massive rows of graves, but his tools could not prove it.
Now, advanced forensics show that 18 of those skulls bear clear marks of violent blows, finally solving a century-old historical puzzle.
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On Oct 5, 2026, a new study revealed that 39 percent of skulls from First Dynasty royal tombs at Umm el-Qaab show fatal blunt force trauma. Bioarchaeologist Roselyn Campbell at Purdue University examined 46 crania kept at Cambridge University, confirming that ancient pharaohs were buried with sacrificed servants. 💀🏺
If you look back to the 1920s, archaeologist Flinders Petrie first uncovered these tombs at Abydos in Egypt. He suspected human sacrifice because of the massive rows of graves, but his tools could not prove it.
Now, advanced forensics show that 18 of those skulls bear clear marks of violent blows, finally solving a century-old historical puzzle.
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Cathie Wood sells $5.5 million of surging tech stock
Cathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, likes to lock in gains when her tech darlings rally. That's exactly what she's doing with Snowflake, trimming...
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Cathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, likes to lock in gains when her tech darlings rally. That's exactly what she's doing with Snowflake, trimming...
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Gasoline car sales fall to 49 percent worldwide
📉 In the first half of 2026, pure gasoline-powered cars dropped to 49 percent of global new-car sales, losing their market majority for the first time with 20.25 million units sold.
Back in 2021, gas-only models held 73 percent of the market. The decline happened as China and Europe cut traditional engine sales faster than the rest of the world.
If you are shopping for a new vehicle, you will notice more choices on the lot. Battery-powered cars reached 17 percent of the market, while hybrids climbed to 18 percent, offering you practical alternatives to regular fuel. Makers like Toyota report growing interest in these options.
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📉 In the first half of 2026, pure gasoline-powered cars dropped to 49 percent of global new-car sales, losing their market majority for the first time with 20.25 million units sold.
Back in 2021, gas-only models held 73 percent of the market. The decline happened as China and Europe cut traditional engine sales faster than the rest of the world.
If you are shopping for a new vehicle, you will notice more choices on the lot. Battery-powered cars reached 17 percent of the market, while hybrids climbed to 18 percent, offering you practical alternatives to regular fuel. Makers like Toyota report growing interest in these options.
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AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
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The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
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🚨 #BREAKING Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
🏆 Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from deep space. The prestigious prize comes with a cash award of 12 million Swedish kronor, roughly equivalent to 1.1 million euros.
To catch these ghostly particles, Halzen proposed using a cubic kilometer of clear Antarctic ice buried deep at the South Pole as a massive particle detector. When a neutrino hits the ice, it creates a flash of blue light that sensors can track.
Unlike protons, which get scrambled by magnetic fields as they travel across the universe, neutrinos travel in a straight line. This lets scientists trace them back to their violent cosmic origins.
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🏆 Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from deep space. The prestigious prize comes with a cash award of 12 million Swedish kronor, roughly equivalent to 1.1 million euros.
To catch these ghostly particles, Halzen proposed using a cubic kilometer of clear Antarctic ice buried deep at the South Pole as a massive particle detector. When a neutrino hits the ice, it creates a flash of blue light that sensors can track.
Unlike protons, which get scrambled by magnetic fields as they travel across the universe, neutrinos travel in a straight line. This lets scientists trace them back to their violent cosmic origins.
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Robotaxi operator Waymo expands to Singapore 🚀
On October 6, 2026, autonomous vehicle company Waymo announced plans to launch its driverless ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028. Backed by a record of over 20 million fully autonomous rides, the company is bringing its electric fleet to its first market in Southeast Asia.
In February 2026, parent company Alphabet raised $16 billion at a $126 billion valuation to fuel its global growth, following earlier testing milestones in the United States.
In Singapore, Waymo will compete directly with established local transport providers like Grab and ComfortDelGro in a busy mobility market.
You will be able to book rides through the Waymo app starting in 2028, though employees working at Google's local office could be the first riders during internal testing.
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On October 6, 2026, autonomous vehicle company Waymo announced plans to launch its driverless ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028. Backed by a record of over 20 million fully autonomous rides, the company is bringing its electric fleet to its first market in Southeast Asia.
In February 2026, parent company Alphabet raised $16 billion at a $126 billion valuation to fuel its global growth, following earlier testing milestones in the United States.
In Singapore, Waymo will compete directly with established local transport providers like Grab and ComfortDelGro in a busy mobility market.
You will be able to book rides through the Waymo app starting in 2028, though employees working at Google's local office could be the first riders during internal testing.
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Trump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak on
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada this week to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy, border security and crime, seeking to shore up support for Republicans in November elections that will determine whether his party keeps control of Congress.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada this week to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy, border security and crime, seeking to shore up support for Republicans in November elections that will determine whether his party keeps control of Congress.
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Tesla adds home backup power to Model 3 and Model Y
On October 6, 2026, Tesla rolled out an update that lets you use your electric car as a home backup battery. This new feature allows your vehicle to keep your home powered for over two days during a blackout.
Until now, only the Cybertruck could do this. To use it, you also need a Powerwall 3 home battery installed at your house. Tesla guarantees the feature works on cars ordered since October 1 because they have the required hardware built right inside.
Other brands like Ford and GM offer home power too, but they usually make you buy an expensive separate charging box. Tesla builds the tech straight into the car, keeping your garage setup simple and affordable. 🚀🔥🏠
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On October 6, 2026, Tesla rolled out an update that lets you use your electric car as a home backup battery. This new feature allows your vehicle to keep your home powered for over two days during a blackout.
Until now, only the Cybertruck could do this. To use it, you also need a Powerwall 3 home battery installed at your house. Tesla guarantees the feature works on cars ordered since October 1 because they have the required hardware built right inside.
Other brands like Ford and GM offer home power too, but they usually make you buy an expensive separate charging box. Tesla builds the tech straight into the car, keeping your garage setup simple and affordable. 🚀🔥🏠
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I moved from California to Italy. I started walking over 10,000 steps without even trying.
After moving to Florence, I realized walking didn't have to be something I constantly tracked or optimized to be healthy.
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Jaguar unveils its first new car in eight years
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Jaguar has revealed the Type 01, an all-electric luxury four-door car priced around €165,000. 💶
The vehicle packs a powerful three-motor setup delivering 1,016 horsepower, taking you from zero to sixty in 3.2 seconds. ⚡
Measuring over 17 feet long, the car features a striking design inspired by classic 1940s styling to attract younger buyers.
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Jaguar has revealed the Type 01, an all-electric luxury four-door car priced around €165,000. 💶
The vehicle packs a powerful three-motor setup delivering 1,016 horsepower, taking you from zero to sixty in 3.2 seconds. ⚡
Measuring over 17 feet long, the car features a striking design inspired by classic 1940s styling to attract younger buyers.
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Mecka AI raises $60 million for robot training data
Mecka AI has raised $60 million in a new funding round led by Sequoia to teach robots how to move just like you do. The startup pays everyday people to record themselves doing chores while wearing body sensors and using smartphones. 🚀
Founded in 2024, the company builds the training data libraries that physical machines need, much like text databases helped train modern chatbots.
The round pushes the startup toward a $500 million valuation with backing from Nvidia and Microsoft, while rival XDOF targets a $1.2 billion valuation.
This real-world data helps humanoid robots learn practical tasks like making coffee or fixing cars without manual programming.
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Mecka AI has raised $60 million in a new funding round led by Sequoia to teach robots how to move just like you do. The startup pays everyday people to record themselves doing chores while wearing body sensors and using smartphones. 🚀
Founded in 2024, the company builds the training data libraries that physical machines need, much like text databases helped train modern chatbots.
The round pushes the startup toward a $500 million valuation with backing from Nvidia and Microsoft, while rival XDOF targets a $1.2 billion valuation.
This real-world data helps humanoid robots learn practical tasks like making coffee or fixing cars without manual programming.
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Eric Adams Goes to Wisconsin to Pitch Data Centers, Gets Booed
Wisconsinites hate data centers.
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Wisconsinites hate data centers.
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AI could break crypto encryption sooner than quantum computers
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On October 7, 2026, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake and co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that artificial intelligence could crack the ECDSA digital signature algorithms securing crypto networks within months. 🔒
This warning follows a sudden burst of mathematical breakthroughs from OpenAI, which recently published 722 math results. Researchers worry that advanced algorithms could exploit the complex structure of elliptic curves much faster than previously expected. 📉
You do not need to panic or make emergency fund transfers right now. To stay safe, experts recommend using fresh, unused addresses for your crypto transactions so your keys remain hidden behind a hash. 🛡️
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On October 7, 2026, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake and co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that artificial intelligence could crack the ECDSA digital signature algorithms securing crypto networks within months. 🔒
This warning follows a sudden burst of mathematical breakthroughs from OpenAI, which recently published 722 math results. Researchers worry that advanced algorithms could exploit the complex structure of elliptic curves much faster than previously expected. 📉
You do not need to panic or make emergency fund transfers right now. To stay safe, experts recommend using fresh, unused addresses for your crypto transactions so your keys remain hidden behind a hash. 🛡️
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Universities would prefer no AI
AI and the degree monopoly
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DARPA selects companies to build industrial quantum computers
🔬 In October 2026, DARPA selected four technology firms—Atom Computing, Diraq, IonQ, and IBM—to advance to physical testing for building fault-tolerant quantum computers by 2033.
Back in 2024, the agency launched the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to test whether practical quantum systems can actually be built. Companies have already passed earlier evaluation stages by submitting detailed development plans.
Unlike regular computers that process data as zeros and ones sequentially, quantum systems use qubits to handle multiple options at once. This helps tackle heavy challenges like drug discovery.
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🔬 In October 2026, DARPA selected four technology firms—Atom Computing, Diraq, IonQ, and IBM—to advance to physical testing for building fault-tolerant quantum computers by 2033.
Back in 2024, the agency launched the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to test whether practical quantum systems can actually be built. Companies have already passed earlier evaluation stages by submitting detailed development plans.
Unlike regular computers that process data as zeros and ones sequentially, quantum systems use qubits to handle multiple options at once. This helps tackle heavy challenges like drug discovery.
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Language model drives a real car through a drive-thru
Three engineers at Axiom hooked OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra—a model built for text and code—to the steering and cameras of a 2024 Toyota Corolla, letting the AI navigate a California drive-thru and complete a cone course in 5 minutes and 22 seconds. 🚗
You might expect only specialized software to drive, but the team wanted to test how well text models handle the physical world. The AI made decisions in real time using ongoing chat commands while a human kept a foot over the brake. 🤖
In a closed parking lot test against other systems, GPT-6 Astra reached 100% of the course, while rival models like Claude Fable 5.1 reached 45% and Grok stopped at 11%.
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Three engineers at Axiom hooked OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra—a model built for text and code—to the steering and cameras of a 2024 Toyota Corolla, letting the AI navigate a California drive-thru and complete a cone course in 5 minutes and 22 seconds. 🚗
You might expect only specialized software to drive, but the team wanted to test how well text models handle the physical world. The AI made decisions in real time using ongoing chat commands while a human kept a foot over the brake. 🤖
In a closed parking lot test against other systems, GPT-6 Astra reached 100% of the course, while rival models like Claude Fable 5.1 reached 45% and Grok stopped at 11%.
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WhatsApp channel admins will soon get the ability to flag AI-generated media
As the EU’s new transparency requirements for AI-generated content take effect, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow channel admins to label certain types of AI-generated content. Here are the details.
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As the EU’s new transparency requirements for AI-generated content take effect, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow channel admins to label certain types of AI-generated content. Here are the details.
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