“5,000 tiny robot arms”: How a humble telescope created the largest 3D map of the universe to help unlock dark energy’s secrets

The DESI project recorded data from 47 million galaxies and quasars and built a 3D map of the universe to help unlock dark energy’s secrets.
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“Essentially invisible:” How hackers ‘trojan-horsed’ QEMU virtual machines to bypass security and drop ransomware

Hackers hide ransomware tools inside virtual machines using QEMU, allowing attacks to bypass security controls and remain largely invisible.
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“100x faster than traditional tools”: Scientists load quantum computer with first complete genome to crack biology’s ‘impossible’ puzzle — in time for World Quantum Day

Scientists load a complete genome into a quantum computer, moving faster DNA analysis closer to reality.

Veremark Background Check review: A surprisingly practical solution for businesses of all sizes

Veremark offers a global background screening platform that streamlines hiring through automation, secure data handling, and customizable workflows.
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“Relying on a single, centralized mine represents a risk”: US wants rare earth independence from China — but can DARPA actually make it work?

US turns to DARPA’s Smash program to fix rare earth processing bottlenecks instead of opening new mines.

‘The 1000 TOPS consumer’: How the NPU-everywhere strategy could turn every user into a walking supercomputer by 2030

The 1,000 TOPS consumer: Multiple devices could deliver powerful distributed AI capability by 2030

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Robots are fighting wars and helping to quash riots — China is arming riot police with squads of AI controlled drones and Ukraine wants to man the frontlines with 25,000 robots

Robots are replacing humans on the frontlines and the homefront.

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Accurate Background review: Streamlining background employment checks — but I found it’s geared to mid- to large-sized businesses, not SMBs

Accurate is a trusted background screening provider for mid-sized and large enterprises.

US security agency still using Mythos despite ban – government using new security tool despite Pentagon’s ‘supply chain risk’ designation

Despite trading blows with the company, US government is still using Anthropic’s products, including the fabled Mythos Preview.
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Bluetti Elite 30 V2 review: An all-rounder portable power station for those who work or play outdoors

The Bluetti Elite 30 V2 is a portable power station in the ‘everyday essential’ mold, with a good port selection and impressive lift.
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