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Astronomers have discovered a very bright and mysterious object using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). A new study suggests that this object may be a galaxy that emerged just 100 million years after the Big Bang, making it the oldest known galaxy in the universe.Alternatively, Capotauro could be an unusual brown dwarf (a “failed star” that is more massive than the largest gas planets but not large enough to sustain nuclear fusion) that lives in the outer reaches of the Milky Way, smoldering at just 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius).Capotauro’s exact identity is not yet clear, the researchers…
OpenAI announced Tuesday that it has completed a recapitalization and separated AI Labs into a for-profit corporation housed within a nonprofit foundation. This is the end result of a complex legal process that was fiercely resisted by estranged co-founder Elon Musk. Under the new structure, the nonprofit OpenAI Foundation will legally control a public benefit corporation called OpenAI Group, which will be free to raise funds and make acquisitions without being legally bound. The foundation will hold a significant stake in OpenAI Group and appoint its board of directors. “We believe that the world’s most powerful technologies must be developed…
Day 2 of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 has begun. That means San Francisco’s Moscone West will once again be packed with speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and after-parties for attendees. You can still register for tickets to join in the excitement. Since it’s only been a day since it started, you can get tickets at 50% off the standard walk-up price. Update our speaker lineup here or click the anchor links below to dig deeper into each stage, event, networking opportunity, and more. The most important thing is to have fun outside. If you want to join the conversation about Disrupt, post…
Amazon announced Tuesday that it plans to cut the company’s workforce by 14,000 to cut bureaucracy, remove layers and increase investment in its AI strategy. This is the second-largest job cut for e-commerce giant Amazon, after cutting 22,000 jobs in 2022. Amazon had approximately 1.2 million employees as of October 31, 2024, of which more than 360,000 were in corporate, management, sales, and executive positions. Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, wrote in a memo shared with employees that the move aims to make the company “even stronger” by investing resources in its “biggest bet.”…
A new study from North Carolina State University found high levels of short-chain PFAS in blood samples taken from residents of Wilmington, North Carolina, between 2010 and 2016. Two very short-chain PFAS, perfluoromethoxyacetic acid (PFMOAA) and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), were detected at high levels in nearly all samples. By contrast, GenX, the chemical that sparked public concern about PFAS in the Cape Fear River Basin, was detected in 20% of the samples. This study adds to the body of evidence that short-chain PFAS can accumulate in the human body. Short-chain PFAS in human blood are not well understood Very short-chain…
In cybersecurity, speed isn’t just a win, it’s a multiplier. The faster you learn about new threats, the faster you can adapt your defenses, take less damage, and continue to grow your business with confidence. Early threat detection is not about preventing a breach someday, it’s about protecting the revenue you could be making every day. Companies that treat cybersecurity as a reactive cost center typically have to patch holes, pay ransoms, and deal with downtime. Companies that invest in proactive visibility, threat intelligence, and early detection mechanisms will be in the game longer. Reliability, uptime, and innovation remain the…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Discovery and Lux, two breakthrough AI supercomputers that promise to advance America’s leadership in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and scientific discovery. The supercomputing system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is poised to redefine the boundaries of scientific research, national security, and technological innovation. By combining unprecedented computing power and advanced AI capabilities, Discovery and Lux promise to transform the way scientists model complex systems, analyze massive data sets, and solve some of the nation’s most pressing technological challenges. Driving the next era of AI science More than just faster computers, Discovery and…
Within weeks of the first cases of a “mysterious pneumonia-like illness” being reported in Wuhan, China, public health leaders were convening to assess the threat and shore up systems to mitigate the potential harm to come. This work started unfolding months before COVID-19 would be officially declared a pandemic.Dr. Seth Berkley — a renowned infectious-disease epidemiologist and former CEO of Gavi, an international organization aimed at improving children’s vaccine access — was one figure at the forefront of the effort to ensure future COVID-19 vaccines would be distributed to the world’s poorest nations. In his new book “Fair Doses: An…
The world’s first tritium fuel cycle virtual control room has been installed at UKAEA’s Culham campus to train technicians in the handling and management of tritium. This cements the UK Atomic Energy Agency’s reputation as a world leader in the use of digital platforms for training, research and development, which extends to tritium fuel cycle technology, which is critical to delivering sustainable fusion energy in the future. UKAEA’s new unique virtual simulator, developed in conjunction with Bilfinger UK, allows operators of the UKAEA-Eni H3AT tritium loop facility to conduct simulated training in a safe and controlled environment. Stephen Wheeler, UKAEA…
The new reality for lean security teams If you’re the first security or IT person at a fast-growing startup, you’ve probably inherited a simple yet highly complex mission: to secure your business without slowing it down. Most organizations using Google Workspace start by building an environment for collaboration, not resilience. Shared drives, permissive settings, and continuous integration not only make life easier for employees, but they make life easier for attackers as well. Fortunately, Google Workspace provides a great security foundation. The challenge lies in configuring it properly, maintaining visibility, and filling the blind spots left by Google’s native controls.…