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Scientists at Goethe University have achieved major breakthroughs in the degradation of PFAS and are offering new hope in the global battle against these lasting “eternal chemicals.” Their newly developed catalysts decompose PFAS compounds quickly and efficiently without relying on rare or toxic heavy metals. As concerns about PFA contamination grow around the world, this innovative, low-cost solution could change the way we tackle one of the most stubborn environmental pollutants of the time. Understanding the PFAS threat Polyfluorinated and polyfluorinated materials, well known as PFAS, have long been welcomed for their incredible properties. From non-stick cooking utensils and water…
Representatives from the creative industry and AI sector will form a newly formed group of experts on AI and copyright as part of the UK’s change plan. These groups play an important role in helping drive practical and viable solutions to issues related to AI and copyright. Consultations on the UK’s legal framework on copyright, exploring how the government can provide solutions that support both the creative and AI sectors, began last December and collected 11,500 responses. Close cooperation on issues raised throughout the discussion is central to the government’s approach, ensuring that both sectors are not only supported by…
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has officially unveiled the Aurora supercomputer, demonstrating a monumental leap in the evolution of high-performance exascale computing. Celebrated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Aurora’s debut highlights the culmination of years of collaboration between government scientists and industry leaders at Intel and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE). The Aurora supercomputer, already operating for scientific research, is not just a technical surprise. It is a strategic asset to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, drugs, aerospace, quantum computing and more. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), large-scale simulations, and data analytics at unprecedented speeds, we set new benchmarks for what…
Taiwan’s semiconductor industry has been the target of a spear phishing campaign carried out by three threatening actors sponsored by China. “The goals of these campaigns ranged from organizations involved in the manufacturing, design and testing of semiconductors and integrated circuits, a wide range of equipment and service supply chain entities within this sector, and financial investment analysts specializing in the Taiwanese semiconductor market. According to the Enterprise Security Company, the activity took place between March and June 2025. They are attributed to three China-located clusters that they track as UNK_FISTBUMP, UNK_DROPPITCH, and UNK_SPARKYCARP. UNK_FISTBUMP is said to have targeted…
The UK government’s newly launched electric vehicle grant supports the transition to zero-emission vehicles and encourages sustainable automobile manufacturing. The electric vehicle grant makes it easier and cheaper to own an electric vehicle through £650 million funds for new EVs. This intervention clarifies the government’s commitment to the transition of zero-emission vehicles during a period of unprecedented uncertainty for the automotive sector. How electric vehicle subsidies work The electric vehicle subsidies allow manufacturers to purchase new EVs at prices under £37,000. The £1,500 or £3,750 grant will make these cars more affordable and even more people will have access to…
July 17, 2025Ravi LakshmananVulnerability/Network Security Cisco has revealed a new maximum security vulnerability affecting the Identity Services Engine (ISE) and the Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC). This drawback, tracked as CVE-2025-20337, is similar to CVE-2025-20281, which has a CVSS score of 10.0 and was patched by the Networking Equipment Major later last month. “Several vulnerabilities in certain APIs in Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC allow unrecognized remote attackers to run arbitrary code on the underlying operating system as root. The attackers do not require valid credentials to enable these vulnerabilities. “These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient user validation of…
Lyft and Uber will begin using Robotaxis in their ride-share fleets in Atlanta and Arlington, Texas, respectively. The self-driving cars will be operated by Mobility in May, and the deployment will begin with the “stamp bio-operator” inside the car. It currently operates its fleets in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Minnesota and Martinez, California, serving primarily seniors and people with mobility challenges. “The company says AV technology can handle narrow city streets, provide more human-like operation with obstacles like double-parking cars, and provide smoother acceleration and braking.” Other self-driving vehicle operators, such as Waymo and Cruise, have come across regulatory issues after…
Mitochondria, a cellular power plant, contains unique special DNA that is passed on from mother to child, which can sometimes carry mutations, causing diseases that currently have no cure.Now, in new clinical trials, it appears that eight babies at high risk of inheriting such a disease from their mothers have been spared thanks to a new technology called “mitochondrial donations.”The approach used in this study has been in development for many years and only reaches human patients. Research co-author Mary Herbert, a professor of reproductive biology at Monash University in Melbourne, said early attempts to donate mitochondrials were first explained…
Two of the galaxy’s strangest structures have become even more strangers.Like a massive hourglass, balloons above and below the center of the Milky Way loom large above our galaxy. These giant twin orbs of overheated plasma have been erupting from the heart of the galaxy for millions of years. Today they range from tip to tip to tip to approximately 50,000 light years, collecting the longest heights of the Milky Way.Scientists currently studying bewildering bubbles on a telescope at the US National Science Foundation Green Bank in West Virginia have discovered something shocking. Deep inside the super hot bubbles, this…
Cat owners know that cat friends can be a bit eccentric. From licking plastic bags to getting a Zoomy, there are certainly some strange habits for cats. Recently, some cat lovers have been paying attention to another strange fixation of their pet. It’s an obsession with concrete. In fact, some cat owners brought rectangular concrete pavements from their hardware store homes for their cats.But why do cats love concrete so much?There is no direct scientific study on cats and concrete. However, one expert has some ideas as to why some cats like to relax, scratch and roll on concrete blocks.…