Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria only activate their CRISPR-Cas immune systems when oxygen levels drop. This explains why decades of lab research missed this crucial defense mechanism operating in our intestines.
Researchers have solved the mystery of how certain bacteria convert carbon monoxide into bioethanol. The discovery centers on a tungsten-containing enzyme that requires specific activation conditions to function, revealing new possibilities for industrial biofuel production.
Machine learning models predicting cognitive abilities may be fundamentally flawed, according to new research. The study reveals how confound leakage creates artificially inflated accuracy that could mislead clinical diagnoses and research.
The UK AI Security Institute has partnered with security firms to launch an open source framework targeting LLM vulnerabilities in AI agents. The backbone breaker benchmark uses threat snapshots to identify security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
Microsoft’s gaming strategy is undergoing a radical transformation. After becoming the largest publisher through the Activision Blizzard acquisition, the company now sees TikTok as its true competition in the battle for consumer attention.
Researchers have uncovered a previously hidden quantum order in common 2D materials that breaks conventional symmetry rules. This discovery opens new pathways for quantum technologies using everyday materials.
Europe’s political push to simplify sustainability rules collides with market forces already pricing climate risk. Investors and insurers are enforcing climate discipline through capital costs and coverage decisions, creating a fundamental test for European competitiveness.
Cybercriminals are weaponizing artificial intelligence across Africa with devastating effectiveness. Deepfake fraud has nearly tripled while AI-powered phishing achieves click-through rates 4.5 times higher than traditional methods, overwhelming traditional security defenses.
Australian Federal Police are building AI to decode emoji and slang used by criminal networks targeting children. The technology aims to understand how “crimefluencers” use coded language to organize sadistic online exploitation.
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 stable update to Galaxy M55 and M55s devices in India. The substantial update brings the latest security patches and features to these mid-range smartphones, demonstrating Samsung’s evolving update strategy.
