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Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 goes to Francis Halzen: Who is he and what did he discover?
Francis Halzen receives the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pivotal contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the identification of high-energy astrophysical neutrinos, leveraging South Pole ice to monitor cosmic phenomena.
Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize for IceCube neutrino work
Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize for IceCube neutrino work
8.8 Million Impacted by Data Breach at Denmark’s Central Person Register
Hackers abused a company’s lawful access to the CPR system to steal the personal information of registered citizens. The post 8.8 Million Impacted by Data Breach at Denmark’s Central Person Register appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Carbon tracking tower put on Scotland's largest saltmarsh
It will track how much carbon is being taken out of the atmosphere by the saltmarsh on the Solway Firth.
Virtuals Protocol Adds AI-Powered Trading Through New iOS App
Virtuals Protocol has launched its Virtuals App in a closed iOS beta, allowing selected users to assign AI agents to wallets, monitor markets, and execute trades based on predefined instructions. The platform uses a chat interface for research and execution, while group chats can let users discuss investments alongside their personal AI agents.
OpenAI to Add Invisible Watermarks to ChatGPT Text in EU; Set to Test New Ad Format
OpenAI will show invisible watermarks for text generated by ChatGPT and Codex. The latest move by OpenAI will make it easier for readers to identify AI-generated content. This feature will be initially available in the European Union. Additionally, ChatGPT is all set to show more ads in the coming days. The new ads will appear alongside images that users ask ChatGPT t...
Google Pauses OSS Product Bug Bounty Rewards After Surge in Invalid Automated Reports
Google has stopped accepting product vulnerability reports through its bug bounty program for its open-source software. The change, in effect since October 1, means researchers can no longer submit security flaws in the code of projects such as Go, Angular, and Protocol Buffers there for a reward. Reports about supply chain compromises are still accepted, and reports filed before October 1 are
The computer that can read your mind: Scientists reveal AI that can recreate exactly what you're looking at
Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking 'mind-reading' AI that can recreate images people are looking at simply by analysing their brain scans.
Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.
In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers
China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.