Car rental giant Hertz has notified its customers of a data breach that exposed their personal information, driver’s licenses, and payment card details. The breach occurred between October 2024 and December 2024, when a vendor, Cleo, was targeted by a Russia-linked ransomware gang. The affected customers are from various regions, including Australia, Canada, the European…
Physicists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have introduced a novel method for generating entanglement between photons, a crucial step in building scalable quantum computers. This breakthrough approach leverages non-Abelian quantum holonomy to entangle photons in a deterministic way, eliminating the need for strong nonlinear interactions or probabilistic quantum measurements. The new method has the…
The Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2025 reveals a significant shift in the AI landscape, with China’s AI model performance closing the gap with the US. The report highlights that the number and quality of high-performing Chinese AI models are rising, and the performance edge between top models is shrinking. This trend indicates a more competitive…
BlockchainCloudMining, a leading cloud mining platform, has been making waves in the cryptocurrency market with its innovative approach to cloud mining. According to recent news, the platform has been named the best cloud mining platform in January 2025, allowing users to earn real cryptocurrency income safely at home. With its “low threshold, high efficiency, and…
The United States is grappling with an ongoing opioid epidemic and mental health crisis, with nearly 50 million Americans estimated to have a substance use disorder in 2023. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a federal agency that supports mental health care, suicide prevention, and addiction treatment, has faced funding cuts and…
Conifer, a new startup founded by engineers from Lucid Motors and Apple’s electric car project, has developed a novel electric hub motor that uses more abundant ferrite magnets, reducing cost and supply chain risk. The motor is designed to be highly efficient and powerful, with the potential to improve range by 10% in electric vehicles….
Researchers at Zhejiang University in China have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printed hydrogel that can switch between soft and hard states, enabling novel applications such as smart medical bandages or information encryption. This innovative material has the potential to revolutionize the field of regenerative medicine, flexible electronics, and soft robotics. The team’s creation of a smart…
Five scientists have been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize for their work on the development of Ozempic and Wegovy, life-changing weight-loss drugs that mimic the hormone GLP-1. Additionally, researchers at CERN have been awarded for their groundbreaking discoveries in particle physics, including the confirmation of the standard model and the discovery of 72 new particles….
A whale investor has made a massive purchase of Solana (SOL) tokens, sparking speculation about the potential for a significant price increase. Meanwhile, Solaxy, a Layer 2 blockchain on the Solana network, has completed a successful funding round, raising $30 million. As Solana’s infrastructure continues to develop, experts are weighing in on the potential for…
A new book, “Pseudoscience,” by Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen, sheds light on the dangers of believing in scientific myths. The authors explore various pseudoscientific theories, including flat Earth theory, ley lines, and World Ice Theory, which have had devastating consequences in the real world. The book highlights the importance of skepticism and the need…