Microplastics can become chemically active when exposed to water, study finds
A new study has revealed that water can make the surfaces of microplastics chemically active, turning them into a potential hazard. The findings were published in the journal Nature by researchers at Columbia University and UC Berkeley.
» readDeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 update improves reasoning and coding while cutting costs
The latest update to the DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash model was described as a minor release that brings substantial improvements across reasoning, coding, agentic tasks, and visual benchmarks.
» readOpenAI's AI math breakthrough sparks trust crisis in research community
The relationship between artificial intelligence and mathematics has soured from natural synergy to toxic partnership, according to critics who draw parallels to similar breakdowns in software engineering and other fields.
» readLocal AI speed estimates vary widely across devices and community benchmarks.
Speed estimates for running a short prompt on a single device were compiled from community benchmarks, including sources such as r/LocalLLaMA and localscore.ai.
» readMasked Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Harvesters in West Bank
Masked settlers armed with clubs and other weapons attacked Palestinians attempting to harvest olives in West Bank towns on Friday, with Palestinian authorities reporting incidents in eight villages and injuries to at least 20 people.
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