Researchers at McGill University have created a stretchable, biodegradable battery inspired by the classic lemon battery experiment. By using citric acid to solve a key magnesium problem, they built a prototype that outputs 1.3 volts and degrades in weeks. It’s a promising step for eco-friendly wear
Wall Street’s AI shift is forcing a revolution in business education. Schools like Wharton and Vanderbilt are launching new majors and courses focused on AI ethics and application, as recruiters from Goldman Sachs prize critical thinking over rote modeling skills.
A new study shows political polarization on social media is a design flaw, not a given. A simple browser tool that downranks toxic posts made users feel warmer toward the other side and less angry. The code is public, putting power back in users’ hands.
The threat landscape is moving faster than human-led security teams can manage. New data shows a staggering percentage of breaches are from known, unpatched flaws, while attackers exploit vulnerabilities with alarming speed. The old playbook is broken.
Google Home owners have found a URL trick to enable Gemini, Google’s new AI assistant. The hack now reportedly triggers a free trial of the required Google Home Premium subscription.
New York just passed the nation’s first law targeting AI-driven personalized pricing. Retailers must now disclose when algorithms use your personal data to set prices. This could change how businesses use customer information across the economy.
