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A tiny atomic shift gives scientists powerful control over metals

A team at the University of Minnesota discovered that changing a metal film’s thickness by just a few nanometers can dramatically alter how it behaves electronically. The finding reveals a surprising new way to control metals and could help power future advances in electronics, catalysis, and quantum technology.
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NASA just proved spacecraft can switch between multiple satellite networks

NASA’s PExT terminal has shown that spacecraft can seamlessly communicate through multiple government and commercial networks, a major step beyond traditional single-network systems. The mission is now expanding to test new capabilities that could help create a more flexible, reliable communications infrastructure for future space missions.
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Tech jobs grew in May despite AI layoffs

The shift to AI is creating an uneven tech job market, driving major cuts even as overall hiring ticks up and in-demand skills evolve.
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IBM, Google Cloud forge AI platform partnership

The alliance will arm forward-deployed engineering teams with Gemini agent-building tools to target industry-specific use cases, the companies said Thursday.
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AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial

Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans for the first time, finding it to be safe and well tolerated. The vaccine generated immune responses against multiple coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, SARS, and related bat viruses with pandemic potential. By targeting features shared across an entire virus family, it aims to provide protection even as viruses evolve.
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Scientists discover a hidden quantum world inside cobalt

Scientists have uncovered unexpected quantum complexity inside cobalt, a metal long thought to be fully understood. Advanced measurements revealed a dense network of topological electronic states that remain robust at room temperature. These states enable extremely fast electron behavior and can be switched or controlled using magnetism. The discovery could open new paths toward next-generation computing and spin-based devices.
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Scientists are seriously asking if bees and ChatGPT are conscious

New studies suggest consciousness can’t be judged solely by behavior, whether it’s a chatbot discussing philosophy or a bee searching for nectar. Researchers are increasingly focusing on the internal mechanisms of brains and computers, concluding that today’s AI is likely not conscious while leaving open the possibility for both conscious insects and future machines.
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Attackers obtained encrypted password vaults from some Dashlane user accounts

Dashlane has disclosed new details about a brute-force attack that let a threat actor access some customer accounts and copy encrypted vaults. Dashlane said it found no evidence that the attackers compromised its internal systems. The company first acknowledged the incident on May 31 after users reported receiving account suspension emails and experiencing login problems. “Your account has been temporarily suspended for security reasons as someone has attempted to register a new device and didn’t … More → The post Attackers obtained encrypted password vaults from some Dashlane user accounts appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Let’s Encrypt works toward post-quantum certificates at web scale

Let’s Encrypt plans to pursue a post-quantum-safe Web PKI through Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs), a new approach that adds post-quantum authentication to the web without sacrificing the speed and reliability that have made TLS universal. The project is targeting late 2026 for a staging environment that issues MTCs, with a production-ready environment planned for 2027. “For much of the last several years, the conversation about post-quantum cryptography has been a conversation about encryption. The reasoning … More → The post Let’s Encrypt works toward post-quantum certificates at web scale appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken diners don’t want to talk to robots — so here’s how it’s innovating

After successfully upgrading its point of sale and kitchen display tech, Dave’s is waiting for other tech to mature, the brand’s chief technology officer said.
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