Daily briefing: Narcolepsy drug could kick off an Ozempic-style moment for the brain
Emerging treatments known as orexin agonists show wide-ranging promise similar to that of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Plus, postdocs protest in Argentina and the highest-resolution image ever of the Sun’s photosphere.
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Emerging treatments known as orexin agonists show wide-ranging promise similar to that of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Plus, postdocs protest in Argentina and the highest-resolution image ever of the Sun’s photosphere.
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⚠️ Li Auto security breaches
Hackers are compromising master user accounts of Li Auto vehicles to target at least 20 owners, causing sudden vehicle lockouts and disabled functions.
Victims face extortion demands of up to 45,000 rubles to restore access after hijacking the digital keys.
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Hackers are compromising master user accounts of Li Auto vehicles to target at least 20 owners, causing sudden vehicle lockouts and disabled functions.
Victims face extortion demands of up to 45,000 rubles to restore access after hijacking the digital keys.
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Netflix tests a mood-based recommendation tab 🚀
On November 3, Netflix launched tests for an interactive AI tab on its TV app, letting viewers find shows by mood.
The tool helps subscribers train the system by blocking unwanted suggestions.
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On November 3, Netflix launched tests for an interactive AI tab on its TV app, letting viewers find shows by mood.
The tool helps subscribers train the system by blocking unwanted suggestions.
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AGIBOT robots test retail work
Six AGIBOT G2 humanoid robots completed a 24-hour shift in a convenience store. Starting November 2, these machines performed tasks like stocking shelves, preparing coffee, and clearing trash to test their performance in a busy setting.
The trial spanned four duty periods, from night hours to morning rushes, showing how machines interact with customers and manage real-world service environments.
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Six AGIBOT G2 humanoid robots completed a 24-hour shift in a convenience store. Starting November 2, these machines performed tasks like stocking shelves, preparing coffee, and clearing trash to test their performance in a busy setting.
The trial spanned four duty periods, from night hours to morning rushes, showing how machines interact with customers and manage real-world service environments.
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Space station startup Vast cuts 4% of employees
The startup, which is developing a commercial replacement for the International Space Station, fired 46 employees on Wednesday.
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The startup, which is developing a commercial replacement for the International Space Station, fired 46 employees on Wednesday.
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Is hiring broken? | The Excerpt
Applicants per open role have more than doubled since 2022, overwhelming recruiters. How do you get a human to look at your resume?
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Applicants per open role have more than doubled since 2022, overwhelming recruiters. How do you get a human to look at your resume?
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Xiaomi humanoid robots complete full 8-hour shift
Two humanoid robots from Xiaomi successfully sorted car parts during a full 8-hour shift at the company’s automotive factory. The machines autonomously handled components, corrected errors, and synchronized with production line systems 🤖.
Such tests show that anthropomorphic machines can handle repetitive industrial tasks over extended periods. Sustaining operations for a full workday confirms they are becoming reliable for actual manufacturing.
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Two humanoid robots from Xiaomi successfully sorted car parts during a full 8-hour shift at the company’s automotive factory. The machines autonomously handled components, corrected errors, and synchronized with production line systems 🤖.
Such tests show that anthropomorphic machines can handle repetitive industrial tasks over extended periods. Sustaining operations for a full workday confirms they are becoming reliable for actual manufacturing.
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Google is testing a new social app called Tamba 📱
Code discovered inside YouTube reveals that Google is developing a new social platform called Tamba featuring group chats and private profiles.
The project includes media sharing and messaging tools designed for mobile devices.
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Code discovered inside YouTube reveals that Google is developing a new social platform called Tamba featuring group chats and private profiles.
The project includes media sharing and messaging tools designed for mobile devices.
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Ford electric truck gets a low price tag
Ford set the base price for its upcoming Fathom electric pickup at $28,350, aiming squarely at the affordable end of the market 🛻.
Even the highest-tier configurations stay under $40,000, capping out in the high $30,000 range.
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Ford set the base price for its upcoming Fathom electric pickup at $28,350, aiming squarely at the affordable end of the market 🛻.
Even the highest-tier configurations stay under $40,000, capping out in the high $30,000 range.
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Who’s Afraid of ‘Healthy’ Ice Cream?
Welcome to the golden age of ultra-processed health foods.
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Welcome to the golden age of ultra-processed health foods.
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Flat magnets for fusion reactors tested
MIT and Thea Energy are testing a new flat superconducting magnet to simplify fusion power. The test checks if the device handles the extreme magnetic fields required to trap plasma. 🧲
Traditional fusion magnets use complex, expensive 3D shapes. This new design uses 12 encircling coils and 300 shaping magnets to make construction and maintenance easier for future power plants.
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MIT and Thea Energy are testing a new flat superconducting magnet to simplify fusion power. The test checks if the device handles the extreme magnetic fields required to trap plasma. 🧲
Traditional fusion magnets use complex, expensive 3D shapes. This new design uses 12 encircling coils and 300 shaping magnets to make construction and maintenance easier for future power plants.
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What Happens When the Cost of Intelligence Drops 100x
A given level of LLM intelligence costs about a thirtieth of what it did a year ago, and the rate of decline is accelerating. Using Artificial Analysis's measured cost per task, this post traces the falling price of each capability level, explains why cheaper…
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A given level of LLM intelligence costs about a thirtieth of what it did a year ago, and the rate of decline is accelerating. Using Artificial Analysis's measured cost per task, this post traces the falling price of each capability level, explains why cheaper…
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Ultra-thin battery developed
Researchers at Dongguk University built a battery 2.77 micrometers thick, 30 times thinner than a human hair. Removing the anode—the negative terminal—simplifies the design. 🔋⚙️🔬
This tech fits tiny medical devices and wearables. A special tin and carbon coating keeps the battery efficient by preventing lithium loss during use.
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Researchers at Dongguk University built a battery 2.77 micrometers thick, 30 times thinner than a human hair. Removing the anode—the negative terminal—simplifies the design. 🔋⚙️🔬
This tech fits tiny medical devices and wearables. A special tin and carbon coating keeps the battery efficient by preventing lithium loss during use.
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TikTok Shop gets a standalone app
TikTok launched a dedicated TikTok Shop app for users in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. It provides a platform separate from the main social network for browsing and buying goods.
This move challenges retail rivals like Amazon and Temu with exclusive deals and integrated shopping tools designed to streamline the purchasing process.
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TikTok launched a dedicated TikTok Shop app for users in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. It provides a platform separate from the main social network for browsing and buying goods.
This move challenges retail rivals like Amazon and Temu with exclusive deals and integrated shopping tools designed to streamline the purchasing process.
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Electric cars near petrol sales in the UK
In October, battery-electric models reached a 32% share of the UK market with 48,858 registrations. This puts electric sales just behind petrol vehicles, which held 37.2%.
This growth of 32.7% over the last year narrows the gap significantly, marking a major shift in how the local automotive market is evolving.
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In October, battery-electric models reached a 32% share of the UK market with 48,858 registrations. This puts electric sales just behind petrol vehicles, which held 37.2%.
This growth of 32.7% over the last year narrows the gap significantly, marking a major shift in how the local automotive market is evolving.
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The “Asian water tower” is losing 24 billion tonnes of groundwater every year
The “Asian Water Tower” is losing roughly 24.2 billion tonnes of groundwater every year, with some of the worst declines hitting densely populated farming regions. Glacier melt may temporarily soften the crisis around the 2060s, but without changes in water u…
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The “Asian Water Tower” is losing roughly 24.2 billion tonnes of groundwater every year, with some of the worst declines hitting densely populated farming regions. Glacier melt may temporarily soften the crisis around the 2060s, but without changes in water u…
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Simple membrane cuts oil refining costs
Researchers at KAIST and Georgia Tech built a membrane to filter crude oil at room temperature. It uses the oil to form microscopic channels, cutting energy use by 32%, carbon emissions by 38%, and operating costs by 36%.
This turns common filtration buildup into microscopic pathways, avoiding the high costs and defects typical of complex coated membranes.
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Researchers at KAIST and Georgia Tech built a membrane to filter crude oil at room temperature. It uses the oil to form microscopic channels, cutting energy use by 32%, carbon emissions by 38%, and operating costs by 36%.
This turns common filtration buildup into microscopic pathways, avoiding the high costs and defects typical of complex coated membranes.
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Staggering 90% of biomedical papers now show signs of AI help
The figure, which is much higher than previous estimates of Large Language Model use, is for papers published in December and archived in PubMed
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The figure, which is much higher than previous estimates of Large Language Model use, is for papers published in December and archived in PubMed
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Pentagon partners with robotics startup for mass-produced drones
The Pentagon awarded a $9 million contract to Machina Labs to build modular factories for mass-producing low-cost attack drones. This 18-month project creates metal airframes for the LUCAS uncrewed combat system.
These modular facilities allow for rapid, scalable production of autonomous systems. By using AI-powered robotic arms, the military replaces slow manufacturing with flexible, quick assembly.
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The Pentagon awarded a $9 million contract to Machina Labs to build modular factories for mass-producing low-cost attack drones. This 18-month project creates metal airframes for the LUCAS uncrewed combat system.
These modular facilities allow for rapid, scalable production of autonomous systems. By using AI-powered robotic arms, the military replaces slow manufacturing with flexible, quick assembly.
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