Will algorithms choose your next lab colleague?
Summary At Feevale University and the National University of Malaysia, AI tools are emerging in recruitment, helping to screen candidates based on their CVs and publication records. AI is still…
World’s most porous sponges: intricate carbon-trapping powders hit the market
Summary The opening of a new $150-million carbon capture factory in Burnaby, Canada, marks a significant step in industrial applications for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). For over 30 years, these super-porous…
Iranian ransomware crew reemerges, promises big bucks for attacks on US or Israel
Iranian ransomware crew reemerges, promises big bucks for US attacks An Iranian ransomware-as-a-service operation has resurfaced after a nearly five-year break, offering significant financial incentives for attacks on targets in…
ESA backs five rockets in Launcher Challenge – only some have exploded
The European Space Agency (ESA) is moving forward with its European Launcher Challenge (ELC), having selected five rocket candidates. Notably, three of these candidates—MaiaSpace, PLD Space, and Orbital Express Launch—have…
Qantas begins telling some customers that mystery attackers have their home address
Qantas begins telling some customers that mystery attackers have their home address Qantas has informed customers about a data breach involving a third-party platform that affected around 5.7 million individuals.…
Music Pioneer Napster Tries Again, This Time With AI Chatbots
Summary Napster has made a comeback with a fresh twist, launching a platform powered by AI chatbots and holographic avatars. Originally a pioneer in music file-sharing, Napster now offers numerous…
Activision Took Down Call of Duty Game After PC Players Hacked
Summary Activision has suspended the availability of “Call of Duty: WWII” on the Microsoft Store and Game Pass after hackers exploited a serious security vulnerability. This exploit enabled malicious actors…
UN Passes Climate Change Motion After Marshall Islands Drops Fossil Fuels Focus
UN Passes Climate Change motion after Marshall Islands Drops Fossil Fuels Focus The U.N. Human Rights Council has unanimously passed a climate change motion on July 8, 2025, after the…
Linux Foundation Adopts A2A Protocol To Help Solve One of AI’s Most Pressing Challenges
Linux Foundation Adopts A2A Protocol To Help Solve One of AI’s Most Pressing Challenges The Linux Foundation has recently embraced the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol, a significant move aimed at addressing…
Apple Taps Sabih Khan As New COO As Jeff Williams Plans Retirement
Summary Apple has announced a significant leadership change with Sabih Khan appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Jeff Williams, who plans to retire soon. Jeff Williams will continue…