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A fallen vase, a crushed sugar cube, and exploding bubbles all have something in common. A new mathematical equation reveals that they break down in a similar way.French scientists recently discovered a mathematical formula that describes the size distribution of the pieces that form when something is crushed. According to a new study published Nov. 26 in the journal Physical Review Letters, this equation applies to a variety of materials, including solids, liquids, and gas bubbles.Although cracks often propagate in objects in unpredictable ways, research has shown that the size distribution of the resulting debris appears to be consistent regardless…
Nuclear power startup Antares announced Tuesday that it has raised $96 million in Series B funding as it advances the design of a small modular nuclear reactor. The round was led by Shine Capital, with participation from Alt Capital, Caffeinated, FiftyThree Stations, Industrious and others, and consists of $71 million in equity and $25 million in debt. Antares said it is targeting commercial, defense and space-based applications with its R1 microreactor, which produces 100 kilowatts to 1 megawatt of power. The design uses TRISO fuel, and in the case of Antares, carbon- and ceramic-coated uranium spheres embedded in graphite. The…
When I was 18, I bought cheap tickets from my college class’s Facebook group to go see Grimes perform at a nearby music festival. That sunny afternoon, in the crowd, a drug-addicted man kept trying to climb a young, fragile tree for a better view. He failed again and again, but it was simply impossible for such a dainty plant to withstand its weight. Yet I watched in fascination and horror as this stranger persisted in a task that required him to defy the very laws of physics. More than a decade later, I found myself in a disturbingly similar…
Greek archaeologists have discovered the tomb of an exiled aristocratic woman and call her the “Lady with the Upside Down Crown.” A burial from the 7th century BC is notable for an elaborate bronze crown placed upside down on the woman’s head. This may have meant the final end of her power.The Lady’s tomb was unearthed during construction work at a recently discovered ancient cemetery in east-central Greece, about 60 miles (95 kilometers) northwest of Athens, according to a Nov. 27 translated statement from Greece’s Culture Ministry. The 40 tombs recovered so far appear to be burials of people of…
Red Dead Redemption joined the Netflix game catalog on Tuesday. This is a great moment for fans of the series, as it means the game will be officially available for iOS and Android devices for the first time. Players with a Netflix subscription can now download games with mobile-friendly controls, including touchscreen shooting and navigation. It is important to note that this game does not feature a multiplayer mode and players must be connected to the internet to play. Offline gameplay is not available. First released by Rockstar Games in 2010, Red Dead Redemption is set in 1911 during the…
New data shows ChatGPT’s growing influence as a source of referrals to e-commerce websites and how small its share of this market currently is. ChatGPT referrals to retailers’ mobile apps increased 28% year-over-year during the Black Friday holiday shopping weekend, which runs from Thursday to Thanksgiving Day Sunday, according to new analysis from Apptopia, a mobile app insights provider. However, the use of ChatGPT may not be benefiting small retailers as much as it is helping e-commerce giants Amazon and Walmart further entrench themselves. Amazon’s share of ChatGPT referrals increased from 40.5% in 2024 to 54% this year. Meanwhile, Walmart’s…
December 2, 2025Ravi LakshmananRegulatory Compliance/Online Safety India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed app-based telecom service providers to ensure that their platforms cannot be used without an active SIM card linked to a user’s mobile number. To this end, messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Arattai, Sharechat, Josh, JioChat, Signal, i.e. Telecommunications Identified User Entities (TIUEs) that use Indian mobile numbers to uniquely identify users will have to comply with the directive within 90 days. The amendments to the Telecommunications (Telecommunications Cybersecurity) Regulations, 2024 are seen as an attempt to counter the misuse of telecommunications identifiers for phishing, fraud and…
ChatGPT made an unwelcome suggestion about the Peloton app during a conversation, sparking backlash from OpenAI customers. People were worried that ads would reach even paying customers. However, OpenAI has made it clear that the app proposal is not an advertisement, but rather a lame attempt to integrate app discovery functionality within conversations. In a post on X that has since been viewed about 462,000 times, Yuchen Jin, co-founder of AI startup Hyperbolic, shared a screenshot that appears to show ChatGPT suggesting a Peloton app connection in an unrelated conversation. To make matters worse, Jin discovered that he was a…
re:Invent 2025, Amazon Web Services’ massive annual event, begins in earnest today in Las Vegas. Last year’s event primarily focused on the company’s AI efforts, including new foundational models, services to tackle AI hallucinations, and new security measures. And based on what Amazon has announced so far, and the lineup of speakers and programs that you can explore further below, we’re likely to see similar results this year. The event officially begins this morning, December 2nd at 8am PT. Expect editorial coverage of keynotes, interviews with AWS executives, and a roundup of news as the week’s programs unfold. You can…
Amazon announced that it is launching a new service in Seattle and Philadelphia that will complete deliveries within 30 minutes. The new “super-fast” delivery option will help Amazon better compete with services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart. The company says customers will be able to order a variety of products including milk, eggs, fresh produce, toothpaste, cosmetics, pet treats, diapers, paper products, electronics, seasonal products, over-the-counter medications, potato chips, dips and more. Prime members can choose the expedited shipping option for a $3.99 fee per order, while non-Prime members will have to pay $13.99. Orders under $15 include a…