Quote from: sanman on Today at 01:26 amDifficult with metallic asteroid, but a lot of these carbonaceous asteroids are just large gravel piles that have coalesced and barely hold together. That might make them easi...

arXiv:2512.10427v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Neural scaling laws and double-descent phenomena suggest that deep-network training obeys a simple macroscopic structure despite highly nonlinear optimization dynamics. We derive such structure directly from gradient descent in function space. For…

Giuffre’s family calls the success of her posthumous memoir, Nobody's Girl, ‘bittersweet’ after her death in AprilA posthumous memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s best-known accusers, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, has sold 1m copies worldwide in just the two months after its release.Publisher Alfred A Kn…

Quote from: Vultur on 12/16/2025 11:32 pmQuote from: crandles57 on 12/16/2025 11:01 pmNot sure I would trust it, but FWIW, grok came up with 78 million tons for metallic asteroid t...

The US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.

arXiv:2411.11274v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: A conforming partition of a rectilinear n-gon P (possibly with holes) is a partition of P into rectangles without using Steiner points (i.e., all corners of all rectangles must lie on the boundary of P). The stabbing number of such a partition is …

arXiv:2510.04564v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Conventional representation learning methods learn a universal representation that primarily captures dominant semantics, which may not always align with customized downstream tasks. For instance, in animal habitat analysis, researchers prioritize…

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Columba McVeigh, from Donaghmore in County Tyrone, was murdered in 1975 when he was 19.

Prosecutors said that Mr. Reiner killed his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner, using a knife. He has not yet entered a plea.

Treasurer says his Myefo, which shows a small improvement in the budget bottom line, is “the most responsible” on recordJim Chalmers has claimed “the most responsible mid-year update on record”, unveiling a multi-billion dollar improvement in the budget bottom line alongside extra money for mental h…

Shares of HashKey Holdings Ltd., operator of Hong Kong’s largest licensed cryptocurrency exchange, climbed on their trading debut after an initial public offering that raised HK$1.6 billion ($206 million).

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Cantor says Hyperliquid is trading infrastructure, not speculative DeFi, with HYPD and PURR offering exposure to fees, buybacks, and CEX share gains.

The number of countries whose citizens face a full or partial travel ban on entry to the United States increased from 19 to 39.

Samsung's T9 SSD offers up to 4TB of storage and transfer speeds of up to 20Gbps - in an form factor that you just can't hate.

Quarterly payments of $200 to be offered via stablecoin or traditional currency in a scheme designed to ease cost of living pressures in the Pacific nationThe Marshall Islands has introduced a national universal basic income (UBI) scheme that offers payments via cryptocurrency, alongside more tradit…

The Doggfather will take center stage during the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings game on Dec. 25, streaming on Netflix

arXiv:2512.12067v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: The Internet community has taken major efforts to decrease latency in the World Wide Web. Significant improvements have been achieved in accelerating content transport and in compressing static content. Less attention, however, has been dedicated to d…

The Late Night host and pop star indulge in adult beverages as they play party games like truth or drink, blind-reading cue cards, guessing pet sounds, and opening presents with oven mitts.
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Hong Kong has tentatively embraced cryptocurrencies and digital assets as a way to shore up its status as an international financial center.

“Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America,” Trump said in a social media post.

https://twitter.com/SenatePress/status/2001097936352969024

Version 1.6 of libopus as the library for the open-source Opus audio codec is now available. Opus 1.6 brings new machine learning "ML" based features in building atop the machine learning features initially added to Opus 1.5...

Quote from: pochimax on 12/08/2025 08:53 amI think starting to consider how to eliminate SLS after Artemis V seems more reasonable.Yes, looking at SLS 'end of life' options makes total sense, based on the a...

In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump also declared the government of President Nicolás Maduro a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

OpenAI Group PBC today launched GPT Image 1.5, a new artificial intelligence model optimized for image generation tasks. The algorithm is rolling out a few weeks after Google LLC introduced a new image generator of its own. Nano Banana Pro, as the model is called, is better than its predecessors at …

arXiv:1902.05876v5 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Consider the following problem: given two arbitrary densities $q_1,q_2$ and a sample-access to an unknown target density $p$, find which of the $q_i$'s is closer to $p$ in total variation.
A remarkable result due to Yatracos shows that this prob…

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arXiv:2512.13282v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: The high computational and memory demands of modern deep learning (DL) workloads have led to the development of specialized hardware devices from cloud to edge, such as AMD's Ryzen AI XDNA NPUs. Optimizing general matrix multiplication (GEMM) algorith…

arXiv:2512.12458v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Modern vector databases enable efficient retrieval over high-dimensional neural embeddings, powering applications from web search to retrieval-augmented generation. However, classical theory predicts such tasks should suffer from the curse of dimensio…

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arXiv:2512.12719v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Poorly formulated research problems can compromise the practical relevance of Software Engineering studies by not reflecting the complexities of industrial practice. This vision paper explores the use of artificial intelligence agents to support SE re…

arXiv:2512.00696v3 Announce Type: replace-cross
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping computational and network biology by enabling new approaches to decode cellular communication networks. We introduce Hierarchical Molecular Language Models (HMLMs), a novel framework that models cell…

arXiv:2403.18461v3 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Despite significant advancements in image generation using advanced generative frameworks, cross-image integration of content and style remains a key challenge. Current generative models, while powerful, frequently depend on vague textual prompts …

arXiv:2411.19534v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: We tackle the problem of quantifying the number of objects by a generative text-to-image model. Rather than retraining such a model for each new image domain of interest, which leads to high computational costs and limited scalability, we are the …

The judge ruled Tesla should have to suspend manufacturing and sales in California for 30 days, but the DMV stayed those rulings for 90 days to allow Tesla to comply.

arXiv:2512.11854v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Optimizing resistance training for hypertrophy requires balancing proximity to muscular failure, often quantified by Repetitions in Reserve (RiR), with fatigue management. However, subjective RiR assessment is unreliable, leading to suboptimal trainin…

The STP-S30 mission will test flat, disk-shaped smallsat design for sustained operations in very low orbit
The post Rocket Lab set to launch Space Force and NASA ‘DiskSat’ experiment  appeared first on SpaceNews.

arXiv:2512.11926v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: 3D object detection is essential in autonomous driving, providing vital information about moving objects and obstacles. Detecting objects in distant regions with only a few LiDAR points is still a challenge, and numerous strategies have been developed…

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story No Sept. 2 boat strike video release for you Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democrats are battling over publicly releasing the video of the U.S. military’s Sept. 2 at…

Samsung is expanding its Micro RGB TV lineup next year to include six new sizes, each equipped with Vision AI features.

The first funerals are being held for victims of Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

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The order comes a week after the US military seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast.

The Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) in the Chilean Andes is one of the most powerful radio telescope facilities in the world. Researchers use it to study dark and distant regions of the universe in order to better understand how stars, planets, galaxies and life itself are formed…

Republicans on the House Rules Committee on Tuesday shut the door on amendments to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, effectively setting the stage for a surge in health insurance premiums as Congress leaves for winter recess later this week.  A group of moderate Republicans offered …

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arXiv:2512.13381v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Federated Unlearning (FUL) focuses on client data and computing power to offer a privacy-preserving solution. However, high computational demands, complex incentive mechanisms, and disparities in client-side computing power often lead to long times an…

arXiv:2201.05355v4 Announce Type: replace-cross
Abstract: Numerical methods for developing port-Hamiltonian representations of general linear time-invariant systems are studied. The approach extends previous port-Hamiltonian characterizations to include the general non-minimal case and the case whe…

In Argentina, the return of pumas brought top predators back to the landscape — much to penguins’ dismay.

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arXiv:2310.00177v5 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: We introduce a neural-preconditioned iterative solver for Poisson equations with mixed boundary conditions. Typical Poisson discretizations yield large, ill-conditioned linear systems. Iterative solvers can be effective for these problems, but only …

KIK Custom Products Inc. received a $150 million rescue loan from new lenders, including Oaktree Capital Management to help the cleaning-products company bridge a potential liquidity shortfall, according to people familiar with the situation.

During a simulation in which Anthropic's AI, Claude, was told it was running a vending machine, it decided it was being scammed, "panicked" and tried to contact the FBI's Cyber Crimes Division.

Device threats surge while IoT regulations lag, so enterprises must act now.
The post It’s Up to Enterprises to Fill the IoT Regulatory Void appeared first on EE Times.

President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks down the current state of ISIS following the deadly attack on an Australian Hanukkah celebration.

The Otterbox Defender Pro provides an extra layer of protection against damage, while also safeguarding resale value.

arXiv:2506.04401v4 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Classical image filters, such as those for averaging or differencing, are carefully normalized to ensure consistency, interpretability, and to avoid artifacts like intensity shifts, halos, or ringing. In contrast, convolutional filters learned end…

Two models claim their photos were used on billboards for Megan’s Hot Girl Summer brand without consent.

Bank of Nova Scotia is planning to revive the metals trading desk it dismantled at the peak of the pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.

Before jetting off to Mexico, Mayor Eric Adams held an unusual news conference that included a time capsule, a new theme song and a defense of his one-term tenure.

League filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last weekEvents need ‘solid financial model’, says Sebastian CoeThe Michael Johnson-led Grand Slam Track has been warned by World ­Athletics that it may not be ­permitted to return in 2026 even if it pays off its huge debts.Court documents released on ­Monday s…

“At the very least, you helped Mr. Perry stay on the road to his tragic ending by continuing to feed his addiction,” the judge told former doctor Mark Chavez

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Zerlina Zeng, Head of East Asia Corporates and Asia Credit Strategy at CreditSights, sees limited systemic impact and spillover risk to high-grade China dollar bonds from distressed developer China Vanke's request to delay payment on a bond. She speaks with Paul Allen on "Insight with Haslinda Amin.…

The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

Newer Lenovo ThinkPads are adding the ability to detect and report varying degrees of hardware damage. The Lenovo ThinkPad ACPI driver for Linux is being adapted for being able to communicate said hardware damage to user-space Linux software...

It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and as the Trump administration increases pressure on the country's government.

Mohamed Salah's Liverpool row felt like "humiliation" for Egyptian fans, who are rallying behind their star man before the Africa Cup of Nations begins.

President Trump will participate in a Hanukkah celebration at the White House Tuesday evening. The event comes as Jewish groups in the U.S. have urged their counterparts to increase security precautions after an attack during a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, over the weeke…

Former prisoner Mutassim Abdulsatir gave Margaret Brennan a tour of the notorious prison where Syrians were tortured, beaten, and killed during the reign of dictator Bashar al-Assad.

Ariane 6 for Galileo (launch animation)

President Trump defended White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Tuesday in the wake of a shockingly candid interview Wiles did with Vanity Fair. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

arXiv:2512.12474v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Olympic Taekwondo has faced challenges in spectator engagement due to static, defensive gameplay and contentious scoring. Current Protector and Scoring Systems (PSS) rely on impact sensors and simplistic logic, encouraging safe strategies that diminis…

A large wager on Hong Kong and China real estate is backfiring on one of Singapore’s top banks, which is facing up to mounting troubles in the region’s deteriorating property markets.

Usman Khawaja, who was left out after losing his place after experiencing back spasms in the first Test, replaces Steve Smith in the Australia XI in Adelaide.

Public spending watchdog calls for ‘underlying issues’ at DVSA to be tackled in bid to cut backlog

arXiv:2512.12583v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Prompt injection attacks can compromise the security and stability of critical systems, from infrastructure to large web applications. This work curates and augments a prompt injection dataset based on the HackAPrompt Playground Submissions corpus and…

Despite changing its name and using decidedly bird-free branding, X is trying to hold on to its original Twitter trademarks, TechCrunch reports. The xAI-owned social media platform has updated its terms of service to include references to Twitter after previously only mentioning X, and seemingly att…

arXiv:2512.12500v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly permeating healthcare, from physician assistants to consumer applications. Since AI algorithm's opacity challenges human interaction, explainable AI (XAI) addresses this by providing AI decision-making insi…

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arXiv:2512.12549v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: We propose a supervised contrastive learning framework for video representation learning that leverages temporally global context. We introduce a video to image aggregation strategy that spatially arranges multiple frames from each video into a single…

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Which noise-canceling earbud should you buy? The answer may come down to more than just your device ecosystem. Here's my advice.

Google LLC, through its Google Labs division, today rolled out a new artificial intelligence agent that is designed to help users manage daily tasks by summarizing information across email, calendars, documents and the web. Called CC, the new tool is built on Google’s Gemini AI models and is being p…

arXiv:2512.08772v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Terpene synthases (TPS) are a key family of enzymes responsible for generating the diverse terpene scaffolds that underpin many natural products, including front-line anticancer drugs such as Taxol. However, de novo TPS design through directed evo…

arXiv:2512.12578v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: Noise in quantum hardware is the primary obstacle to realizing the transformative potential of quantum computing. Quantum error mitigation (QEM) offers a promising pathway to enhance computational accuracy on near-term devices, yet existing methods …

arXiv:2512.13250v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Vision Language Models (VLMs) excel at visual question answering (VQA) but remain limited to snapshot vision, reasoning from static images. In contrast, embodied agents require ambulatory vision, actively moving to obtain more informative views. We in…

Roberts, who murdered three police officers in Shepherd’s Bush and served 48 years in prison, was released in 2014Harry Roberts, the triple police killer whose 1966 murders shocked Britain and triggered one of the country’s largest manhunts, has reportedly died aged 89.Roberts died in hospital last …

The clock is ticking for the US government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein – and it has to be done before Christmas.

The move follows the US seizure of a tanker last week and appears designed to apply more pressure to President Nicolás Maduro.

Overnight, a levee was breached on the White River in Pacific, Washington, after days of heavy rain and flooding in the region. Carter Evans reports.

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Quote from: yg1968 on 12/16/2025 06:40 pmQuote from: yg1968 on 12/16/2025 06:22 pmSenator Markey Slams SpaceX for Covering Up Financial Ties to NASA Administrator Nominee Isaacman:...

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