Technology
The 8-hour challenge: SK On says solid-state robot batteries must justify 4x increase in production costs to replace ‘inferior’ lithium-ion
SK On says solid-state cells can give industrial robots the 8+ hour runtime of a human shift, but adoption may be another storyWhile upcoming solid-state batteries increase productivity through longer run times and lower total operating costs, they are prohibitively more expensive than some of their lithium-ion peersModern Li-on-based batteries…
The head of Trump’s AI security agency just resigned, but he was only on the job for three months
Chris Fall, the head of CAISI, has resignedFall only took up the job three months ago in April 2026The departure is likely to shake up the administration’s AI strategy againThe head of the Trump administration’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has stepped down from his role, Axios has…
Experts warn that hackers can shut down the entire power grid by hijacking cloud accounts
Zhejiang University researchers warned that GPU workloads could destabilize local networks and cause blackoutsAttackers could exploit ~1,000 GPUs to drain power and generate excess heat in systemsTheoretical attack dubbed Bit2Watt; mitigations include malicious pattern detection and energy buffer systemsWhen an AI data center is thinking really, really hard, it can…
Sports
Alexi Lalas’ best XI from the epic 2026 World Cup
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Spain are FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after a 1-0…
Spain’s Rodri ‘shocked’ after winning World Cup Golden Ball Award
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Spain captain Rodri has opened up about his emotional journey from a devastating…
Most impressive team ranks of the 21st century: Where do Spain rank 2024-26?
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Spain didn’t just win the 2026 FIFA World Cup; it did so in…
Health
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization
Key points Fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded. There is no approved vaccine or treatment. Violent instability that impedes disease surveillance and care. Early detection remains critical to saving lives.”The outbreak has been reported in five provinces, but Ituri province remains the epicenter of the outbreak, accounting for more than…
Break the silence: Zimbabwe’s youth leader calls for urgent investment in mental health
The tragedy revealed a stark reality: many young people facing mental health challenges had nowhere to turn for support.”I saw the gap. I saw the need,” she recalled. “As a young person, I realized that we needed youth-driven solutions to youth mental health challenges.”Today, the 26-year-old PhD researcher at the…
WHO warns DR Congo if Ebola outbreak is faster than response as Uganda reaches milestone
Addressing reporters in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the two-month-old outbreak has continued to expand despite major efforts by the government, the WHO, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and other partners.”So far, 2,273 cases have been reported with 796 deaths”, he said. “By…
Entertainment
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The Sunshine Protection Act faces hurdles in the Senate: Here’s why it could fail The US House of Representatives passed…
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ESPN hit with big layoffs after NFL Network acquisition: See full list of ousted employeesESPN has begun a major round…
Indian opposition leader demands Modi’s resignation over crackdown on student protests
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is detained by police during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence demanding…