AI Wrapped: The 14 AI terms you couldn’t avoid in 2025
If the past 12 months have taught us anything, it’s that the AI hype train is showing no signs of slowing. It’s hard to believe that at the beginning of the year, DeepSeek had yet to turn the entire industry on its head, Meta was better known for trying (and failing) to make the metaverse…
Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia
A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain tissue. When the missing molecule was restored, normal blood flow returned. This ...
What are asteroids really made of? New analysis brings space mining closer to reality
Scientists are digging into the hidden makeup of carbon-rich asteroids to see whether they could one day fuel space exploration—or even be mined for valuable resources. By analyzing rare meteorites that naturally fall to Earth, researchers have uncovered clues about the chemistry, history, and poten...
New technology eliminates “forever chemicals” with record-breaking speed and efficiency
A new eco-friendly technology can capture and destroy PFAS, the dangerous “forever chemicals” found worldwide in water. The material works hundreds to thousands of times faster and more efficiently than current filters, even in river water, tap water, and wastewater. After trapping the chemicals, th...
Why the operating room is ripe for AI, according to Akara
There’s plenty of hype around AI and robots in healthcare, but the problem that’s actually costing hospitals money right now is operating room coordination. Two to four hours of OR time is lost every single day, not because of the surgeries themselves, but because of everything in between from manua...
This video explores the critical ethical dilemmas of generative AI, moving beyond deepfakes to autonomous decision-making. Understand algorithmic bias, accountability, and the societal impact of AI's increasing autonomy. A must-view for anyone concerned about responsible AI innovation.
The familiar fight between “mind as software” and “mind as biology” may be a false choice. This work proposes biological computationalism: the idea that brains compute, but not in the abstract, symbol-shuffling way we usually imagine. Instead, computation is inseparable from the brain’s physical str...
We are living in a golden age of species discovery
The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, plants, fungi, and beyond. Many species remain undiscovered, especially insects and microbes, and future...
Semperis Named Security Partner of the Year in Cohesity FY2025 Partner Awards
Semperis, a provider of AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience, has been named by Cohesity, the leader in AI-powered data security, as its Security Partner of the Year in the FY2025 Cohesity Partner Awards. The annual awards celebrate partners who demonstrate exceptional commitment to h...
Guardz Report: Nearly Half of U.S. Small Businesses Hit by Cyberattacks
80% of SMBs with a formal incident response plan in place were able to avoid major damage during an attack – highlighting the need for support from MSPs According to a report published today by Guardz, the cybersecurity platform empowering Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to protect small and medium...
Jamf Named a Leader in Three IDC MarketScape Reports for UEM
Jamf, (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today announced its inclusion in multiple IDC MarketScape Reports evaluating Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) software vendors. Recognition across multiple IDC MarketScape categories Jamf was named a Leader in the following ...
Scientists say evolution works differently than we thought
A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is that changing environments prevent these mutations from spreading widely before they become useless o...
MINISFORUM and AMD Unite for AI-Powered Performance
Together, MINISFORUM and AMD are transforming the landscape of intelligent computing, setting new standards for power, efficiency, and creativity. On December 10th, MINISFORUM and AMD are proud to announce a high-level AI Application Product Experience Event, “Leading Intelligent Computing, Renewing...
Kirby Medical Center Partners With Switchboard, MD to Automate Care
Switchboard, MD is proud to announce a new enterprise partnership with Kirby Medical Center, a nationally-recognized critical access hospital based in Piatt County, Illinois. The organization selected Switchboard, MD to preserve and strengthen its service standards for care delivery and help advance...
The Algorithmic Gift: How AI Is Rewriting Holiday Shopping — and What We Lose When It Chooses for Us
AI-driven gift shopping surged this holiday season, transforming how people discover, choose, and personalize presents — but raising questions about meaning and human intent.
Yann LeCun confirms his new ‘world model’ startup, reportedly seeks $5B+ valuation
Renowned AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed on Thursday the worst-kept secret in the tech world: that he had indeed launched a new startup. Although he did say he will not be running the new company as its CEO....