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Scientists predict new ultrastable 2D materials for fast-charging, long-lasting batteries

Simulations show HfTiTe4, ZrTiTe4 and HfZrTe4 offer fast-charging, stable, heat-resistant battery potential The study also showed that the telluride monolayers maintain structural and electronic stability at temperatures of up to 227 degrees Celsius. PHOTO: PIXABAY A global team of scientists has predicted a new family of two-dimensional topological telluride materials that could dramatically boost the … Read more

In latest funding round, legal AI firm Clio valued at $5 billion

Funding comes as demand for AI tools grows, firms looking to streamline tasks, reduce costs, improve decision-making Legal artificial intelligence company Clio said on Monday it has raised $500 million in a funding round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), valuing the company at $5 billion. The funding comes as demand for AI tools that … Read more

Google sounds alarm over fake VPN apps stealing user data

Malicious VPN apps can steal passwords, banking data, crypto wallets and browsing history Google advised users to install VPNs only from official sources like the Play Store and to avoid free services demanding unnecessary permissions. PHOTO: PIXABAY Google has warned billions of smartphone users to beware of a surge in fake virtual private network (VPN) … Read more

China launches twin rocket missions carrying experimental satellites from land and sea

The launches mark China’s 606th Long March mission, showcasing its expanding land and sea launch prowess A Lijian-1 Y9 carrier rocket carrying two technical experiment satellites blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, Nov. 9, 2025. PHOTO: XINHUA China carried out two successful satellite launches on Sunday, underscoring its … Read more

The rise of Farmverse on Roblox

During the recent flooding which led to a devastating situation leading to despair, the fragility of traditional, large-scale agriculture was laid bare. This widespread disaster severely devastated fields, farms, farmers, and agricultural produce across rural areas, highlighting a profound systemic vulnerability. It was yet another challenge for the entrepreneurial sibling duo, Nabhan and Kenan Khan, … Read more

Smile, you’re being fined

PUBLISHED November 09, 2025 KARACHI: At Teen Talwar, rush hour used to feel like chaos that had long slipped out of control. Cars spilled over lane markings, crowding one another until even the zebra crossings disappeared beneath bumpers. Drivers turned right from the far-left lane, some edging past the red light. Motorcyclists zigzagged between cars, … Read more

China-led team launches deep-sea AI model to boost ocean research

DePTH-GPT uses AI, deep learning, and vision to analyze ocean data from video, terrain, and sound The AI model has already established an intelligent cognitive system for a deep-sea seamount and a hydrothermal vent field. PHOTO: PEXELS A deep-sea exploration AI model developed by a collaborative team, led by Chinese scientists, was launched this week … Read more

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says demand for Blackwell chips ‘very strong’

Nvidia chief hailed wafer supply, praised partners as AI boom drives new chip cycle Nvidia logo, human hand and miniature of 3D-printed robot hand are seen in this illustration taken August 27, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Saturday said the semiconductor giant is experiencing “very strong demand” for its state-of-the-art Blackwell chips, as … Read more