Is slightly useful AI worth the extra cash?

My hand is cramping. It’s not carpal tunnel or some other dubious reason that’s causing the pain. It’s an analog ache that is oddly satisfying in a nostalgic way. In the last few days, I’ve held a pen and written…

Pro-Russian Hacktivist Group Claims 6600 Attacks Targeting Europe

Pro-Russian hacktivist gang Noname has claimed over 6600 attacks since March 2022, almost exclusively targeting European nations, new research from Orange Cyberdefense has shown. The cybersecurity vendor’s Security Navigator 2025 report found that 96% of Noname’s attacks targets included Ukraine,…

A new era of hypersonic propulsion

A self-propagating series of explosions, contained between the blades of a high-speed rotor, promises a leap in power and efficiency during hypersonic flight – provided this radical new engine can be built strong enough to withstand its own power. Since…

AI Helps Track Down Lost Oil Wells Using Historical Maps

Using artificial intelligence to analyze old topographic maps, researchers have discovered over 1,300 previously unknown abandoned oil and gas wells across California and Oklahoma, highlighting a novel approach to address this widespread environmental hazard. Published in Environmental Science & Technology…