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New Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Has Given Me All The Excuse I Need To Play The Game Again
Oh no! A third-person camera mod that makes it feel just like Dragon Age? Guess I'll just have to spend another 100 hours testing it out.
Glacier Fresh Launches the “Verified by Science” Initiative to Set a New Standard for Transparent Water Filter Testing
Glacier Fresh launched the Verified by Science Initiative to promote transparent water filter testing, scientific validation, and greater consumer trust....
Labcorp Launches Marker by Labcorp™ Genetic Health Panel, Expanding Consumer Access to Hereditary Genetic Risk Testing
/PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, today announced the launch of Marker by Labcorp™...
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What to expect
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are reportedly in late-stage testing. Here's what to expect, including a long-awaited chip upgrade.
Temporal Changes in Pediatric Influenza Test Positivity Across COVID-19 Public Health Policy Phases: A Five-Year Retrospective Cohort Study
Background The COVID-19 pandemic coincided with substantial changes in respiratory virus circulation, healthcare utilization, and diagnostic testing. Although population-level influenza activ...
Facebook Testing Immersive Video Feed as Home Page
The social platform says it will test a video-first look for users when they open the app in select countries, potentially bringing it to the U.S. next year.
Growing smarter farmers: Morgan State, neighborhoods localize climate science
“Our mission is to create a new kind of farmer,” Farmer Chippy said. “Now we’ve got children out here doing soil testing, monitoring, accessing the … server, so we can plan our planting.”
More than 1.5 million dozen egg cartons recalled over possible salmonella contamination
More than 1.5 million dozen shell eggs sold under multiple brands have been recalled after routine testing raised concerns about possible salmonella contamination.
Xbox Is Now Testing Its Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Tier
'Up to two' minutes' worth of ads in exchange for an hour of gaming
Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Game Streaming
Xbox is rolling out a test for ad-supported cloud gaming that will be available for a limited time on a voluntary basis for members of its fan-testing community, Xbox Insiders.
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
Would you watch ads to stream your games for free?
My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review As I Live With the Samsung's Passport Foldable
Samsung's new book-style foldable phone is making a strong first impression, but I'm still testing how it holds up in everyday use.
Editorial: Much-needed UC admissions fixes slowed by ‘the politics of testing’
Thousands and thousands of students who got into UC only to be shamed by their placement into remedial classes.
Next Mac Mini Will Reportedly Have Mismatched M6 and M5 Pro Chips
Apple is testing new Mac mini configurations with mismatched M6 and M5 Pro chips, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but he did not provide a release timeframe. Apple is testing new Mac mini configurations with mismatched M6 and M5 Pro chips, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but he did not provide a release timeframe.
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
New colors aren’t the only changes coming.
Toyota’s New MR2 May Have Just Been Caught Testing For The First Time
Grainy phone footage from Japan may be the closest look yet at the car meant to bring MR2 back with AWD and plenty of power
Rice spinout company receives Small Business Innovation Research award
LumiStrain, a Rice spinout commercializing a Strain Sensing Smart Skin (S4) for structural testing and health monitoring, has received a $1.55 million award through the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research Fast-Track program.
Claude Code brings live iOS app testing into its Mac app
Claude Code’s Mac app now lets users test iOS apps in an interactive simulator pane, provided they have Xcode with the iOS platform installed.
Apple Testing 7-Inch Display for Largest 20th Anniversary iPhone Model
Apple is reportedly prototyping a larger iPhone display measuring roughly 6.96 inches, which would likely be marketed as a 7-inch panel if it reaches production. According to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing the display internally in preparation for the 20th anniversary iPhone, which is expected to launch next year.
The Sewer Knows What You Ate
During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater testing became a virus warning system. Now, scientists are using the approach to understand how communities eat.
Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.
iOS 27 beta 4 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
Apple has released the fourth iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 4 replaces the third iOS 27...
Apple's Secret Siri Interface Buried in macOS 27 Beta: How to Enable
Apple appears to be testing a hidden popover interface for Siri AI in the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta that surfaces Writing Tools and contextual actions whenever the user selects some text. Spotted by a member of Reddit's r/MacOSBeta community, the floating icon appears at the top-left of the selected text, expanding when the pointer hovers over it to a compact popover of Writing Tools and contextual actions.
Apple Testing New 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar
Apple is testing a new AI-powered "Live Notes" feature that can transcribe conversations between Genius Bar employees and customers at some of its stores, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The system is currently opt-in, meaning it is only active if both the employee and customer agree to use it. "The transcript is then added to the employee's iPad as part of the record of the repair session," he said.
UNM’s Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Trains the Experts Behind Modern Diagnosis
The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine prepares students for one of health care’s most essential and often unseen roles – performing the laboratory testing that helps clinicians diagnose and treat...
Testing imminent for 2028 IndyCar
The IndyCar Series’ new-for-2028 chassis and engine combination is expected to turn its first laps of validation testing within the next two weeks.
Scientists found two powerful new ways to destroy forever chemicals
Scientists are testing two promising ways to destroy PFAS, the stubborn “forever chemicals” that can accumulate in water and resist normal treatment. One method uses collapsing vapor bubbles to generate extreme heat and reactive molecules, while the other uses cold plasma and rising gas bubbles to pull PFAS to the surface and break them apart.
Florida Loses 4-Star Defender to Bitter SEC Rival
Elite safety Adryan Cole chooses home-state Georgia over Gainesville, testing the Florida Gators' top-10 recruiting class as the fierce SEC battle for secondary dominance intensifies for 2027.
New Alzheimer's drug repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation
A drug originally developed for spinal cord injury may offer a fresh approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. In mouse studies, KCL-286 repaired dangerous DNA damage, reduced inflammation, and targeted multiple disease-related pathways instead of focusing on just amyloid or tau. Since it has already cleared an initial human safety trial, researchers believe it could move more quickly into Alzheimer’s clinical testing.
TikTok Shop is testing a new managed services business in the US
TikTok is rolling out a new pilot program where it will oversee key Shop operations, like hiring creators and making ads, for e-commerce partners.
One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care
Mayo Clinic, one of the world’s most well-known hospital systems, is using AI in hopes of improving patient care and, ultimately, saving lives.
The ’Gay’ Attacks on Lindsey Graham Are All About Politics
Was Lindsey Graham gay? As the author of a book about the history of gay Washington, D.C., it’s a question I’ve been asked frequently for years, and even more so since his sudden death last weekend. The South Carolina Republican’s lifelong confirmed bachelorhood, vocal intonation, and Southern dandy demeanor (if not sartorial choices) prompted many to conclude that he was, as they say in that part of the country, “light in his loafers.” Graham’s repeated attestations to the contrary had zero effect on those invested in the narrative that he was. Only about the matter of J. Edgar Hoover’s rumored cross-dressing (for which there is much circumstantial but no direct evidence) am I questioned more. Whenever I’ve been asked to speculate upon Graham’s sexuality—and speculate was all that I or anyone else could do—I always answered the question honestly. While my personal sense is that Graham was probably gay, as a journalist and a historian I cannot rely on my intuition to make factual assertions. (Gaydar hasn’t yet been scientifically perfected.) Given the absence of any known female or male romantic interests, Graham may very well have been a heterosexual unlucky in love. He might also have been asexual. Barring the highly unlikely postmortem emergence of a personal diary or some other unassailable evidence attesting to Graham’s innermost yearnings, we will never know the answer. As is depressingly the case these days when a public figure dies, a chorus of voices reveled in Graham’s passing, many of them making light of his presumed homosexuality.
Science-based testing powers better health at Plus10 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
Flower Mound resident Yves Lafortune has competed in his fair share of Ironman events, 100-mile runs, and national-level triathlons over the years. And if you ask him if he plans to do more, he wouldn’t hesitate to say yes. Clearly, the challenge isn’t finding the passion or commitment to keep going. As a lifelong athlete, […]
In Good Health: The Alzheimer’s Research Revolution
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can have a real impact on a person and their family. There’s a lot to consider — what the future will hold, what symptoms they’ll experience, and on what timeline.About 7.5 million people in the U.S. currently suffer from Alzheimer’s. Every year, around half a million more are diagnosed with the disease or another form of dementia. As the population gets older, that figure will continue to rise.For decades, researchers have struggled to understand these kinds of diseases. But when it comes to testing and treatment, particularly for Alzheimer’s, there have been significant advances in the past few years.In this installment of our series, “In Good Health,” we tackle the revolution in dementia research. What will that mean for patients?For more information on dementia research, find Pam Belluck’s latest reporting at the New York Times. And Dr. Karlawish’s “Neurotransmissions” column at STAT News, covering dementia care and research.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray
Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict
Young people are afraid to run for office
The threat of political violence is testing the future of state and local legislators.
Independent Testing Shows Which Business Security Products Actually Hold Up When It Matters
When Iranian-linked hackers breached medical device maker Stryker in March 2026, they did not need a sophisticated zero-day exploit to cause chaos. Once inside, they triggered simultaneous factory resets on more than 200,000 corporate devices across 79 countries, grinding order processing, production and shipping to a halt for days. Two months later, Foxconn confirmed that the Nitrogen ransomware group had stolen an alleged 8 terabytes of data from its North American factories, including project
Independent Testing Shows Which Business Security Products Actually Hold Up When It Matters
When Iranian-linked hackers breached medical device maker Stryker in March 2026, they did not need a sophisticated zero-day exploit to cause chaos. Once inside, they triggered simultaneous factory resets on more than 200,000 corporate devices across 79 countries, grinding order processing, production and shipping to a halt for days. Two months later, Foxconn confirmed that the Nitrogen ransomware group had stolen an alleged 8 terabytes of data from its North American factories, including project
Additional cooling towers test positive for Legionella bacteria
Investigators have now identified 31 cooling towers testing positive for the bacteria in three zip codes.
Building the tools behind the science
An industry application scientist reflects on the invisible labor behind widely used lab techniques, and how iterative testing, troubleshooting and cross-team collaboration turn new technologies into practical tools for the scientific community.
Free Mac App Unravels All Your Annoying USB-C Cable Mysteries
No more frustrating USB cable testing.
AB Science ends three studies in multiple sclerosis, other immune conditions
The trials, which were testing the tyrosine kinase inhibitor masitinib, had previously been paused. AB Science’s decision not to resume them was a matter of prioritization, not safety, the biotech said.
AMD FSR Multi-Frame Generation With Up to 8x Mode in Development
AMD has reportedly been testing a new and highly anticipated FSR multi-frame generation (MFG) technology for its Radeon RX GPUs. This information comes from a third-party software called RadeonTuner, which allows access to Radeon driver settings without using the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition...
Generations of Health: Lisa Boyd, PA, Discusses the Power of Family Medical History
Your family shares more than memories; they pass down a genetic blueprint that can shape your health for years to come. Lisa Boyd, PA-C, with CaroMont Family Medicine in Dallas, explains why knowing your family medical history is one of the most powerful tools in preventive healthcare. From predicting risk before symptoms appear to guiding smarter screening schedules, this information helps you and your care team make more informed decisions. Learn how to start the conversation, what conditions have hereditary links and when genetic testing may be the right next step for you.
I couldn't have been more wrong about the Fitbit Air — here's what changed my mind
I expected the Fitbit Air to confirm everything I liked about WHOOP. Instead, after three weeks of testing, it completely changed my mind.
What Smart Glasses Can (and Can't) Do: I Wore the Top Models So You Don't Have To
From AI assistants and built-in cameras to AR displays and wearable private screens, smart glasses come in more flavors than you might think. After testing every major type, here's how they differ—and which features actually matter.
Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape U.S. voting
The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance Commission, which distributes federal grants to states, oversees the testing of voting systems and maintains the national voter registration form.
Trump says he won't sign housing bill, which could become law anyway
The president said he is protesting Congress' failure to pass the SAVE America Act.
Google Photos' latest UI experiment has one job: getting CapCut on your phone
Google seems to be testing a subtle UI change in Google Photos that promotes ByteDance's CapCut video editing app.
Google Messages is trying out a common-sense sharing menu change
Google Messages appears to be testing a smarter sharing flow that finally adds a proper group option for multiple recipients.
NASA Scientists Take to Air and Space to Study Arctic Sea Ice
This month, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California are testing a spacecraft sensor that will help measure how quickly Arctic sea
How HCA Healthcare uses scale to improve patient care
The health system’s expansive network is designed for testing new ideas, measuring results and implementing proven solutions across all sites.
Trump says NATO failed two key tests during high-stakes Turkey summit: 'Not happy'
Trump says he was deliberately testing NATO allies on Greenland and Iran, declaring both efforts failed as tensions escalate at the Ankara summit.
Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung's One UI 9 testing lineup grew again this week. Here's every confirmed device, plus a recap of what's already landed in previous updates.
Brigham and Women’s doctor combines medical expertise, journalism
Dr. Jeremy Faust saves lives in the ER and breaks stories with his Inside Medicine newsletter. He’s also testing the bounds of news reporting.
First look: Google Translate is finally prepping the modern makeover it deserves
Google appears to be testing a major redesign for the Google Translate app on Android, complete with a modern home screen layout.
AMD Ryzen AI Halo First Look: Giant Local AI Power in a Pint-Sized Box
I’ve received one of AMD’s first official AI developer boxes for testing, and it’s an impressive piece of AI hardware with a super-simple setup.
Apple Seeds Third iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the third betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.
Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test
A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment. Researchers found it could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective for the U.S. healthcare system.
RFK Jr.’s latest overhaul aims to boost preventive care. It could get expensive.
The health secretary wants insurers to cover Alzheimer’s tests. Some in the health industry hope he’ll back routine testing for many more diseases.
SC Democrat running for attorney general says he won’t take a dime in contributions. Is it foolish?
Can a candidate run statewide without campaign cash? Democrat Richard Hricik is testing that question in South Carolina’s attorney general race. And he says it’s not a gimmick.
Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung's One UI 9 testing lineup grew again this week. Here's every confirmed device, plus a recap of what's already landed in previous updates.
Inside New Balance’s World Cup: Testing, inventing and supplying players’ families with kit
New Balance are not one of the 13 manufacturers supplying kits to the 48 competing nations so are approaching the World Cup differently
DNA My Dog Expands Product Suite With Launch of New Health and Trait Test, Building on 18-Year Foundation in Canine Genetic Testing
TORONTO, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DNA My Dog, a pioneer in consumer canine genetic testing, today announced the commercial launch of it...
Apple Already Testing iOS 27.4
Apple's software engineers recently began testing iOS 27.4, according to the MacRumors visitor logs. Apple's software engineers recently began testing iOS 27.4, according to the MacRumors visitor logs.
DoD's weapons testing office doing more work with fewer people: GAO
Hegseth gutted DOT&E's workforce last year, leaving the office with less officers and oversight on weapons programs.
How Xbox's 'Disc-2-Digital' plan is going to work, according to tester reports
Xbox is currently testing a new 'Disc-2-Digital' feature that will add your physical Xbox games to your digital library, and we now know how it's going to work.
Report: Xbox Disc-to-Digital Feature in Testing, Microsoft "Likely" to Stop Disc Production Too
Both Sony and Microsoft look ready to drop disc drives from their next-gen consoles.
Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection
Microsoft’s disc-to-digital feature could be essential for next-gen Xbox consoles.
Food science sector warns proposed US grant rules could weaken research independence
As the deadline for public comment approaches, a proposed overhaul of the rules governing federal financial assistance is drawing increasing attention from research institutions, universities, and industry organizations, with implications that could extend across the US F&B sector.
The Sims 4 June Patch: Testing Features, Fixes and New Moola Offers
The new Sims 4 June Patch has dropped today, and while the features included are a bit lighter than what we saw with the Sims 4 May Patch with base layers and
Sony’s Cooling Neck Device Is Coming to the US, and I Got a First Look
I spent a few days testing the Reon Pocket Pro Plus ahead of its US launch. Here's how it went.
3M joins Cadillac Formula 1® Team as Official Material Science Partner to accelerate racing performance
Multi-year global partnership will focus on lightweight materials, manufacturing and testing to aid on-track performance ST. PAUL, Minn. and INDIANAPOLIS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The...
El Boletín newsletter: An earthquake shakes Venezuela’s political reset
Our correspondent in Caracas reports on how disaster is testing an already fragile country
Apple's biggest leak in years shows the iPhone 18 Pro surviving a drop test
A massive iPhone 18 Pro leak includes photos and videos of Apple's upcoming flagship undergoing internal durability testing.
Gmail Live now in testing on Android and iOS
Following the announcement at I/O 2026 last month, Google is now testing Gmail Live on Android and iOS. This feature lets you...
Valve doesn’t let Dbrand’s coolest Steam Machine accessory leave the testing facility
Dbrand announced that users who ordered the Companion Cube skin for the Steam Machine will not, in fact, find companionship...
How Penn State Beaver is helping farmers respond sooner to animal health challenges
Penn State Beaver is helping strengthen animal health and agricultural resilience across western Pennsylvania through the Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center, which gives farmers and veterinarians closer access to critical and timely testing.
Science Helps Verify Cotton's Origin - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE W
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is adding forensic testing to strengthen confidence in cotton supply chains.
Efzimfotase alfa demonstrated improvements in bone health in treatment-naïve pediatric patients with hypophosphatasia achieving median difference of 1.67 vs placebo in RGI-C Score at week 25 in MULBERRY Phase III trial
Positive results from the MULBERRY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in bone health in children (2 to
America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Donald Trump’s presidency is testing how far it’s come
'The presidency today, even when colored by President Trump’s worst excesses, is not a monarchy.'
America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy.
America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy.
Shelby County Health Dept. offers free HIV testing
In honor of National HIV Testing Day, the Shelby County Health Department hosted free testing on Saturday, and they urged anyone thinking about getting tested to do it now.
Google testing iPhone feature to add to Pixel smartphones
Google might soon expand on a current Pixel capability matching the iOS version of it.
Scientists finally explain why these wild boars stay more radioactive than Chernobyl's wolves - Futura-Sciences
What explains this surprising finding? The answer appears to be a complex mix of history, ecology, and diet. Bavaria’s wild boars mainly feed on underground fungi that absorbed radioactive fallout from both the notorious Chernobyl disaster and Cold War-era nuclear testing. Unlike wolves, which sit higher on the food chain...
Brewers Continue Testing Jacob Misiorowski's Limits
After touching triple digits with a record-shattering 105.5 mph heater, the Milwaukee Brewers flamethrowing ace escaped a bases-loaded jam to prove his elite resilience and Cy Young caliber endurance.
The Extremely Online Senate Race Testing Democrats’ Midterm Strategy
In 2026, winning an election might mean winning the most attention online.
Testing gives science-based data for Fairmont lakes
FAIRMONT— A partnership between the city of Fairmont and Minnesota State University-Mankato will result in comprehensive scientific data on the Fairmont Chain of Lakes. The $25,000 contract started on April 1 and will go through Dec. 31 of this year. Fairmont’s Water Resources Coordinator, Hannah Neusch, acknowledged that while the water treatment plant in Fairmont […]
Clark County reports first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus, health distric
Windows 11 is getting redesigned taskbar settings in new build
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 redesigned taskbar settings, and the changes are already available for testing in the latest build.
M6 MacBook Pro Expected This Year With Apple's First 2nm Chip
Apple could launch an updated base model 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip as soon as this year, reports Bloomberg. There could also be M6 chip updates for the Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Air, but Apple is testing an M6 MacBook Pro. Apple plans to introduce the M6 in late 2026, and for the first time, it will be a standalone chip. Apple is not working on M6 Pro or M6 Max chips, and will hold off on higher-end chip options until the M7 series launches in 2027.
Fulton County health officials notify Johns Creek High School community of possible tuberculosis exposure
Students and staff who may have had close contact with the individual will receive separate notifications and be offered free tuberculosis testing.
How should European scientists respond to the US AI kill switch?
Earlier in June, Europe’s worst fears of technological dependence were confirmed when the White House ordered the AI firm Anthropic to stop non-US citizens using its leading models. This kill-switch moment crystalised anxieties in Brussels that the continent, lagging the US on the creation of leading-edge AI models, is now a technological of vassal of Washington. The shock has specific implications for European scientists and universities. Some governments are now worried that with AI being integrated into labs, Donald Trump now has his finger hovering over an off switch for European science. “Having restrictions on this tool, it can have an impact on our own research,” said France’s research minister, Philippe Baptiste, at the VivaTech conference in Paris on June 18.Baptiste, himself a former academic, said that colleagues in mathematics had recently warned him they were now cut off from leading-edge US models, risking their work. “This model is not available anymore now because of the US restriction, and for the first time this had an impact on mathematics,” a field where large language models (LLMs) are making a significant contribution, said Baptiste. So, should European scientists avoid relying on US models in the future? Or would this be a self-harming overreaction? And how is AI being used in science, anyway? What happened?On June 12, it emerged that Washington, citing cybersecurity concerns, had ordered Anthropic to stop non-US citizens using two models: Claude Mythos 5, and Claude Fable 5, a version of Mythos but with guardrails to prevent abuse. Anthropic said Washington’s concerns were overblown. But forced to follow the order, yet with no way to check who was using the models, the company suddenly shut down access for everyone, US citizens included. There’s still no agreement on how to restore broad access. But last week, Bloomberg reported that select US companies, and the US government, still had access to Mythos despite the ban, but the EU’s cybersecurity agency Enisa had been shut out. Class division of researchersIn the longer term, access outside the US should be restored, said Marcel Salathé, co-director of the AI centre at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL), because a permanent restriction would be financially ruinous to US AI firms. “Even Trump will eventually budge to economic pressure,” he said.However, US AI firms might end up operating rather like banks, doing due diligence on users of their leading-edge AI models, he went on.European scientists are unlikely to fall foul of such checks, he said. But having a Chinese postgraduate in their lab, or doing a type of research the US disapproved of, could potentially result in access being denied. “It will create a sort of class division of researchers,” he said. More than frontier modelsHowever, successfully deploying AI in science is about far more than just having access to leading LLMs such as Mythos.Instead, many science-specific tools, most famously Alphafold, which predicts protein folding structures, require “far less” computing power to train than frontier models, well within the capabilities of European supercomputers, according to a recent analysis by the Arq Foundation, a Brussel-based AI think tank. Instead, tools such as Alphafold are possible because certain fields, like protein folding, weather prediction or astronomy, have large, clean, standardised datasets that can be used to train predictive models. Rather than compute, “data is the central constraint for AI for science,” the report says. For example, a less powerful physics model trained on CERN’s data “will be more valuable than the best model without certain data,” said Bengüsu Özcan, author of the report. European advantage?Europe could therefore steal a march by using its scientific data and infrastructure to create models US digital giants cannot. “They might actually match or go even beyond what these big [US] companies are doing,” said Özcan.Indeed, some European start-ups hope to create automated testing labs to create the kind of standardised data that could speed up the discovery of new materials. Materials scientists say there’s currently too little data to train models. AI scientistsHowever, even if the bottleneck for AI in science is often data, rather than compute, being at the mercy of the US for LLM access could still become a problem for European scientists. A new class of “AI scientists” based on leading LLMs is also emerging, Özcan’s report says.Unlike domain-specific tools like Alphafold, these try to automate day-to-day scientific work, by providing an overarching tool that coordinates specific models to synthesise existing literature, generate hypotheses or run analysis of data. The problem for Europe, however, is that these tools are sometimes based on US leading models. Google Deepmind’s AI Co-Scientist, for example, is built on Google’s Gemini LLM. Systematic failureThese scientific automation tools are still in their early stages, and still exhibit “systematic failures on scientific tasks,” Özcan’s report says. One of the problems is that the messy, day-to-day process of scientific discovery is largely not documented, meaning LLMs don’t have a good source of data to learn how scientists actually work. Meanwhile, some tasks, such as literature synthesis, don’t typically require access to leading edge models.However, the performance of AI scientific assistants could improve as companies such as Google pour resources into developing them. Rely on US“Unfortunately, for scientific assistants, there is not much we can do right now except rely on US frontier AI,” said Antoine Bosselut, a natural language processing expert based at EPFL. Chinese-built open models, which can run on local computers, lessening the risk of a shutdown, are touted as one alternative to US dependence. There’s also Mistral, once seen as Europe’s main AI hope, but the Paris-based company has seen its recent models fall behind in performance. But the Chinese alternatives are generally not as capable as US frontier AI models, said Bosselut, unless paired with fiddly, custom tools that allows them to act as independent agents. “Most scientists do not have the time,” he said. Don’t jump ship yetAlthough the kill switch moment is seen a warning shot for European scientists, it doesn’t mean labs should abandon US AI tools immediately. “I do not think the right response is simply to abandon US-based models and systems under the banner of sovereignty or independence,” said Mattias Björnmalm, secretary general of the Cesaer university association. “That would be an overreaction.”Related articlesEuropean sovereignty in AI requires ‘ugly trade-offs,’ say experts Robotic lab start-up makes case for €500M EU-funded materials testing facilityAI in science: is it useful? Instead, European researchers need to ask themselves whether they’re becoming dependent on technology that could be turned off in Washington, said Özcan. “They might not see this today, but they should really start asking this question,” she said. European researchers need a plan B, said Salathé. “I would recommend to every researcher, very proactively explore alternatives.”Own toolsIn addition, Björnmalm and others want European research institutions to develop their own scientific AI tools.Instead of signing AI deals with US digital giants, European universities should be using this money to create their own models, which may end up being superior for research, said Sabine Leonelli, an expert on the use of AI in science at the Technical University of Munich. “Universities in Europe seem to be happy to sign commercial contracts with US companies on the assumption [their AI tools] are better,” she said. But US frontier LLMs are typically opaque, and have been developed without independent scientific input, she said. “This is not good enough for science.”Last year, Swiss researchers released Apertus, an LLM designed to be completely transparent, from its development methods to its training data. The idea is that this makes scientific tools built on top of the model far more reproducible than with closed, commercial alternatives.“Europe needs more of this: serious capacity-building that gives researchers, universities and companies credible options,” said Björnmalm.
Susan Collins is testing whether old school politics still work
In the modern era, political activists want their representatives to fall strictly in line. To the base, the independent centrist is no longer a hero; they are a villain to be purged. But Susan Collins has a pitch that she is an independent voice.
This startup is using AI to close gaps in women’s healthcare
Xella Health’s precision health platform combines biomarker testing, clinical guidance, and AI analysis to help women get earlier answers about hard-to-diagnose conditions.
Vanderbilt Health is first US site for advanced clinical testing platform
Part of the cobas pro integrated solutions produced by Roche, the platform will speed up laboratory testing and improve patient care.
New T-Mobile 5G Test Shows a Simple Fix for a Common Slowdown
T-Mobile may have found a practical way to make its 5G network work better when several nearby phones are all trying to pull data at the same time. The big takeaway is simple: in a new benchmark study, a newer Nokia-powered setup helped cut interference between phones, which led to faster overall performance. According to Signals Research Group, the testing was done at T-Mobile’s ... [read full article]
iOS 27 upgrades Messages app with key new features for RCS
iOS 27 beta 2 arrived today for testing, and it includes some welcome new features for RCS conversations in the Messages app.