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Climate change contributed to the devastating Los Angeles fires this month, with hot, dry conditions and powerful winds fueling the flames, according to a study by 32 researchers. Greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels made these conditions 35 percent more likely, and the risk of such fires will continue to increase unless climate change is addressed. The study conducted by the World Weather Attribution initiative also found that if the planet warms by another 1.3...

In the 1950s, the universal power symbol we see on modern devices was created to represent the binary concept of on and off, using a circle and vertical line to symbolize 1 and 0. Originally used for standby mode as well, the power icon remains a recognizable symbol for toggling devices on and off. This symbol's history and significance shed light on the design choices made for everyday icons we encounter. Full Article

Boom, the startup developing supersonic aircraft, achieved a milestone as its test plane, XB-1 "Baby Boom," broke the sound barrier over the Mojave Desert, reaching Mach 1.1 at 35,000 feet. The plane broke the sound barrier three times, marking the first time a civilian aircraft did so in the US. Boom has been conducting tests since 2020 and is working on a passenger jet, Overture, with a planned top speed of Mach 1.7, aiming to...

In China, DeepSeek emphasizes the country's advantages in skilled software engineers, a large domestic market, and government support through subsidies. The success of DeepSeek's new AI model suggests China may achieve significant technological advancements. This highlights the potential for further breakthroughs in technology within China. Full Article

The Trump administration renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, but Google and Apple have not updated their maps yet. Google stated it will change the name once the U.S. government updates its official maps, as it follows official government sources for name changes. In addition to the gulf, President Trump also changed the name of Mount McKinley back from Denali on his first day in office. Full Article

Alexander Beckman, founder of the AI startup GameOn Technology, and his wife, Valerie Lau Beckman, were indicted on 25 charges, including conspiracy and wire fraud, for allegedly defrauding investors of $60 million over six years. The couple faces potential sentences exceeding 60 and 80 years, respectively, and must forfeit assets gained through the scheme. The indictment details a complex web of financial deception, including exaggerated revenue figures, forged documents, and personal use of investor funds...