EU probes Booking.com over online fraud risks
The European Union opened an investigation into online travel agent Booking.com on Wednesday over alleged failures to tackle fake listings and phishing scams.
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When a ship's systems lie, cybersecurity gets complicated
Sailors at sea rely on electronic equipment to keep ships on course and out of danger, but what happens when hackers get involved? Are the mariners equipped to handle modern cybersecurity threats like GPS spoofing?
Oct 20, 2026
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Machine learning & AI
AI model hunts down fake news
Researchers have developed an automated system for detecting fake news that achieved accuracy rates above 98% in tests on two datasets; in other words, it missed just one or two fake news items in every 100. They provide ...
Oct 20, 2026
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What to know about the AI-detected security bug impacting wide swaths of the internet
The language that's known as the backbone of the internet is now subject to what experts describe as one of the most notable vulnerabilities in recent memory.
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A SpaceX–Tesla megamerger could benefit both companies and Elon Musk's personal fortune
The history of corporate mergers is littered with failure, but investors in Tesla and SpaceX seem to believe Elon Musk can pull off the biggest tie-up of all time.
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Engineering
New method predicts iron ore behavior for lower-carbon steelmaking
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions from steelmaking requires more efficient ways to turn iron ore into iron. While hydrogen-based technologies offer a promising path toward lower-carbon steel production, conventional blast ...
Oct 20, 2026
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US bans use of China's DeepSeek by government agencies
The U.S. government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector.
Oct 20, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Hot and cold climate extremes push UK's energy system to its limits, new report reveals
The arrival of cooler weather following a summer of heat waves is a timely reminder that the U.K. electricity system must be resilient to the effects of temperature extremes at both ends of the thermometer.
Oct 21, 2026
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Something smells different as scientists send aromas over the internet
One day, you may be able to easily smell what you are looking at when browsing online. Sending smells over the internet has long been a dream, and while it may seem far-fetched, researchers have now taken a major step toward ...
Machine learning & AI
Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek
The United States Department of Homeland Security ordered government agencies on Monday to stop using artificial intelligence tools from DeepSeek, citing concerns over data being transferred to China.
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