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Scientists have outlined a new enzymatic approach that reuses byproducts to synthesize thiophosphate molecules, compounds valued for their applications in chemistry and biology. The method relies on biological catalysts rather than traditional chemical synthesis routes, offering a more sustainable pathway to these materials.
Scientists are exploring methods to repurpose radioactive waste material as fuel for radioisotope power systems used in deep-space missions. The approach would recycle byproducts from nuclear reactors instead of relying solely on scarce isotopes like plutonium-238 that are currently used to power spacecraft.
Scientists report that ocean surface temperatures have reached their highest levels ever measured, coinciding with an intensifying El Niño weather pattern. The warming trend spans large portions of the world's oceans and is being tracked closely by climate researchers monitoring its effects on marine and atmospheric systems.
Spectrum is now offering a complimentary Amazon Prime subscription, normally priced at $14.99 monthly, to customers enrolled in its Internet Assist program for low-income households and seniors. Eligibility includes recipients of SSI, SNAP, Medicaid or the National School Lunch Program, and both new and existing Spectrum internet customers can claim it regardless of which internet tier they use. The perk arrives shortly after Spectrum reported losing 172,000 internet subscribers in its latest quarterly earnings.
CNET's latest survey finds that more than 63% of US adults experienced a year-over-year increase in their home internet bills, largely due to promotional rates that quietly expire after an introductory period. Providers often lure customers in with discounted pricing and bundled perks like free streaming subscriptions, only for bills to jump—sometimes doubling—once those terms end. The report outlines common pricing traps and offers strategies consumers can use to avoid unexpected bill hikes.
In a podcast interview with David Senra, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman conceded that he and other industry leaders were overly optimistic about how quickly society would embrace AI tools. He pointed to the inertia of existing habits and business relationships as the main reason adoption has been slower than predicted, despite growing chatbot usage among US adults.
Researchers report the discovery of an instrument in Egypt believed to have been used for land surveying in antiquity. The find offers physical evidence of the measurement techniques ancient Egyptians relied on for construction and land division.
A Nature feature examines how education systems and researchers are working to protect schooling and academic activity in regions affected by war. It underscores the disruption conflict causes to students, teachers, and institutions, and points to initiatives aimed at preserving learning continuity.
A commentary published on nature.com calls on rights holders and publishers to revise existing copyright licensing agreements specifically to block unauthorized use of creative and scholarly works by AI training systems. The authors argue that current licence terms were not designed with machine-learning ingestion in mind, leaving a gap that companies have exploited to harvest content without consent or compensation.
Zillow has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over claims it paid Redfin $100 million to exit the internet listing service market for apartment rentals for up to nine years. The deal reverses that arrangement, requiring Redfin to relaunch its ILS business with significantly more listings and mandating Zillow to share employee information to help Redfin rebuild its team. Several states had joined the FTC's case, which was filed in September 2025 and later consolidated with the federal suit.
Shodan, a search engine that indexes internet-connected devices rather than web pages, has surpassed 3 million registered users worldwide. Its user base now includes 89% of Fortune 100 companies, five of the top six cloud providers, and more than 1,000 universities.