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A Nature commentary responds to a proposal by Joseph Stiglitz and colleagues for an International Panel on Inequality modeled on the IPCC, noting that the IPCC has inspired calls for similar bodies on antimicrobial resistance, migration, pandemics, food systems and AI governance. The piece argues that not every global problem is suited to an IPCC-style authoritative assessment structure.
Amazon is selling the Asus ROG XG27AQDMGR, a 27-inch WOLED gaming monitor, for $384, down from its $599 list price—a 36% discount. The monitor features a 1440p QHD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification.
Govee's Mini Panel Lights are now selling for $99.99 on Amazon, a $50 discount from their regular price. The panels support customizable layouts and animated RGB lighting scenes controlled via app.
A batch of previously undisclosed internal files from ExxonMobil shows that as early as 1988, company scientists and researchers were aware of the potential negative impacts of climate change mitigation efforts on the firm. These documents include memos warning of possible financial risks if a global consensus on greenhouse gas reduction emerged. The release coincides with ongoing legal battles over Exxon’s climate change disclosures and accountability.
Amazon is selling the TP-Link Tapo MagCam 2K+ Outdoor Wireless Security Camera with solar panel for $64.99, down from its $99.99 list price, a 35% discount. The camera records 2K video, offers color and infrared night vision, motion and person/pet/vehicle detection, two-way audio, and local or cloud storage options. The deal requires an active Amazon Prime membership.
Newegg is running discounts on four KTC monitors, including the 24-inch H24T7 (1440p, 180Hz, overclockable to 185Hz) now $144.99 with coupon code FTTF8356, and the 27-inch H27T6 (1440p, 200Hz, overclockable to 210Hz, pivoting display) now $164.99 with coupon FTTF8357. A similar 27-inch model, the H27T22C-3, and a 15.6-inch portable monitor are also part of the sale, with prices starting at $56.99 after coupons.
A new web application allows users to simulate analog computers directly in their browsers. It features an editable patch panel where users can connect output jacks to input jacks, move cable endpoints, or delete connections. The interface emphasizes interactivity and ease of use for educational or experimental purposes.
Amazon has cut the price of Samsung's 27-inch ViewFinity S7 4K monitor to $170.99, down from its $249.99 list price, as part of an early Prime Day promotion. The retailer says this is the lowest price the monitor has reached since its release, undercutting the previous 2025 low of $219.99. The display is a 60Hz IPS panel with HDR10 support, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, and VESA mount compatibility, and the deal requires an active Amazon Prime membership.
A gaming guide outlines several ways to improve frames per second without buying new components, including lowering in-game graphics settings like texture quality and shadows, disabling motion blur and V-sync, and capping frame rate via NVIDIA or AMD software. It also recommends closing recording tools, keeping GPU drivers updated, and switching Windows 11's power plan to Best Performance mode.
A review of popular at-home pet DNA kits found significant disparities between results, particularly for cat breed ancestry, with companies using different sample sizes and metrics to identify breeds. Wisdom Panel claims over 98% accuracy for cats and 99% for dogs, but experts note most cats aren't purebred and lack recognized breed markers, unlike dogs whose breeds are more clearly genetically defined.
Newegg is selling the Acer Nitro XV270U, a 27-inch 2560x1440 IPS gaming monitor with a 270Hz refresh rate, for $179.77, down from its $329.99 list price. The panel supports 99% sRGB coverage, 250 cd/m² brightness, a 1ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium, and Acer's VisionCare eye-comfort features.
OpenAI announced a nine-member Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (AGMAI), made up of prominent mathematicians from institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge, several holding Fields Medals or MacArthur grants. The group will be hosted by Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study and is meant to advise OpenAI and other AI companies on how they present and release mathematical results, operating independently and unpaid, with the ability to comment publicly and issue unsolicited advice.