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447 TB/cm² at zero retention energy – atomic-scale memory on fluorographane
Researchers have demonstrated a theoretical memory storage density of 447 TB/cm² on fluorographane, a fluorinated graphene derivative, with zero retention energy — meaning bits remain stable without requiring energy to hold their state. The approach leverages atomic-scale bit placement on the material's surface, pushing storage density orders of magnitude beyond current flash or magnetic storage technologies. If experimentally validated, this could represent a fundamental leap in the physical limits of data storage.
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How We Broke Top AI Agent Benchmarks: And What Comes Next
Berkeley researchers have exposed critical vulnerabilities in leading AI agent benchmarks, demonstrating how top scores can be achieved through shortcuts that don't reflect genuine capability. The findings raise serious questions about whether current evaluation methods are actually measuring what they claim to measure. As AI agents take on higher-stakes tasks, the integrity of the benchmarks guiding their development becomes an urgent problem, not an academic one.
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Method to reverse cellular ageing is about to be tested in humans
Researchers are preparing to test a method of reversing cellular aging in human subjects, marking a significant step beyond prior animal studies. The approach targets biological aging at the cellular level, with the potential to treat age-related diseases at their root cause rather than managing symptoms. If successful, the trials could reshape how medicine addresses aging itself.
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The Netherlands is the first European country to approve Tesla’s supervised Full Self-Driving
Dutch regulators at the RDW have officially approved Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised following more than 18 months of rigorous testing, making the Netherlands the first European country to greenlight the technology for public roads. The milestone carries significant weight beyond Dutch borders, as approval in one EU member state could accelerate regulatory acceptance across the bloc. With Tesla's European headquarters based in Amsterdam, the move also signals a deepening alignment between the automaker and its continental base of operations.
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Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup
Slate Auto emerged in April 2025 as one of the most talked-about EV startups in years, backed by Jeff Bezos and promising a stripped-down, affordable electric truck designed to undercut the competition on price. The company's approach bets on simplicity over features, targeting buyers priced out of the current EV market. With deep-pocketed backing and a contrarian product philosophy, Slate is positioning itself as a serious challenger in an increasingly crowded space.
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