The Scientist

Postdoc Portrait: Denis Turcu Explores How Neural Circuit Constraints Shape Brain Function

Allen Institute and University of Washington postdoctoral researcher Denis Turcu uses computational models to study how the ...
Scientific American

Bumblebees use tools to solve complex problems—despite not being trained to do so

Contrary to their name, bumblebees are no bumbling oafs. A new study published in Science on Thursday found that these bees utilized tools to solve complex problems to win a sugary treat, even if they ...
Network World

Extreme moves toward autonomous networking with advanced AI agent, management tools

Extreme Networks is adding new AI agent software to its product portfolio, making significant upgrades to its Platform ONE management package, and extending its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio. In the big picture, ...
PC World

Not seeing Xbox mode in Windows 11 yet? Unlock it using this free tool

PCWorld reports that Windows 11’s new Xbox mode brings console-like gaming performance by disabling unnecessary processes and optimizing for controller navigation. The feature rollout is gradual ...
BGR

4 Cheap Phone Carriers That Use Verizon's Network

When it comes to wireless coverage, the major network providers include Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. But if you look at what's available, there are a lot more wireless options than that. It's because ...
Breaking Defense

Pentagon workers vibe-code 100,000 AI ‘agents’ to use on unclassified networks

WASHINGTON — Military personnel and Defense Department civilians have used a version of Google Gemini’s Agent Designer to create over 100,000 semi-autonomous AI agents in less than five weeks since ...
Reuters

Butterfly Network gets FDA clearance for AI ultrasound pregnancy tool

March 30 (Reuters) - Butterfly Network (BFLY.N), opens new tab said on Monday it received U.S. regulatory clearance for an artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound tool that can estimate gestational ...
Science Daily

This cow uses tools like a primate—and scientists are stunned

A cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using tools in a flexible and purposeful way. She chooses different ends of a brush depending on the part of her body and adjusts her movements ...
IEEE

Implementation of hyperbolic tangent function in neural network using Matlab HDL coder for Biosignals

Abstract: In this paper, the hyperbolic tangent function and its application in a test neural network on a Field Programmable Gate Array are presented, using the Verilog hardware description language.
Lifehacker

Microsoft Is Now Testing a 'Built-In' Network Speed Test Tool in Windows 11

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Wired

HHS Is Using AI Tools From Palantir to Target ‘DEI’ and ‘Gender Ideology’ in Grants

Since March 2025, the Trump administration has used tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out “DEI” and “gender ideology" from child welfare programs. Neither Palantir nor HHS has ...
Wired

‘Veronika’ Is the First Cow Known to Use a Tool

Justice for Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson: A team of scientists has observed, for the first time, a cow using a tool in a flexible manner. The ingenuity of “Veronika,” as the animal is called, shows ...