Technology

Kia is advising owners of nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside and away from buildings due to a potential fire risk associated with the front seats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents reveal that the seat control switches on the front power seats can become misaligned and stuck if impacted. This misalignment can …

The enigmatic and lesser-known world of the oceans has long intrigued scientists. Recently, a newly discovered array of seldom-seen, alien-like species residing on the seafloor has left researchers astounded. Marine scientists exploring the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean, located between Mexico and Hawaii, uncovered marine animals previously unknown to science. These creatures inhabit a unique and largely unexplored …

Scientists in Australia have identified a peculiar radio signal emanating from space, characterized by its unusually long flashes that last for nearly an hour—the longest duration observed to date. This signal, which exhibits a combination of extended bright flashes interspersed with short, weak pulses, and intermittent silence, remains an enigma as researchers have yet to determine its origin. Typically, astronomers …

Three boys from North Dakota made an extraordinary find that left them “completely speechless.” Liam and Jessie Fisher, along with their cousin Kaiden Madsen, discovered a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex bone during a hike. Known for their interest in fossil hunting, the boys found the bone in the North Dakota badlands in July 2022. The discovery, which they dubbed the “Teen …

Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda issued an apology on Monday following the discovery of extensive cheating on certification tests for seven vehicle models, leading the company to halt production of three of those models. The faulty testing procedures at Japan’s leading automaker involved using inadequate or outdated data for collision tests, incorrect testing of airbag inflation, rear-seat damage assessments, and falsified …

Live Nation revealed in a regulatory filing on Friday that a hacker is selling purported user data primarily from Ticketmaster on the dark web. The parent company of Ticketmaster detected “unauthorized activity” on May 20 and immediately initiated an investigation with forensic experts to assess the potential breach. According to the filing, the data was put up for sale on …

Breast cancer recurrence can happen months or even years after initial treatment. Now, a groundbreaking blood test is transforming how recurrence is detected, offering a potential breakthrough in early intervention. The likelihood of breast cancer returning varies based on factors such as the initial cancer stage, type, treatment effectiveness, and individual health. Some women face a higher risk of recurrence …

Amazon and Meta executives expressed concerns to CNN this week, suggesting that some fears surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) are exaggerated and that the European Union’s new AI regulations could hinder innovation. This week, the EU finalized its AI act, coinciding with the annual VivaTech conference in Paris, where tech leaders gathered. The groundbreaking law aims to change how AI is …