Technology

Public Health Alerts: Detection of a single measles infection using untargeted ultra-deep metagenomic sequencing of wastewater in Cook County, Illinois

The authors conclude, “The detection of measles RNA through ultra‐deep MGS of municipal wastewater appeared to capture a single case within the population of more than 1 million people and wastewater flow exceeding 300 million gallons per day.”

Report: Cellular modules from Chinese companies in smart home devices are national security risk

A new report is warning that Chinese-produced cellular modules, tiny components that are inside smart home devices, present a significant national security risk for the United States.

LIVE Updates - Iran War

Scientists have found an alarming environmental impact of vast data centers

They found surface temperatures increased by an average of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit after a data center started operations. In extreme cases, nearby temperatures reached up to 16.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

Detailed Harris County cancer prevalence maps released

Houston, Texas - Harris County Public Health has released comprehensive cancer prevalence data, including interactive maps accessible online. Brain cancer occurrence is abnormally high in much of Harris County. Environmental advocates praised county leaders for the new level of transparency.

FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert

The former head of intelligence for the Department of Homeland Security, said he is concerned about the possibility of drone warfare coming from both the Pacific and Mexico.

Resources - Energy - Communication - Water - Sanitation

Here we present a list of ideas and resources that might be beneficial for use in disaster response, or for use in areas with inadequate infrastructure . . .

U.S. military tested device that may be tied to Havana Syndrome on rats, sheep, confidential sources say

There are likely many of these devices. and if undercover agents could purchase one from gangsters, then the Russians have lost control of a stealth weapon that could be used by anyone, anywhere.

Pro-Trump attorneys push executive order that would give Trump sweeping power over elections: Sources Say

The Facts About Non-Citizen Voting

President Trump has repeatedly claimed non-citizen voting is widespread in the U.S.. Research shows it's extremely rare.

Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’

Anthropic said in a statement that the Pentagon’s new language was framed as a compromise but “was paired with legalese that would allow those safeguards to be disregarded at will.”

As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts

Medical device makers have been rushing to add AI to their products. While proponents say the new technology will revolutionize medicine, regulators are receiving a rising number of claims of patient injuries.

Lawyers in Southeast Texas embrace AI tools, but caution against blind trust in their use

Devices that pull water out of thin air poised to take off

Research “explosion” feeds tech that could cool data centers and slake the thirst of soldiers on the move