Purdue University is making waves by announcing that all incoming undergraduate students, starting in the fall of 2026, will need to meet an “AI working competency” requirement to graduate. The plan is part of a broader AI strategy called AI@Purdue, but faculty and students are already questioning h
Aging research is going cellular, targeting proteins like FOXO that manage stress and repair. Skincare brands are now formulating products based on this deep biology, signaling a major shift in the industry.
EnergyHub has created a “maturity model” to see if virtual power plants can truly replace gas peaker plants. To pass their “Huels test,” a VPP needs to deliver precise telemetry, follow complex schedules, and be available year-round. The most advanced, autonomous VPPs could be commercially ready in
A new report flips the script on US manufacturing. The sector is hiring aggressively, but a stubborn perception problem is leaving hundreds of thousands of jobs open. The real story is a struggle to attract talent, not an industry in retreat.
Homey is launching a software-only version of its platform. You can now run the Homey Pro OS on your own hardware, moving away from dedicated hubs. It’s a big shift for power users who want local control.
A professor argues universities are letting Silicon Valley reshape knowledge and truth through uncritical AI adoption. A $16.9M ChatGPT deal and branded “AI camps” highlight the shift from critical inquiry to corporate compliance.
Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s top private companies shows OpenAI making a splashy debut at #155 after its $1B Disney deal. But the bigger shifts are at the top, with Cargill holding #1 despite falling revenue, and SpaceX preparing for a massive 2026 IPO that will knock it off the list.
Kirsty Craig has been named one of BlackRock’s elite Tech Fellows. Her role as a “translator” between investors and engineers is key to deploying AI like the “Asimov” platform. She’s also expecting a baby in early January.
A new microscopy technique makes the typically transparent 2D material hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) visible. By resonantly driving a lattice vibration with infrared light, the material lights up, allowing for rapid imaging and crystal orientation mapping.
New code hints Apple’s upcoming HomePod mini 2 won’t get the company’s in-house N1 networking chip. Instead, it looks set to use a MediaTek “Sunrise” chip. This contradicts earlier rumors and suggests Apple is reserving its premium silicon for higher-end devices.
