In a breakthrough that defies nature, Northwestern University and Stanford University synthetic biologists have created a new artificial metabolism that transforms waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful biological building blocks.

arXiv:2512.17043v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Knowledge Graph Question Answering (KGQA) has traditionally focused on entity-centric queries that return a single answer entity. However, real-world queries are often relational, seeking to understand how entities are associated. In this work, we int…

Journalists find Swiss government rejected company over fears US intelligence might gain access to sensitive dataUK MPs have raised concerns about the government’s contracts with Palantir after an investigation published in Switzerland highlighted allegations about the suitability and security of it…

Pakistan's military says Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistan’s powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on defens...

One of the biggest quests in biology is understanding how every cell in an animal's body carries an identical genome yet still gives rise to a kaleidoscope of different cell types and tissues. A neuron doesn't look nor behave like a muscle cell but has the same DNA.

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the funds entirely by sales of common stock.

arXiv:2512.17689v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: In real data, missing values occur frequently, which affects the interpretation with interpretable machine learning (IML) methods. Recent work considers bias and shows that model explanations may differ between imputation methods, while ignoring add…

Hadeel Al Gherbawi survived her two pregnancies despite extreme hunger and painChildbirth under attack: how women and babies became targets in conflicts around the worldHadeel Al Gherbawi was seven months pregnant when the war started in October 2023. Up until that point the 26-year-old had meticulo…

The Crucial T710 is the Gen5 NVMe SSD for gamers and content creators who don't want to compromise on transfer speeds.

I traveled with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, but only one earned a permanent spot in my travel bag.

Honeywell expects to make a one-time cash settlement payment of $470 million related to the Flexjet lawsuit — and the stock drops.

Prof Alice Sullivan claims university failed to protect her right to freedom of expression after protest at eventA UK university faces the prospect of legal action over claims it failed to protect an academic’s right to freedom of expression who was invited to give a lecture on sex and gender.Prof A…

This little gadget claims to restore your phone to its original condition. But is it actually viable?

arXiv:2512.17815v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Motivation: The clinical efficacy of antibody therapeutics critically depends on high-affinity target engagement, yet laboratory affinity-maturation campaigns are slow and costly. In computational settings, most protein language models (PLMs) are not …

Palestinian officials condemn the actions as part of a ‘systematic policy of displacement’.

Jackson and Quincy Fuller, ages ten and seven, use AI design tools to make better, more memorable corporate swag.

Recent research suggests that AI chatbots are not merely passive sources of election information; they can actively shape voter attitudes in measurable and durable ways.
The post AI Chatbots Are Reshaping Political Persuasion appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

arXiv:2510.24830v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Flow matching has achieved remarkable success, yet the factors influencing the quality of its generation process remain poorly understood. In this work, we adopt a denoising perspective and design a framework to empirically probe the generation pr…

arXiv:2512.17878v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Score-based diffusion models currently constitute the state of the art in continuous generative modeling. These methods are typically formulated via overdamped or underdamped Ornstein--Uhlenbeck-type stochastic differential equations, in which samplin…

arXiv:2512.17058v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: We prove the last remaining implication allowing to claim the equivalence of the following conditions for a complete separable metric space $X$:
(1) The $k$-nearest neighbour classifier is (weakly) universally consistent in $X$, (2) The strong Lebes…

arXiv:2409.16107v3 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Due to developments in quantum computing, classical asymmetric cryptography is at risk of being breached. Consequently, new Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives using lattices are studied. Another point of scrutiny is the resilience of these…

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Dec. 22, 2025.

arXiv:2512.17270v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Role-playing models (RPMs) are widely used in real-world applications but underperform when deployed in the wild. This degradation can be attributed to distribution shifts, including user, character, and dialogue compositional shifts. Existing methods…

The expiration involves over 50% of Deribit's total open interest, with a bullish bias indicated by a put-call ratio of 0.38.

arXiv:2512.17299v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Continual learning on edge platforms remains challenging because recurrent networks depend on energy-intensive training procedures and frequent data movement that are impractical for embedded deployments. This work introduces M2RU, a mixed-signal arch…

Trump reshaped the industry this year, even as it faced opposition from the United Nations, scientists and Indigenous peoples.

arXiv:2512.17367v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Social media platforms are plagued by harmful content such as hate speech, misinformation, and extremist rhetoric. Machine learning (ML) models are widely adopted to detect such content; however, they remain highly vulnerable to adversarial attacks, w…

Guardian analysis of 20 major companies in UK and US shows mentions of Pride on social media have fallen substantially in past two yearsThe UK’s biggest businesses are rolling back their public support for Pride celebrations, Guardian analysis suggests, prompting warnings that “clear signals” were n…

Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever before. By combining Einstein’s gravity with realistic behavior of light and matter, researchers have built simulations that closely match real astronomical observations. These…

The consumer watchdog says weak competition between retailers is keeping profit margins up.

arXiv:2501.06935v3 Announce Type: replace-cross
Abstract: Let $D=(V(D),A(D))$ be a digraph with at least one directed cycle. A set $F$ of arcs is a feedback arc set (FAS) if $D-F$ has no directed cycle. The FAS decomposition number ${\rm fasd}(D)$ of $D$ is the maximum number of pairwise disjoint F…

We should have outgrown all of this loony-tune nonsense. It is now 2025, after all.

arXiv:2507.23358v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Large language models (LLMs) are widely used as general-purpose knowledge sources, but they rely on parametric knowledge, limiting explainability and trustworthiness. In task-oriented dialogue (TOD) systems, this separation is explicit, using an e…

Iranians of all religions and all walks of life are marking the ancient Persian festival of Yalda. Historically marking the victory of Good over Evil, Yalda sees families and get together, eating nuts, sweets and fruits. Yet, rampant inflation and international sanctions may dampen this year's spiri…

arXiv:2505.14886v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Winning competitive debates requires sophisticated reasoning and argument skills. There are unique challenges in the competitive debate: (1) The time constraints force debaters to make strategic choices about which points to pursue rather than cov…

Waymo has resumed its robo-taxi service in San Francisco after a power outage stranded vehicles around the city, CNBC reported. The blackout, caused by a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) substation fire, caused traffic light disruptions that affected Waymo's automated driving systems. 
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The film is the third in the sci-fi fantasy franchise from Hollywood director, James Cameron.

From peeling sprouts to pouring drinks, there’s an art to being genuinely useful during festive cooking• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, Feast“Anything I can do to help?” If ever a line was guaranteed to incense the person in charge of cooking for a crowd, it is this one: uttered in see…

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"My Secret Santa," "Hot Frosty," "Jingle Jangle," "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square," and more of the best Christmas movies on Netflix. Guide.

arXiv:2512.17855v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: This work proposes a methodology to develop new numerical integration algorithms for ordinary differential equations based on state quantization, generalizing the notions of Linearly Implicit Quantized State Systems (LIQSS) methods. Using this idea, t…

The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.

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arXiv:2511.22046v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Due to the limited permissions for upgrading dualside (i.e., server-side and client-side) loss tolerance schemes from the perspective of CDN vendors in a multi-supplier market, modern large-scale live streaming services are still using the automat…

A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Morocco Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, and home fans had endured a frustrating game as island nation C…

Samsung phones are packed with smart features, but many people overlook them. Here are a few that make a big impact.

At least four of the 37 men whose sentences were commuted last year could face the death penalty at the state level after a push from the Trump administration.

A Russian general was killed in Moscow on Monday when an explosive device detonated underneath his car.

For many years, doctors and technicians who performed medical ultrasound procedures viewed bubbles with wary concern. The phenomenon of cavitation—the formation and collapse of tiny gas bubbles due to changes in pressure—was considered an undesirable and largely uncontrollable side effect. But in 20…

NVIDIA engineer Igor Stoppa presented at the Linux Plumbers Conference (LPC) earlier this month around using Linux in safety-critical environments like automobiles and the current shortcomings of the upstream Linux kernel and the challenges on achieving Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) certi…

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Just as Einstein said it would.

I don’t think he knows his family told me the truth.

arXiv:2512.16969v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Despite advances in scientific AI, a coherent framework for Scientific General Intelligence (SGI)-the ability to autonomously conceive, investigate, and reason across scientific domains-remains lacking. We present an operational SGI definition grounde…

French President Emmanuel Macron is in the United Arab Emirates to celebrate Christmas with the French troops stationed there. Macron also held meetings with the Emirati president - as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties - and provide stability for the Middle East. The UAE is a major purcha…

A multi-agency response is under way at the scene in Whitchurch, with the public asked to stay away.

Friends Tarryn Allarakhia and Haji Mnoga will step out together in Morocco having shared a path in the English lower leaguesLike all good things, Tarryn Allarakhia and Haji Mnoga’s friendship began at a National League match between Wealdstone and Aldershot in 2023 when they were opponents. Since th…

Kranking, Prillaman, & Hill, Sonian Every December, Smithsonian magazine's science team picks which stories were the year's most significant. We look for a broad set of topics that...

arXiv:2510.08461v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: We introduce a refinement-based Christoffel sampling (RCS) algorithm for least squares approximation in the span of a given, generally non-orthogonal set of functions $\Phi_n = \{\phi_1, \dots, \phi_n\}$. A standard sampling strategy for this prob…

Thailand’s foreign minister says Thailand and Cambodia will resume talks to work toward a more durable ceasefire along their border

I'm starting to worry that I'm not worried enough about the AI bubble.

A masterful introduction to the economics of our most basic asset‘The landlord is a gentleman who does not earn his wealth … his sole function, his chief pride, is the consumption of wealth produced by others.” It was 1909, and a liberal politician was launching an assault on a class of people who –…

Firms agree deals with Beijing-based Baidu to take self-driving cabs to UK capitalChinese robotaxis are due to be on the streets of London next year after the US ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber announced tie-ups with Beijing-based Baidu to deploy its self-driving technology.Lyft is the third fi…

Your mobile carrier may offer better access than the airport's Wi-Fi, according to tests by Ookla, but results will vary across airports.

arXiv:2512.17678v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Selecting compact and informative gene subsets from single-cell transcriptomic data is essential for biomarker discovery, improving interpretability, and cost-effective profiling. However, most existing feature selection approaches either operate as m…

Documents allege Epstein’s accomplice and ex-girlfriend ‘normalized’ his grooming and ‘directed’ girls on what to do. Plus, was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero?Good morning.A document among the tranche of newly released Jeffrey Epstein files casts fresh light on psychological tri…

Muslim co-workers accused the garment factory worker of blasphemy and dragged him into the street, where an angry mob murdered him.

The Guardian’s picture editors highlight the work of photojournalists working for news agencies worldwide whose images have made an impact and contributed to our journalism during 2025Over the course of 2025, millions of images have been filed through our picture system from agencies who cover news …

Whether you’re trying to stay warm at home or smarten up for guests, we’ve found the perfect slippers and bed socks for everyone – even if you don’t normally like them• The best women’s pyjamas• The best men’s pyjamasIf it’s true that you can judge a person by their shoes, then it’s perhaps even mor…

The world’s democracies cannot depend on the most powerful authoritarian state — and an increasingly aggressive one — for critical minerals.

Accelerator could be used to generate an intense beam of neutrinos
The post Russia plans to revive abandoned Soviet-era particle accelerator appeared first on Physics World.

Even with modern medicine, infections caused by bacteria and viruses remain a leading cause of death worldwide. Scientists are now exploring whether diet may play a role in shaping the body’s response to these threats. A research team led by Ina Bergheim from the Department of Nutritional Sciences a…

Margin long positions continue to climb, signaling strong conviction despite bitcoin’s weakness.

A Malaysian court has rejected former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid to serve the rest of his graft sentence under house arrest

arXiv:2512.17386v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Deterministic auctions are attractive in practice due to their transparency, simplicity, and ease of implementation, motivating a sharp understanding of when they match randomized designs. We study deterministic implementation in single-item auctions …

Miami bout was a bleak and blood-flecked affair but both men will find more opponents willing to take the moneyJake Paul’s mouth opened wide, and his eyes became huge glazed saucers, as he sank to the canvas in shock and awe after a pulverising right hand from Anthony Joshua finally ended the circus…

Author has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour which emerged last week.

Northwestern In an unprecedented celestial event, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) captured the dramatic aftermath of colliding space rocks within a nearby planetary system.
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Continuing the series where writers pick their go-to mood-lifting films is a look back to the inspiring sports documentaryIt feels apt following a 2026 World Cup draw featuring tiny island debutants Curacao and Cape Verde to revisit Next Goal Wins, an underdog story I adopted upon first watch as if …

arXiv:2505.20680v3 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Continual learning (CL) enables deep networks to acquire new knowledge while avoiding catastrophic forgetting. The powerful generalization ability of pre-trained models (PTMs), such as the Contrastive Language-Image Pre-training (CLIP) model, has …

President Trump, who has long said he wants to “get” the semiautonomous Danish territory, tapped Louisiana’s governor for the new position. Officials in Greenland and Denmark expressed outrage.

Mayor of La Bañeza says big win in the annual Christmas event ‘is something that has fallen from the heavens’When the village of La Bañeza in Castilla y León was engulfed in one of the worst forest fires in Spanish history, the rain came too late to save it.But now the Christmas lottery has showered…

Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth says the festive season can be misery for domestic abuse victims.

Answers to each clue for the December 22, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Trump and the Fed both want to spray the markets with extra rounds of cash.

The US says it’s pursuing a third tanker off Venezuela’s coast as part of its naval blockade of Venezuelan oil.

Morgan Stanley analysts across various products identify areas where they think the market consensus may be proven wrong.

arXiv:2512.17577v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: The primary objective of this thesis is to develop novel algorithmic approaches for Graph Representation Learning of static and single-event dynamic networks. In such a direction, we focus on the family of Latent Space Models, and more specifically on…

A large elevation differential is a crucial feature of the proposed Carrizo Four Corners project. The project’s upper reservoir would be located near the top of the Carrizo Mountains, seen here on Navajo Nation land near Beclabito. Photo © Brett Walton/Circle of Blue
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Are Japanese planners like the Hobonichi really better than American planners? Here’s where they differ and why you might want to switch.

arXiv:2512.16978v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Long-form multimodal video understanding requires integrating vision, speech, and ambient audio with coherent long-range reasoning. Existing benchmarks emphasize either temporal length or multimodal richness, but rarely both and while some incorporate…

arXiv:2512.17409v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Analyzing machine learning model performance stratified by patient and recording properties is becoming the accepted norm and often yields crucial insights about important model failure modes. Performing such analyses in a statistically rigorous manne…

arXiv:2506.22376v4 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Inference-time scaling has emerged as a powerful technique for enhancing the reasoning performance of Large Language Models (LLMs). However, existing approaches often rely on heuristic strategies for parallel sampling, lacking a principled foundat…

arXiv:2512.17899v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Imitation learning (IL) enables autonomous behavior by learning from expert demonstrations. While more sample-efficient than comparative alternatives like reinforcement learning, IL is sensitive to compounding errors induced by distribution shifts. Th…

He just shrugs.

A historical review shows lawmakers without certain familial records went unchallenged as citizens when the 14th Amendment was adopted. The finding appeared to undercut the president’s claims on birthright citizenship.

Plus, a day of Waymo chaos in San Francisco.

President Trump is eyeing a takeover of the Washington, D.C., public golf system, but local golf officials and elected leaders are vowing not to cede control of the city’s affordable courses. The administration earlier this fall sent a notice of default to the National Links Trust, the local publi…

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