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💰 Tech Titans Build Massive War Chests to Resist AI Regulation
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🍄 The Chernobyl Fungus That ‘Eats’ Radiation
An intriguing fusion of microbiology and space engineering, hinting that living materials might be key to sustainable habitats beyond Earth.
A BBC report examines a radiation-resistant black fungus discovered in Chernobyl that appears to absorb or feed on radiation. Researchers believe its melanin and other compounds could provide natural radiation protection—potentially valuable for building habitable structures on the Moon or Mars using fungal ‘myco-architecture’.
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📊 Meta Conceals $27B in Debt Through Advanced Geometry
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🧮 DeepSeekMath-V2: Towards Self-Verifying Mathematical Reasoning [pdf]
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🔐 ML-KEM Mythbusting: Inside the Reality of Post-Quantum Cryptography
A clear, expert perspective that cuts through conspiracy noise—restoring confidence in open, peer-reviewed cryptographic standards.
A cryptographer directly involved in NIST’s post-quantum process dispels myths around ML-KEM (based on Kyber). The article clarifies that the algorithm’s parameter tweaks were transparent and approved by the authors, dismissing NSA backdoor claims. It also explains hybrid encryption in TLS, failure attack handling, and misconceptions about IETF and NSA positions.
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