AI Is Turning Retail Traders Into DIY Hedge Funds
Retail traders are using new AI tools to build automated trading systems that mimic hedge fund strategies. These day traders are attempting to develop algorithmic money-making machines powered by artificial intelligence technology.
Ethereum Cross-Chain Bridge of Verus Protocol Exploited, $7.44 Million Drained via Notarization Mismatch
An attacker drained $7.44 million from the Verus Protocol's Ethereum cross-chain bridge on July 23, 2026, stealing ETH, tBTC, stablecoins, and MKR through a notarization mismatch vulnerability. The exploit targeted a fundamental difference in the bridge's security mechanism.
Newly unearthed mechanism that helps plants 'feel full' could help crops use fertilizer more efficiently
NYU researchers identified molecular mechanisms that signal when plants have absorbed sufficient nitrogen. This discovery could enable development of crops requiring less fertilizer while maintaining productivity through improved soil nitrogen absorption.
Pressure on Gianni Infantino increases as Uefa members prepare to oppose re-election
European nations plan to withdraw their letters of support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president. This effort intensified after the collapse of his privately backed World Cup sales scheme, which faced boycott threats from UEFA member associations.
How simple amber lights could make nights safer for insects
Amber lights could reduce harm to insects compared to conventional white or blue streetlights. Scientists found that switching to amber lighting addresses one threat contributing to the 40% global decline in insect species caused by artificial light pollution.
Stop graphing everything: When GraphRAG actually beats vector RAG
Vector RAG struggles with complex questions requiring connections across multiple document passages because isolated chunks cannot reveal relationships between entities. GraphRAG builds knowledge graphs of entities and relationships instead, showing substantial improvement for certain question types, though with tradeoffs in implementation complexity and cost.
Stranger Gives His Truck to Rock Band to Finish Their Tour, Driving 500 Miles and Back Again (WATCH)
A rock band's van broke down on a rural highway after performing at Rock Fest Wisconsin. A 60-year-old stranger lent them his truck to drive 500 miles to complete their tour.
Climate change could dramatically reduce water flowing from the West's headwaters
Groundwater-fed streamflow in Western headwater watersheds has declined steadily since 1950 and could decrease 45% to 65% by century's end under current climate trends. The study, led by Northern Arizona University researchers, examined base flow that supplies many of the region's rivers.
New microscopy method achieves angstrom-scale localization precision with one laser
A new microscopy method achieves angstrom-scale localization precision using a single laser, improving resolution three orders of magnitude beyond standard fluorescent microscopy. The technology simplifies imaging while enabling visualization of molecular structures at the angstrom level.
Kelsey Plum traded to Mercury for first-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a 2025 first-round pick, Monique Akoa Makani, and a 2028 second-round pick. Plum had been sidelined since June 21 with a lower leg injury.
Webb reveals warped structure in nearby TW Hydrae's protoplanetary disk
The James Webb Space Telescope captured high-contrast images revealing a warped structure in the protoplanetary disk surrounding the young star TW Hydrae. The observations, published July 27 on arXiv, used coronagraphic imaging to examine the disk's features in detail.
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Developers continue releasing new software at rapid speeds despite predictions that AI agents would make traditional apps obsolete. Recent App Store additions include bookmarking tools, neighborhood marketplaces, digital pen pals, and nature journals.
The rich get richer as Dodgers land ace Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a trade. Skubal, drafted by Detroit in 2018, joins the defending World Series champions' rotation after learning of the trade during a Tigers game.
Dark matter’s secret force does the opposite of what scientists expected
Dark matter particles may exert an extra attractive force on each other that causes them to cluster together. This hidden force paradoxically makes dark matter effectively lighter as the Universe expands, weakening its gravitational impact and slowing cosmic structure growth.
Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue
Researchers discovered that the protein TRF2 helps muscle stem cells maintain their identity and coordinate cycles of rest, repair, and renewal. Without TRF2, damaged muscle converts to fat and scar tissue instead of being repaired.
Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are impossible
Mathematicians proved that no electoral system can simultaneously achieve local representation, proportional national results, and maintain a fixed parliament size when multiple parties compete. A newly proposed voting method could reduce these unavoidable trade-offs and generate fairer outcomes.
Unlike the FTX collapse, the $89 million Coldcard exploit has investors sending bitcoin back to exchanges
A Coldcard vulnerability exploited for $89 million prompted smaller bitcoin holders to move funds onto exchanges rather than keeping them in cold storage. This behavior contrasts with post-FTX collapse trends, when investors withdrew assets from exchanges onto personal wallets.
Robert Lewandowski strikes twice for Chicago Fire in MLS win over Charlotte
Robert Lewandowski scored two goals in his home debut for Chicago Fire, leading the team to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday. The win marked Chicago's first match since the international break and improved their record to 9-6-2 with 29 points.
World’s Oldest Cat Drinks Only Spring Water as She Celebrates 31 Years Old
A tortoiseshell cat named Millie, born in 1995, has reached 31 years old. Her owner attributes her longevity to a diet that includes only spring water.
Palantir earnings will test the real shape of enterprise AI
Palantir is projected to exceed $7.6 billion in revenue this year and reported first quarter 2026 results showing growth that CEO Alex Karp claims "dwarfs the performance of essentially every software company in history at this scale." The company is positioning its Artificial Intelligence Platform as an operating layer for enterprise reorganization while advocating for open-weight AI models that organizations can run on their own infrastructure.
This once-a-week workout may help cut belly fat, study shows
A single 75-minute weekly session of brisk interval walking reduced body fat and waistline measurements in adults with central obesity about as effectively as spreading the same exercise across three days. The four-month trial involved 315 adults and found cardiovascular fitness also improved with the once-weekly approach.
NVIDIA AI Releases Molt: A PyTorch-Native Agentic Reinforcement Learning Framework
Molt, NVIDIA's new reinforcement learning framework, comprises approximately 8.6K lines of code and integrates Ray, vLLM, and NeMo AutoModel around a single asynchronous loop. The framework maintains token-exact trajectories while achieving throughput statistically comparable to Megatron-based systems.
End-to-End Forecasting with TimesFM 2.5: Backtesting, Covariates, Anomaly Detection, and Scalable Colab Deployment
TimesFM 2.5 enables end-to-end time-series forecasting workflows including backtesting, covariate integration, and anomaly detection on multi-store retail datasets. The model processes data with trend, seasonality, pricing, promotions, holidays, and temperature effects within a scalable Colab deployment environment.
Eating less protein could slow aging, major review finds
A review of over 350 studies found that eating less protein improves metabolism, reduces inflammation and cellular damage, and activates pathways associated with healthier aging. The findings suggest that many people may be consuming more protein than necessary for optimal health benefits.
Cancer may be breaking its own DNA to keep growing
Cancer cells generate DNA breaks through intense activity of genetic switches that keep growth genes active. These breaks are repeatedly repaired with occasional errors that accumulate mutations, potentially offering a therapeutic target.
Federal Probe Targets Possible Defect in 1.2 Million of Tesla’s Most Popular Models
A suspension component detachment in 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs is under federal investigation after 156 complaints reported loss of steering control. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated the probe following these reports of the defect affecting steering capability.
Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious Field of Honeycomb Textures on Red Planet: ‘Took Our Breath Away’
Curiosity rover discovered honeycomb-shaped polygonal textures covering a landscape in Mars's Valle Grande valley in June. The mission's project scientist described the field of polygons as particularly striking compared to other Martian landscapes previously observed.
xStocks Crosses $600 Million Milestone in Tokenized Equities and Related Assets
The xStocks platform exceeded $600 million in assets under management across tokenized shares, exchange-traded funds, and IPO-related instruments. This growth reflects increasing adoption of blockchain-based equity exposure over the past year.
Visa Stays Neutral as Open USD Draws Comparisons to Stablecoins USDT and USDC
Visa CEO Ryan McInerney declined to position Open USD as a direct competitor to USDT or USDC stablecoins. He emphasized supporting the broader stablecoin ecosystem rather than endorsing any specific digital currency.
Dogs from 5 vastly different countries were found to express their loyalty with the same behavior
Dogs from five different countries displayed identical loyalty behaviors toward their owners despite varying cultural contexts. The study found canines across these nations shared a common bond with their owners expressed through the same actions.