Researchers identify high stress at Cajon Pass fault junction in Southern California
University of Bern scientists report that stress on Southern California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults has reached a 1,000-year high as of October 2, 2026.
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University of Chicago scientists find electrons moving slowly in new quantum state
Researchers at the University of Chicago discovered a strange quantum state where large numbers of electrons move unusually slowly in Fe5GeTe2 on October 1, 2026.
Vessev electric ferry uses hydrofoils to skim water near Brooklyn
Vessev launched a new electric ferry in New York that utilizes underwater wings to lift the vessel out of the water.
Apple iPhone Duo and iPad Mini face price and feature comparison
Reports compare the upcoming October 23 launch of the iPhone Duo with the seventh-generation iPad Mini currently on sale.
Online retailers losing Gen Z customers over lack of digital wallet support
A new study from PYMNTS Intelligence found that online shoppers in the Gen Z demographic frequently abandon purchases when their preferred digital wallet is unavailable.
USA host Mexico for friendly match at Arizona stadium
The USMNT will host El Tri in an International Friendly 2026 match on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn launches at Summer Game Fest as a sci-fi action-adventure
Developers unveiled The Expanse: Osiris Reborn at this year's Summer Game Fest as a new role-playing game based on the hit television series.
François Chollet says OpenAI delays AGI progress by five to 10 years
ARC Prize co-founder François Chollet told the Dwarkesh Podcast that OpenAI has set back artificial general intelligence development by five to 10 years.
Valar Atomics proposes 456 nuclear reactors for Utah data centers
Valar Atomics has filed a proposal to build 456 nuclear reactors on nearly 10,000 acres of federal land near Price, Utah.
Pakistan National CERT warns of GenAI cybersecurity risks
The Pakistan National CERT issued an advisory warning organisations about growing cybersecurity and data-governance risks from uncontrolled use of generative artificial intelligence tools.