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Top science & technology news, September 16, 2026
- LLM outperforms Postgres in query plan speed
LLM generates query plans 81% faster than Postgres. Join ordering is NP-hard, but verification is straightforward.
- Benchmarking llama.cpp backends on Intel Panther Lake
Testing inference performance for large MoE models on integrated Intel GPU. UMA architecture plays a key role.
- Prime Assembly Enables Large-Scale DNA Integration
New genome editing method allows precise, programmable DNA insertion in living cells. CRISPR-based technique could lead to universal gene therapies.
- Larger LLMs better predict brain activity
Researchers found that bigger language models more accurately predict neural signals during natural language processing. Study used ECoG to track brain activity while listening to stories.
- PERCEPT edits 56% of striatum and 78% of neurons
PERCEPT platform allows in vivo genome editing across multiple organs. In Huntington's disease model, it reduced mutant huntingtin aggregates and shifted transcriptional profiles away from inflammatory states.
- Sensor adapts to thought
Max Hodak, co-founder of Neuralink, claims the screen era is ending. His company is conducting the first U.S. human trials for its biohybrid brain-computer interface.
- LLM agents fail to reach market equilibrium
Study shows markets with LLM agents converge to equilibrium slower than human-driven ones. Results indicate lower resource allocation efficiency.
- Epigenetic clocks show inconsistency
New study shows half of tested antiaging products showed no effect. Researchers analyzed 51 studies with 3,123 blood samples.
- Microsoft warns of disastrous impact from Anthropic
Mustafa Suleyman from Microsoft warns that Anthropic's approach to training Claude could lead to uncontrollable consequences. He argues AI lacks consciousness and intrinsic motivations.
- Longevity Biotech Market Could Reach $617 Billion by 2045
Report projects $617 billion market by 2045, driven by 3,000+ therapies and regulatory shifts.
- MRSIPrep standardizes processing of MRSI data
New tool simplifies analysis of brain MRI spectroscopy. Supports automated quality checks and atlas alignment.
- Electrical stimulation activates retinal neurons
Asymmetric stimulation at low frequencies reliably activates RGCs with 1.8x higher calcium response than symmetric waveforms.
- Researchers detect calcification in brain ventricles
Study links choroid plexus calcification with age, brain structure, and disease using QSM in 30,012 UK Biobank participants.
- Scientists propose approach to managing risks when using AI in biology
The paper introduces a structured framework for managing risks in life science research using LLMs, focusing on errors like hallucination and sycophancy.
- Bacteria use phages to activate immunity
Researchers show phages can activate the immune system via CRISPR-associated signaling.
- Red Light Boosts Anti-Obesity Drug Precursor
Red light increases lipstatin production in Streptomyces toxytricini. Study shows simple light change enhances drug precursor yield.
- HD-tDCS reduces procrastination for 6 months
HD-tDCS targeting the left DLP, reduced procrastination in real-world settings, with effects lasting 6 months.
- High-fidelity T-states achieved through new distillation methods
New method allows distilling low-fidelity magic states into higher-fidelity ones without increasing qubit count. Uses qubit recycling and recursive protocols.
- AI agents control smart home via Google Home
Google launched the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let AI agents control smart home devices. Users can now manage their gadgets with natural language.
- AI analyzes data from medical records
Symptoms extracted by LLM from clinical notes predicted worse outcomes in colorectal cancer patients, suggesting potential for improved prognostic tools.
