RealFeedApp betaTop science & technology news, October 25, 2026
- CNN correctly identified diagnosis in 125 of 200 biopsy-proven lesions
A dermatologist demonstrated that GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1 misdiagnosed benign lesions as malignant, whereas a fine-tuned Inception v3 model achieved 125 correct diagnoses out of 200 biopsy-proven samples.
- Light on the Lycurgus Cup changes from green to red depending on the angle
Researchers from the University of Sheffield recreated the Lycurgus Cup's optical effect, switching from jade green to ruby red, using an ancient recipe derived from a Roman fragment.
- Borcherds grades students only on completion
AI agents have reportedly solved the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, a major unsolved challenge in mathematics. Professor Richard Borcherds stated that AI will soon outperform human mathematicians if it continues improving.
- Developers test agents in BashArena
Researchers released a paper on simulated control evaluations (SCE) to test if AI agent monitors catch models deliberately causing harm. This method simulates attacks like inserting security vulnerabilities or exfiltrating credentials under conditions closer to real deployment than current tests allow.
- Intismeran reduces recurrence risk by 42%
The Intismeran mRNA vaccine combined with Keytruda reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 42% compared to Keytruda alone. Researchers now aim to apply this personalized approach to other tumor types.
- Pupil size changes with inner versus overt speech
A new study found that pupil size responds differently to inner speech compared to overt speech. The difference is linked to the activity of the fronto-temporal speech-production network.
- BeetleBot mimics insect leg muscle and joint movements for agility
KAIST researchers developed a beetle-inspired robot with artificial muscles and finger-controlled two-way feedback, modeled after the Mecynorrhina torquata.
- ESP32-S3 processes QVGA frame in 6ms
The author implemented an accelerated FAST feature detector for the ESP32-S3 microcontroller leveraging its 128-bit SIMD instructions, achieving roughly double the performance of the reference implementation. Processing a QVGA (320x240) frame takes approximately 6ms.
- Wi-Fi speeds improved after adding a cable
Connecting routers with cables eliminates dead zones and boosts speeds in difficult layouts.
- Platform creates 16,384 tactile sensing elements
Researchers developed a sensor platform with 16,384 elements that focuses measurements on active contacts to analyze animal movement.
- CRISPR tools identified new cis-regulatory elements at the LDLR locus
Researchers used CRISPR screening and massively parallel reporter assays to identify noncoding sequences influencing LDLR expression levels. The identified elements act synergistically, complementing known sterol response elements.
- GPT-6.1 Sol Medium decompiled 4046 functions
Using an agentic loop with GPT-6.1 Sol Medium and Ghidra, the creator converted 4046 executable functions into approximately 9.5 MB of C-like text.
- IBM cools quantum computer to 15 millikelvin
The company's modular cryogenic system reaches 15 millikelvin, far below the cosmic background radiation of 2.7 Kelvin. This extreme cold is required to maintain qubit coherence for calculations.
- Too much RNA limits cellular energy capacity
A new study found that excess RNA disrupts mitochondrial function, reducing cellular energy production. This mechanism is relevant to aging, viral infections, and RNA-targeted therapies.
- The first reprogramming trial shows initial results
Life Biosciences published preliminary data from its first clinical trial on cellular reprogramming. The study involved creating chimeric antigen receptor natural killer cells directly in the body using messenger RNA.
- PHP-ocalypse: critical flaws found in open source programming language
Website owners must patch or shut down sites due to newly discovered PHP vulnerabilities, as widespread access to large language models makes it easier to uncover deep-level network flaws.
- Result: Relay shut down in August
An S&P Global Market Intelligence study shows that 42% of AI initiatives are abandoned by their corporate parents due to funding shortages or competition. Notable failures include Relay and Character.ai.
- Feather-star inspired robot swims in three dimensions
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed an aquatic robot based on the flexible limbs of a feather star to overcome the lack of vertical maneuverability found in earlier designs.
- AI replaced software engineers without paying their salaries
AI labs sold robot developers to companies to cut salary costs, but lost customers who could no longer afford AI-engineer services.
- Access to primary care remains unequal
Research found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men do not avoid healthcare but refuse services due to language barriers, racism, and discrimination. Access to culturally appropriate primary care in their community is the critical factor for engagement.
