AI & RoboticsNews

How Sakana AI’s new evolutionary algorithm builds powerful AI models without expensive retraining

September 1, 2025
A new evolutionary technique from Japan-based AI lab Sakana AI enables developers to augment the capabilities of AI models without costly training and fine-tuning processes. The technique, called Model Merging of Natural Niches (M2N2), overcomes the limitations of other model merging methods and can even evolve new models entirely from scratch. M2N2 can be applied to different types of machine…
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This stunning image captures beauty – and the biggest threat facing the night sky, shot with a 17-year-old Canon DSLR

September 1, 2025
The night sky is one of the most magical subjects – but capturing it is becoming increasingly difficult. With the 2025 Capture the Dark contest, DarkSky International not only showcases breathtaking astrophotography from around the world but also draws urgent attention to the growing threat of light pollution. Capture the Dark has become a global stage for responsible night sky photography.
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

The Hyundai IONIQ 3 looks like a radical new EV

September 1, 2025
Is it the IONIQ 2 or 3? We are finally getting our first official look at the new Hyundai EV that will debut at next month’s Munich Motor Show. Hyundai teases new EV concept with a radical design Rumors of a new entry-level Hyundai have been spreading like wildfire over the past few months. After a few prototypes have been spotted out in public testing, some claim it’s the IONIQ 2, while…
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Honda is offering big discounts on EVs for labor day

September 1, 2025
The Honda Prologue is one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the US. For Labor Day, Honda is offering generous discounts on EVs, including the Prologue and Acura ZDX. What discounts is Honda offering on EVs for Labor Day? After delivering the first models last March…
DefenseNews

Why is the Army chopping away at its chopper fleet?

September 1, 2025
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. For many Americans, the U.S. Army is nearly synonymous with its helicopters. Think of popular…
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US Army awards RTX $1.7B for new missile defense radar production

September 1, 2025
The U.S. Army awarded Raytheon a $1.7 billion contract to produce a new missile defense sensor that will replace the current Patriot system’s radar, according to an Aug. 28 Pentagon contract announcement. The contract modification allows the company to build low-rate production Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Systems. The new award brings the cumulative total value of the contract to $3.8…
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