Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water

This article explores the potential environmental causes of Parkinson's disease, challenging the long-held belief that genetics are the primary cause. It highlights the case of Amy Lindberg, a former Navy officer who developed Parkinson's after being exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Recent research suggests that environmental factors, such as exposure to chemicals like trichloroethylene (TCE), may play a significant role in the development of Parkinson's, with implications for prevention and treatment.

Startup Releases Terahertz Band Sensor it says beats conventional Radar and LiDAR for cars

Terdar, a Boston-based company, has unveiled its first terahertz-band vision sensor for cars, called Summit, at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026. The sensor is designed to combine the best qualities of lidar and radar sensors, offering high-resolution and long-range capabilities in all weather conditions. Teradar aims to help automakers add partial or full autonomy features to their vehicles, with plans to start shipping the sensor by 2028. The company is already working with five top automakers and three Tier 1 suppliers, and has secured $150 million in Series B funding, including from Lockheed Martin’s venture arm and VXI Capital.

Humans May Be Able to Grow New Teeth Within Just 4 Years

Japanese researchers have begun human trials for a drug that could enable tooth regrowth, with hopes of making it available for all forms of toothlessness by 2030.

Tesla only operating around 34 “Robotaxis” in Austin

Tesla's Austin robotaxi fleet consists of only 34 Model Y vehicles, falling far short of CEO Elon Musk's claim of 500 by the end of 2025. The service has also faced challenges, including an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and three reported crashes. The service's limited fleet size raises questions about its viability and demand.

Shops in Japan are starting to ration GPUs

The global memory shortage is impacting the GPU market, with some Japanese shops starting to ration high-capacity graphics cards. Tsukumo eX. in Akihabara is limiting purchases to one GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or higher, or a Radeon RX 9000 series or higher per customer due to difficulties in procuring these cards. The shortage stems from reduced DRAM production, which has tightened GDDR supply, forcing AMD, Intel, and Nvidia to cut their output.

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The AI Boom is based on a Fundamental Mistake

The AI boom is based on the mistaken belief that large language models can lead to artificial general intelligence, despite neuroscience showing that human thought is distinct from language. AI systems like chatbots are primarily language models, not true intelligence, and scaling them won't create superintelligence. The AI industry is beginning to recognize this, but there is no clear path forward to achieving true general intelligence in AI.