Clinical Safety of Large Language Models in Oral Cancer–Related Patient Communication: A Longitudinal Study
A prospective longitudinal study compared Google Gemini Pro and xAI Grok‑1 on Turkish oral‑cancer patient queries over seven days. Both models delivered moderate‑to‑high scientific accuracy (Gemini 3.52, Grok 3.39) and high referral safety (90‑92%). Grok generated longer sentences but readability scores were similar, and inter‑model agreement was only moderate. The authors conclude LLMs can supplement patient information yet require clinician oversight.
Revealing the Behavior of Asphaltene at the Oil/Water Interface: Influence of Resins
Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that asphaltene molecules adopt distinct orientations at the oil‑water interface based on their hydrophilicity, with asphaltene 1 lying flat and forming more hydrogen bonds, while asphaltene 2 inserts at a 60° angle. The presence of resin additives markedly...
Uber, Bolt Drivers Log Off Apps in Protest over Low Fares, 25% Commission
Thousands of Uber and Bolt drivers in Lagos have begun a three‑day strike, logging off the apps to protest low fares and steep platform commissions. The Amalgamated Union of App‑Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) says drivers are squeezed by rising...
Sandvik Bringing New Levels of Flexibility, Quality and Safety to Underground Resin Injection Applications with HPA20 Pump
Sandvik has launched the HPA20 automatic injection pump, a next‑generation system for underground resin‑based ground support in hard‑rock mining and civil engineering. The pump combines intelligent automation with a flexible architecture, allowing both manual and fully automatic injection of two‑component...
How Intelligent Logistics Systems Are Improving Trade Efficiency
Intelligent logistics systems are reshaping global trade by integrating AI, IoT, big data, and automation. These technologies deliver real‑time visibility, predictive routing, and automated warehousing, cutting transit times and operational expenses. The shift improves supply‑chain resilience, reduces carbon footprints, and...
Monday Morning Round-Up
Legal Cheek’s Monday round‑up bundles a mix of high‑profile legal stories, from a judge anonymously trolling a female barrister to Anthropic’s general counsel warning that generative AI could render the traditional billable‑hour model obsolete. The piece also notes the resignation...
Posco to Invest in Global Artificial Graphite Anode Plant in Vietnam
South Korea's Posco Future M announced a KRW 357 billion ($239 million) investment to build an artificial graphite anode plant in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam. The facility will initially target 55,000 metric tons of annual capacity, scaling up in phases as orders materialize, with...
Clinical, Operational, and Economic Evaluation of Point-of-Care X-Ray Use in Outbreak Response in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study
A cross‑sectional mixed‑methods study of 327 Nigerian healthcare professionals evaluated point‑of‑care (POC) X‑ray use during outbreak response. Respondents rated POC X‑ray highly for rapid screening (mean 4.6/5), differential diagnosis and severity assessment. Multivariable analysis showed physicians, field workers, greater experience...
Bliss Breaks Xbox One Security with a Hardware-Level Glitch Attack
At RE//verse 2026, security researcher Markus “Doom” Gaasedelen unveiled "Bliss," a double‑voltage‑glitch exploit that compromises the original Xbox One at the hardware level. The technique injects precise voltage faults into the CPU power rail during early boot, bypassing ARM Cortex memory...
Resource Use, Physical Flows, and Costs of Select Technologies and Facilities in U.S. Chemicals, Cement, Iron and Steel, Food, and...
A new structured dataset characterizes technologies and facilities across U.S. chemicals, cement, iron and steel, food, and non‑manufacturing sectors. It provides facility‑level inventories for six manufacturing sectors and technology options for three non‑manufacturing sectors, harmonizing assumptions, costs, and resource use...
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust Acquires Dutch Logistics Asset for €35m
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (SERT) announced the acquisition of a logistics facility in the Netherlands for €35 million. The transaction represents SERT’s first property purchase since its 2022 acquisition spree, signaling a renewed focus on European industrial assets. The asset is...
Chocolate-Scented Magnum Activation Sparks Commuter Backlash on London Tube
Magnum launched a multi‑sensory activation in the St Pancras‑King’s Cross tube walkway, releasing bursts of chocolate aroma and a cracking sound to mimic biting the ice‑cream. The installation, running from 9 March to 22 March, provoked mixed reactions, with many commuters describing the scent...
European Energy Inaugurates Lancaster Solar Farm
European Energy commissioned the 108 MW Lancaster Solar Farm in Victoria, delivering power to Apple under a long‑term power purchase agreement. The facility comprises roughly 170,000 solar panels and was inaugurated during the Danish Royal Couple’s state visit, with Yorta Yorta community...
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Male Endocrine and Reproductive Health: A GRADE-Assessed Meta-Analysis
A GRADE‑assessed meta‑analysis of 59 studies (2,401 men) shows metabolic and bariatric surgery markedly improves male endocrine function. Total testosterone rises 5‑8 nmol/L across all follow‑up intervals, while free testosterone shows significant gains after six months. Estradiol declines and SHBG increases,...
Visa Sees Check Fraud Spilling Into Faster Payment Scams
Visa warns that check fraud now accounts for roughly 30% of U.S. fraud losses in 2024, with checks being 31 times more likely to be fraudulent than real‑time transactions. Criminals are leveraging both traditional methods such as check washing and...
Tells.co Among First U.S. Platforms Approved for RCS Business Messaging
Tells.co has become one of the first U.S. platforms cleared to run Rich Communication Services (RCS) Business Messaging campaigns. RCS upgrades traditional SMS with high‑resolution images, branded sender IDs, interactive buttons, and swipeable product carousels, and its adoption is accelerating...
Scientists Unlock a Powerful New Way to Turn Sunlight Into Fuel
Researchers at Helmholtz‑Zentrum Dresden‑Rossendorf introduced a reproducible theoretical framework for designing polyheptazine imide photocatalysts. Using many‑body perturbation theory, they modeled the effect of 53 different metal ions on charge separation and visible‑light absorption. Experimental synthesis of eight ion‑doped materials confirmed...
Dune Awakening Just Got a Spicy Major Update, and an Even Spicer Major Discount, Making It Cheaper than Ever Before
Dune Awakening has launched a substantial Chapter 3 update that introduces new story missions, weapons and quality‑of‑life tweaks, all free for existing and new players. At the same time the game is on sale for $26.49 (£22.25), a 47% discount that...
Kia EV9 GT
Kia’s EV9 GT is a performance‑focused, 2.7‑tonne electric SUV that packs 501 bhp and 546 lb‑ft of torque, accelerating from 0‑62 mph in 4.6 seconds. Priced at just over £82,000, it offers a 99.8 kWh battery with a WLTP range of 316 miles and...
Assurant and Hollandsnieuwe Introduce New Mobile Device Protection Offering in the Netherlands
Assurant announced a partnership with Dutch online mobile operator hollandsnieuwe to launch mobile device protection in the Netherlands. The offering includes a Standard plan covering accidental damage and a Premium plan adding theft and loss coverage. A fully digital enrollment...
Sagami Railway Unveils Sea-Creature Inspired Series 13000 EMU
Japan’s Sagami Railway, part of Sotetsu Holdings, unveiled the new Series 13000 electric multiple‑unit, featuring a sea‑creature‑inspired front design and eight‑car configuration. Built by J‑TREC’s Sustina family, the stainless‑steel EMU replaces the aging Series 8000/9000 fleet and is engineered for future driver‑only...
Procopiou Pushes Tanker Expansion with More VLCC Orders
Greek shipowner George Procopiou is expanding his crude carrier fleet with an order for four 306,000‑dwt VLCCs from Hengli Heavy Industry, placed through Dynacom Tankers. The contracts are valued between $400 million and $600 million. This deal marks the second VLCC order...
Accenture Named Official Partner of Leading Golf Governing Body, The R&A
Accenture has signed a six‑year agreement to become the Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of The R&A, the governing body behind golf’s premier championships. The deal also names Accenture an Official Patron of The Open, the AIG Women’s Open...
Retail-to-Residential Conversions Gain Momentum in Canada
Retail‑to‑residential conversions are emerging as a national strategy to tackle Canada’s housing shortage by repurposing vacant department stores, suburban malls and under‑used parking lots. Developers highlight the advantage of fully serviced land, which slashes infrastructure costs compared with greenfield builds....
AI Legal Risks: Lisa Fitzgerald on Why Businesses Must Vet AI Use Cases
AI adoption is accelerating, but businesses often overlook legal risks tied to generative tools. Lisa Fitzgerald, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, warns that feeding confidential or personal data into public AI platforms can trigger cross‑border data transfers, privacy breaches, and...
Satellites Show Extent of Iranian Precision Strikes
Satellite imagery revealed extensive damage to all four U.S. THAAD radar stations across the Middle East after precision Iranian missile strikes. The attacks also hit U.S. bases, KC‑135 tankers and a CIA facility, prompting the Trump administration to impose a...
Kenya Airways Boosts Cargo Ops via B747 Capacity Partnership
Kenya Airways has added a Boeing 747‑400 freighter through a capacity agreement with Terra Avia, raising its cargo lift from roughly 70 tonnes to about 180 tonnes. The airline plans to push capacity beyond 250 tonnes as part of a broader push to position...
Army Debunks ‘Fake IED’ Claims, Invites Media to Verify Recoveries in Imo, Anambra
On March 12, the Nigerian Army released images of recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Operation Eastern Sanity in Imo and Anambra states. The army refuted viral claims that the photos were fabricated, stating the images are authentic but geolocation...
KFC, Franchisees to Pay $28.8m to Settle Missed Rest Breaks Lawsuit
KFC and more than 80 franchise operators have agreed to pay $28.8 million to settle a class‑action lawsuit alleging they failed to provide legally required 10‑minute rest breaks. The claim, filed in 2023 and backed by the SDA union, says the...
Hyatt Announces the Opening of Andaz Lisbon
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched Andaz Lisbon, its first Andaz property in Portugal, located in the Baixa neighborhood overlooking Praça do Comércio and the Tagus River. The 170‑room hotel integrates Portuguese materials such as cork and mosaic with contemporary design...
Did Fake Comments Sink SoCal Clean Heat Rules? Advocates Want Answers.
Southern California regulators rejected a landmark clean‑heat rule that would have pushed electric heat pumps and phased down new gas heaters, after receiving more than 20,000 public comments opposing the proposal. An investigation by the Los Angeles Times found that...
JP Morgan Shipping Arm Books Suezmax Trio at Samsung Heavy
JP Morgan’s Bermuda‑based shipowner Global Meridian Holdings has placed an order for three new suezmax crude carriers with Samsung Heavy Industries. The contract, valued at roughly KRW 400 billion ($268 million), translates to about $89.3 million per 157,000‑dwt vessel. Deliveries are scheduled between the...
IHG Brings World’s First and Largest Luxury Hotel Brand Back to Manila
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of InterContinental Manila, a 212‑key luxury hotel slated to open in 2032 in Bonifacio Global City. The project marks the brand’s return to the Philippine capital after more than 15 years, underscoring IHG’s...
US Government to Set Conservators over Homeless Veterans
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Veterans Affairs (VA) have agreed to let VA attorneys serve as special assistant U.S. attorneys, giving them authority to initiate state‑court guardianship or conservatorship actions for homeless veterans who lack family decision‑makers. The...
Eskom Marks 300 Days without Load Shedding
Eskom announced 300 consecutive days without load shedding, highlighting a sustained recovery of its generation fleet. The utility's energy availability factor (EAF) averaged 65.85% for the fiscal year, surpassing the 70% mark on 83 occasions. Unplanned outages fell 53% to...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for UK & Ireland
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for the UK & Ireland, overseeing more than 400 open and pipeline hotels across its eleven brands. Mistry brings over two decades of hotel industry experience in the UK and...
South32 Too Risky for Predators, Says Outgoing CEO
South32 CEO Graham Kerr, who will depart after 12 years, says the Perth‑based miner is too risky for larger acquisition predators. He highlights a strategic pivot toward base metals, targeting 90% of production in that sector within 18 months, with...
Motto by Hilton to Debut in Australia with Sydney CBD Property
Hilton announced the debut of its Motto by Hilton lifestyle brand in Australia with the signing of Motto by Hilton Sydney City Centre on York Street. The 152‑room hotel, slated to open in late 2027, will feature flexible room types,...
What Are Your DDoS Testing Options in 2026?
Enterprises must validate DDoS defenses through simulated attacks, and three primary testing models exist in 2026: fully managed services, self‑service tools, and automated cloud‑based solutions. Managed testing offers the highest realism and expert reporting with low internal workload but requires...
Hilton Strengthens Goa Portfolio with the Opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute
Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute, its first Garden Inn brand in the state, adding a 116‑room upscale hotel in the heart of North Goa’s tourist hub. Developed with Kokra Resort & Spa, the property offers a...
China Demands Proof After Costa Rica Blames UNC2814 for ICE Cyberattack
Costa Rica’s state electricity and telecom provider ICE suffered a cyberespionage breach that extracted roughly nine gigabytes of internal email data, which officials linked to the China‑affiliated group UNC2814. The attribution, based on intelligence from Google’s Mandiant unit, follows a...
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Unveils Landmark Culinary Collaborations
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur announced a sweeping culinary partnership with Michelin‑starred Indian chef Garima Arora and celebrated French‑Asian chef Jean‑Georges Vongerichten. Arora will open Yaari, a modern Indian restaurant that reimagines regional dishes and street‑food classics. Vongerichten will launch three...
Turning Browsers Into Buyers: Preezie Brings In-Store Service Online
Preezie has introduced an AI Shopping Assistant that transforms Australian retail websites into virtual sales associates, delivering conversational, context‑aware guidance. By ingesting product catalogs, size charts and policy data, the assistant can answer natural‑language queries, suggest bundles, and recommend fit....
Optasia Posts R4.4bn Revenue on Maiden JSE Results
Optasia, the AI‑driven fintech, posted R4.4 billion revenue for 2025, a 76% year‑on‑year increase, surpassing its IPO guidance. Adjusted EBITDA rose 52% to R1.9 billion, delivering a 43.2% margin, while normalized net income grew 57% to R973 million. The company expanded its user...
Hilton Accelerates Multi‑Brand Growth in Brazil with Plans to Double Portfolio by 2030
Hilton is accelerating its multi‑brand expansion in Brazil, aiming to double its hotel count from roughly 30 to 60 properties by 2030. The company opened Tru by Hilton Chapeco, Hampton by Hilton Caraguatatuba Serramar and DoubleTree by Hilton Caracol Canela...
An Activity-Rich Island Escape Awaits Families This Easter at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has launched a week‑long Easter programme aimed at families, featuring beach games, snorkelling, crafts and a dedicated Kids’ Club agenda. The highlight is an Easter Sunday dinner buffet with global flavours, a chocolate fountain and live crêpe station....
Ni‐Atom Induced Interface Water Reorientation Around Ru Clusters for Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
Researchers introduced single Ni atoms into Ru clusters supported on nitrogen‑boron doped carbon to manipulate interfacial water structure for alkaline hydrogen evolution. The Ni atoms shift the charge distribution of Ru, causing K⁺·H₂O hydrate molecules to reorient and bind more...
The World’s First Self-Balancing Electric Motorcycle Is Now Entering Production
OMOWAY has begun mass production of the OMO X, the world’s first self‑balancing electric motorcycle. The bike relies on an OMO‑ROBOT architecture that combines vision sensors, high‑speed computing and a control‑moment gyroscope to keep the vehicle upright without rider input. In...
Proposed New Copyright Bill Sparks Debate over AI and Image Rights
Kenya’s Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2026 aims to replace the ageing 2001 Act and align the nation with WIPO standards, but it omits any regulation of artificial intelligence and provides no guidance on image rights. Intellectual‑property lawyers warn that...
Why the Federal Government Is Going After California's AI Laws
President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening legal and financial pressure on states with what he calls “burdensome” AI regulations, singling out California’s Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 53). SB 53, effective January 2026, obliges large developers of frontier AI...