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#Blakes7 Series C, Episode 09 - Sarcophagus
TARRANT: I'm sure you wouldn't. [Draws his gun and exits. Avon smiles.]
[Corridors. As Tarrant runs toward the flight deck he is intercut with visions of the conjured figure in scarlet doing the same things.]

Flexible Intelligent Metasurface for Reconfiguring Radio Environments
Hanwen Hu, Jiancheng An, Lu Gan, Naofal Al-Dhahir
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.07466 https://

Flexible Intelligent Metasurface for Reconfiguring Radio Environments
Flexible intelligent metasurface (FIM) technology holds immense potential for increasing the spectral efficiency and energy efficiency of wireless networks. In contrast to traditional rigid reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), an FIM consists of an array of elements, each capable of independently tuning electromagnetic signals, while flexibly adjusting its position along the direction perpendicular to the surface. In contrast to traditional rigid metasurfaces, FIM is capable of morphing i…

Boston's GBH plans to cut 15 positions by January, the fourth round of layoffs in 2025; GBH was set to receive 8% of its budget, or ~$18M, in federal funding (Julian Wyllie/Current)
https://current.org/2025/11/gbh-plans-to-cut-15-positions-by-january/

GBH plans to cut 15 positions by January
The station plans to eliminate jobs in its finance, marketing, technology and children’s programming departments.

AI-Driven Post-Quantum Cryptography for Cyber-Resilient V2X Communication in Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems
Akid Abrar, Sagar Dasgupta, Mizanur Rahman, Ahmad Alsharif
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.08496

AI-Driven Post-Quantum Cryptography for Cyber-Resilient V2X Communication in Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems
Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems (TCPS) integrate physical elements, such as transportation infrastructure and vehicles, with cyber elements via advanced communication technologies, allowing them to interact seamlessly. This integration enhances the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of transportation systems. TCPS rely heavily on cryptographic security to protect sensitive information transmitted between vehicles, transportation infrastructure, and other entities within the transporta…

In-space manufacturing of optical lenses: Fluidic Shaping aboard the International Space Station
Omer Luria, Mor Elgarisi, Eytan Stibbe, Michael Lopez-Alegria, Crissy Canerday, Alexey Razin, Sivan Perl, Valeri Frumkin, Jonathan Ericson, Khaled Gommed, Daniel Widerker, Israel Gabay, Ruslan Belikov, Edward Balaban, Moran Bercovici
https://ar…

In-space manufacturing of optical lenses: Fluidic Shaping aboard the International Space Station
In-space manufacturing technologies are vital for enabling advanced space missions and addressing logistical limitations of space exploration. While additive manufacturing has progressed rapidly, it still falls short of delivering the ultra-smooth surfaces required for optical elements. Fluidic Shaping is a novel method that harnesses surface tension under microgravity to form optical components with exceptionally smooth surfaces. This study demonstrates the feasibility and potential of Fluidic…

Sweden just invested $12M in solar cells that work indoors.
Exeger's Powerfoyle technology could eliminate disposable batteries in everyday electronics by harvesting energy from indoor and outdoor light. The flexible solar cells reduce dependence on critical raw materials while offering high conductivity.
This funding will help scale production and move us closer to a battery-free future for consumer devices.

Sweden backs indoor solar cell technology
A Swedish government agency is investing SEK 130 million ($13.8 million) in the next-generation indoor solar cell technology belonging to Exeger. The company’s Powerfoyle solar cells are an evolution of dye-sensitized solar cells and are said to offer 1,000 times better conductivity.

Your regular reminder that if you use “assistive technology” to mean only screen readers, then you’re using the term incorrectly and maybe sowing confusion.
https://adrianroselli.com/2024/08/at-is-more-than-screen-readers.html

AT Is More Than Screen Readers
A screen reader is a single element of the overall set of assistive technologies. In practice, however, each is often used as a metonym for the other. Well, hello there. It’s nice to see you. If you’re here because I sent you the link, it’s nothing personal. You’re a lovely…

A borehole muon detector with SiPM-on-tile technology
Miguel Arratia, Jiajun Huang, Sean Preins, Sebastian Ritter, Christian P. Romero, Sebastian Tapia
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.04036

A borehole muon detector with SiPM-on-tile technology
We developed a compact and rugged muon detector designed for deployment in boreholes. The detector uses a SiPM-on-tile approach in which silicon photomultipliers are directly coupled to scintillator tiles, thereby eliminating the need for wavelength-shifting fibers and long scintillator bars. The modular design is based on a 64-channel unit, 140~cm in length and 80~mm in diameter, composed of $5 \times 5$~cm$^{2}$ scintillator tiles coupled to SiPMs, powered and read out using off-the-shelf ele…

Balancing Compliance and Privacy in Offline CBDC Transactions Using a Secure Element-based System
Panagiotis Michalopoulos, Anthony Mack, Cameron Clark, Linus Chen, Johannes Sedlmeir, Andreas Veneris
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.25469

Balancing Compliance and Privacy in Offline CBDC Transactions Using a Secure Element-based System
Blockchain technology has spawned a vast ecosystem of digital currencies with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) -- digital forms of fiat currency -- being one of them. An important feature of digital currencies is facilitating transactions without network connectivity, which can enhance the scalability of cryptocurrencies and the privacy of CBDC users. However, in the case of CBDCs, this characteristic also introduces new regulatory challenges, particularly when it comes to applying estab…

Series D, Episode 01 - Rescue
TARRANT: All right, I'll keep it a secret.
[They resume their descent.]
TARRANT: Look, we must be at least four levels below the landing silo by now.
DAYNA: At least.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/401/395 B7B2