The new Tesla Model Y has a familiar side profile, but the front and rear are rather different.James MorrisThere have been details and images of the long-awaited refresh of the Tesla Model Y floating around the Internet for a few weeks now. But most of these were from China, with no indication when the update would be arriving in Europe or the US. Well, the wait is finally over. The new Model Y has gone on sale in these regions, and I was at the exclusive UK launch getting all the details.Just for clarity, most people know of the new Model Y by the codename Juniper. But apparently, like Highland when used in reference to the latest Model 3, this isnt an official Tesla term, and the origin of it is unknown. Its also worth noting that the European and US Tesla Model Y is slightly different to the Chinese version, being fractionally shorter than the latter.The front of the new Tesla Model Y has a full-width lightbar and much sleeker look.James MorrisWhile the side profile of the new Model Y is still highly recognizable, the front and rear have been updated considerably. The front now has a full-width lightbar, which provides a much cleaner appearance than the frog face of the original Model Y. While aesthetics is important, perhaps more significant for the usability of the car is the addition of a front-facing camera just below the numberplate, particularly as the car relies exclusively on cameras for all its safety features. This has heating and washing capabilities. Finally, youll also get a front camera view when parking as well as a rear one.Theres a lightbar on the rear of the car, too, but thats less visible. In fact, the lightbar itself is entirely hidden and you only see its illumination as a reflection on the rear panel, which looks rather futuristic. The rear in general has a sleeker and less busy appearance than the original car. The amount of space in the back is effectively the same (2,138 liters versus 2,158 liters including the frunk) but the rear seats are now powered. The two buttons near the rear door lift the rear seats back up as well as dropping them forward, although if you want just the middle section, youll need to push that down manually.MORE FROMFORBES VETTEDThe rear lightbar is hidden, with its illumnation reflected off the panel beneath it.James MorrisThe interior has more subtle changes, but there are plenty there, including a redesigned center console. If youve sat inside the latest Model 3, youll have noticed the lack of steering wheel stalks, like the most recent Model S. The use of buttons on the steering wheel for the indicators is the most controversial aspect of this. If you were concerned about whether this is safe, then exhale a sigh of release. There is an indicator stalk again. Tesla claims this is because the Model Y is for a more mainstream audience than the 3, who might find the buttons problematic. There are also no plans to add a stalk to the 3 again, however.You still now use the side of the infotainment screen to select drive, reverse and park. Otherwise, the interface hasnt changed noticeably from before. The underlying computer uses Teslas Hardware 4 like the latest Model 3. Also, like the latter, rear seat passengers now have their own 8in panel with games and multimedia capabilities, as well as separate control over their own climate settings. They get two USB C ports capable of delivering 65W, too, which is enough to power two laptops.The indicator stalk is back!James MorrisThe seats are now ventilated as well as heated, so you can cool your posterior down in the summer as well as warm it up in the winter. Tesla claims the interior is quieter too, with 22% less road noise, 20% less wind noise, and 20% less impact noise. This is achieved by universal use of acoustic glass. Ride comfort is also supposedly better, although Ill have to judge that when I get a chance to drive the new Tesla Model Y. The UK launch car was static.Rear passengers now get their own 8in infotainment display.James MorrisTeslas have always been about connectivity. Its one of the areas where the brand still has a significant lead over the competition. The new Y ups the ante further, with 50% faster mobile data downloads and a 30% greater cellular range. The WiFi, when youre connected to it, is up to three times faster with twice the range. Ultra-Wide Band is now supported with the phone key, so if your smartphone has this, performance will be improved. This also facilitates the gesture-based opening recently introduced for the rear cargo door.These are just the headline improvements with the new Model Y. In the UK, only one version of the new Model Y will be on sale initially. This will be a Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant. Tesla says the drivetrain itself hasnt changed significantly, but the other improvements have enabled the new car to go 22 miles further 353 miles instead of 331 miles (WLTP). Its faster, too, hitting 60mph in 4.1 seconds. This may or may not be with the Acceleration Boost pre-applied. Only Solid Black and QuickSilver paint colors can be ordered, not the full current range of Tesla options.The new Tesla Model Y is waiting in the wings to take over from the original version.James MorrisHowever, the price of 60,990 ($75,000) is steep when the previous generation is 51,990 ($64,000). So youre paying a significant premium for Teslas latest and greatest, even if the technology upgrade is considerable. Further versions of the new Tesla Model Y are on the cards, but Tesla hasnt revealed what they will be or when they will arrive. I suspect there could be a Performance version and one with just a rear motor. But well have to wait and see.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Renato Moicano of Brazil is seen on stage during the UFC 311 ... [+] press conference at Intuit Dome on January 16, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCUFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano made over $3,877 per second on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 311.He didnt win or dethrone UFC champion and pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev, but Moicano made a boatload of cash for his efforts.Inglewood, CA - January 18: Islam Makhachev (red) reacts after defeating Renato Moicano (blue) ... [+] during their bout at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on Saturday, January 18, 2024. Makhachev won the fight by first round submission. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)MediaNews Group via Getty ImagesMoicano revealed his passive payout, which totaled more than $950,000, on his podcast on Thursday. The 35-year-old Brazilian stepped in on short notice to fight Makhachev. Here is a look at the clip where co-host Gilbert Burns asks Moicano for a ballpark figure on his payday.Originally, Moicano was scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush, and Makhachev was supposed to defend his title against the No. 1 contender, Arman Tsarukyan.However, Tsarukyan suffered a back injury two days before the event, which worsened during the weight cut, and he had to pull out. The UFC made the quick decision to switch Moicano into the main event, leaving Dariush without an opponent or a fight.MORE FOR YOUAccording to Dariush, the UFC paid him his show and win money because he made weight for his fight against Moicano. In the fight, Makhachev easily mowed Moicano down, finishing him with a Darce Choke with 55 seconds remaining in the opening round.Truth be told, Moicano, who came into the evening ranked No. 10 in the UFCs lightweight division, will probably never get another shot at the title. Based on his age and the caliber of opponents ahead of him in the lightweight division, it seems unlikely.That said, his career isnt over, and it appears he has a fairly high-profile fight in the works with UK star Paddy Pimblett. That fight could wind up being a main event scrap on a Fight Night card or a part of a pay-per-view later this year.If this fight with Makhachev was Moicanos only real shot at UFC gold, the result was ugly, but the payday was handsome.Here is a look at all of the results from UFC 311.Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano via submission at 4:05 of Round 1 (DArce choke)Merab Dvalishvili defeats Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)Ji Prochzka defeats Jamahal Hill via TKO at 3:01 of Round 3Jailton Almeida defeats Serghei Spivac via TKO at 4:53 of Round 1Reinier de Ridder defeats Kevin Holland via submission at 3:31 of Round 1 (Rear-Naked choke)Raoni Barcelos defeats Payton Talbott via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)Azamat Bekoev defeats Zach Reese via knockout at 3:04 of Round 1Bogdan Guskov defeats Billy Elekana via submission at 3:33 of Round 2 (Guillotine)Grant Dawson defeats Diego Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27x3)Ailn Prez defeats Karol Rosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)Muin Gafurov defeats Rinya Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27x3)Benardo Sopaj defeats Ricky Turcios via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)Tagir Ulanbekov defeats Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

President Trump speaks to the media after signing executive orders in the Oval Office on Jan. 23, 2025.Roberto SchmidtAFP/Getty ImagesBy Matt O'Brien and Sarah Parvini / APJanuary 24, 2025 12:00 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says act as barriers to American AI innovation.To maintain global leadership in AI technology, we must develop AI systems that are free from ideological bias or engineered social agendas, Trumps order says.The new order doesnt name which existing policies are hindering AI development but sets out to track down and review all policies, directives, regulations, orders, and other actions taken as a result of former President Joe Bidens sweeping AI executive order of 2023, which Trump rescinded Monday. Any of those Biden-era actions must be suspended if they dont fit Trumps new directive that AI should promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.Read More: 5 Predictions for AI in 2025Last year, the Biden administration issued a policy directive that said U.S. federal agencies must show their artificial intelligence tools arent harming the public, or stop using them. Trumps order directs the White House to revise and reissue those directives, which affect how agencies acquire AI tools and use them.Bidens executive order, the Trump administration said, established unnecessarily burdensome requirements for companies developing and deploying AI that would stifle private sector innovation and threaten American technological leadership.Trumps order also calls for the development of an AI action plan within 180 days. Leading the work will be a small group of White House tech and science officials, including a new Special Advisor for AI and Cryptoa role Trump has given to venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks.Trump repealed Bidens 2023 guardrails for fast-developing AI technology just hours after returning to the White House on Monday.The new actions threaten to erase some of the Biden administrations effortschampioned by then-Vice President Kamala Harristo curb government use of the kinds of AI tools that have been found to unfairly discriminate based on race, gender or disability, from medical diagnosis chatbots spouting false information to face recognition technology tied to wrongful arrests of Black men.Until Thursday, it wasnt clear if Trump planned to replace Bidens signature AI policy with his own order. Trump had also signed executive orders on AI in his previous term, including a 2019 order directing federal agencies to prioritize research and development in AI that is still on the books.Alondra Nelson, former acting director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under Biden, said Trumps order seemed backward looking because agencies would be tasked with reviewing initiatives that are already helping people, with an implicit intent to unwind them.The Biden administrations AI policies, she added, were aimed at protecting both innovation and the public.In 60 days, well know which Americans rights and safety the Trump Administration believes deserves to be protected in the age of AI, and if there will be a level playing field for every technologist, developer, and innovator or just the tech billionaires, Nelson said.Much of Bidens 2023 order set in motion a sprint across government agencies to study AIs impact on everything from cybersecurity risks to its effects on education, workplaces and public benefits, with an eye on ensuring AI tools werent harming people. That work is largely done.One major piece that remaineduntil Trump rescinded it Mondaywas a requirement that tech companies building the most powerful AI models share details with the government about the workings of those systems before they are unleashed to the public.The Trump orders focus on human flourishing echoes the language of his campaigns long-held promise to cancel Bidens AI policy once back in the White House. Its also in line with ideas espoused by Trump adviser Elon Musk, who has warned against the dangers of what he calls woke AI that reflects liberal biases.In a statement, Americans for Responsible Innovation, a nonprofit organization, said Trump has made it clear from day one that his top priority on AI is out-innovating the rest of the world.Todays executive order is a placeholder until the administration has a chance to develop a full strategy for executing that vision, said the organizations executive director, Eric Gastfriend.Agencies had already frozen work on AI policies initiated by the last administration following Trumps repeal of Bidens executive order on Monday, Gastfriend said.This new instruction shouldnt come as a surprise, he said.More Must-Reads from TIMEL.A. Fires Show Reality of 1.5C of WarmingHome Losses From L.A. 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NASA astronaut Don Pettit has captured another remarkable shot, this one showing the Betsiboka River estuary in Madagascar.Betsiboka river in Madagascar, remind me of the arteries in your retina, Pettit said in a post accompanying the image that he captured from the International Space Station (ISS) some 250 miles above Earth.Recommended VideosBetsiboka river in Madagascar, remind me of the arteries in your retina. pic.twitter.com/ZM7KG0nFgx Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) January 23, 2025Please enable Javascript to view this contentThe bright red color is due to the high concentration of iron-rich sediments carried by the waterway. The estuary is a excellent example of rapid coastal change due to extensive deforestation, according to NASAs Earth Observatory website. A century of logging there has led to severe erosion, with the bright red soils washing into rivers after rains. Other astronauts viewing the scene from the ISS have described it as Madagascar bleeding into the ocean.Sediment accumulation has even clogged waterways, preventing ships from traveling upriver as they once did. Tropical storms also exacerbate erosion in the area, as seen in 2004 when Cyclone Gafilo caused massive flooding and sediment flow. The government has implemented programs to address deforestation, promote reforestation, and reduce soil erosion in a bid to mitigate these environmental challenges.Pettit has a sharp eye for dramatic vistas like this, and hes usually quick to find a camera to record them. A similarly striking waterway image shared by Pettit last year shows moonlight reflecting off of locations in the Amazon basin in South America, a scene that he said looked like flowing silver snakes. Another image, showing light reflecting off SpaceX Starlink satellites, reminded him of cosmic fireflies.The American, whos been to space four times and at 69 years old is NASAs oldest serving astronaut, recently talked about his photography work in an interview from the orbital laboratory.And he likes to have fun, too, evidenced by a recent video that he shared showing how microgravity conditions can assist in changing camera lenses.Editors Recommendations

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on AI development on Thursday.Trump's AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, said the US wants to become the world's AI capital.Earlier this week, Trump announced Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment project.President Donald Trump wants his administration to have an action plan for artificial intelligence ready within 180 days.On Thursday, the president signed an executive order calling for the US "to sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance." Since returning to the White House on Monday, Trump has signedmultiple executive orderson areas including energy, trade, and immigration."We're basically announcing the administration's policy to make America the world capital in artificial intelligence and to dominate and to lead the world in AI," Trump's AI and cryptocurrency czar, David Sacks, told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday.Trump appointed Sacks, a venture capitalist and former PayPal COO, to the newly created position last month. When announcing his appointment, Trump said Sacks would also lead the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology.Sacks is a member of a group known as the "PayPal Mafia" a group of PayPal employees who went on to become big names in the world of tech and venture capital. Besides Sacks, the group counts Tesla CEO Elon Musk and venture capitalist Peter Thiel."David is one of the greatest in the world at AI, most respected probably there is," Trump told reporters on Thursday while signing the order.Trump has ordered that "certain existing AI policies and directives that act as barriers to American AI innovation" be revoked though the document did not specify which policies would be rolled back.Trump's order also requests that existing regulations on AI be reviewed. Policies inconsistent with Trump's latest directive will be suspended or revised per the order.In October 2023, then-President Joe Biden signed an expansive executive order on AI. The order, which Trump revoked on Monday, demanded greater transparency from companies developing AI tools.Representatives for Trump did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.AI has figured prominently in Trump's first week in office.On Tuesday, Trump announced Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment project. The new company is a joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.The president said that Stargate would create "over 100,000 American jobs almost immediately.""What we want to do is we want to keep it in this country. China is a competitor, others are competitors. We want it to be in this country, and we are making it available," Trump said while announcing Stargate on Tuesday."I am gonna help a lot through emergency declarations, because we have an emergency, we have to get this stuff built," he added.

North Korea is set to send another tranche of artillery systems to Russia, Kyrylo Budanov said.The Ukrainian intel chief said Pyongyang already has about 240 artillery systems in Russia.These are chiefly homegrown self-propelled howitzers and multiple-launch rocket systems.North Korea looks like it's ready to double down on Russia's war, per Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov.Budanov, head of the intelligence agency GUR, told The Warzone that Pyongyang has already given Russia at least 120 M1989 "Koksan" self-propelled howitzers and 120 M1991 multiple-launch rocket systems. The M1989 uses a 170-mm caliber gun, and the M1991 is a 240-mm system.Per The Warzone, Budanov said the artillery deliveries were made over the last three months, and that Pyongyang will likely send another tranche of about the same number.Both guns are systems developed by North Korea, and their names designated by the US correspond to the year when Western intelligence first discovered them. Ukraine said that North Korea has sent 120 of its M1991 multiple-launch rocket systems to Russia. AP Photo/Wong Maye-E Pyongyang maintains deep reserves of artillery systems and ammunition, built and stockpiled mainly to defend against or threaten its rival, South Korea.Its systems often use some elements of Soviet or Chinese weaponry. The M1989, for example, is believed to use a modified Soviet artillery tractor to get around.These are also a step up from the 1970s-built North Korean weaponry that Russia was observed using in 2024. This picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency in April 2017 shows M1989 howitzers during a military parade in Pyongyang. STR/AFP via Getty Images Speaking to The Warzone, Budanov said both guns are being used by Russia against Ukrainian troops, and that North Korea is helping to train Russian operators to use the systems."The 170mm weapons have powerful ammunition and good capability," Budanov said. "The 240mm MLRS are like any other heavy systems. They make more problems on the front line."Additionally, Budanov said North Korea is expected to send another 150 short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, after sending about 148 in 2024.Intelligence agencies from the West and South Korea also say that Pyongyang has also sent Russia about 12,000 troops from its elite "Storm Corps" units.Western estimates say they've taken heavy casualties since arriving in late 2024 to Kursk. One of the latest tallies, reported by the BBC this week, cites anonymous Western officials saying that 4,000 of the North Koreans were killed or wounded. Business Insider could not independently verify the authenticity of this figure.Pyongyang's losses in Kursk pale in comparison to the scope of the entire war, with some Western estimates saying that Russia has suffered more than 600,000 men wounded or killed.However, recurring North Korean support would provide Russia with a valuable source of manpower and weapons. While relatively small compared to Russia's total war consumption, that aid could stand a chance to frustrate Western hopes that Moscow's reliance on defense spending will become unsustainable for its economy.The Kremlin's defense budget has surged for the third year since invading Ukraine in 2022. Military spending made up 32.5% of its federal budget in 2025, up from 28.3% in 2024.

The Treehouse, Mask in the Forest / Moguang StudioSave this picture! Shengliang SuCabins & Lodges, Hospitality InteriorsSuizhou, ChinaArchitects: Moguang StudioAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:190 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs: More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Guangjiachong Valley in Suizhou City, Hubei Province, is just a 15-minute drive from the famous Ginkgo Valley Scenic Area. The Treehouse is located at the junction of two paths leading into the valley. The environment is somewhat bustling, and within a limited 90 plot, the design needed to avoid the roots of three ancient trees while accommodating two standard guest rooms of no less than 50 each and a utility storage room. During their first site visit, the designer and the owner established a clear strategy: to elevate the entire building. This approach not only created two distinct spatial qualitiesquiet above and dynamic belowbut also utilized the lush ginkgo canopies to provide privacy and scenic views for the guest rooms. Meanwhile, the ground level was freed up as a semi-outdoor activity area, naturally supporting a variety of vacation activities such as dining, roasting ginkgo nuts, swinging, and relaxing in the shade.Save this picture!The treehouse in the forest responds to the site's paths and tree contours with precise geometric order. The purpose of the geometric form is not to directly present aesthetic appeal but to emerge from a synthesis of design conditions based on on-site visual perceptions.Save this picture!The designer extracted geometric control lines from the irregular plot boundary and refined the relationship between volume, site, and the human body through plan and sectional iterations. A significant move at the ground level was rotating the central staircase core by 60 degrees from its original vertical axis alignment. This adjustment opened up space and introduced new structural expressions. People drawn by the trees and swings, enter the elevated ground floor, turn to discover the staircase entrance, and ascend to the terrace overlooking palm groves and the guestroom entrances. This journey through the forest prolongs the sense of exploration, making the site feel expansive despite its small size, while providing direct engagement with the rich natural surroundings.Save this picture!The metallic fluorocarbon paint on the core and columns subtly reflects the surrounding environment. As night falls and the indoor lights glow, the treehouse resembles a spaceship perched in the woods, ready to embark on its voyage.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!In the Treehouse's abstract form, "geometric openings" replace "figurative windows," with operable panels concealed within walls to maintain the purity of these openings. The interplay between the treehouse volume and the landscape is internalized in the alignment of window openings with scenic elements, shaping how people use the interiors and move along their paths. This reveals the extraordinary within the everyday natural landscape: guests can both stay comfortably indoors and wander freely outdoors.Save this picture!Through the interplay of orthogonal and non-orthogonal geometric systems, the design creates subtle connections between rooms, moving away from traditional "start-to-end" spatial experiences. The irregular transitional spaces enliven the architectural atmosphere, adding a playful and decentralized quality to the vacation environment.Save this picture!Reflective brown metallic paint, rough white stucco, and wood finishes create diverse material expressions in light absorption, reflection, and hue. Light diffuses through the metallic surfaces, with hues shifting in response to the surrounding vegetation, creating abstract yet beautiful small spaces.Save this picture!The building faade features 30x45cm charred cedar planks, with portions polished and coated with matte clear varnish. The subtle gloss and cracked texture of the charred cedar harmonize with the natural wilderness. The carbonized wood surface acts as a protective armor for the building, offering resistance to termites, pests, and moisture.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Guangjia Chong, Jiukouyan Village, Luoyang Town, Suizhou, Hubei, ChinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeMoguang StudioOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on January 24, 2025Cite: "The Treehouse, Mask in the Forest / Moguang Studio" 24 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025835/the-treehouse-mask-in-the-forest-moguang-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save? / You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Project Files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120664693 .In this tutorial series, I am going to implement an architectural design viewer system. Here we will implement a camera system and a UI which allows us to focus on different objects and orbit around them, zoom in/out. This system can be used to showcase any kind of a design, not just an architectural application. In the first part, we will work on the viewer camera system. Here we will create a custom pawn with an orbit camera. Unreal Design Viewer - Full tutorial series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTm9yU0zou4W4rfbJbpmXzuN_2DOW-cN // ! https://www.patreon.com/codelikeme Patrons will have access to project files of all the stuff I do in the channel and other extra benefitsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClb6Jh9EBV7a_Nm52Ipll_Q/join Like my facebook page for more content : https://www.facebook.com/gamedevelopersclub/ Follow me on twitter : https://twitter.com/CodeLikeMe2 Follow me on reddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/codelikeme #CodeLikeMe #unrealengine #ue4 #indiegamedev

Nature, Published online: 22 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08443-4We developed PRINT, a computational method that identifies footprints of DNAprotein interactions from bulk and single-cell chromatin accessibility data across multiple scales of protein size.

Nature, Published online: 22 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00104-4Rubisco is the enzyme responsible for carbon fixation in plants, algae and many bacteria. A screen of a comprehensive library of rubisco variants (each with a different single-amino-acid mutation), expressed in engineered bacteria, identifies several mutations that improve the enzymes affinity for carbon dioxide.