Brazil’s Lake Tefé reached 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit during the severe drought and heat wave

Take control of security operations and act fast on high priority threats with Microsoft Security Copilot agents. Automate phishing triage, prioritize alerts, streamline access reviews, and close policy gaps while keeping full control through natural language feedback and recommendations. Reduce repetitive work, cut through alert noise, and focus on the most critical risks facing your organization. Stay ahead of vulnerabilities and evolving threats by proactively identifying at-risk devices, deploying patches, and optimizing access policies as your environment changes. Build custom agents tailored to your workflows, connecting tools and data to automate your most time-consuming security tasks. Dilip Radhakrishnan, Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Director, shares how to keep your organization protected with Security Copilot agents. ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics #copilot #threatdetection #microsoftsecurity #microsoft365

When we working with Power BI, we often want to control what data we see. Think of it like looking at the world through different glasses. Some glasses show everything, some show only specific things, and some block everything else except one thing. That’s exactly what DAX filter functions do, they ...

Governments and conservation NGOs celebrated the passing of a resolution to create the world’s most ambitious marine sanctuary. Cleverly-named “Macronesia,” the area in the northeastern Atlantic would protect 32 species of whales and dolphins, making it one of the most significant migratory routes on Earth. The announcement followed a resolution made at the International Union […] The post ‘Macronesia’ Sanctuary to Protect Waters of 4 Atlantic Islands and Critical Habitat for Whales appeared first on Good News Network.

The Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a beautiful new tablet that adds color to the notetaking e-reader–and for a hefty price of $630. Like the other Kindle Scribes, it weighs 400g and has a thickness of 5.4mm. Amazon says it will be available later this year alongside the Kindle Scribe with front light. Tap our link in bio for more on Amazon's product announcements. Reporter: Ray Wong #amazon #amazonkindle #ereader #tablets #tech #kindlescribe We come from the future. https://gizmodo.com Follow us. https://twitter.com/gizmodo https://instagram.com/gizmodo https://facebook.com/gizmodo

A new digital atlas is the most comprehensive account of the Roman Empire’s terrestrial roads to date

An antibody-like compound known on land to be exclusively to be found in camelids like alpacas, lamas, and dromedaries, could be used to treat human brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study’s focus were antibody-like proteins, aptly called nanobodies, whose small size allowed the scientists to treat neurological conditions […] The post Unique Antibody from Camels and Alpacas Could Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’s appeared first on Good News Network.

Take control of security operations and act fast on high priority threats with Microsoft Security Copilot agents. Automate phishing triage, prioritize alerts, streamline access reviews, and close policy gaps while keeping full control through natural language feedback and recommendations. Reduce repetitive work, cut through alert noise, and focus on the most critical risks facing your organization. Stay ahead of vulnerabilities and evolving threats by proactively identifying at-risk devices, deploying patches, and optimizing access policies as your environment changes. Build custom agents tailored to your workflows, connecting tools and data to automate your most time-consuming security tasks. Dilip Radhakrishnan, Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Director, shares how to keep your organization protected with Security Copilot agents. ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics #copilot #threatdetection #microsoftsecurity #microsoft365

Researchers discovered the press, along with a ritualistic, animal-shaped “tea set,” outside the ancient site of Tel Megiddo

As a Data Engineer/Analytics Engineer, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do you decide what data goes into the warehouse/model when you’re starting out?” It’s a great question, and the answer is both simple and complex: I go as granular and broad as I can. Why, you ask? Oh boy, let me tell you!

Grok 4 can integrate external data sources and trending information into its answers – effectively acting as a data analyst or real-time researcher when needed. It understands that sometimes the best answer needs to come from outside its training data, and it has mechanisms to retrieve and incorporate that external data. Check out Grok 4 on Azure AI Foundry:

A collection of jewels belonging to arguably Europe’s greatest ever royal dynasty is now set to go on display to the public for the first time in over 100 years. The jewels, including one of the largest cut diamonds in the world when it was set, had been thought lost or stolen, but had in […] The post Concealed for 100 Years by Empress Who Defied Hitler, Royal Jewels Thought Lost Set for Public Exhibit appeared first on Good News Network.

Take control of security operations and act fast on high priority threats with Microsoft Security Copilot agents. Automate phishing triage, prioritize alerts, streamline access reviews, and close policy gaps while keeping full control through natural language feedback and recommendations. Reduce repetitive work, cut through alert noise, and focus on the most critical risks facing your organization. Stay ahead of vulnerabilities and evolving threats by proactively identifying at-risk devices, deploying patches, and optimizing access policies as your environment changes. Build custom agents tailored to your workflows, connecting tools and data to automate your most time-consuming security tasks. Dilip Radhakrishnan, Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Director, shares how to keep your organization protected with Security Copilot agents. ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics #copilot #threatdetection #microsoftsecurity #microsoft365

From cathedrals to train stations to museums, these masterful displays showcase the remarkable talent that goes into creating the fragile art form

(Article by Rohini Subrahmanyam originally published by Knowable Magazine) As the microscopic, tear-shaped Lacrymaria olor  swims around hunting for food, it does something remarkable: In a blink, the tiny protist extends its neck more than 30 times its body length, snatching up unwitting prey. Then, just as quickly, the neck withdraws, returning to its original […] The post Animal Origami: The Physics of Nature’s Folds – and How Technology is Adapting Them appeared first on Good News Network.

When importing data into Power BI, the VertiPaq engine automatically stores column values in a case-insensitive way. In this blog , we’ll walk through a method you can use to retain the original case when importing data, ensuring your column names or values stay exactly as they appear in the source.  

The dictionary says the viral word, which has become particularly popular among members of Gen Alpha, is "meaningless, ubiquitous and nonsensical"

The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a few weeks can become an existential problem.  On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty […]

One of Grok 4’s headline features is its first-principles reasoning ability – essentially, the model tries to “think” like a scientist or detective, breaking problems down step by step. Check out Grok 4 on Azure AI Foundry

Australian soldiers slipped the letters into a bottle, closed the cap, and pitched it overboard from a ship in the Pacific Ocean as World War I battlefields beckoned them both. The bottle was a time capsule that would be delivered by fate—and it arrived for overjoyed ancestors last month—more than 100 years after the bottle […] The post World War I Message in a Bottle Found in Australia and Delivered to Families More Than a Century Later appeared first on Good News Network.

Work efficiently using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, now available directly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for everyone with an Office 365 or Microsoft 365 subscription. Summarize long email threads, generate bullet-point executive summaries, create charts, and update presentations—all without leaving your familiar apps. Copilot understands your context, remembers your preferences, and helps you reuse content seamlessly across Microsoft 365. IT admins stay in control while you boost productivity. Enterprise-grade protections, Microsoft Purview, and the Copilot Control System ensure your data stays secure. Jeremy Chapman, Microsoft 365 Director, shares how with premium features like intelligent data retrieval, meeting facilitation, and specialized agents, you can automate routine tasks, generate insights, and stay in the flow without leaving your apps. ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics #Microsoft365 #Copilot #ProductivityAI #Office365

The spiny-tailed iguanas of Clarion Island predate human presence in the Americas by tens of thousands of years, researchers say

Stunning pictures from England show hungry birds feasting on sunflower seeds in a gorgeous autumn scene. Photographer Andrew Fusek Peters captured the magical moment from his kitchen in Shropshire, as the birds dove into the seeds to release them from fading sunflowers. “It’s basic botanical biology happening before our eyes,” he mused in an interview […] The post Birds Feast on Sunflower Seeds in Perfect Autumnal Scene Captured From Kitchen Window appeared first on Good News Network.

In this exclusive AI in Action special series, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of AI Business Solutions Jonathan Hunt and Microsoft Corporate Vice President for Business Applications & Agents Bryan Goode sit down with leading consultancy partners to explore how AI is driving new opportunities for businesses around the world. Together, they unpack the top AI trends in the market, including how these partners are leveraging Microsoft's AI technology to drive innovation and transformation within their own businesses as well as across client engagements. Learn what the top minds in the industry say about where the future of AI is heading. In this episode, Jonathan Hunt talks with Paul Rogers, Global AI Business Solutions Lead, KPMG International. The conversation explored how AI is reshaping business operations, from productivity gains with Microsoft Copilot to deeper transformation through agentic processes. They discuss KPMG’s early adoption of AI, the importance of responsible governance, and how organizations can embed AI into legacy systems to drive real business outcomes. Learn how leaders can move beyond experimentation and unlock the full potential of AI in their digital strategy. - Learn more about Microsoft AI solutions: https://msft.it/6056set8I - Learn more about KPMG: https://msft.it/6057set8L - Follow Jonathan Hunt on LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6058set80 - Follow Paul Rogers on LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6059set8F #Microsoft #MicrosoftDynamics365

Many of David Drake's large vessels featured his signature and inscriptions, even though he created them during a time when literacy among enslaved laborers was illegal