The Debrief
U.S. Army Research Lab Announces the Creation of ‘Super Foam’ That Absorbs 10X More Energy
The Debrief • Mar 10, 2026The Texas A&M-led research team behind the advanced, energy-absorbing material said its outsized ability to safely and efficiently disperse energy could offer unprecedented protection for American troops, including applications in helmets and explosion-resistant vehicle seats.
Researchers Create ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ to Test the Limits of Artificial Intelligence
The Debrief • Mar 7, 2026“When AI systems start performing extremely well on human benchmarks, it’s tempting to think they’re approaching human-level understanding,” said Dr. Tung Nguyen, an instructional associate professor of computer science and engineering at Texas A&M University and a contributor to the new benchmark. “But HLE reminds us that intelligence isn’t just about pattern recognition — it’s about depth, context and specialized expertise.”