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Scientists Pierre Agostini of Ohio State University, Ferenc Krausz of Munich University and Anne L'Huilleir of Lund University in Sweden were honoured with the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics for "experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter."
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In Boost for Chip Ambitions, Japan Inks $1.3 Billion in Subsidies for Micron Plant
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Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later -- from Roman engineers who poured thick concrete sea barriers, to Maya masons who crafted plaster sculptures to their gods, to Chinese builders who raised walls against invaders.
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Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their work on how electrons move around the atom during the tiniest fractions of seconds, a field that could one day lead to better electronics or disease diagnoses.
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The Smart TV segment in India is experiencing continuous growth, with various companies launching new TVs regularly
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Vi, on Tuesday, October 3, announced Data Sharing and Night-Time Unlimited Data features for the users of its Max Family postpaid plans. While the data-sharing feature will allow primary and secondary members of the family plan also to share the additional data quota, the night-time unlimited web browsing will benefit Max Family postpaid users...
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Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max was launched last month and it is now available to buy in markets including India, US and UK. A latest video has surfaced on YouTube showing the handset going through a drop test alongside the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
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InsightAce's 'Global Metaverse in Education Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report', published recently, said that in the coming years, schools and colleges establishing their brands in the metaverse could become a trend. The boom in Internet adoption, 5G, Cryptocurrencies, Cloud services, as well as technologies like AI, VR, and AR are...
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Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics for their work on how electrons move around the atom during the tiniest fractions of seconds
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (47 minutes ago)
Google will be launching the Pixel 8 series, including the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, at the Made by Google event on October 4. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will have OLED screens with a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz. They will be powered by Google's new Tensor G3 chip and may come with seven years of software support. The phones will have...
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WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to set a username. This feature will enable users to communicate with any user, whether it's an individual or a business, without revealing their phone numbers. The usernames will be unique and can include alphanumeric characters and some special characters. Configuring a...
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The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.
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A growing number of individuals are using apps to block access to social media and the internet.
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Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites.
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A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles.
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The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads.
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The firm says a bug in its operating system and updates to apps like Instagram are behind the issue.
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Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L'Huillier share £823,000 prize for work on electron dynamics in matterThree scientists have been awarded the 2023 Nobel prize in physics for their work on creating extremely short pulses of light that can be harnessed to study processes occurring inside atoms and molecules.Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and...
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Silver and copper alloy disc from days of King Alfred hailed as one of the most important finds of its kindWhen it emerged from the earth it was dull, corroded and battered, the centuries it had spent lying beneath a Somerset field having taken their toll.Now restored and gleaming, the Cheddar brooch, a rare early medieval piece regarded as one of...
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Dish to pay $150,000 for failing to properly dispose of satellite and violating the FCC's anti-space debris ruleThe US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued its first fine to a company that violated its anti-space debris rule, the commission announced Monday.Dish Network has to pay $150,000 to the commission over its failure to...
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'Geofence warrants' tied a man in the wrong place at the wrong time to a crime he didn't commit – is he the only one?• Don't get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIn January 2020, Florida resident Zachary McCoy received a concerning email from Google: local authorities were asking the company for his personal information and he had...
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The ex-CEO and founder of FTX is facing seven conspiracy and fraud counts for allegedly siphoning investors' moneyA federal court in Manhattan will start hearing the case against erstwhile crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried, with jury selection beginning on Tuesday.Bankman-Fried, who founded cryptocurrency exchange FTX and associated hedge fund Alameda...
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Company says it will update iOS 17 to fix bug and is working with developers of apps that overload handsetsApple has identified the causes of an overheating problem with its latest iPhone series, including a software bug and using certain apps.The tech company said it would issue an update to fix the bug in its iOS 17 software and was working with...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced two new features for its Vi Max Family Postpaid Plans. The first feature is data sharing, which allows primary and secondary members of the family plan to share additional data ranging from 10GB to 25GB. The second feature is night time unlimited data, offering users a truly unlimited data experience from 12 am to...
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HMD Global, the company that manufactures Nokia phones, has introduced UPI Scan and Pay functionality in its Nokia 2660 flip phones. This feature allows users to make digital transactions easily and securely. HMD has also released a software update to ensure that existing users can access this feature. The Nokia 2660 Flip phone comes in two new...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (2 hours ago)
The US Justice Department has accused Google of illegally establishing a monopoly in online search. The case involves allegations that Google paid to be the default search engine on browsers like Apple's Safari. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in the case, discussing Google's dominance in the search engine market and Microsoft's failed...
ReadNew York Times - Technology (2 hours ago)
The physiology or medicine prize for Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman recognized work that led to the development of vaccines that were administered to billions around the world.
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Google is also set to reveal the Pixel 8 series at its 'Made by Google' event on October 4. Ahead of it, short unboxing videos of the Pixel 8 series have gone live on YouTube that give a hands-on look at the design and their packaging. The vanilla Pixel 8 is shown in a gray shade, while the Pixel 8 Pro is shown with a matte black finish. Both...
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Windows 10 free upgrades are no longer possible, according to Microsoft. Users who have not yet upgraded from Windows 7 and Windows 8 will no longer be able to use a loophole to update their computer to Windows 10, according to a recent blog post Microsoft.
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Nobel Prize in physics awarded to Agostini, Krausz and L’Huillier for using lasers to study atom electrons
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For years, experts haven't agreed on whether Venus' lightning is truly lightning. New data from NASA's sun-kissing spacecraft may have settled the debate.
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Based on the valuable scientific contributions microphones have made aboard the Perseverance Mars rover, it's time to turn up the volume on microphones for extra-planetary exploration.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 hours ago)
Sam Bankman-Fried, the 31-year-old founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, will go on trial in New York this Tuesday. He stands accused of defrauding millions of customers who traded on his platform by using their funds to prop up his hedge fund Alameda Research. Also in this edition, Evergrande shares start trading again after the Chinese real...
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Instagram and Facebook may offer an ad-free version for users who pay a monthly subscription, according to a report. Meta has reportedly proposed to European regulators, the possibility of a paid version of its social media services that will not show personalised ads that are based on a user's information. Here's how much users in the EU might...
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Gmail, Google's popular email client, has been getting updates and new features to make the app more user-friendly. Now, Gmail could soon be getting a new emoji reaction feature on both iOS and Android that will let users react to emails using emojis.
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (3 hours ago)
Tom Hanks has warned Instagram users about a deepfake video of himself being used to promote dental plans. The actor clarified that he had no involvement in the advertisement and cautioned viewers to be wary of the AI-generated version of him. Hanks has previously expressed concerns about the potential misuse of AI, as it becomes increasingly...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (3 hours ago)
Paris Hilton has partnered with Elon Musk's social media platform X to create original video content programs, including live shopping experiences. X will handle brand sponsorships and promote Hilton's activities. The partnership will last for two years and is separate from X's other content creator payout programs. Hilton has been trying to...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (3 hours ago)
TCS is ending work from home for some teams and asking them to work from the office five days a week. The company has not officially made a statement on this decision. TCS believes that working from the office is important for associates' career development and mentoring. Last year, TCS mandated employees to come to the office for three days a...
ReadThe Guardian - Technology (3 hours ago)
From being unable to harvest 'little sister' characters but happy to kill others freely, to playing the Legend of Zelda as a vegan – gaming ethics are complex and highly personalI can kill foxes but I can't kill wolves. Not in real life, obviously – in real life I send emails eight hours a day – but in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (4 hours ago)
Amazon has announced that its Great Indian Festival sale will begin on October 8, offering deals and discounts on smartphones and electronics. One of the highlights is the iPhone 13, which will be available for under Rs 40,000, a discount of Rs 20,000. Customers using SBI Bank cards will get an additional discount of up to Rs 1,500, and there will...
ReadNDTV - Tech (5 hours ago)
Apple has reportedly acknowledged the overheating issue of iPhone 15 Pro models and confirmed that it is working on a fix with an upcoming software update. Apple claims that recent updates to some third-party apps like Instagram and Uber on iOS 17, have overloaded the system causing the iPhone to get warmer than normal.
ReadNDTV - Tech (5 hours ago)
The overall crypto market cap tumbled by 1.80 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether are trading in losses of around 1.40 percent and 3.23 percent, respectively. This impacted the majority of other cryptocurrencies. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Cardano, and Solana emerged on the loss-making side of the crypto chart alongside BTC and ETH on...
ReadNDTV - Tech (5 hours ago)
Fraudsters minted a series of a cryptocoins such as KRO and DGT and scammed thousands of investors in Himachal Pradesh to the tune of Rs 200 crore. The scam ran for a period of five years, beginning in 2018, and the fraudsters used a combination of misinformation, deception, and threats to maintain control over their scheme.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (5 hours ago)
Scientists are studying urban animals and the diseases they carry, to understand the potential risks to people, pets and the animals themselves.
ReadThe Guardian - Technology (5 hours ago)
Beauty brands are looking to neuroscent research and technology to sniff out the factors that lure buyersMaking perfume is an art that can be traced back to ancient Greece but now modern-day perfumiers are beginning to look beyond their noses to develop the scents most likely to appeal to us. They are, instead, turning to AI.Perfumes can now be...
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Book spamming, sometimes with multiple bogus titles going online in one day, has hit writers like Rory Cellan-JonesPublishing a book is a big occasion for any writer, and Rory Cellan-Jones is no exception."Like any author, I obsessively check Amazon,” he said. "And this thing popped up.” Continue reading...
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Apple released iOS 17 for all users across the globe earlier this month alongside the new iPhone 15 series. The latest iteration of the iPhone operating system has many interesting features and upgrades including a new NameDrop feature. This functionality works like AirDrop and allows you to share contact details by placing your iPhone near to...
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After several leaks and a more recent one which revealed the design of the soon to be launched OnePlus Open foldable, there's now an official unboxing and first look at the device. The unboxing seems to be a pre-production unit, and has been done in collaboration with the CEO of OnePlus who gives out more details about the brand's first foldable.
ReadNDTV - Tech (7 hours ago)
iPhone 12 price in India is set to drop alongside the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 as part of the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. According to teasers posted to both e-commerce platforms, you will be able to buy these phones at discounted prices, while maximising savings by availing of exchange discounts...
ReadNDTV - Tech (7 hours ago)
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale begins October 7 for plus members, promising discounts on a host of products across categories. The sale, which will go on till October 15, will also bring deals on smartphones from top brands like Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Motorola and more. The e-ecommerce site has begun revealing some of the discounted prices for...
ReadNDTV - Tech (7 hours ago)
Redmi Note 12 5G was launched in the Indian market earlier this year in August. The smartphone was initially released in China alongside the Pro models of the lineup. The phone has a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging support. Ahead of the season's biggest sales, Amazon and Flipkart have shared deals and...
ReadBBC - Technology (7 hours ago)
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.
ReadBBC - Technology (7 hours ago)
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (7 hours ago)
Apple has classified all first-generation Apple Watch models, including the $17,000 solid-gold Edition, as "obsolete." These watches are no longer eligible for repairs or services at Apple Stores, and spare parts will not be provided. The software support ended in 2018. The discontinued models include all versions of the original Apple Watch,...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (7 hours ago)
Vivo has launched the Y17s smartphone in India, featuring an HD+ display and a 50MP primary camera. The device runs on Android 13 and has a 5000mAh battery. It comes in two variants, with prices starting at Rs 11,499. The Y17s is available for purchase online on Flipkart and Amazon, as well as offline at authorized retail stores. Additionally, Vivo...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (7 hours ago)
Florida-based social media company X is suing Elon Musk's rebranded Twitter, also called X, for alleged loss in revenue and unfair competition. X Social Media claims that since 2016 it has invested in creating a distinctive X mark associated with social media advertising services, and that confusion between the two companies has caused it to lose...
ReadThe Guardian - Science (8 hours ago)
Madeleine Finlay meets menopause expert Dr Louise Newson to find out about some of the myths surrounding the menopause, how women can prepare for this stage in life, and why information and support can be so difficult to access Continue reading...
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Sequoia's Botha Says Venture Capital Firm Is Focusing on AI Apps After OpenAI Success
ReadWall Street Journal - Technology (9 hours ago)
European users would have the option to pay a fee or agree to personalized ads, according to the company's pitch to regulators.
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (10 hours ago)
The FBI and NSA have issued a warning about China-linked cyber actors known as BlackTech. These actors have targeted government, industrial, technology, media, electronics, and telecommunication sectors, including entities that support the militaries of the US and Japan. BlackTech has been active since 2010 and uses custom malware, dual-use tools,...
ReadNew York Times - Technology (10 hours ago)
When Francesca Gino, a rising academic star, was accused of falsifying data — about how to stop dishonesty — it didn't just torch her career. It inflamed a crisis in behavioral science.
ReadBBC - Technology (12 hours ago)
The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".
ReadWall Street Journal - Technology (12 hours ago)
The Chinese social-media company reported an operating profit of more than $20 billion as its valuation fell by about 26%.
ReadCBS News - Technology (13 hours ago)
Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold.
ReadABC News - Technology (13 hours ago)
A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified social media posts that made false claims about him is suing the billionaire
ReadSpace.com - Space (14 hours ago)
SpaceX has won its first contract with the United States Space Force for its new Starshield satellite constellation.
ReadSpace.com - Space (14 hours ago)
Japan's SLIM lunar lander has left Earth orbit and headed toward the moon, which it will reach on Wednesday (Oct. 4) if all goes according to plan.
ReadCTV - Sci-Tech (14 hours ago)
We know the second planet from the Sun to be an inhospitable place, cloaked in thick, yellow clouds of sulfuric acid – but according to a new study, a hypothetical trip to Venus might not be full of thunder and lightning.
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Apple is working on a software fix following reports that some of its new iPhone 15 models are overheating.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (15 hours ago)
Held in a small, mountainous village, this festival has it all: snakes, charmers, religion, science. See for yourself — and try not to squirm.
ReadSpace.com - Space (15 hours ago)
Virgin Galactic has delayed its 'Galactic 04' mission by a day to Oct. 6, allowing more time for vehicle preparations and checkouts.
ReadSpace.com - Space (15 hours ago)
SpaceX fired up its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket on Saturday (Sept. 30) to get it ready to launch NASA's Psyche asteroid mission on Oct. 12.
ReadThe Guardian - Science (16 hours ago)
Scientists have spotted a 2km-high dust devil on Mars. The twister was observed moving across the Martian landscape by Nasa's Perseverance rover. The six-wheeled geologist robot documented the lower portion of the twister as part of an atmospheric exploration of the Jezero crater. The whirlwind was seen moving east to west about 19 km/h (12 mph)...
ReadABC News - Technology (16 hours ago)
Washington Post technology columnist Taylor Lorenz tells the social history of social media in “Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence and Power on the Internet.”
ReadABC News - Technology (16 hours ago)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company’s rival program, Bing
ReadCNN - Technology (16 hours ago)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned on Monday of a "nightmare" scenario for the internet if Google's dominance in online search is allowed to continue, a situation, he said, that starts with searches on desktop and mobile but extends to the emerging battleground of artificial intelligence.
ReadWall Street Journal - Technology (17 hours ago)
Satya Nadella said at the antitrust trial against Google that it will take more than AI to check Google's advantage in internet search.
ReadSpace.com - Space (17 hours ago)
Citizen science group 'Solar Patrol' will use a retired NASA telescope to study the sun during America's two upcoming solar eclipses.
ReadSpace.com - Space (17 hours ago)
The shell galaxy NGC 3923's symmetrical onion-like layers, that extend 150,000 light-years across space, appear in a new photo from the Dark Energy Camera.
ReadThe Guardian - Science (18 hours ago)
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman share £823,000 prize announced by Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in StockholmTwo scientists have been awarded the 2023 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine for their contributions to RNA biology that contributed to the unprecedented rate of vaccine development during the Covid pandemic.Prof Katalin...
ReadABC News - Technology (18 hours ago)
The Supreme Court has opened its new term with a case about prison terms for drug dealers and rejections of hundreds of appeals, including one from an attorney who pushed a plan to keep former President Donald Trump in power
ReadABC News - Technology (18 hours ago)
Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to develop other shots in the future
ReadABC News - Technology (18 hours ago)
The Supreme Court has opened its new term with a case about prison terms for drug dealers and rejections of hundreds of appeals, including one from an attorney who pushed a plan to keep former President Donald Trump in power
ReadABC News - Technology (18 hours ago)
Prosecutors in Philadelphia say Monday that more suspects will be charged with smashing into stores last week as law enforcement officials review video of the social-media fueled mayhem
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If you hear a screeching alert go off on your cell phone -- and everyone else's cell phone -- this Wednesday at 2:20 pm ET, don't panic.
ReadSpace.com - Space (19 hours ago)
Director Gareth Edwards fuels the debate over artificial intelligence in the cautionary sci-fi fable "The Creator."
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Gen Z workers don't think talking about wages and telling managers what they're doing wrong are taboo subjects
ReadWall Street Journal - Technology (19 hours ago)
Tech giants are racing to incorporate artificial intelligence into almost every aspect of their businesses, aiming to make AI indispensable for some—and unavoidable for the rest of us.
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In certain cases, screens can be cumbersome or even dangerous.
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A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to enact emergency rules to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions with large ships
ReadABC News - Technology (19 hours ago)
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to two scientists whose work led to mRNA vaccines against COVID-19
ReadThe Guardian - Science (19 hours ago)
Test yourself against the readers of New Scientist magazineUPDATE: To read the solutions click herePubs are for drinking, socialising – and doing puzzles. Or so claims Headscratchers, a new compendium of puzzles from New Scientist magazine, from which today's cranium-ticklers are taken.The first is a classic pub puzzle. (An inn-igma? a...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (20 hours ago)
Amidst an antitrust battle with the US government, Apple is exploring ways to reduce its reliance on Google and potentially replace Google Search with its own search engine. The company has been experimenting with search in various services and has a large search team led by former Google executive John Giannandrea. Apple has also acquired AI and...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (20 hours ago)
Google has introduced the Chromebook Plus certification program for high-quality Chromebooks. These laptops will come with AI features and promise improved performance. To receive the Chromebook Plus badge, the devices must meet specific requirements, including powerful processors, ample RAM and storage, high-quality webcam and display. The...
ReadSpace.com - Space (20 hours ago)
A U.K. startup is preparing to send a satellite to space that will manufacture new semiconductor materials that could be used in electronic devices on Earth.
ReadSpace.com - Space (20 hours ago)
Astronomers worry that an impending future of widespread satellite constellations could darken our bridge to the stars.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (21 hours ago)
Climate change and the rapid evolution of the insect have helped drive up malaria deaths and brought dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses to places that never had to worry about them.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (21 hours ago)
A malaria-carrying species that thrives in urban areas and resists all insecticides is causing outbreaks in places that have rarely faced the disease.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (21 hours ago)
If you've fallen into the rabbit hole of bear videos on TikTok, you're not alone. But are there more bears or just more viral clips?
ReadNew York Times - Technology (21 hours ago)
The cancer likely started off as an immune cell that mutated, multiplied and adapted to survive in the water.
ReadYahoo News - Tech (21 hours ago)
How companies spy on their employees as they push return-to-office — from monitoring badge swipes to tracking breaks
ReadThe Guardian - Science (21 hours ago)
At its peak BlueWalker 3, which resembles a Tetris block, is as bright as two of brightest stars in night skyThe night sky is peppered with light from stars, planets and other celestial bodies. But now researchers have revealed one of the brightest objects visible from Earth is a communications satellite resembling a Tetris block.Scientists say...
ReadSpace.com - Space (22 hours ago)
The mission is dubbed ANSER, which is also the Latin word for wild goose.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (22 hours ago)
Kariko and Weissman have been working together on mRNA vaccines for more than 20 years. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine honors their contribution to the rapid development of COVID-19 immunizations.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (22 hours ago)
A different way of thinking about mosquito-borne diseases could save billions of dollars, and end them for good, some health experts believe.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (22 hours ago)
Working on a remote island, scientists think they can use genetic engineering to block a malaria-carrying species of mosquito from spreading the disease — and do it in just a few months. But governments are wary.
ReadThe Guardian - Science (22 hours ago)
The answers to today's bam-booze-lersEarlier today I set you the following questions that the authors of Headscratchers, a new puzzle book, suggest are perfect for discussion and solving in licensed premises. The first one, in particular, leads itself to heated debate.Here they are again with solutions. Continue reading...
ReadCTV - Sci-Tech (22 hours ago)
For a while, Sam Bankman-Fried tried to convince politicians and the public that he was the next J.P. Morgan. Now, he has to convince a jury that he wasn't, in reality, the next Bernie Madoff.
ReadCBC - Technology (22 hours ago)
Canada has lost more trees to wildfires this year than in any other year on record. It's led some tree planters to question if their methods of the past have contributed to the fires of today.
ReadCBC - Technology (22 hours ago)
The Town of Banff is calling for homeowners to replace their fruit trees with something less appealing to wildlife after The Boss, a locally famous grizzly, had to be hazed from backyards, bluff charging residents in the process.
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (22 hours ago)
WhatsApp has announced that it banned over 7.4 million accounts in India in August to combat abuse on the platform and comply with IT Rules 2021. Around 3.5 million of these accounts were proactively banned. The company received 14,767 complaint reports and took action on 71 of them. WhatsApp also complied with one order from the Grievance...
ReadSpace.com - Space (23 hours ago)
The Economist will hold its first-ever Space Economy Summit on Oct. 11 and 12 in order to help leaders in the space sector share ideas that can move the burgeoning new off-world economy forward.
ReadSpace.com - Space (23 hours ago)
Get a preview of IDW's "Star Trek: Day of Blood: Shaxs' Best Day #1" special one-shot.
ReadBBC - Technology (23 hours ago)
As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses.
ReadThe Guardian - Technology (23 hours ago)
Our digital profiles and possessions are ever-expanding, but what happens to them after our deaths? Tech companies are yet to offer a satisfactory solution, says the technology researcher Tamara KneeseTamara Kneese studies how people experience technology. She is a senior researcher at New York-based nonprofit Data & Society Research Institute....
ReadThe Guardian - Science (23 hours ago)
Jupiter-mass binary objects floating freely in Orion Nebula appear to defy usual definition of planetsDozens of planet-sized objects have been discovered in the Orion Nebula via observations that could herald the existence of a new astronomical category.The free-floating entities, which have been named Jupiter-mass binary objects, or Jumbos, appear...
ReadABC News - Technology (24 hours ago)
For a while, Sam Bankman-Fried tried to convince politicians and the public that he was the next J
ReadSpace.com - Space (24 hours ago)
Space.com spoke with author Laura Krantz about her new book "Is There Anybody Out There?" that takes a scientific look at the search for life and even UFOs.
ReadYahoo News - Tech (24 hours ago)
Sam Bankman-Fried rejects request from Ukraine-based FTX victim to testify remotely
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My life as a startup founder is way better because I didn't take VC money. Here are 8 upsides.
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Anna Wintour wanted Sam Bankman-Fried to sponsor the Met Gala, but he had no idea who she was, FTX book author says
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Silicon Valley Billionaire Is Mystery Figure Behind $70 Million Penthouse
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The company says it is shedding the staff because it's spending "way more" than it earns
ReadBBC - Technology (A day ago)
A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries.
ReadBBC - Technology (A day ago)
The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more.
ReadCBS News - Technology (A day ago)
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But as "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reports, questions persist on how AI is developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries.
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Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But how will AI - proven victorious in games like chess and poker - be developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries?
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (A day ago)
Amazon is selling the M1 MacBook Air at its lowest-ever price ahead of The Great Indian Festival Sale. The laptop is listed at Rs 69,900, which is a Rs 30,000 discount from the original price. Customers can also avail an instant discount of Rs 5,000 on SBI cards for purchases over Rs 1,00,000. The effective price can be brought down to Rs 64,900 if...
ReadThe Times of India - Technology (A day ago)
Apple has introduced a new feature called Conversation Awareness for the AirPods Pro. This feature allows users to hear their surroundings without removing the earbuds. It is especially useful in situations where you need to be able to hear people talking to you, such as in airports or public transportation. To use Conversation Awareness, users can...
ReadSpace.com - Space (A day ago)
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a distant supernova that appears three times in the same photo. The new observations could help solve one of the universe's biggest inconsistencies.
ReadSpace.com - Space (A day ago)
While the Pentagon sees the Space Force as a tool to fight the last war here on Earth, its leaders must prepare for its real role in space, on the moon and beyond.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A day ago)
Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for work that helped in the development of mRNA vaccines against Covid-19.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (A day ago)
In new, high-resolution imagery of the star-forming region, scientists spotted worlds that defied explanation, naming them Jupiter Mass Binary Objects.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A day ago)
When it comes to building complex artificial intelligence (AI) models, received wisdom has always favoured bigger datasets. After all, the more data an AI model is exposed to, the more it can "learn". But Abeba Birhane, a cognitive scientist and Senior Fellow in Trustworthy AI at the Mozilla Foundation, warns against this approach. She says that...
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Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for enabling development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
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The Netherlands has announced the closure of the Groningen gas field, where extraction has been blamed for earthquakes that have severely damaged homes and other nearby buildings. Also in this edition: the UK awards its top defence firm a £4 billion contract to build nuclear submarines, and Chinese craft brewers celebrate the lifting of tariffs on...
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Emergency services are jumping onto a revolutionary digital platform that uses mobile phones to put responders instantly on scene.
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Last year, when Eileen Kelly began a line of antidepressant-themed sweatshirts, they sold out fast. Now other brands are lining up to release anxiety-themed T-shirts and other mental health merch.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT can actually make workers perform worse, a new study found
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Apple released iOS 17 for all users across the globe earlier this month alongside the new iPhone 15 series. The latest iteration of the iPhone operating system has many interesting features and upgrades including a new NameDrop feature. This functionality works like AirDrop and allows you to share contact details by placing your iPhone near to...
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With gridlock persisting in Washington on passing a spending bill for the fiscal year starting October 1, a US government shutdown looms. The economic impact of a stoppage could be far-reaching depending on its duration. Several million federal workers would go without pay and subsidies for public housing could be at risk, while the publishing of...
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Apple Watch Series 9 was launched at the recently held 'Wonderlust' event by the company, which also saw the debit of iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Ultra 2. It succeeded last year's Apple Watch Series 8 launched at the company's 'Far Out' event. In terms of design, the wearables share similarities. However, Watch Series 9 has received...
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Precession of Earth's rotation pole means brightest star in Cepheus will one day function as north starThis week, track down the northern constellation of Cepheus, the king of Ethiopia in Greek mythology. Although somewhat faint, the constellation is large and relatively easy to locate because of its proximity to the W-shaped constellation of...
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How to use AirDrop to share photos and videos on iOS 17 with a single tap is a question users might have after updating to iOS 17. The latest software update brings new features and functionality including the ability to bring two iPhone models close together to receive photos, videos, and other content.
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Several smartphone launches are scheduled for October in India. Samsung will release the Galaxy S23 FE, featuring a flat display and powered by an Exynos 2200 chipset. Google will launch its flagship Pixel 8 series with two models, both powered by Google's in-house Tensor G3 chipset. Vivo will introduce the V29 and V29 Pro, highlighting triple rear...
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Demand for critical minerals like nickel and cobalt is surging as climate change hastens a transition to renewable energy, boosting carbon emissions by miners and processors of such materials
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Google will be discontinuing Gmail's basic HTML view starting from January 2024. This feature, which is over 10 years old, allows users to access their emails in a simplified format. Gmail will automatically switch to the standard view after the deadline. The basic HTML view lacks several features like chat, spell checker, and search filters, but...
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IPhone 15 overheating issues are reportedly being caused by a software bug among other issues.
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Called the father of India's Green Revolution, he served on agencies and boards around the world and developed a system of ecologically safe food production.
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Recent research conducted by NASA and its partners using supercomputer simulations is shedding light on…The post New research provides explanation for the origin of Saturn’s rings and icy moons appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
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