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SCI & TECH16m agoZimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning storySimbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.BBC World
SCI & TECH46m agoDogs are susceptible to the bouba-kiki effectJust like humans, dogs seem to associate the nonsense word “bouba” with a rounded shape and “kiki” with a spiky shape, suggesting the connection stems from brain mechanisms that are shared between speciesNew Scientist
SCI & TECH46m agoDinosaur named new species 102 years after fossil found on Isle of WightInvictibellatrix amberina, a predator in the megaraptoran group of dinosaurs, lived in what is now Britain 120 million years ago and may have had claws 20 centimetres longNew Scientist
SCI & TECH3h agoAI and Jobs: A Few ScenariosIf AI is an important general-purpose technology, there will be labor market disruption. But that can happen within the sort of dynamic, churning labor market that’s familiar to workers. I mean, that’s my forecast. The post AI and Jobs: A Few Scenarios appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
SCI & TECH3h agoScientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risksCall comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders' ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH4h agoNCC Unveils *315# Device Checker In Move Against Fake PhonesThe NCC advised Nigerians to verify devices before making payment, particularly when purchasing second-hand phones. The post NCC Unveils *315# Device Checker In Move Against Fake Phones appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
SCI & TECH4h agoMichael Dell says AI needs safeguards and controls, and government has a role to playDell CEO Michael Dell says AI models need safeguards and controls, with companies and government both playing a role in safety.CNBC
SCI & TECH4h agoWhy AI could end the price tag as we know itRetailers want to harness the power of artificial intelligence to set personalized prices for shoppers, a consumer protection expert says.CBS News
SCI & TECH5h agoThe AI race for companies arrives in Argentina: Anthropic incorporates RockingData as a partnerThe local consultancy achieved the Select level of the US company's partner program, which requires certified professionals and clients with functioning technology. The move occurs amid intense competition among major AI companies to enter businesses.Clarín
SCI & TECH5h agoBiologist Pierre Joliot, photosynthesis pioneer and grandson of Pierre and Marie Curie, dies at 94The son of Nobel laureates Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie made groundbreaking discoveries in plant physiology, particularly in photosynthesis. He passed away during the night of October 9 to 10.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECH5h agoScientists Shocked to Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Dating Back 65 Million YearsDeep in the forests of southwest China, scientists have discovered a ‘fungal giant’ that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, or “King of Dian,” named for an ancient Chinese kingdom, produces vertical fruiting bodies up to 20 inches high and weighing up to 5 pounds. Scientists […] The post Scientists Shocked to Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Dating Back 65 Million Years appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
SCI & TECH5h agoMelania Trump’s student AI competition gets rebranded as SI Presidential ChallengeMelania Trump’s annual artificial intelligence (AI) competition for students is getting rebranded with President Trump’s preferred name of super intelligence (SI).  The first lady appeared in a video to launch the 2027 Presidential Super Intelligence Challenge on Tuesday. “The largest initiative in America’s education began with one bold idea,” Trump said, “prepare America’s next generation…The Hill
SCI & TECH5h agoISS amid global conflict: A rare bastion of 'scientific collaboration' between the East and WestFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Alban Guyomarc'h, Researcher in Space Geopolitics at Paris's École Normale Supérieure School of Higher Learning. As a new era of space rivalry unfolds, the International Space Station remains one of the last bastions of cooperation between geopolitical adversaries. For Guyomarc'h, the latest ISS mission is more than a remarkable technological achievement. "It's one of the rare collaboration spaces we still have today in a very conflictual era".France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH6h agoStep-by-step guide: How to locate your home, check your name, address on Nigeria’s new postcode systemNigerians can now find their home addresses and digital postcodes in Nigeria through the Federal Government’s National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, launched nationwide by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on October 1, 2026. The post Step-by-step guide: How to locate your home, check your name, address on Nigeria’s new postcode system appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH6h agoGoogle opens Play Store to privately listed AI-built appsGoogle is now allowing privately listed AI-built applications to be distributed through its Play Store. This represents an important step in the integration and distribution of AI-powered software.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH6h agoAndhra Pradesh researchers feature in ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ list compiled by Stanford UniversityResearchers from Andhra Pradesh have been recognized in Stanford University's 'World's Top 2% Scientists' list. This acknowledgment highlights their significant contributions to global scientific research.The Hindu
SCI & TECH7h agoGoogle opens Gemini 4 Argon AI model to developers and businesses worldwideGoogle has made its Gemini 4 Argon AI model available to developers and businesses globally. This marks a significant step in the wider adoption and application of advanced AI technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH7h agoEurope’s satellite sovereignty push faces funding test as EU space budget cycle endsRegulators, EU officials and Spanish satellite operator Sateliot gathered at the European Parliament on Tuesday to debate how spectrum and investment will shape Europe’s networks in orbit, with the EU’s 2021-2027 space funding cycle ending next year.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH8h agoApple fully enters the home with its first smart screen with AIApple launches HomeView, a smart screen with AI, and updates HomePod mini. It seeks to compete with Amazon and Google in connected homes. New home automation accessories and Apple TV 4K complete the offer, available in the US and other markets from November 13.Clarín
SCI & TECH8h agoMeta AI models opening path to enterprise market, says BNP ParibasA financial institution believes that Meta's AI models are creating new opportunities in the enterprise market, indicating potential growth and adoption of AI technologies. This suggests a significant development in the AI industry's commercial applications.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH8h agoKannan C.S. Warrier gets International Iconic Scientist AwardKerala Forest Research Institute Director recognised for three decades of outstanding contributions to forest genetics, biodiversity conservation and sustainable forestryThe Hindu
SCI & TECH8h agoCells from your mother could stay in your brain your whole lifeMost people seem to have cells that crossed the placenta from their mother into their developing brain in utero, even if they're now in their 80sNew Scientist
SCI & TECH8h agoHaitian-Canadian writer Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write hit debut novelThe book was withdrawn from the shortlist for France's Goncourt prize after tests with AI detector Pangram indicated a 100% probability it contained computer-generated text.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECH9h agoSpaceX launches 35th NASA cargo mission with medical research to ISSSpaceX has launched its 35th cargo mission for NASA, delivering medical research supplies to the International Space Station. This event signifies ongoing collaboration in space exploration and scientific advancements.Seeking Alpha Tech