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SCI & TECHSep 14The cosmic coincidences that made our universe – and us – possibleThe sun and moon are positioned just right for us to see total solar eclipses, and the make-up of the universe is just right for life. Columnist Leah Crane wonders if it’s really all one big coincidenceNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 14The Big Bet on the Emerging Space EconomyThe space economy has surpassed $600 billion in annual value, with some projecting it will reach a trillion by the 2030s. Jonathan Panter is joined by Joseph Yaffe (Cowboy Space), Brian Weeden (The Aerospace Corporation), and Dan Wald (Booz Allen) to weigh where the real growth is. They discuss how AI infrastructure is blurring the line between the space economy and the regular economy, the regulatory tangle, the leap toward autonomous constellations of hundreds of thousands of satellites, competition with China, and the dual-use risks of data centers in orbit.Image: Giuseppe Donatiello via WiWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHSep 14All your docs in one app? New EU digital wallet could solve admin issuesWould you trust a single, EU-backed digital service to hold all your legal, professional, and medical information? The EUDI Wallet wants to simplify administrative tasks by storing citizens’ documents in a single system that works across all member states.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14OpenAI CEO calls for ‘pacing, not stopping’ AI developmentThe CEO of OpenAI advocates for regulating the pace of artificial intelligence development rather than halting it entirely. This statement reflects ongoing debates about the future direction and control of AI technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14Energy in rock: is the underground the battery we need for the energy transition?Portuguese scientists studied options for storing energy as compressed air in deep porous rock. In the best case, one reservoir could power a small town.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14Could one app soon replace your entire wallet? Ask the Euronews AI chatbotMore and more public and private services move online. The EU Digital Identity Wallet aims to help citizens keep track of their digital documents and gain stronger control over their personal data. But how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14Can AI’s leaders really put aside rivalry for the common good?The deep schism between OpenAI and Anthropic has led to a race-like dynamic towards ever more powerful modelsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 14Anthropic, OpenAI, Google discuss creating an AI standards body: reportMajor AI companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google, are reportedly discussing the formation of an AI standards body. This indicates a move towards establishing common guidelines and governance in the rapidly evolving AI sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14Elon Musk ‘confident’ of launching Nvidia AI platforms in space in 2027Elon Musk has expressed confidence in launching Nvidia AI platforms into space by 2027. This indicates ambitious plans for integrating advanced AI capabilities with space technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14Could nuclear fusion power save planet Earth – or is it just a money sink?Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14Anthropic CEO calls for pacing AI development, setting guardrailsThe CEO of Anthropic advocates for a measured approach to AI development and the establishment of regulatory guardrails. This highlights ongoing discussions about the responsible advancement and control of artificial intelligence.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate - AP NewsNew warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate AP NewsAP News
SCI & TECHSep 14Global AI stocks slip on concerns over risksMemory-chip makers and Nvidia slide on Wall Street as warnings combine with backdrop of rising oil prices and higher borrowing costsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 14Automation is coming for the gig economyA safety net for people who have fallen out of the formal labour market is being dismantledFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 14What the proposed AI slowdown means for the US, China, and humanity at largeAtlantic Council experts assess the new commitments from the leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI, and others, along with the state of the tech and the risk to the human race. The post What the proposed AI slowdown means for the US, China, and humanity at large appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
SCI & TECHSep 14South Korea’s ‘grey digital divide’ leaves seniors pleading for helpA little cheer rose for 79-year-old Hwang Sun-hee after she managed to place an online order at a training session in South Korea, which has one of the world’s starkest digital divides for seniors. Age gaps in digital literacy are a global concern, yet the gulf has widened massively in the hyper-connected and fast-ageing country, prompting national campaigns to bridge it. “You can’t do anything without smartphone apps or a kiosk machine ... It’s too much for old folks,” Hwang said at a senior...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 14Stephen Root confirms role in ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - AP NewsActor Stephen Root confirms role in ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ AP NewsAP News
SCI & TECHSep 14Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Show How Meme Coins Became Major Crypto ForcesMeme coins such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu have grown from internet jokes into some of the most recognizable crypto assets, driven by low token prices, online communities, social media momentum and extreme market volatility.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHSep 14Bitcoin sees third one-block reorganization in under a monthBitcoin experienced a brief one-block reorganization on Sept. 11 after SpiderPool and AntPool produced competing valid blocks at height 966,500. Galaxy Research said the network remained healthy, the AntPool branch became canonical, and the discarded SpiderPool block reward was invalidated.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHSep 14Fraud sealed the fate of controversial zoologist Paul Kammerer — 100 years on, his ideas deserve revisitingNature News
SCI & TECHSep 13Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk call to slow down AI while Washington disengagesLos responsables de la IA más avanzada coinciden por primera vez en ralentizar el desarrollo tras un incidente en el que un enjambre de agentes de OpenAI atacó sistemas ajenos por su cuenta. La Casa Blanca y el Congreso rechazan intervenir LeerEl Mundo
SCI & TECHSep 13Heartbeat by sound: Scientists develop non-invasive pacemakerBy Sola Ogundipe What if a person who needs a pacemaker no longer had to undergo surgery to have one implanted? Imagine having no wires threaded into the heart, no pulse generator implanted under the skin and, potentially, no repeat procedures to deal with implanted hardware? Instead, there is a small patch sitting on the […] The post Heartbeat by sound: Scientists develop non-invasive pacemaker appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 13In 2020, Phoenix covered 36 miles of roads to combat extreme heat; surfaces cooled 12°F at midday, but heat exposure for pedestrians increased 5.5°FThe city applied a reflective coating on about 58 kilometers of streets to reduce asphalt heating during extreme temperature days. A study found a paradox: the pavement cooled considerably, but radiation increased the heat load experienced by pedestrians.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 13Could AI really kill us within a decade?Al Jazeera [en]
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