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SCI & TECH5d agoSpaceX says Starlink will "become a major mobile carrier in the U.S."SpaceX said it has bought licenses for radio airwaves that will help its Starlink satellite business provide cellphone service across the U.S.CBS News
SCI & TECH5d agoTwo large asteroids found spinning as fast as a fairground rideRocks in the asteroid belt rotating at ultra-fast speeds suggest our understanding of asteroid structure might be wrongNew Scientist
SCI & TECH5d agoOpenAI defends firing AI safety researchers over "breach of trust"OpenAI responded to researchers' claims that their dismissal will make safety workers fearful to raise concerns.CBS News
SCI & TECH5d agoAI Finds a New Enzyme System in a Virus“Many discoveries that have revolutionized biology and medicine started with a scientist noticing something odd in the staggering diversity of molecular machines found in nature. Restriction enzymes, proteins that cut DNA at specific short sequences, were found in bacterial immune systems, where they destroy the DNA of invading viruses. Researchers realized they could use these […] The post AI Finds a New Enzyme System in a Virus appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECH5d agoBogong Moth Swarms Return to Southeast Australia“Decades ago, spring in Australia meant lifting a towel or opening a curtain to a surprised moth or two fluttering out, as billions of bogong moths migrated across vast swaths of the country’s southeast. But since the 1980s, the bogong moth population has declined drastically because of the increased use of insecticides, habitat destruction and […] The post Bogong Moth Population Rebounds appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECH5d agoIndia’s Tiger, Lion and Rhino Populations Are Growing“In just the past few weeks Indians have been mauled by tigers (in the west), attacked by leopards (in the north) and trampled by elephants (in the east). Like so many tragedies that occur with depressing frequency in the country—stampedes and bridge collapses are other good examples—these deaths highlight the failures of the state. Yet, […] The post India’s Tiger, Lion and Rhino Populations Are Growing appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECH5d agoAutonomous Trains Could Make Short Hauls Pay“The railroad industry was one of the first to disrupt how the world worked with technology, but lately, innovation in freight railroading has amounted to little more than longer and longer trains. That has led many railroads to abandon shorter routes, ceding a chunk of the $1 trillion surface freight market to trucking companies. But […] The post Autonomous Trains Could Make Short Hauls Pay appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECH5d agoGlaukos' iDose TR meets primary goal in phase 4 trialGlaukos' iDose TR met its primary goal in a phase 4 trial. This indicates a routine positive development in medical research and pharmaceutical testing.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH5d agoBean Genetics Research Offers New Tools for Plant BreedingNew research into bean genetics is providing advanced tools that can be utilized for plant breeding efforts. This development could lead to improvements in agricultural practices.seedtoday · united states of america
SCI & TECH5d agoPowerful new mini-PC launches with 128 GB RAM, dual 10 GbE and Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495iBuyPower has launched a high-end mini-PC featuring 128 GB of RAM. Also equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor, the iBuyPower Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC packs dual USB4, dual 10 GbE Ethernet and three M.2 slots into a housing that measures 200 x 198 x 70 mm.notebookcheck · united states of america
SCI & TECH5d agoNew Zealand’s Giant Wētāpunga Population Is Growing in the Wild“The population of New Zealand’s endemic wētāpunga – believed to be the world’s heaviest insect – is officially 'increasing' thanks to a groundbreaking breeding programme that has overseen the release of 11,000 insects into the wild. A female wētāpunga can weigh as much as a mouse. Its body can grow up to 10cm long (nearly […] The post New Zealand’s Giant Wētāpunga Population Is Growing in the Wild appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECH5d agoATU’s Douglas receives lessons on future of agricultureArkansas Tech University agriculture business student Anna Douglas recently participated in a study away opportunity that allowed her to learn how technology, artificial intelligence, data and innovation are shaping the future of agriculture.couriernews · united states of america
SCI & TECH5d agoWorld Of Warcraft: Forever Almost Launched Without Classic ModelsThe game "World Of Warcraft: Forever" reportedly nearly launched without its classic character models. This reveals a development detail concerning a popular video game title.a80_lv · latvia
SCI & TECH5d agoAuthor or artificial intelligence? Literature in crisisAI is a hot topic at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair. An international literary scandal has raised questions about machine-generated texts.DW News [en]
SCI & TECH5d agoA leap in drone range and payloads come from a battery with different chemistry[Sponsored] Lithium-metal batteries are one way to break the weight and endurance limits of today’s unmanned systems.Breaking Defense
SCI & TECH5d agoTattoos could be turned on and off with lightA new type of ink could overcome one of the main downsides of tattoos: the inability to make them invisibleNew Scientist
SCI & TECH5d agoAnthropic has a message for Claude users: Don't be cruelAnthropic said the ban will only apply in "extreme cases where users repeatedly act cruelly toward our models, with no discernible purpose."CBS News
SCI & TECH5d agoSilver jubilee edition of TATHVA begins at NIT-CThe festival brings together technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, management, entertainment and youth culture.The Hindu
SCI & TECH5d agoFour astronauts return to Earth after eight months in spaceAn astronaut crew that carried out an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station splashed down as planned Thursday off the coast of California. During the mission, Sophie Adenot became the first French female astronaut to venture outside the space station for a spacewalk. In all, she undertook three spacewalks on August 18 and 25, and September 1.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH5d agoreMarkable Paper Pure gets a new premium accessoryreMarkable has released a new sleeve folio for the Paper Pure. While the E Ink tablet originally launched with three sleeve folios, this new variant is made of genuine leather.notebookcheck · united states of america
SCI & TECH5d agoLegislation would require AI bot transparencyWASHINGTON, DC - In July Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15), Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-4), and Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-9) introduced the Stealth Bot Prohibition Act (H.R.9915), a ...lakeonews · united states of america
SCI & TECH5d agoThe Dawn of the Age of the ExoskeletonExoskeletons have advanced rapidly, leading to the emergence of numerous devices with commercial and clinical applications. The post The Dawn of the Age of the Exoskeleton appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
SCI & TECH5d agoWe’ve Always Copied Nature. Now We Can Search It.Humans have looked to the natural world for technological inspiration for millennia. AI and rapidly improving biotechnology are giving us new ways to explore four billion years of evolutionary experiments. The post We’ve Always Copied Nature. Now We Can Search It. appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
SCI & TECH5d agoAI leaders prepare for worst-case scenario: AxiosLeaders in artificial intelligence are reportedly preparing for potential worst-case scenarios related to the technology. This indicates growing concern about the future implications and risks associated with AI development.Seeking Alpha Tech