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Quantum communication expert promises unhackable data transmissions
Data travels so quickly that you can download 15 hours of high-quality video in a mere second. For some businesses, this literally translates into being able to print money from algorithms.
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Electric air taxis 'quietly' complete first test run in NYC
With zero emissions, zero noise pollution, and seven minutes to the airport, it looks like the electric air taxi may win the hearts and minds of the New York City traveler.
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SpaceX’s Starshield means Starlink has become a juggernaut
The launch of Starshield, Starlink’s military-only cousin, means the commitment is for the long haul, a space security expert believes.
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Musk forms new company xAI to solve the universe
Elon Musk, along with top scientists and researchers from leading AI companies such as DeepMind and OpenAI, have created xAI – a new company whose sole driven purpose will be “to understand the true nature of the universe.”
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What really ended dinosaurs: Computer simulation sheds light on their final days
The mass extinction of the dinosaurs has triggered the curiosity of scientists for decades. Now, new technology allows them to investigate in more depth one of biggest mysteries of prehistoric times.
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The man who found a world: detecting an exoplanet
Skepticism over using artificial intelligence for scientific discoveries is best beaten with hard evidence, says a researcher who found an undiscovered world with a little help from machine learning.
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Quantum Corridor boasts nearly instant data transmission
The first transmission achieved a latency of 0.266 milliseconds of information exchange over its current 12-mile network.
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ESA to use AI to protect infrastructure and tackle space debris
The European Space Agency (ESA) named AI as a strategic technology for reducing space garbage and protecting infrastructure – in orbit and on the ground – from cyberattacks.
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FCC issues first-ever space debris penalty worth $150K
The FCC penalized DISH, a US satellite broadcast provider, over the company’s failure to properly deorbit a satellite in a first-of-its-kind decision.
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GM's Cruise suspends all robotaxi service in US after California regulators pull permits
General Motors has suspended services nationwide for its Cruise self-driving car unit after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked its driving permits, claiming the robotaxi’s were a risk to public safety.
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Scientists find oldest known black hole that’s existed since close to Big Bang
NASA scientists have discovered the oldest black hole so far, formed just 470 million years after the Big Bang.
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iPhone overheating controversy: some blame Instagram, others – design
The saga of the iPhone 15 having an overheating problem took a left turn as popular YouTube reviewers confirmed that they’ve experienced similar problems, accompanied by higher battery drain.
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Cybernews podcast #12: how conspiracy theories are fueled by tech
Artificial intelligence, profit-hungry algorithms, bot armies, and of course the age-old human tendency to favor fiction over fact – these have intertwined to present humanity with one giant headache, as it strives to discern truth from falsehood.
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Musk’s Neuralink begins recruiting for first human brain implant trial
Neuralink officially opened recruitment Tuesday for its first-in-human clinical trial to implant a wireless chip into the brain that could allow the person to control bodily movements with only their thoughts.
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Replicating the sun could be the key to carbon-free energy
Advancements in clean energy lie in harnessing the nuclear fusions of the sun. Recently, US scientists have repeatedly recreated fusion within a laboratory setting, which produced a higher energy yield than previous attempts. It lays the foundations for a giant breakthrough in science.
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Why I won’t be upgrading to the latest Apple Watch
Is there a way to enjoy Apple Watch without constantly worrying about running out of juice?
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OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic create $10M AI safety fund, appoint new director
Frontier Model Forum founders Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have announced the AI safety forum’s first executive director Chris Meserole, along with a $10 million AI Safety Fund to promote responsible artificial intelligence research.
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New evidence of life on Mars emerges
Analysis of data from the Curiosity rover has revealed that the Red Planet was once a river-laden world, providing a hospitable environment for life.
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OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic launch forum for safe AI development
OpenAI and other leading tech companies have formed a new industry body to monitor the safe and responsible development of the next generation of “frontier” AI models – even more powerful than ChatGPT.
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NASA, US tech firms team up for Moon exploration initiative
NASA has chosen eleven American companies to help the US space agency develop cutting-edge technologies – all to advance long-term exploration on the Moon and in space.
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