Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, CC BY Physicists have long grappled with the question of why the universe was able to support the evolution of intelligent life. The values of the many forces and particles, represented by some 30 so-called fundamental constants, all seem to line up perfectly to enable it. Take gravity. If […]
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November 19, 2024 – U.S.-based Electra has unveiled the EL9 Ultra Short, a cutting-edge hybrid-electric aircraft that promises to redefine regional air travel with its remarkable features, including minimal noise and zero emissions. Designed to cater to a diverse range of operators, the aircraft is capable of carrying up to nine passengers or 3,000 pounds […]
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Nikolay Litov/Shutterstock, CC BY-SA Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood. Delusions, on the other hand, are fixed, usually false, beliefs that are […]
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In a significant development, Elon Musk’s xAI has reportedly redirected a massive $6 billion order for high-performance AI servers from Supermicro, a company known for its expertise in producing AI hardware. The order, originally intended for Supermicro, has now been given to rival companies such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Dell Technologies, as Musk’s AI venture […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool in the global fight against climate change. From enhancing energy efficiency and optimizing resource management to predicting climate patterns and driving sustainable innovation, AI is offering new ways to address the environmental challenges facing the world. However, the rapid growth of AI also brings […]
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Mention the word “fossils” to people and most will probably think of bones. Of course, body fossils make up a large part of the global fossil record. But humans and other species leave their mark in other ways too – for instance, their tracks. The study of these fossil tracks and traces is called ichnology. […]
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WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) — The U.S. government has finalized an unprecedented $6.6 billion incentive package to support Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as part of its plan to build three state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facilities in Arizona. The investment package, which includes direct funding, is designed to bolster TSMC’s commitment to spend approximately $65 billion […]
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The 2024 conference on innovation in interventional cardiology, ICI, will take place for the 29th year in Tel Aviv, led by Professor Chaim Lotan and Professor Rafi Beyar, attracting cardiologists, entrepreneurs, hi-tech companies, and global health organizations as it does every year. Despite the challenging and difficult times, Israeli innovation continues to make waves in […]
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November 2024 – A groundbreaking startup, DiamondX, is making waves in the world of high-performance computing with its bold claim that diamond-infused cooling solutions can reduce the temperature of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) by up to 20°C and provide an additional 25% overclocking headroom. The company is now seeking funding from the U.S. government to […]
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November 2024 – Ericsson has deepened its partnership with the Government of Canada, committing a substantial $456 million to advance the country’s leadership in next-generation telecommunications and cutting-edge technologies. This investment will support the expansion of Ericsson’s research and development (R&D) operations in Ottawa and Montreal, accelerating the development of key innovations in AI, quantum […]
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