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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Many of those surveyed preferred AI poetry generated in the style of poets like Shakespeare to the real thing. Oleg Nesterov/Shutterstock Has the bell finally tolled for Shakespeare and Byron? New research conducted by philosophers of science Brian Porter and Edouard Machery suggests that the latest AI-generated poetry is “indistinguishable from human-written poetry” and “rated […]
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HackerOne, a leading bug bounty and cybersecurity platform, is urging the U.S. government to advocate for explicit protections for ethical hackers and security researchers in the upcoming UN Cybercrime Treaty. The company warns that, without such protections, legitimate security research—a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity—could be criminalized globally, making it harder for security professionals to perform […]
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Date: November 15, 2024Location: Global A massive cyberattack scheme has been uncovered, in which cybercriminals hijacked nearly 70,000 legitimate domains over the past three months for phishing and fraud operations. This attack technique, known as “Sitting Ducks,” involves exploiting a vulnerable area in the domain name system (DNS) to seize control of active but poorly […]
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The European Commission has announced plans to continue its efforts on technology standardisation with the United States, despite growing uncertainty regarding the future of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in light of the upcoming US presidential elections. The TTC, established in 2021 as a forum for high-level collaboration between the EU and the […]
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CrizzyStudio / Shutterstock Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who gets into college, who lands a job, who receives medical treatment and who qualifies for government assistance. As AI takes on these roles, […]
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