Arieli EL acquiring majority stake in Elron ventures

Arieli EL, a key player within the Arieli group of companies, has made a significant move by acquiring a 59.1% stake in Elron Ventures, a leading cybersecurity and B2B software holding company. The deal, valued at $53.2 million, is a testament to Arieli EL’s commitment to expanding its influence within the burgeoning Israeli tech […]

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Female elephants rumble to say ‘let’s go!’ New study in Namibia shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds

In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it’s time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away from the waterhole and turns to the direction she intends to move in. […]

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Why Microsoft’s Copilot AI falsely accused court reporter of crimes he covered

When German journalist Martin Bernklau typed his name and location into Microsoft’s Copilot to see how his articles would be picked up by the chatbot, the answers horrified him. Copilot’s results had asserted that Bernklau was an escapee from a psychiatric institution, a convicted child abuser and a conman preying on widowers. For years, Bernklau […]

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‘Hack the Hate’: Generative AI fight against hate

The growing capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries and changing how we live, communicate, and solve problems. But for Shiran Mlamdovsky Somech, founder and CEO of Generative AI for Good, and Chen Shmilo, CEO of the 8200 Alumni Association, AI isn’t just a tool for progress—it’s both a vehicle for social change […]

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Mysterious South African cave painting may have been inspired by fossils

A mysterious animal painted on a cave wall in South Africa’s Free State Province has long baffled scientists. Is it a walrus? It looks like one, but there are no such animals in Africa. Some cryptozoologists – people who look for legendary animals like the Loch Ness Monster – have suggested the painting might depict […]

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Important milestone reached in mission to crack neutrino mystery – UKRI

UK researchers working as part of an international team of scientists, on the SBND project at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) has identified its first neutrinos. This milestone marks a crucial step in the quest to uncover a potential fourth type of neutrino, a discovery that could reshape our understanding of the Universe. Global collaboration […]

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AI is working its way into smartphones, but some tools could be subverted for misinformation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed how we work and communicate. Now, it’s making its way into our pockets. Apple launched its iPhone 16 on September 9 2024 and Google revealed its Pixel 9 smartphones on August 13. Both are bold examples of how AI is being fused with consumer devices. As AI moves from […]

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New KEF4 results provide insights in performance improvement – UKRI

That’s the conclusion from the latest results, published today. They also build a stronger picture of knowledge exchange (KE) performance, more year-on-year comparisons and consolidate previous successes. Opportunity to compare results The KEF plays a key role in providing unique and important public information on the rich and diverse ways English universities continue to engage […]

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Israeli media under threat from technology giants

A coalition of Israeli media outlets has called on regulators and the Communications Ministry, expressing concerns about the dominance of foreign tech giants in Israel’s media landscape, which they say threatens free speech and the survival of local content. After a US court ruled that Google operates as a monopoly in online search, the issue […]

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how the 19th century scientist combined research and innovation to change the world

“What got you into astrophysics?” It’s a question I’m often asked at outreach events, and I answer by pointing to my early passion for exploring the biggest questions about our universe. Well, along with seeing Star Wars at an impressionable age. This fascination with the fundamental is a well-trodden path for many budding scientists. Learning […]

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