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U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to provide federal support to address massive energy needs for fast-growing advanced artificial intelligence data centres, the White House said.... Read more »

Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines.... Read more »

Keep an eye on the sky Monday evening to see the wolf moon, the first full moon of the year. And some sky-gazers will be able to glimpse a cosmic magic trick when the moon appears to pass in front of Mars.... Read more »

Just hours after Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg announced last Tuesday that the social media giant would eliminate its U.S.-based fact-checkers, the iconic hills above Los Angeles began to smolder.... Read more »

Blue Origin will try again to launch its massive new rocket as early as Tuesday after calling off the debut launch because of ice buildup in critical plumbing.... Read more »

Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program looks like the company is 'caving' to political pressures, said Meta's oversight board co-chair Michael McConnell.... Read more »

On Friday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on TikTok’s legal challenge to the law, which the company claims violates its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million American users... Read more »

School boards across Canada are grappling with the fallout from a significant cyberattack on PowerSchool, a widely used administration software platform.... Read more »

A Manitoba researcher was part of a historic research team that uncovered the oldest ice core ever retrieved.... Read more »

OpenAI is making moves to try and court more developers and vibe coders (those who build software using AI models and natural language) away from rivals like Anthropic.Today, the firm arguably most synonymous with the generative AI boom announced it will begin offering a new, more mid-range subscription tier —... Read more »

A 27-year-old bug sat inside OpenBSD’s TCP stack while auditors reviewed the code, fuzzers ran against it, and the operating system earned its reputation as one of the most security-hardened platforms on earth. Two packets could crash any server running it. Finding that bug cost a single Anthropic discovery campaign... Read more »

The age of agentic AI is upon us — whether we like it or not. What started with an innocent question-answer banter with ChatGPT back in 2022 has become an existential debate on job security and the rise of the machines. More recently, fears of reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI)... Read more »

Meta has been one of the most interesting companies of the generative AI era — initially gaining a loyal and huge following of users for the release of its mostly open source Llama family of large language models (LLMs) beginning in early 2023 but coming to screeching halt last year... Read more »

For more than two decades, digital discovery has operated on a simple model: search, scan, click, decide. That worked when humans were the ones doing the web searching; but with the advent of AI agents, the primary consumer of information is no longer always human.This is giving rise to a... Read more »

One major challenge in deploying autonomous agents is building systems that can adapt to changes in their environments without the need to retrain the underlying large language models (LLMs).Memento-Skills, a new framework developed by researchers at multiple universities, addresses this bottleneck by giving agents the ability to develop their skills... Read more »

Not everything old is worth a modern makeover, but this is something audio-lifestyle brand Gadhouse seems to understand. Following on from some stunning retro-modern turntables, it's now reviving 1980s portable audio paired with modern convenience.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Cassettes, Retro, Audiophile, Sound, Music Player... Read more »

In a "triple win" for green research, scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new sunlight-activated reactor that uses one waste stream to tackle another – all while producing clean hydrogen, and promising to be profitable at commercial scale.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Recycling, Plastics, Plastic waste, University of... Read more »

Sometimes, the most important paleontological discoveries may come from the most disgusting materials.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Paleontology, Predator, Reptile, Fossils... Read more »

Over the years, we've seen a number of RV innovators develop lightweight, small-packing camping trailers with inflatable living areas, from the roomy Air Opus to the pinchably adorable Booba trailer. The new ToW trailer starts from the other direction, coming from a tent manufacturer instead of an RV brand. Dutch... Read more »

Despite decades of technological progress, robots still can’t move as smoothly as humans – they drop objects, and struggle to pick them up properly. Scientists have been trying to teach robots to move with the same precision as humans, but hand movement is more complex than it might seem at... Read more »

In its most ambitious set, PowerUp Toys' Starflux Balsa Wood RC Airplane Kit delivers a hands-on experience where each step influences success in the air. And let's just say, the experience was quite a humbling one for a flight enthusiast like myself.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Plane, Craft, Aerodynamics, Flight,... Read more »

Swedish electric boat company Candela has just unveiled the P-12 Business, a 16-passenger hydrofoil ferry it's calling the quietest high-speed vessel on the water.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Candela, public transportation, Luxury, Hydrofoil, Electric Boats... Read more »

If your body typically runs hot, or you find yourself out in the sun often, Dyson's got something to show you. Its new handheld fan packs possibly the most powerful motor you can safely fit into a gadget of this size, and doesn't make a big ol' racket.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer... Read more »

The electric vehicle (EV) space is in a weird one right now. On one hand, we’ve got brands chasing top speeds like there's no tomorrow. On the other hand, we’ve got a mileage battle popping up, with BYD claiming the top spot in that department (for now).Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags:... Read more »

A new study has shown that the popular GLP-1 weight loss drug semaglutide has the power to halt, and to some extent restore, cartilage in people suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). The finding hints at a possible use of the drug beyond weight loss.Continue ReadingCategory: Body and MindTags: GLP-1 receptor agonists,... Read more »

Fueled by Thailand's role as a leading automotive manufacturing hub and booming adventure tourism destination, this year's Bangkok Motor Show felt as much like a SEMA-style overland exhibition as it did a full-blown international auto show. In our time on the show floor, we could hardly step over to a... Read more »

Those kazillion-in-one multitools we keep telling you about may be relatively compact, but you're still quite likely to notice their presence in your pocket. The Scout, on the other hand, is truly small yet capable of eight different functions.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: Multitools, Kickstarter... Read more »

Removing and reinstalling a bike's rear wheel is a hassle at the best of times, but particularly when you're in a hurry. The Dual system is designed to change that, as it moves the cassette from the wheel onto the frame.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Cycling, Wheel... Read more »

For those who appreciate the cabin-like styling and simple layout of the Mysa 200 but find it too small, the larger Mysa 400 is similar but with a much roomier interior that's better suited to full-time living.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home... Read more »

Searching for a great digital health platform feels like looking for a needle in a haystack. We have heaps of options but rarely see a good one. The post 7 Must-Have Features Of The Perfect Digital Health Platform appeared first on The Medical Futurist.... Read more »

Exploring 'virtual first' healthcare: a hybrid approach blending digital-first access with in-person care, aimed at enhancing accessibility and efficiency The post What Does Virtual First Mean In Healthcare? appeared first on The Medical Futurist.... Read more »

A cornucopia of new jobs will be born, some of these we can predict now, but surely, there are many we don’t even know will exist in 20 years. The post From Organ Designers To Telesurgery VR Planners: Healthcare Jobs In 2040 appeared first on The Medical Futurist.... Read more »

You can wear sensors on quite a number of body parts. Let's see what health parameters can you measure with these devices! The post The Wearable Health Tracker Landscape: 18 Devices On 18 Body Parts appeared first on The Medical Futurist.... Read more »

We collected eight of our favorite medical innovations that show how a little out-of-the-box thinking is leading to big changes in healthcare. The post 8 Mindblowing Examples Of Technology Innovation In Healthcare appeared first on The Medical Futurist.... Read more »

Here is our survival guide in the bewildering world of digital health terminology. We're decoding the lingo, from radiomics and theranostics to LLM and GenAI - ensuring you're not just nodding along when discussing these topics.  The post Technobabble To English: A Buzzword Guide For Medical AI And Digital Health... Read more »

We explore 3 technologies and approaches that could make a needle-free healthcare future a reality, and we contemplate the benefits of such a future. The post A Future Without Needles? 3 Ways Digital Health Can Make It Happen appeared first on The Medical Futurist.... Read more »

What will such centres look like, and what does this evolution signify for the general public? We dive into these and more in this article. The post Gyms As Longevity Centres Of The Future appeared first on The Medical Futurist.... Read more »

Given that healthcare is an industry where decisions can literally be a matter of life and death, the importance of effective regulation can't be overstated. Now this is one hell of a challenge even for the most seasoned professionals. The post The Current State Of Over 1450 FDA-Approved, AI-Based Medical... Read more »

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A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.... Read more »

In response to a request from the U.S. government, Planet Labs made a decision not to share photos of Iran as well as the larger conflict region in the Middle East indefinitely... Read more »

The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.... Read more »

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.... Read more »

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on April 21-22.... Read more »

'I’m proof that if you keep dreaming big, you too can be out of this world.'... Read more »

Astronaut Christina Koch poses with zero-gravity indicator "Rise" in the viewport of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft.... Read more »

Just after they broke the human spaceflight distance record, the Artemis 2 astronauts shared a powerful moment that deepened their already profound bond.... Read more »

Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.... Read more »

Anything NASA can do, you can do too.... Read more »

Artemis 2's Orion capsule will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.... Read more »

Your guide to May's full Flower Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.... Read more »

The ALICE experiment at the world's most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, has given scientists their best look yet at quark-gluon plasma, the primordial matter that filled the universe moments after the Big Bang.... Read more »

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