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06/06/2024
Nvidia has surpassed Apple as the world's second most valuable company, with its market value exceeding $3 trillion, boosted by record highs and an impending ten-for-one stock split effective June 7. This shift in Silicon Valley's hierarchy, traditionally led by Apple since the iPhone's launch in 2007, marks Nvidia's dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaking. While Microsoft retains its top spot at $3.15 trillion, Nvidia's rapid growth, up 147% in 2024, reflects high demand for its processors amid tech giants' investments in AI. The surge added nearly $150 million in market cap on Wednesday alone, surpassing AT&T's total value.
06/06/2024
Emails from Nvidia obtained by CNBC reveal that Elon Musk instructed the company to prioritize AI chip shipments to his social media platform X and AI startup xAI instead of Tesla. This decision delayed Tesla’s receipt of over $500 million worth of processors by several months. Musk’s reallocation of 12,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs from Tesla to X led to a 1% drop in Tesla shares. This move has raised concerns among Tesla shareholders about Musk’s commitment to the automaker given his involvement in multiple ventures.
02/06/2024
TikTok is developing a distinct version of its recommendation algorithm for its 170 million U.S. users, aiming to separate it from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. This move is in response to concerns from American lawmakers and potential bans. ByteDance started this project in late 2023, ahead of legislation signed into law in April mandating the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations.
Despite facing legal challenges, TikTok is proceeding with the code separation, which is expected to take over a year. This effort aims to demonstrate its independence from ByteDance and mitigate political risks.
02/06/2024
Two hackers have reportedly cracked the forgotten password of a digital wallet containing a significant amount of Bitcoin (BTC). According to Wired, in 2013, a cryptocurrency owner known by the alias "Michael" stored his Bitcoin holdings in a password-protected digital wallet.
02/06/2024
A research team led by Duan Luming at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University in China has constructed the world’s most powerful ion-based quantum computing system, according to the South China Morning Post. This significant achievement paves the way for scalable quantum computers in the future.
Quantum computers, considered the next frontier of computing, promise faster computation capabilities that could help humanity address challenges in medicine, astronomy, and climate change. They use quantum bits, or qubits, to store information.
Unlike classical bits in silicon-based computers, which can either be in an ‘on’ state or an ‘off’ state, qubits can be both on and off simultaneously while occupying a range of states in between, a phenomenon known as superposition. This allows quantum algorithms to process information much faster than even the world’s fastest supercomputers.
Researchers are exploring various quantum systems to determine the best methods for working with qubits.
31/05/2024
Chinese researchers have achieved a significant milestone in xenotransplantation by successfully transplanting a genetically modified pig liver into a living patient with severe liver cancer.
Performed at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, the 71-year-old patient has shown no signs of rejection and is in good health.
Led by Professors Sun Beicheng and Wei Hong Jiang, this breakthrough demonstrates the potential of pig organs for human transplants, offering hope for patients with organ failure. The procedure highlights advancements in genetic editing and xenogeneic transplants.
31/05/2024
WaterCube: The world’s first home atmosphere-to-water generator, producing 120 gallons a day
31/05/2024
OpenAI has taken a significant step against online disinformation by uncovering and halting five covert influence campaigns utilizing its AI technology. According to a detailed company report, these campaigns were orchestrated by state actors and private entities from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel.
This report marks the first time a major AI company has publicly disclosed how its technology has been misused for online deception. The campaigns aimed to manipulate public opinion and influence geopolitical dynamics through AI-generated content.
31/05/2024
Ukraine is set to receive two Swedish Saab ASC 890 Airborne Surveillance and Control (AWACS) aircraft as part of a new aid package. These aircraft will significantly enhance Ukraine's aerial command and control capabilities, offering advancements not seen since the Soviet Union era.
The Swedish government also pledged additional military aid valued at approximately $1.3 billion. This package includes hardware such as a fleet of PBV 204 armored personnel carriers, ammunition, tanks, and Rb 99 guided missiles (a licensed version of the AIM-120 AMRAAM).
"The ASC 890 will provide Ukraine with a new capability against both airborne and maritime targets. It will enhance Ukraine’s ability to identify targets at long range and act as a force multiplier with the introduction of the F-16," stated Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson.
Aviation expert Valerii Romanenko told RBC-Ukraine, "In the Soviet Union, there were aircraft for radar detection, but when it collapsed, we lost those machines. Therefore, we had to rely solely on ground radars to monitor the airspace."
28/05/2024
North Korea has notified Japan of the potential risk posed by debris from a second spy satellite rocket, which could potentially fall over enemy territory.
28/05/2024
Google is overhauling its search engine with AI at the core, introducing several new features to improve the search experience.
28/05/2024
Tesla has instructed its suppliers to start manufacturing components and parts outside of China and Taiwan beginning next year. This strategic move is in response to rising geopolitical tensions in the region and aims to diversify Tesla's supply chain to mitigate potential disruptions. It is also viewed as a precautionary measure in anticipation of heightened tensions during the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
27/05/2024
The South Korean technology leader is expected to manufacture 67 million smartphones in 2024 through partnerships with Chinese original design manufacturers (ODMs) and joint device manufacturers (JDMs), according to The Elec.
27/05/2024
NATO members bordering Russia have agreed to develop a drone wall to safeguard their external borders using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to Lithuanian Interior Minister Agnė Bilotaitė, this drone wall will extend from Norway to Poland.
The initiative includes the deployment of anti-drone systems to protect against provocations from enemy countries. Finland, Norway, Poland, and the Baltic states are collaborating on this project.
27/05/2024
According to the U.S. Space Force, China’s unnamed spaceplane has seemingly released another object into space. The object's nature is unknown, but it has been designated 59884 (International designator 2023-195G).
China’s spaceplane has been in orbit for over 165 days, with this new object being observed on May 24. The spaceplane initially entered orbit on December 14, 2023.
Since its launch, the spaceplane has been orbiting Earth, deploying various mysterious objects and emitting strange signals. While the specifics of this latest object remain unclear, experts like Jonathan McDowell of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have some theories.
27/05/2024
Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in diabetes treatment through innovative cell therapy, as detailed in Cell Discovery. A patient treated in July 2021 no longer required insulin after eleven weeks and has been medication-free for 33 months. This advancement, praised by Timothy Kieffer, marks a significant milestone in diabetes care.
27/05/2024
In recent years, dozens of Alaskan rivers have turned bright orange due to the release of toxic metals from melting permafrost, according to a new study. This striking contamination, visible from space, poses a serious ecological threat that researchers warn is likely to worsen.
A study published in the journal *Communications Earth & Environment* identified at least 75 orange rivers and streams in an area of Alaska's Brooks Range the size of Texas. Most of these contaminated waterways were first detected during helicopter surveys.
Chemical analyses revealed high levels of zinc, nickel, copper, cadmium, and iron in the orange rivers, with iron giving the water its distinctive color. Additionally, researchers found the water to be unusually acidic, with some smaller streams having a pH as low as 2.3, comparable to lemon juice or vinegar, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The high metal concentration and acidity are linked to the thawing permafrost, a layer of permanently frozen ground in the Arctic. As climate change causes this ground to melt, minerals trapped for thousands of years are exposed to rainwater, allowing metals to dissolve from the rocks and flow into streams, which then feed larger rivers.
The toxic levels of minerals drastically transform affected habitats, posing a severe threat to most aquatic life. Researchers are particularly concerned about the impact on spawning fish, which could have significant repercussions for U.S. fisheries.
While the exact amount of metal released into the rivers is difficult to quantify, study co-author Brett Poulin, an environmental toxicologist at UC Davis, noted that the rivers must be heavily stained to be visible from space.
Researchers plan follow-up tests this year to further assess the problem's extent. They fear that record-breaking temperatures over the past year have increased permafrost melting, releasing even more metals. With temperatures expected to rise in the coming decades, the situation could deteriorate further.
27/05/2024
Supercapacitors, which store energy by accumulating ions in their pores, charge quickly and have longer lifespans compared to batteries. Gupta highlighted their speed advantage, stating that improving the efficiency of ion movement could further accelerate their charging and energy release.
27/05/2024
Scientists at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against climate change by developing a method to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into clean fuels and useful chemicals with nearly 100% efficiency. This innovative process has the potential to create a clean energy loop, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
This development is particularly crucial given the context provided by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which underscores the importance of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. According to the IEA, CCUS could play a vital role in reducing global CO2 emissions by 2050. The new method from UChicago addresses a major challenge in this field by offering a highly efficient way to recycle CO2, turning a major pollutant into valuable resources and thereby aiding global efforts to mitigate climate change.
27/05/2024
Elon Musk's xAI, with Nvidia H100 GPUs, aims for AI innovation with a 'Gigafactory of Compute.
26/05/2024
The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, often referred to as the “Doomsday Glacier,” is facing accelerated melting due to the infiltration of warm ocean water at its base. This phenomenon has been intensifying since the 1980s, causing significant ice loss. Recent radar data highlights that the warm seawater is not just affecting the glacier's surface but is also penetrating underneath it, hastening the melting process.
This accelerated melting increases the risk of the glacier's collapse. If Thwaites Glacier were to collapse fully, it could result in a dramatic rise in global sea levels—potentially up to 10 feet. Such an increase would have profound effects on coastal communities around the world, leading to severe flooding and altering coastlines. This situation underscores the urgency of understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change to protect vulnerable regions from the potential catastrophic outcomes associated with rising sea levels.
26/05/2024
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, recently expressed that artificial intelligence will eventually lead to the elimination of all jobs, a shift he believes isn't necessarily negative, as reported by CNN. Speaking remotely at the Viva Tech event in Paris, Musk envisioned a future where having a job would be "optional." He stated, “If you want to do a job that’s kind of like a hobby, you can do a job. But otherwise, AI and the robots will provide any goods and services that you want.”
Musk suggested that a “universal high income” would be required to support this new paradigm, distinguishing it from universal basic income (UBI), which is a government initiative that provides a fixed amount of money to everyone regardless of their income. However, he did not provide further details on how this universal high income would be implemented.
He pointed out the rapid progression of AI capabilities, emphasizing that regulators, companies, and users are still working out how to utilize the technology responsibly. Musk assured that in this future, “there would be no shortage of goods or services.”
25/05/2024
In a recent groundbreaking development, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization to DermaSensor, an AI-powered handheld device designed for the early detection of skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
Primarily intended for use by primary care physicians, DermaSensor utilizes elastic scattering spectroscopy to examine the cellular and subcellular characteristics of suspicious skin lesions.
This innovative technology aims to equip healthcare providers with a cutting-edge tool for more accurate and timely diagnoses.
25/05/2024
China’s Nio has unveiled the Onvo L60, a new rival to Tesla’s Model Y, with deliveries beginning in September and presale bookings starting on May 15. Priced at 219,900 yuan ($30,465), it’s more than 10% cheaper than the Model Y.
The Onvo L60 offers three battery options, with ranges of up to 621+ miles, and superior shock absorption compared to the Model Y. It features advanced driver-assist technology, a spacious interior, and a 17.2-inch central control screen. Nio plans to launch the Onvo L60 globally in late 2024.
25/05/2024
The first mini-brains, or organoids, with a functional blood-brain barrier have been created by researchers at Cincinnati Children's, Mayo Clinic, and UC San Diego. These creatures are known as "BBB assembloids."
These assembloids model in vivo phenotypes of brain diseases such as cerebral cavernous malformation and reproduce important aspects of the human blood-brain barrier.
This discovery could potentially be used to treat a number of brain conditions, such as stroke, brain tumors, and neurodegenerative illnesses.
The cutting-edge technology, which is based on human stem cells, presents fresh chances for therapeutic interventions and drug discovery.
25/05/2024
NASA has successfully tested the Ingenuity chopper on Mars, and now it is aiming for a more ambitious mission. The organization has revealed a novel, futuristic idea for soaring above the Martian surface in a "fixed-wing aircraft."
This concept, dubbed Mars Aerial and Ground Intelligent Explorer (MAGGIE), was recently announced under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program. According to a NASA blog post, “MAGGIE is a compact fixed-wing aircraft with ultra-high productivity efficiency powered by solar energy to fly in the Martian atmosphere.”
This next-generation aircraft aims to perform global-scale atmospheric measurements on Mars, ushering in a new era of space technology.
25/05/2024
A Chinese startup called Betavolt has developed a tiny nuclear battery, about the size of a coin, which they claim can generate electricity continuously for 50 years without needing to be recharged. As the company transitions from development to the pilot stage, they are preparing for full-scale production and a market launch in the near future.
25/05/2024
For the first time in 2023, light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) in the US consumed more electricity than rail systems, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA, which began estimating EV electricity consumption in 2018, reported that EVs used 7,596 GWh of electricity, surpassing the stable 7,000 GWh consumed by railways.
In 2023, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 72% of EV electricity use. California led the nation in EV electricity consumption, using 33.9% of the total, followed by Florida at 6.0%.
24/05/2024
Lithium batteries are safer, more affordable, and more sustainable thanks to iron cathodes.
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