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English engineer Charles Babbage, mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer......»»
Ubisoft, Tencent will begin using Nvidia’s AI-generated NPC tools
Nvidia Ace, a tool capable of creating AI-generated NPCs, is expanding -- and major companies like Ubisoft and Tencent are signed on as partners......»»
Apple"s generative AI push includes Xcode tools, auto-summarizing features in apps
Apple's efforts to catch up with competitors in the field of generative AI will include tools for creating apps in Xcode, as well as other additions to its productivity app suite.The rapid growth and massive impact of ChatGPT and the work of tech riv.....»»
Big evolutionary change tied to lots of small differences
Lots of genes changed as a species of snail went from laying eggs to live births. Enlarge / An example of a Littorina species, the common periwinkle. (credit: Bjoern Wylezich) The version of evolution proposed by Charles.....»»
Values and traditions slow transition to sustainability in classical concert industry, finds study
There is a growing interest in sustainability among orchestras, ensembles and concert halls in Germany, in terms of reducing their environmental impacts, and in relation to programming, such as creating concert formats that engage with sustainability.....»»
Multifactor weighting method for enhanced composite images
In a study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing on 28 September 2023, a team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Forestry and the University of Maryland has developed a sophisticated Multifactor Weighting (MFW) method for creating clear,.....»»
NASA tests 3D-printed, rotating detonation rocket engine
Looking to the future, NASA is investigating several technologies that will allow it to accomplish some bold objectives. This includes returning to the moon, creating the infrastructure that will let us stay there, sending the first crewed mission to.....»»
A legal scholar explains the need for government databases to retract information
In 2004, Hwang Woo-suk was celebrated for his breakthrough discovery creating cloned human embryos, and his work was published in the prestigious journal Science. But the discovery was too good to be true; Dr. Hwang had fabricated the data. Science p.....»»
Week in review: Terrapin SSH attack, Mr. Cooper breach
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Nanotechnology approaches for creating biodeterioration-resistant wood
Emerging technologies such as nanotechnology can provide efficient approaches by which new materials with broad functions, such as durable and fire-retardant properties, can be developed and subsequently used for the treatment of wood materials......»»
Globetrotter lets you easily revisit and share your travel memories
Apple’s Photos app does a great job of creating memories of events such as trips. However, it lacks some advanced filters that would make the experience of reliving these memories much more interesting. With the Globetrotter app, users can better e.....»»
Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells
A microbial sensor that helps identify and fight bacterial infections also plays a key role in the development of blood stem cells, providing a valuable new insight in the effort to create patient-derived blood stem cells that could eliminate the nee.....»»
Creating the sound of death: How The Zone of Interest brings the Holocaust to chilling life
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Creating a formula for effective vulnerability prioritization
In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Gorelik, CTO and Head of Malware Research at Morphisec, provides insights into the business impact of vulnerabilities. Gorelik discusses challenges posed by regulatory frameworks, incomplete asset inventor.....»»
Scientists create artificial DNA that can be transcribed by a natural enzyme
The genetic alphabet contains just four letters, referring to the four nucleotides, the biochemical building blocks that comprise all DNA. Scientists have long wondered whether it's possible to add more letters to this alphabet by creating brand-new.....»»
Shifting data protection regulations show why businesses must put privacy at their core
Like it or not, data protection will be one of the biggest issues organizations face in 2024. Knowing where to focus compliance efforts will be tricky, with more and more state-level privacy laws becoming effective in the US, creating a patchwork of.....»»
A global biodiversity tipping point as first marine fish extinction declared
A species of ray, so rare it has only ever been recorded once back in the late 1800s, has been declared extinct after an assessment by an international team led by Charles Darwin University (CDU). The loss of the Java Stingaree, a small relative of s.....»»
SwitchBot Curtain 3 review: An expensive way to make your curtains HomeKit-compatible
The SwitchBot Curtain 3 allows you to control your curtains with HomeKit via Matter integration — as long as you own its required hub.SwitchBot Curtain 3 review: SwitchBot Curtain 3SwitchBot, a company most famously known for creating the Smart Swi.....»»
Climate change will increase wildfire risk and lengthen fire seasons, study confirms
Wildfires are some of the most destructive natural disasters in the country, threatening lives, destroying homes and infrastructure, and creating air pollution. In order to properly forecast and manage wildfires, managers need to understand wildfire.....»»
Creating a C4-like vein pattern in rice by manipulating SHORT ROOT and auxin levels
C4 plants are distinguished by a unique leaf structure known as Kranz anatomy, characterized by inner vascular bundle sheath cells and outer mesophyll cells. This specialized arrangement confers C4 plants with several advantages over C3 plants, inclu.....»»
Study identifies behaviors that helped couples weather the pandemic
Many couples were unprepared for the impact COVID-19 could have on romantic relationships, but those who were able to adjust by creating new routines and adopting a positive attitude were more likely to weather the storm, according to a study by Rutg.....»»