First Philippine eagle bred in captivity dies
The first Philippine eagle bred in captivity in an effort to save one of the world's most endangered birds has died from infections, conservationists said Friday......»»
New knowledge towards increasing carbon dioxide uptake in plants
Imagine being able to grow plants that could absorb even more CO2 from Earth's atmosphere and thereby help solve the world's climate problems. Humans have selected, bred and optimized plants to increase food production and ensure for our survival for.....»»
Sumatran baby elephant dies after trunk snared in poacher trap
A critically endangered Sumatran baby elephant has died after losing half of its trunk in a poacher's trap, Indonesian conservation officials said......»»
IBM unleashes record-breaking new quantum processor
IBM has launched a new 127-bit quantum processor, codenamed Eagle......»»
IBM’s new 127-qubit processor is a major breakthrough in quantum computing
IBM has announced its latest quantum processor, named Eagle, which achieves a major breakthrough in the quantum computing industry......»»
IBM"s new Eagle quantum processor is a 127-qubit chip unmatched by standard computers
The IBM Quantum Summit 2021 livestream is scheduled for tomorrow, but the quantum computing giant is already giving us an early look at what will be showcased during the event. Named Eagle, IBM's new 127-qubit quantum processor is supposedly the firs.....»»
Something Awful Founder Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka Dies At 45
Longtime Something Awful forum administrator Fragmaster posted that site founder Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka has died. From a report: "I guess I should preface this by saying this isn't a joke especially since I'm posting for like the first time in 10 ye.....»»
Apple silicon roadmap reveals plans for Mac Pro, MacBook Air
Some future Mac chips will have two dies instead of one. Enlarge / The M1 SoC die compared to M1 Pro and M1 Max. (credit: Apple) Apple has already finalized the second generation of Mac processors, and the third generation is.....»»
Leaked Apple silicon roadmap reveals plans for Mac Pro, MacBook Air
Also, some future Mac chips will have two dies instead of one. Enlarge / The M1 SoC die compared to M1 Pro and M1 Max. (credit: Apple) Apple has already finalized the second generation of Mac processors, and the third generati.....»»
Pamela McCorduck, Historian of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 80
Pamela McCorduck, whose encounters with eminent computer scientists in the 1960s and '70s led her to write a groundbreaking history of artificial intelligence over the field's first 20 years, died on Oct. 18 at her home in Walnut Creek, Calif. She wa.....»»
PS5 Does Not Reportedly Lose Physical & Digital Game Functionality If CMOS Battery Dies
The PS5 CMOS battery will not reportedly result in a loss of game functionality, according to a new report. The post PS5 Does Not Reportedly Lose Physical & Digital Game Functionality If CMOS Battery Dies appeared first on PlayStation Universe......»»
Famed gorilla dies at 35 in Congo park
A veteran gorilla descended from a celebrated forebear immortalised on a banknote has been found dead near a national park in the Demoratic Republic of Congo, the protected reserve announced on Monday......»»
Dutch climate scientist Geert Jan van Oldenborgh dies at 59
Respected Dutch climate scientist Geert Jan van Oldenborgh, co-founder of a group that rapidly analyzes the possible effects of climate change on extreme weather events, has died at age 59, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute said Thursday.....»»
Toddler dies of Ebola after 3 suspicious deaths in DRC; 148 contacts identified
Health officials are racing to limit the spread of the deadly disease. Enlarge / A World Health Organization worker decontaminates the house of a pastor who tested positive for Ebola in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo. (credit: Gett.....»»
Vermont bald eagle restoration follows years of trying
Thirteen years after Vermont lost the ignominious distinction of being the only state in the continental United States without any breeding pairs of bald eagles, the state is moving to remove the iconic national symbol from its list of threatened and.....»»
Smart parrots need more stimulation, new research finds
The smarter the bird, the more unique welfare needs it has in captivity, according to a U of G first-ever study......»»
Zoo Miami: Orangutan dies following dental surgery
An orangutan has died at Zoo Miami following a dental surgery, officials said......»»
Vampire bats may coordinate with "friends" over a bite to eat
Vampire bats that form bonds in captivity and continue those "friendships" in the wild also hunt together, meeting up over a meal after independent departures from the roost, according to a new study......»»
Sir Clive Sinclair: Computing pioneer dies aged 81
The inventor, entrepreneur and ZX Spectrum creator died at his London home following a long illness......»»
RIP Clive Sinclair: British home computer pioneer, creator of the ZX Spectrum dies aged 81
Inventor Sir Clive Sinclair was a home computer pioneer. Read our homage to Sinclair Computers, one of his most prominent ventures. Later, he was involved with electric vehicle and personal transportation projects......»»
Clive Sinclair, an inventor who helped popularize personal computers, dies at 81
Sinclair created affordable computers including the ZX Spectrum, which prompted a generations of coders to create computer games, as well as famous flops like the C5 electric vehicle......»»